Web Developer and UI Architect
Greater Seattle Area
Web Developer and UI Architect
Greater Seattle Area
Application Developer/Architect of internet applications, specializing in web-based client/server applications using AJAX. Extensive experience using the Prototype/Scriptaculous and Ext javascript libraries. Experienced writing server side code in C#, ASP.NET, JSP and PHP. Also experienced with the Flex/Actionscript/AIR environment.
I am available for full-time positions (hire or temp-to-hire) immediately. I will also consider short term contracts.
I wholeheartedly subscribe to philosophy embodied in the Joel Test (http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/fog0000000043.html). I'll still work for you if you don't pass the Joel Test, but expect that I'll bug you about it until we do.
Web application architecture, web programming, Internet Security, javascript programming, PHP programming, AJAX programming, Agile methodology
(Internet industry)
May 2009 — Present (7 months)
For Viallo, I've worked on various projects including a website for a medical services practice and a Fortune 500 company.
(Public Company; DNB; Information Services industry)
June 2009 — October 2009 (5 months)
Developed UI elements for DNBi using Java, JSP, Prototype and Scriptaculous. Architected and implemented system to bundle and efficiently distribute CSS and JS.
(Self-Employed; Internet industry)
October 2008 — January 2009 (4 months)
Built a proof-of-concept website for a start-up company in the financial services industry using C# and ASP.NET. Implemented a Paypal transaction interface.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
December 2007 — October 2008 (11 months)
Responsible for developing updates and new features to RIPL's web site and Desktop Application. I've been involved in most aspects of RIPL's product including: Javascript coding; architecting and implementation of web services in C#; implementation and architecting of SWFs that download, install and communicate with an AIR application; modifications to the AIR application; implemented installation programs for the desktop application (Mac and Windows). Also participated in the implementation of an autoupdate process for the desktop application. Elected MVP of the Beta2 release in June, 2008.
(Internet industry)
January 2007 — December 2007 (1 year )
Modern Webspace is a website development company that specializes in providing solutions to small and medium sized organizations. I specialize in active and interactive websites using dhtml and AJAX, with xhtml/css, javascript, php and mysql working behind the scenes.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Networking industry)
March 2001 — September 2001 (7 months)
Established the formal QA process at this start-up internet security company. Built a QA staff of 7.
(Privately Held; Computer & Network Security industry)
March 1997 — March 2001 (4 years 1 month)
Hired as QA manager and first QA employee at this startup internet security company. Built a staff of 8 QA engineers and established a formal QA process. After 2 years, transferred to sales as an Integration Engineer for WatchGuard's managed security product. Provided onsite support to large internet service providers worldwide. Represented WatchGuard as an early member of the ICSA Firewall Vendor's Consortium.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Insurance industry)
September 1986 — September 1988 (2 years 1 month)
Tested financial and insurance system applications.
BA , Humanities, concentration: Computer technology , 1981 — 1986
H.S. Diploma , 1979 — 1981
Economics, Social Media, Entrepreneurship
1998-2001 - ISCA Firewall Vendors Consortium (through WatchGuard)
June, 2008 - Earned the title of MVP for the Beta 2 release at RIPL Corp.
January, 2001 - Letter of commendation from the board of directors at WatchGuard Technologies.