Kevin Ridgway

Kevin Ridgway

Web Developer at Meritain Health

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Current
Past
  • Mac Specialist/Business Consultant/Admin/Instructor at Apple
  • Coldfusion Programmer/Graphic Designer/Server Administrator at Mark Schwartz Shoes
  • Interim Information Technology Administrator at SRT Supply
  • Network Assistant at University of Tampa
Education
  • University of Tampa - John H. Sykes College of Business
Connections
37 connections
Industry
Internet
Websites

Kevin Ridgway’s Experience

  • Web Developer

    Meritain Health

    (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Insurance industry)

    September 2008Present (1 year 3 months)

  • Web Developer

    Kelby Media Group

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    March 2007September 2008 (1 year 7 months)

    • Developed websites using PHP 5/MySQL 5.
    • In process of developing version control plan for web team, either Subversion
    or Git (http://git.or.cz/).
    • Added functionality to PHP/Wordpress driven sites. Updated content on
    http://www.photoshopuser.com/, http://www.photoshopworld.com, and
    http://www.layersmagazine.com/.
    • Manage users that send marketing emails out for the company, and mentor
    designers on proper email layout/design and implementation.
    • Implemented google video sitemap for http://www.layersmagazine.com that
    allowed video tutorials to be searched and seen on http://video.google.com
    with advertisements in place to increase traffic to the site.

  • Web Technology Intern/Support Lead (with Human Resources Technology Group)

    Verizon Data Services

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; VZ; Telecommunications industry)

    20052006 (1 year )

    • Tested online courseware used for Verizon internal training.
    • Created logos, buttons, and mock-ups, using Photoshop, for numerous web
    applications.
    • Promoted to Support Lead in first review.
    • Responsible for other intern's performance regarding supporting other web
    applications, once promoted to Support Lead.
    • Trained other interns on supporting web applications.
    • Developed C# website with other interns for internal use.

  • Web Developer Intern

    Verizon

    (Internet industry)

    20052006 (1 year )

  • Mac Specialist/Business Consultant/Admin/Instructor

    Apple

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Computer Hardware industry)

    August 2004May 2005 (10 months)

    Mainly gave appointments to customers concerning Windows/Mac integration, and print/web applications such as Creative Suite, as well as instruction on iLife products provided by Apple. Maintained inventory, worked on the sales floor, took business sales, and provided training to customers on Apple hardware and software.

  • Coldfusion Programmer/Graphic Designer/Server Administrator

    Mark Schwartz Shoes

    (Apparel & Fashion industry)

    November 2003August 2004 (10 months)

    • Designed in Photoshop, brochures, web graphics, and new images of
    products, as well as prototype new products visually.
    • Worked closely for Mark on developing new and interesting ways to present
    his product on his website.
    • Developed T-shirt designs in Illustrator for business.
    • Maintained Microsoft Windows Small Business Server; configured print/e-
    mail/fax through server.
    • Maintained financials/inventory using QuickBooks 2004. Supported PC
    operation, printer setup/maintenance, and provided technology advice for the
    company.

  • Interim Information Technology Administrator

    SRT Supply

    (Sporting Goods industry)

    May 2003August 2004 (1 year 4 months)

    • Managed an Active Directory network, creating users, maintaining accounts
    and permissions.
    • Maintained Microsoft Exchange 2000 e-mail server, Windows 2000 Terminal
    Server, and IIS 5.0 Servers for the company.
    • Serviced and updated software on laptops.
    • Performed backups using Veritas Backup Manager on tape.

  • Network Assistant

    University of Tampa

    (Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)

    August 2001August 2004 (3 years 1 month)

    • Worked with the lead Network Engineer in troubleshooting, maintaining, and
    installing the university's network infrastructure.
    • Configured basic Cisco routers.
    • Installed 3COM switches, Marconi Switches, and other network devices.
    Troubleshot students network connections and determined where issues
    occurred.
    • Documented network infrastructure.


Kevin Ridgway’s Education

  • University of Tampa - John H. Sykes College of Business

    Bachelor of Science , Computer Information Systems , 20012005

    Activities and Societies:
    Resident Assistant for 3 Semesters

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Kevin Ridgway’s Groups:

  •    University of Tampa Alumni
  •    Web Standards Design + Development
  •    NAPP - National Association of Photoshop Professionals

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