Ben Buckman

Current

• Web Developer at EchoDitto
• Webmaster, MET Computer Science Department at Boston University

Past

• Senior Web Developer at Irish Ad Network
• Senior Web Developer at The Irish Emigrant

Education

• Boston University

Connections

9 connections

Industry

Information Technology and Services

Websites

• My Website
• My Blog
• CV

Ben Buckman’s Summary

IT developer, columnist, blogger, photographer, traveler. Prudent, highly motivated, technically adept, proficient at improvising unique and efficient solutions to problems. Exceptional communication skills.
Currently working on open-source, PHP-based web development.
Seeking to be engaged in out-of-the-box thinking and innovation in any field, including IT, new-media journalism, national and world politics, public policy, travel writing, and economic development.

Ben Buckman’s Specialties:

IT & Web Development:
* Client- and server-side web programming (PHP, ASP, JS, etc), interface design, dynamic content development
* Database design, SQL Server, MySQL
* Networks, eCommerce, Joomla and Drupal CMS
* Windows server administration

Misc:
* Creative and persuasive writing and communication
* Insightful analysis of public policy, politics and world affairs
* Digital and film photography, video editing
* Blogging and travel writing
* Carpentry and general handywork

Ben Buckman’s Experience

• Web Developer

  EchoDitto

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)

  September 2008 — Present (4 months)

  Building online communities for progressive, non-profit, and social-mission organizations.

• Webmaster, MET Computer Science Department

  Boston University

  (Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  February 2005 — Present (3 years 11 months)

  Webmaster for department website (on-call position). Responsible for all design and content changes. Collaborate with department staff and faculty.

• Senior Web Developer

  Irish Ad Network

  (Marketing and Advertising industry)

  June 2008 — September 2008 (4 months)

  Developing an advertising network with open-source web platforms.
  Business goal: build a dominant advertising network (online, in print, and in other media) for the Irish community worldwide.
  IT goal: develop an integrated online community comprising the Irish Ad Network (PHP/MySQL-based CMS, CRM, and ad server) and The Irish Emigrant newspaper (proprietary ASP/MSSQL CMS).

• Senior Web Developer

  The Irish Emigrant

  (Publishing industry)

  January 2005 — May 2008 (3 years 5 months)

  Developing ASP-based content management system for Irish community newspaper published in Boston and New York.
  Technical goal: Manage and generate all newspaper content (print and online) from the website through a comprehensive back-end, and engage the readers and the Irish community with social networking and unique content.

Ben Buckman’s Education

• Boston University

  BA, Philosophy, Political Science, International Relations, 2004 — 2008

  Graduated Magna Cum Laude. Dean’s List selectee for five semesters.
  Joint Philosophy / Political Science major, International Relations minor.
  Wrote a senior research thesis, "Exploring the Inevitability of the Iraq War:
  A Counterfactual Inquiry."

  Activities and Societies:

  BU Students for Obama, BU Cycling Team

Additional Information

Ben Buckman’s Websites:

• My Website
• My Blog
• CV

Ben Buckman’s Interests:

New web technologies, politics and world affairs, motorcycling, photography, blogging, travel writing, carpentry and general handywork, philosophy, music, outdoor sports. Fluent in Hebrew. Elementary grasp of Arabic. Traveled on a solo ten-week motorcycle journey around the US in September-November 2006. Studied vocal training for two years in high school.

Ben Buckman’s Groups:

Barack Obama presidential campaign (volunteer), American Civil Liberties Union, American Motorcyclists Association

Ben Buckman’s Honors:

Graduated (B.A.) Magna Cum Laude

Ben Buckman’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
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