Justin James

Current

• Tools Programmer Analyst at UC Santa Cruz

Past

• Instructor at School of Visual Concepts
• Director at Web Collective, Inc.
• Academic Media Designer at Antioch University

• Owner at A Better Bike Shop

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Education

• Antioch University Seattle
• University of California, Santa Cruz
• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

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Recommended

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Connections

34 connections

Industry

Computer Software

Websites

• My former company

Justin James’s Summary

I am a self-motivated, creative individual who enjoys the design, integration, and management of complex technical systems. I exhibit a strong understanding of the dynamics of social groups, information technology, and internet applications. Self-taught at many things, I thrive in situations where I am required to learn new skills rapidly.

PERSONAL PROFILE

- ENTREPRENEURIAL:
I have started, owned, and operated two small businesses, and as such am pragmatically familiar with all relevant aspects, including: marketing, managing staff, financial management, and business planning.
- LEADERSHIP:
I have designed and managed the implementation of several long-term collaborative community projects. I am able to cohesively lead constituencies of diverse skills, needs, and degrees of investment to effectively accomplish project goals and intentions.
- COMMUNICATION:
I am an effective communicator with strong written, verbal, and visual presentation abilities. I am able to develop productive, mutually respectful relationships with colleagues, clients, and employees.

Justin James’s Specialties:

XHTML, CSS, Javascript, Action Script, Python, Ruby, PHP
OS X / Linux / UNIX server administration
Windows Media Server administration
The Plone, Joomla, and WordPress CMS systems
Zope and MYSQL database administration
Data model design
Wireframes / User Interface Design
Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Flash, Flex
OS X, Linux / UNIX, and Windows operating systems
Project Management
Team building
Organizational self-reflection
Communication enhancement

Justin James’s Experience

• Tools Programmer Analyst

  UC Santa Cruz

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  October 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)

  Management and creation of software and web applications to support the university IT department.

• Instructor

  School of Visual Concepts

  (Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Education Management industry)

  2007 — 2008 (1 year )

• Director

  Web Collective, Inc.

  (Computer Software industry)

  July 2006 — October 2008 (2 years 4 months)

  Founding member of a cooperatively owned and democratically run web development company.
  
  Regularly work on business / organizational development, project management, information architecture, and the creation of user-centric web applications using:
  - Zope object-oriented database and MySQL;
  - AJAX database calls for enhanced usability;
  - Third-party APIs (e.g. GoogleMaps, SalesForce CRM, etc.);
  - Server-side scripting;
  - Multiple programming languages;
  - The open source content management system, Plone.

• Academic Media Designer

  Antioch University

  (Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry)

  September 2006 — October 2007 (1 year 2 months)

  As a member of the IT department:
  1. Worked to better facilitate technology in the academic setting via:
  - Training on how to best utilize classroom technologies, including existing learning management system (FirstClass), web technologies, and electronic portfolios.
  2. Development of distance learning technologies:
  3. Investigated, tested, and evaluated alternate learning management systems in preparation for a multi-campus transition.
  4. Served on campus Academic Technology Committee.

• Owner

  A Better Bike Shop

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Sporting Goods industry)

  January 2000 — June 2004 (4 years 6 months)

Justin James’s Education

• Antioch University Seattle

  M.A. , Whole Systems Design , 2004 — 2006

• University of California, Santa Cruz

  B.A. , Philosophy , 1998 — 2000

  Activities and Societies:

  UC Santa Cruz Rec. Leader

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  Mechanical Engineering, Philosophy 1995 — 1998

  Activities and Societies:

  Poly Escapes Outdoor Recreation Club, HPV team, Cal Poly Wheelmen

Additional Information

Justin James’s Websites:

• My former company

Justin James’s Interests:

open source software, teaching, cooperative business, cycling, yoga, running, climbing

Justin James’s Groups:

•    Antioch University, Seattle - Alumni
•    University of California Santa Cruz

Justin James’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• consulting offers
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• getting back in touch