Dear recruiters:
Today is July 6th, 2008, I'm not looking for new employment. Period.
So please don't email me. I'm not interested. If you do email me, it means you give me permission to distribute your email address and name as I see fit.
To not be bored out of my skull.
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Director of Technology - February 2007 to Future
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Web Developer - August 2006 to February 2007
Responsibilities: Bla bla bla. See below.
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Interface Engineer - May 2005 to August 2006
Responsibilities: Ongoing maintenance and feature development for Technorati.com. Created HTML/CSS and integrated with PHP
templates for 2005 site redesign and subsequent new features such as Technorati Blog Finder, Technorati Explore,
Technorati Kitchen, Media Partner Widgets, Technorati Live8, Technorati Mobile and Technorati Favorites. Developed "AJAX" site features for Tags, Search and Favorites. Integrated microformats into Technorati. Helped develop new standards for site templating and development, user-interface and site architecture. Played integral role in 2006 site redesign (July launch), refactored hundreds of templates, dozens of CSS and image files, and site JavaScript.
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Interface Engineer - September 2004 to May 2005
Responsibilities: Ongoing maintenance and development of AKQA- owned Visa.com microsites. Development of new business extranets and CD-rom web-based proposal sites. Lead interface engineer for the Endeavor Talent Agency feature grid.
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Razorfish (now Avenue A | Razorfish)
Sr. Interface Developer / Front End Technologist - September 2000 to September 2004
Expertise in creating websites using modern web-standards and accessibility best practices. Extensive experience working with information architecture, user experience, design, strategy, analytics, functional analyst and quality assurance disciplines.
Site architecture and site standards development, technology auditing, user experience/technology integration, content migration, site development strategy and coding.
Project/client experience includes: Visa, Genentech, Disney, Macrovision, Covad, Microsoft, McKinsey and Company, Wells Fargo, the City of Cupertino, Wiley and Sons Publishing, GetThere (a division of Sabre), Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Intel, Knight-Ridder.
Projects of Note
- Razorfish "Dot" (Internal weblog/knowledge sharing system)
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Developer and technologist. Built and maintained internal weblog for knowledge sharing within Razorfish. System is a combination Movable Type / home-grown PHP/MySQL solution combining multiple discipline blogs across the company. Pure CSS layout and combination Movable Type and PHP templating. Initiated as a grass-roots project and built after-hours, the system was the most successful internal knowledge sharing and discussion systems within the company.
- Visa (October 2004 launch)
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Interface development lead. Implemented initial site architecture strategy and templates using web-standards and pure CSS layout. Developed Interwoven Teamsite templates, implemented automated analytics tag tracking system, content migration and general site production.
- Genentech (Intranet)
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Lead developer. Worked with team to implement internal knowledge sharing website using XP/Agile methodologies. Created accessible and lightweight XHTML and CSS-based page templates. Developed XSL templates, integrated legacy site functionality and created dynamic browsing interface. Functioned as user-experience liaison for development team during product build phase. Worked with team to to ensure site-wide consistency and quality. Modified and created Flash presentations for product demonstrations.
- Macrovision (June 2003 launch)
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Lead developer and technologist. Created site-wide page templates, navigation and templating system using Merant Collage CMS. Implemented pages using XHTML and CSS-based layout.
- Microsoft (Intranet)
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Lead Developer. Worked with team to implement changes to a Partner Management Portal. Developed extensive client-side validation, SQL database modifications and support code. Responsible for creating rich-email and user tracking system for an internal online marketing effort.
Internal/original code samples available upon request.
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Web Consultant and Developer
Independent Contractor - January 2001 to Present
Work with clients and designers to implement various web properties. Projects include: brochureware, integrated e-commerce, user registration, email validation and confirmation, email announcement system, back-end PayPal integration, database design and integration, custom content management.
Recent Clients
- FabpeeFemme.com
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User experience/information architect, site developer and webmaster. Created information architecture and site strategy for local lifestyle event-based business. Implemented using modern web-standards, pure CSS layout, PHP and Smarty templating engine. Integrated content management system for site editors, member registration, ticket and membership purchase via PayPal integration. Custom email system for event and site announcements.
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Varnish Fine Art Gallery
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Site developer and webmaster. Developed website for local art gallery to showcase the gallery space and featured artists. Built custom PHP/MySQL content management system including artist profiles, artwork, events and brochure content. Please note: These sites are several years old -- updated, web-standards versions are in progress and a preview URI is available upon request.
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Cameron Hughes Wine (also cinergiwine.com, veritage.com)
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Site developer and webmaster. Developed several iterations of chwine.com, as well as two label-specific sites. Sites are web-standards and CSS-based.
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Software Developer and Production Specialist - January 2000 to August 2000
Responsibilities: Web site design and development. Extensive programming and debugging of Cold Fusion prototype site. Development of functional specifications and mockups for development.
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Production Assistant - January 1998 to January 2000
Responsibilities: Day-to-day site maintenance, developed tools and processes for content production, site design and implementation. Worked closely with content team to migrate content to the site using manual and web-based tools. Worked with producers, designers, programmers, content providers and marketers to develop new production tasks and site functionality. Designed promotional mini-sites for products and events. Developed web-based tools for content publication by editorial staff.
F-ing awesome references are available. Just ask!