Ivan A.
MySQL/PHP Programmer
Professional Profile
Summary
Over 7 years programming PSD/PNG to W3C validated XHTML/DHTML/HTML/CSS. Programming on Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP environment for 5 years experience; Using and customizing Content Management Systems Drupal 5 & 6, active in Drupal community since 2007, Wordpress 2, PHP-Nuke and OptionEdit (self-developed CMS). 2 years of experience utilizing JavaScript framework libraries such as Mootools and JQuery.
Work Experience
April 2010 - Present
PGA.com Drupal Developer
Turner Sports – Atlanta, GA
• Led first large production scale Turner initiative for Drupal
• Worked using Agile development best practices
• Provide numerous recommendations for easing deployment process for all Drupal sites following integration to Drupal such as NCAA.com, TeamCOCO.com, and many others
• Provided troubleshooting and usage instructions for the deployment process
• Cross-developed with external vendor for initial 3 launch phases and internal team of data feeds, creative, and server support
• Help bridge gaps between internal legacy and active Turner systems
• Utilize Komodo Edit and Fireworks, to develop and theme
• Proactive in expressing concerns and proposing resolutions for Turner’s use of Drupal such as performance
• Work as a critical intermediary between development staff
• Recreated 90% of the 92nd PGA Championship website within Drupal in 4 days
Technical Environment: LAMP, HTML/CSS, Drupal, Javascript, JSON
Software Used: Adobe Fireworks CS4, Eclipse PHP Development Tools, Eclipse PHP Debugger, Notepad++, SSH
February 2007 - February 2010
Webmaster
Trio Media Group – Atlanta, GA
• Primary developer for new websites and website maintenance while overseeing 5 developers
• Launched and maintained hosting on approximately 130 new websites across 3 years
• All dynamic development used the PHP Content Management System Drupal or Wordpress, the eCommerce solution CubeCart, and the HTML & CSS validation process, along with MySQL databases served though Apache servers in a Linux CentOS environment
• Also integrated and customized Web-based modules into Drupal. Executed website migrations, integrations and lowered TTLs as needed
• Also responsible for maintaining the development, beta, and production environments along with Firebug and Aardvark Firefox addons for HTML/CSS defect pinpoint and repair.
• Utilized Adobe Dreamweaver and Fireworks, Microsoft Frontpage to create websites and e-mail templates
• Worked and met directly with all high profile clientele – PRG-Schultz, Buckhead Community Family of Banks, Dixie HomeCrafters, firstPRO, Sembler and LaserCraft. Galvanized company relationships by presenting ideas for icons: Jermaine Dupri, Nadia Bilchik and R Lee Ermey on the internet
• Also produced Flash transitions, galleries and worked with actionscript.
• Fostered new service up-sale by managing organic and paid SEO (search engine optimization) campaigns by making website search engine friendly with techniques that include XML/RSS syndication
• Trained and resolved issues entry to junior level developers
Technical Environment: LAMP, HTML/CSS, Drupal, cPanel with WHM
Software Used: Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 & CS4, Adobe Fireworks CS3 & CS4, Microsoft Frontpage, Eclipse PHP Debugger, PHPMyAdmin/ModelRight for MySQL Database management
October 2002 - Present
Web Developer
Rayvan (part-time freelance) – Atlanta, GA
• Designed and developed over 20 websites using SLDC (systems development life cycle) on Drupal, Wordpress and static websites – primarily projects to advance skill set and systems integration. Also oversee hosting of all accounts.
Technical Environment: LAMP, ASP.net, HTML/CSS, cPanel with WHM
Software Used: Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 & CS4, Adobe Fireworks CS3 & CS4, Microsoft Frontpage, Eclipse PHP Debugger, PHPMyAdmin/ModelRight for MySQL Database management
Technical Skills
XHTML
DHTML
SHTML
CSS
XML
PHP OOP
JQuery
ASP.net
MySQL
JavaScript
Drupal
Joomla
Wordpress
AJAX
Mac OS (classic and X)
Windows (all versions)
Adobe Fireworks
Education
Roosevelt
Chicago, IL
Basic Studies, 2006 Graduate