Code Enthusiast
Proficient In
- PHP 5
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- Zend Framework, PEAR, Smarty 2/3, OOP
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- Python 2.x
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- Django, BeautifulSoup, MySQLdb, urllib2
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- Javascript
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- JQuery, ExtJS, PrototypeJS, script.aculo.us, OOP
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- Operating Systems
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- Mac OS X, Debian Linux, Red Hat, Windows Server 2003 R2
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- Miscellaneous
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- Apache, MySQL, Git, Subversion, vim, Photoshop, CSS, Bash
Work Experience
SageFire, Inc.
Leading the refactoring and re-design of the existing Franchise Business Intelligence platform while scoping requests and requirements from clients. Juggling various roles ranging from consulting to planning future releases. Working collaboratively with a team of developers, with various skill levels.
- Highlights
- Migrated from a Singleton design pattern to a more suited MVC design pattern.
- Removed deprecated PEAR DB and implemented Zend Framework and ExtJS.
- Implemented usage of phpUnit and Hudson (Continuous Integration) to ensure quality releases.
EventVue, Inc.
Worked closely within a 4-person team to re-design, refactor and re-develop existing application infrastructure, allowing it to scale to multiple servers. Collaborated with company founders to further develop business model. Developed various social network components, including a news feed and messaging system.
- Highlights
- Worked closely with design team to create dynamic UI. (White-label)
- Created scalable master-to-master replicated MySQL cluster.
- Migrated servers from MediaTemple to SliceHost.
BostonHerald.com (Herald Interactive)
Managed developers and took lead role on complex projects like adding social aspects (comments, chat, contests) to BostonHerald.com . Coordinated with executive team to manage resources. Developed high-availability web applications for end-users. Communicated effectively with non-technical and creative teams. Assumed responsibilities of CTO after his departure.
- Highlights
- Redeveloped Content Management System (CMS) to allow for greater availability,
expansion, load balancing and ease of use for operators. - Fully developed secure user registration system handling thousands of simultaneous users.
- Managed tasks and timelines for team members to ensure deadlines were consistently met.
- Managed online infrastructure, including purchasing, budgeting, installation and configuration
of Web, Database, DNS and Mail servers. - Shared several New England Press Association awards in the "Your Right to Know" category.