Introduction
Experienced interactive Web technology professional, with a comprehensive understanding of online marketing tactics and solutions. A team player that works well with all capabilities, and manages through guidance and mentoring. Always looking to expand opportunities to lead others to success.
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficient with HTML, HTML5, AJAX, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS3/2/1, PHP, Code Ignitor, Zend Framework, JSP, Mac OS X, Linux, Apache, MySQL, SQL, Git, SubVersion, and CVS
- Actively learning with Ruby 1.9, Rails 3
- Experienced with Adobe CQ 5.4 and CRXDE
- Experienced with Java for JSP within J2EE, Tomcat
- Playing with Python, Node.js
- Fluent in French and English
- Experienced with off-shore team management
Employment History
Presentation Layer Architect at Razorfish
San Francisco, CA
August 2009 – Present
- Responsible for architecting and defining the presentation layer framework to implement the designs and interactions provided by User Experience and Creative
- Create architecture of all coded Presentation Layer deliverables for various sites
- Create Adobe CQ Content and Page Components and augment their associated Java classes, to aid in efficient, localizable, content authoring
- Work well as a key team member and presentation layer group manager on the Intel account
- Able to shift between a creative and a technical focus depending on the project need and/or the type of project
- Establish presentation layer requirements
- Rapidly produce interim deliverables such as style guide components, technical specifications, browser and market analysis, prototypes, proofs of concept, etc., in addition to the final live sites or application
- Participate in scoping and planning work
- Responsible for writing detailed level technical and functional specifications documentation
- Manage project teams of Presentation Layer Developers, both local and off-shore
- Managed the development of the companion website for the Do or Die Book iPad App (comments database and teaser article pages — CodeIgnitor PHP). Responsible for maintaining the production site.
- Participate in recruitment of new employees
Technology Director at InnerRewards, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
May 2008 – Present
- Designed the database and architected the PHP/Zend code structure for www.innerrewards.com, a social networking community and e-commerce platform for the fast-growing health and wellness industry (yoga, acupuncture, alternative medicine, spa lifestyle, etc)
- Researched vendors and negotiated contracts for site hosting and video streaming
- Recruited and interviewed candidates for freelance engineer positions, and drafted requirements and deliverables for their contracts
- Implemented the site designs put forth by the Creative Director to satisfy cross browser compatibility of our site
- Assisted the VP of Technology in managing our software engineering staff, using agile software development methodologies to quickly handle the demanding requests and shifting requirements of our startup technology platform
- Managed email-marketing campaigns, using MyEmma and ConstantContact
Technology Manager at Publicis Modem
San Francisco, CA
(formerly DIGITAS, Inc.)
June 2004 – May 2008
- Managed all technology aspects of web-based initiatives for Amgen/WYETH sponsored sites for the ENBREL brand (www.enbrel.com; www.enbrel.ca; www.enlivenservices.com; www.insidera.com; www.psoriasisconnect.com; www.enbrelenespanol.com)
- Initiated and ran the migration of prospect and patient registration forms from 3rd party vendor hosting to Amgen hosting (Using JMS to transfer data from forms at Amgen to external data warehouse)
- Spearheaded an initiative to streamline the creative/development process that led to more efficiently built sites reduced the repetition of tasks between creative and technology
- Other responsibilities included project scoping, translation of design/IA/business/measurement requirement into technical requirements and implementation, managing technology aspects of projects, guiding the Amgen/WYETH team through the design/development/QA cycle
Senior Interface Developer at sbi.razorfish
San Francisco, CA
(formerly sbi and company / marchFIRST / Whittman-Hart / Four Points Digital)
March 1999 – May 2004
- Participated in the IA/UI design process, and back end architecture planning
- Set up and maintained the Site Development group’s development servers
- Procured, installed and actively maintained the client extranet servers for all of San Francisco and Portland
- Led technology portion of projects for the following sites: www.Saturn.com, USA.Visa.com, www.Samsung.com, www.Mattel.com and www.williamreid.com
- Participated in the development of the following sites: MyScene Barbie site for Mattel, www.Philosophy.com (cosmetic products e-commerce site)
Laboratory Technician at Johns Hopkins Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Baltimore, MD
November 1997 – January 1999
- Performed HPV typing through PCR and hybridization, for collection centers such as the CDC, the University of Maryland and the U.S. Army
- Performed the following techniques on a weekly basis: PCR, Dot Blot, Line Blot, Southern Blot, Gel Electrophoresis and Hybridization
- Increased overall lab productivity by regularly updating software versions and peripheral drivers
- Maintained the lab’s PCs and helped coworkers troubleshoot problems with their Microsoft and Macintosh based systems
Administrative Assistant at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Office of Financial Development
Baltimore, MD
September 1997 – November 1997
- Tracked donation pledges in RaisersEdge fundraising database, for United Way campaign of fall 1997
- Handled mailings for pledge drives and pledge commitment thank you/reminders
Training
CQ5.3 WCM Developer Training
at Intel with Adobe/Day Instructor
February 2011, Hillsborough, OR
CQ5 WCM System Administrator Training
at Intel with Adobe/Day Instructor
February 2011, Hillsborough, OR
Zero to Rails 3 and
Behavior Driven Development with Rails
at Engine Yard
August 2010, San Francisco, CA
Final Cut Pro I course
at SFSU-College of Extended Learning
January to February 2003, San Francisco, CA
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer course
at ATS, Inc.
- Networking Essentials
- NT Server Administration
- NT Workstation Administration
- NT Server in the Enterprise
September 1998 to January 1999, Hunt Valley MD
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Graduated May 1995
University of Maryland,
College Park, MD
Personal Interests
Aside form spending most of my free time with my wife and two daughters, I am an avid cyclist—also a former bicycle mechanic. I commute each day by bike, in an effort to stay healthy and keep a low carbon footprint. I also love cooking, baking bread, and woodworking.
Curriculum vitae source: http://www.insomecases.com/cv/