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Goals

To obtain a team-oriented position that will challenge my analytical, creative, and professional skills in Ruby on Rails and software development.

Specialties

Ruby, Rails, Agile Software Development, PHP, MySQL, MVC architecture, XHTML, CSS, Javascript, Prototype, RJS, Scriptaculous, AJAX, Actionscript, Unix Administration, Linux Administration, Asterisk, Apache, Git, Capistrano, Photoshop, Illustrator, Claytools, 3D Max, Maya

Experience

Lead Software Developer, XploreU March 2008 – Present

Worked and trained with obtiva and David Chelimsky.

Applying Agile methodologies to develop architecture for a secure student travel social network. Wrote rspec and storyrunner tests.

Trained a team for developing the application.

Configured secure Linux server using github, capistrano, apache, and mongrel for deployment.

Principal & Managing Director, Web Designs Chicago Chicago, IL 2007 - Present

Founded Web Designs Chicago a fast growing company delivering internet solutions 2006 - 2008.

Developed one of a kind sales and marketing strategies to produce 40k net profit in less than 6 months.

Software Developer, Killswitch Collective Chicago, IL April 2007 - August 2007

Developed and supported Ruby on Rails applications.

Created and maintained custom content management systems using Restful Rails.

Developed AJAX incentives for web applications and modules.

Web Designer, Cherryone Chicago, IL February 2006 - April 2007

Developed custom dynamic and database-driven websites for a variety of nationwide customers, ranging from individuals to large corporations.

Edited and create custom graphics using Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash and various alternative software solutions.

Scripted secure web forms using PHP and HTML to render dynamically generated PDF documents, suitable for print. Create designs to exact specifications by writing advanced custom CSS stylesheets for both print and web.

Created dynamic and customized shopping carts using open-source PHP software Zen - Cart, to interface with a variety of shipping and payment gateways.

Created, maintained, and backed up MySQL databases

Quality Assurance Analyst, Midway Games San Diego, CA May 2005 – December 2005

Provided ideas and information for the game programmers and artists.

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

Remote Tech, Clear Channel Phoenix, AZ January 2003 - May 2005

Setup Promotional Events for 4 of 8 Clear Channel stations located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Served as Promotion Assistant, responsible for the plans and execution of Station Promotions, such as station artist meet and greets, on location marketing, as well as the coordination between radio stations, advertising sponsor and the station audience.

Education

University of Advancing Technology Bachelors, Multimedia Game Design, 2003 – 2005.

Activities: Game Developer Conference, E3, 03, 04, 05.

University of Iowa Communications, 2001 - 2003.

Societies: Pi Kappa Alpha.