Résumé

I am a PHP developer who has a passion for developing complex solutions for projects ranging from extending open-source platforms, internal company client reporting systems, and many other projects which further refine my ability to code efficient solutions in the minimum necessary time.

I have built my own content development framework which handles database abstraction, search engine, reporting / exporting, automated / scheduled PHP jobs (a different type of Cron), and even built my own CMS at one point in my career. I am mostly self taught with the exception of a few mentors online who have helped me through certain aspects of development which can be difficult to understand and use.

For my recommendations and other information, you may also view my Linked professional profile.

I also have a portfolio available that you can review to see some of my latest work.

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Skills Obtained
Experience
Education

Skills Obtained

Web Development Languages - Advanced Level

Apache mod_rewrite
PHP (using OOP) (5.x + 4 + 3)
MySQL (5.x + 4)
JavaScript (1.x)
jQuery / AJAX (1.x)
HTML (5 + 4)
CSS (3 + 2)
ISAPI_Rewrite (3 + 2)
XML
Flash ActionScript (2.0)

Web Development Languages - Entry Level

ASP / .NET
Flash ActionScript (3.0)

IT / Web Skills

Database Administration
Database Architecture
Server Management (cPanel / WHM + Windows + Linux + Plesk + Parallels + Ensim)
WordPress Development (Plugins + Themes + Widgets)
Backup Management
Network Administration
Server Migration
Software Training / Support

Browsers Utilized

Google Chrome (DEV branch since initial release)
Mozilla Firefox (BETA channel (since 4) + 3 + 2 + 1.5)
Microsoft Internet Explorer (10 + 9 + 8 + 7 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1)
Apple Safari (5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1)
Netscape / Navigator / Communicator (7 + 6 + 4 + 3 + 2)
IBM WebExplorer

Programs Known - Advanced Level

Adobe Design Premium (CS5 + CS4 + CS3 + CS2 + CS)
Mozilla Thunderbird (BETA channel)
PhpStorm IDE (3 + 2)
Navicat MySQL (10 + 9 + 8 + 7 + 6)
Microsoft Office (2010 + 2007 + 2003 + XP + 2000 + 97 + 95)
NetBeans IDE (7 + 6)
Adobe Photoshop (7 + 6 + 5 LE)
Adobe Illustrator (10)
Macromedia Dreamweaver (8 + MX 2004 + MX)
Macromedia Flash Professional (8 + MX 2004 + MX)

Operating Systems Known

Microsoft Windows (7 + Vista + Server 2008 + Server 2003 + XP + ME + 2000 + 98 + 95 + 3.0)
Mac OS (10.x + Classic 9 + Classic 7)
Google Chrome OS (N/A)
Ubuntu (11 + 8)
IBM OS2/Warp (4 + 3)
Red Hat Linux (9 + 7)
MS-DOS
PC-DOS

Experience

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, Inc (2004-Present)

Position: Contract Developer / Volunteer
Location: Dallas, TX

Rebuilt Gamma Theta chapter website in 2004 and again in 2008
Built Province 32 website in 2008
Currently revamping National website inside and out (architecture, reorganization, migration, etc)

Sonic Reality, Inc (2010-2011)

Position: Contract Developer
Location: Dallas, TX

IT
- Server Management
  - FreeBSD + cPanel / WHM
  - Windows Server 2003 + IIS6 + PHP + MySQL
- Server Migration
- Database Administration
Web
- Frontend Development
  - HTML5
  - CSS3
  - JavaScript
  - jQuery / AJAX
- Backend Development
  - PHP
  - MySQL
- WordPress Development
  - Plugins
  - Themes
- Database Architecture
- Information Architecture

Vizion Interactive, Inc (2007-2009)

Position: Senior Developer / IT Support
Location: Irving, TX

IT
- Server Management
  - FreeBSD + cPanel / WHM
  - Windows Server 2008 + Hyper-V + WAMP
- Server Migration
- Database Administration
- Network Administration
- Software Training / Support
- Backup Management / Setup
- Managing Employee Systems
  - Software Installation / Updates
  - Hardware Installation / Firmware Updates
- IT Documentation
Web
- Frontend Development
  - XHTML
  - CSS
  - JavaScript
  - AJAX Development
- Backend Development
  - PHP
  - MySQL
  - ASP.NET
  - MS SQL
  - mod_rewrite
  - ISAPI_Rewrite
- WordPress Development
  - Plugins (New / Existing)
  - Themes (New)
  - Widgets (New / Existing)
- Database Architecture
- Information Architecture
- Client Training / Support

Lawrence Media Group, LLC (2006-2007)

Position: Web / IT Director
Location: Irving, TX

IT
- Server Management
  - FreeBSD + cPanel / WHM (60+ sites)
  - Windows Server 2003 + Terminal Services
- Server Migration
- Database Administration
- Network Administration
- Software Training / Support
- Backup Management / Setup
- Managing Employee Systems
  - Software Installation / Updates
  - Hardware Installation / Firmware Updates
- IT Documentation
- Remote / On-Site Computer and Network Support for Clients
- Process Automation and Optimization
- CD / DVD Duplication + Graphic Design for Labels + Audio Editing + UPS / USPS
Web (36+ projects)
- Web Design
- Frontend Development
  - XHTML
  - CSS
  - JavaScript
  - AJAX Development
- Backend Development
  - PHP
  - MySQL
  - mod_rewrite
- Database Architecture
- Information Architecture
- Client Training / Support

TUT Services, Inc (2005-2006)

Position: Web Development Internship
Location: Dallas, TX

IT
- Server Management (beginner / minor)
  - Windows Server 2003 + Terminal Services
- SharePoint Services
  - Developed part of Internal site for Partners / Associates
- IT Documentation
Web
- Web Design
- Frontend Development
  - XHTML
  - CSS
  - JavaScript
- Backend Development
  - PHP
  - MySQL
  - mod_rewrite
- Information Architecture

MacArthur High School (2003-2004)

Position: Webmaster / Volunteer Student Teacher
Location: Irving, TX

Created a New School Website Infrastructure from Scratch using ASP
Managed Web Mastering II class of 20 Students
Updated Website Daily for Teachers, Administration and Counseling Dept
Designed Easy to Use Website (the most advanced for MHS to date)
Setup Network File Sharing Access for WMII Students to Access their work

SKC Development, LLC (2001-2012)

Position: Developer / Consultant
Location: Dallas, TX

IT
- Server Management
  - FreeBSD + cPanel / WHM (200+ sites)
- Server Migration
- Database Administration
- Network Administration
- Backup Management / Setup
- Software Installation / Updates
- Hardware Installation / Firmware Updates
Web (120+ projects)
- Frontend Development
  - XHTML
  - CSS
  - JavaScript
  - AJAX Development
- Backend Development
  - PHP
  - MySQL
  - ASP.NET
  - MS SQL
  - mod_rewrite
  - ISAPI_Rewrite
- WordPress Development
  - Core Trac Participation
  - Plugins
  - Themes
  - Widgets
- Database Architecture
- Information Architecture
- Client Training / Support
- Bought rights to iWare CMS, completely refactored and redistributed as XtCMS; at height of project it was used by 38+ sites, project scrapped to focus on WordPress Development

Pods Framework for WordPress (2008-Present)

Position: Lead Developer
Location: Dallas, TX

Pods is a Content Development Framework for WordPress which lets you deploy and manage your own content types using an extensive set of easy to use PHP classes and a powerful Administrative UI.

RD2 (2012-Present)

Position: Web Developer
Location: Dallas, TX

Leading the WordPress Development and involved with other PHP-based applications

Heritage Auctions (2011-2012)