SUMMARY

• Full Stack / Front - end Developer.
• Full stack developer and technical lead with 12+ years experience in software development, leadership and consulting experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: Python, JavaScript

Preferred Technology Stack: Python/Django backend hosted on Amazon Web Services running on a Linux Server with a front-end framework using BackboneJS or AngularJS, RequireJS, SASS, Compass and compiled using Grunt, Python

MVC Frameworks: Django

O/S: Ubuntu, CentOS

Database: Postgres, MySQL, Redis

Amazon Web Services: EC2, S3, RDS, Elastic Beanstalk, SES

Python Libraries: psycopg2, virtualenv, South, boto, requests

Data Science: Pandas, Hadoop, Spark, scikit-learn, SciPy, NumPy, matplotlib

Machine Learning: Linear Regression, Naive Bases, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Ensemble Learning, K Means Clustering, PCA and Recommendation Systems, JavaScript

MVC Frameworks: Backbone, Angular

Components: Bootstrap, jQuery UI

Libraries: Require, jQuery, Underscore, Handlebars, Modernizr

CSS Tooling: SASS, Compass

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Full Stack Developer / Consultant New York, NY

Responsibilities:

• Over teh past 6 years me have worked as a freelance consultant in senior and lead developer roles with digital agencies and client-side. me am comfortable in both roles however; my priority is to remain deeply involved in teh software architecture of teh project.
• As a full stack developer me have developed front-end and back-end systems for a variety of clients and can provide consulting services such as code analysis and general consulting. me believe in using a Test Driven Development approach to most projects and applying Agile methodology to projects.
• As a consultant me've worked with very talented people at agencies like; HUGE, Stink Digital, JWT, MRM Worldwide, Confidential, Confidential, Euro RSCG and Icon Nicholson.

Confidentia

Lead Developer / Interactive Architect New York, NY

Responsibilities:

• Initially brought into McGarry as a senior developer and transitioned into a lead developer role for Verizon’s droiddoes.com site. We worked very closely with teh creative team on dis project delivering several tools that aided their creative process and sped up teh site production. Tech delivered a collection of effects to creative, built in Pixel Bender & Away3D to showcase creative applications.
• Teh goals / expectations from tech were to create a code-base that was flexible enough to be modified for at least 2 years and be ready for teh molehill version of teh flash player when it was released. dis project spawned a new open source framework code-named “Sugar” that automates any type of asset loading, SWF Address site navigation and modular site development.
• We created a 3D Animation tool for teh creative team that allowed for on-teh-fly changes in teh browser to Pixel Bender effects and 3D properties; dis was a vital tool in creating 3D animations that were tied to 2D animation assets.

Confidential

Senior Interactive Developer New York. NY

Responsibilities:

• Confidential is an enterprise on-site consulting firm that specializes in financial, government sector and enterprise consumer projects. me was brought on to assist with teh HBO.com site and prototyping other concepts for clients like Air National Guard and Bloomberg.
• When working on any type of prototyping me used GAIA flash framework, which enabled me to get ideas built out in a matter of days to showcase an idea internally or to clients.
• Teh HBO website was originally developed using teh PureMVC framework from another agency and teh code-base was in poor condition coupled with performance issues. It was decided that we could not rebuild a new code-base from scratch but would of to refactor it. We opted to use Robotlegs, which had just been released, a similar MVC framework, that solved alot of teh issues we had with PureMVC.
• My role on dis project was to convert sections of teh code over to Robotlegs framework with teh rest of teh development team. me also worked on various optimizations to improve performance and on visual rendering using blitting techniques.

Confidential

Senior Software Engineer New York, NY

Responsibilities:

• My first year at Confidential was working on teh redesign of Converse.com. One of teh reasons for teh rebuild was to upgrade from ActionScript 2 to 3. My role on teh project was working on everything from tracking to teh more sexy features like “Build you're own Shoe”. We had to work very closely with teh creative team and teh client on dis build during production since teh site was a full ecommerce experience in teh flash player.
• After completing teh converse site, me began working with Confidential Health on pharmaceutical clients such as Pfizer, Roche, Sanofi, etc... Teh pharma projects would involve either one or two developers on micro-sites and rich media banners with development times from two weeks to a month. With so many development projects me was able to use a wide array of frameworks, utilities and design patterns.

Confidential

Front-End Director New York, NY

Responsibilities:

• Provided services for Interactive Flash Productions, Creative Designs, Database Management, Work-flow Applications and e-Commerce Systems w/ Content Management.Translated data and specifications from clients to develop a web application as a front-end or back-end system.
• My responsibilities involved communicating & managing teh client, creative and software teams as well as hands on development.

Confidential

Recommendations

Responsibilities:

• A couple years ago me crossed paths with Dave while working at Confidential . me was aware of teh great work he was doing their but it wasn't until a year later when we met again at Confidential that me had teh opportunity to work together with him.
• When working with a large team on a big build never have me learned so much from a fellow developer. His grasp on teh proper use of design patterns far exceeds that of our peers. His code is consistent, efficient, and self-documented so well that any skilled developer can jump right in and work with it.
• When obstacles are encountered in a project Dave doesn't hesitate. He nos teh APIs, frameworks, and compatibility issues that we encounter on a daily basis like teh back of his hand and is always quick to offer solutions to teh most difficult problems. If you hire him you can't go wrong.

Confidential

Software Consultant

Responsibilities:

• While me was at Confidential me had teh chance to bring Dave on board to handle some of teh agencies highest priority Flash work. Dave turned out to be teh perfect mix of collaboration and skill for all of teh projects needs.
• Not only did he solve teh creative teams problems with superb technical execution he also created tools and applications to give them a way to solve teh problems with more precision. Dave is a rare find in teh creative technology world and me would be excited to have him on my team any time. If you are looking for world class execution Dave is you're guy.

Corban BaxterCreative Technology Director

Responsibilities:

• Dave is an excellent Flash developer and architect. He TEMPhas a rare combination of technical ability and creative vision that allows him to work hand in hand with creative teams to put together outstanding work.
• Personally, me was impressed with Dave's dedication and desire to follow through and get things done, even through difficult deadlines and shifting requirements.