Summary

An experienced web developer, with design and management experience. My strengths and interests lie in E-Commerce development.
Strong experience and knowledge in:
Advanced:

• E-Commerce (Magento, OSC, VM)
• XHTML/DHTML & CSS
• CMS (Joomla, Drupal, Wordpress)
• LAMP/XAMPP/WAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
• Web Design/Graphic Design/Flash
• Omniture Offermatica
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Adobe Photoshop
• Custom Magento extensions/modules

Intermediate:

• JavaScript/AJAX (jquery, AJAX modules, Implementation)
• Flash ActionScript
• Concurrent Versions System (GIT,SVN)
• Integration with payment modules (C.S, PayPal, Authorize, etc
• Integration with Magento Core API using SOAP XML

Extended:

• Can work with multiple operating systems such as Mac OSX, XP, Win7, Linux
• Experienced in setting up development server for testing, QA, problem solving and sub version systems GIT/SVN

Jan 2010 to Current
Confidential(Contract, Telecommute)
Lead Engineer
Responsibilities:

• Customized Magento site for a groupon like daily deal site
• Programmed several custom extensions
• Created a custom splash page was created for a consumer to enter in their zipcode and directs them to the store that's closest to them. A custom table has multi-stores and zip codes attached to them. After the customer enters their zip code and enters the site a cookie is set and able to always go back to their "city"
• Created a custom extension that, if the user does not enter in a zip code anywhere, or enters the site not using the splash page—goes to a default store that is defined in the backend configuration
• Added a capability to custom forms to customize which email it sends out too, configurable in the backend.
• Created and customized the front-end theme that used custom XML
• Integration with Cybersource payment method
• Development was done locally on Linux and MacOSX
• Using GIT versioning
• Using the most current Magento Enterprise
• Managing bugs using Jira and documenting all site configuration

Environment: Magento EE, PHP5.x, PHP MyAdmin 3.2.x, HTML, CSS, Apache Server 2.2.x, MySQL 5.1.x, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX, XML, Linux, Mac OSX, BBedit, Git, Redmine, Transmit, GitTower, Unix Shell Scripting.

May 2011 to Feb 2012
Confidential, 15,000+ products 15+ stores
Sr. Magento Programmer
Responsibilities:

• My main task was to fix and clean Magento code that was developed by another party, and then develop from clean code. Also, to implement Magento best practices.
• Created a custom Paypal Express payment module
• Designed 11 custom extensions, of some I coded from core code from free modules that reduced time and money.
• A module that showed the most recent activity by purchase and also the ability to add in 'dummy' products if a store is new and has no purchases. A validator was added (on the backend panel) for adding in the correct sku to reduce human error. This was compatible with multi-store.
• A most popular module was created to show the most popular products purchased and also the ability to add in dummy products from the backend.
• Custom email reporting extension that was added to the backend for accounting to export custom data like customer and purchase data.
• These applications were successfully tested in different browsers, created dynamic web pages for cross browser functionality.
• Development was done locally on Linux and MacOSX.
• On a team with 2 other developers.
• Used GIT/SVN (mostly command line) on a daily basis.

Environment: Magento CE, PHP5.x, PHP MyAdmin 3.2.x, HTML, CSS, Apache Server 2.2.x, MySQL 5.1.x, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX, XML, Linux, Mac OSX, BBedit, Git, Redmine, Transmit, GitTower, Unix Shell Scripting.

May 2010 to April 2011
Confidential
Sr. Magento Programmer (Contract, In-house)
Responsibilities:

• Working directly under the CIO of K-Swiss, I Developed the client ecommerce website using Magento, PHP, HTML, CSS, Java Script and JQuery for website development, local side validations and to publish data on live server.
• Developed a custom Guest Checkout Module that I'm very proud to represent. Please click here to view product live.
• Designed and customized the front-end layout graphics in Adobe Photoshop CS5
• Very strong front end development & support for the websites using HTML, CSS, Java Script, JQuery and AJAX as well as some back end support using PHP and MySQL.
• Using Magento backend and PHP Storm as the Web development Tool (IDE) for developing and debugging web pages.
• These applications are successfully tested in different browsers, created dynamic web pages for cross browser functionality.
• Work within a small team in a fast-paced, fun environment
• Own the overall technical design and maintenance of several high-volume websites
• Perform iterative design cycles & on-time feature releases
• Document, present, & review designs of UI components
• Develop prototypes for evaluation & validation purposes
• Document code & system designs
• Participated in design and planning team meetings in-house
• Custom JavaScript was implemented for product roll overs and Size Chart depending on gender selection View customizations here

Environment: Magento Enterprise 1.8, PHP5.x, PHP MyAdmin 3.2.x, HTML, CSS, WAMP/LAMP, Apache Server 2.2.x, MySQL 5.1.x, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX, XML, Windows 7, Mac OSX, JWPlayer/Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver CS5, Adobe Photoshop CS5, Notepad++, WinSCP, Tortoise SVN, Unix Shell Scripting, SQLyog, MS Office 2003/2007.

March 2006 to August 2009
Confidential
Web Developer and Designer (In-house)
Responsibilities

• Worked with a team of 12-15 to develop, design and deploy Intuit Payment Solutions
• Setup Dynamic content for A-B testing with Offermatica that successfully increased sales by a significant amount.
• Transferring Project Files and Database Files to the QA, Staging server, and then finally the Live server using SVN
• Was responsible for the development and dynamic content testing of http://mobilepayments.intuit.com
• Using "quick fixes" like changing tag line text and offers I increased successful sales clicks by 5% in one day.
• Attended a 3 day Turbo Tax web development boot camp in San Diego California

Environment: PHP5.x, XHTML, CSS, MySQL 5.1.x, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX, XML, Windows 2003/XP/Vista, Adobe Flash CS4, JWPlayer/Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver CS3/CS4, Adobe Photoshop CS4, Notepad++, WinSCP, PuTTY, SVN, Unix Shell Scripting, SQLyog, MS

September 2003 to Current (Part-Time work)
Project Lead and Developer
Responsibilities:

• Prime role is to manage the design, deploy and maintain e-commerce clients.
• Met and corresponded with clients to determine client needs for company sites.
• Manages sub-contractors to help meet the deadline of the clients expected delivery date.
• Developed full life cycle web pages using HTML, XHTML, CSS, CMS and PHP.
• Created story board and sitemap structure for individual websites.
• Created logos and banners based on clients requirement.
• Built dynamic, intuitive web applications and web sites that advance the clients communication goals.
• Meeting accessibility requirements and incorporating best practices for search engine optimizations.
• Involved in Developing and integrating web applications and dynamic multimedia components into websites and Fixed cross browser CSS issues.
• Implemented the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques for the related website.

Environment: Magento CE/EE, PHP5.x, XHTML, CSS, MySQL 5.1.x, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX, XML, Drupal, Magento, Joomla, Wordpress, Windows 2003/XP/Vista, Adobe Flash CS4, JWPlayer/Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver CS3/CS4, Adobe Photoshop CS4, SVN.Office 2003/2007.

Education

• Graduated 2000

Completed the following Certificate Programs:

• Graphic Design & Visual Communication Certificate Program
• Web Site Design Certificate Program
• Unix/Linux System & Network Administration Certificate Program
• Front End Web Development
• Javascript, AJAX, CSS
• PHP and MYSQL Programming
• Core Functionality of Magento, Creating Extensions, Learning MVC framework
• November 2011 - December 2012 - Santa Monica