Managing one full-time developer, two student employees, and several large UMN.EDU websites. Developing and maintaining PHP/MySQL-based web applications on a Linux/Apache platform. Steering central University templates towards highly accessible semantic XHTML with CSS.
Presented at and helped organize the successful first year of an annual U of M web conference. Produced online videogame with accessible alternative and short film for marketing campaigns. Launched E-Commerce retail solution. Executed redesign of all SUA websites, including major rebranding. Facilitated and applied usability case studies.
Worked with lead web documentary developer in adapting radio documentaries for the web. Work included standard web HTML/CSS and design work, as well as photographic and informational research and gaining legal clearances.
Optimized markup of old web documentaries through the application of new CSS-based techniques and the use of server side includes to separate design from content.
Outside consulting and contract-based development of rich media applications on a per-project basis for a diverse range of new media clients.
Designed websites for businesses and a Minneapolis-based radio program. Created Javascript based rapid-prototypes for a Minneapolis-based industrial design firm and a Fortune 100 company.
Worked in a small team to develop and maintain websites and web applications for the University's Student Unions and Student Activities Office using PHP and MySQL on a Linux/Apache platform. Wrote libraries and automation tools, and then trained other individuals how to use these items. Assumed minor managerial duties in absence of lead web designer.
Developed web applications to automate student group registration and administration, to automate employment listings and online applications, and to track and view marketing statistics for facilities reservations. Assisted in developing a template based Content Management System deployed during a complete redesign of the Student Union's websites.
Developed a Win32/C++ peer-to-peer MS Windows application. Developed related server software using C and the MySQL API on a FreeBSD platform. Implemented both TCP and UDP socket communication using a proprietary protocol secured with the Blowfish encryption algorithm and MD5 hash algorithm. Produced the website and also license agreements, privacy policies, and other legal documents for product launch.
Worked independently on PHP / MySQL driven web applications for clients while working with a group on a large-scale web mail application. Tested and debugged legacy code and software written by senior developers. Designed new application User Interfaces and improved upon existing interfaces.
Created an interactive portfolio and online game using DHTML and JavaScript for the company website. Converted an offline newsletter into a web presentable format for a large insurance agency. Designed website layouts for new clients and then transferred the designs into useable templates. Digitized, edited, and compressed video for streaming on an NFL football team's website. Developed a build-on-the-fly text navigation system. Rewrote a Perl / PostgreSQL E-card application using PHP and MySQL.
Configured and maintained hardware and software. Trained employees to use software. Offered telephone support. Digitized and archived large multimedia presentations, and created new presentations. Developed software to automatically archive and index the presentations. Maintained company website.
Volunteered in the Music and Marketing Departments reviewing music, updating the telephone concert information hotline, and promoting sponsored events. DJ'ed weekly on FM from a studio playing off vinyl, compact disc, MiniDisc, and from MegaSeg.
Music, film, art, cooking, travel, downhill skiing and wakeboarding