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Web Development, Programming, Web Design, Graphic Design, Technical Writing, Copyediting, Technical Support, Database Design, Search Engine Optimization, User Interface Design, Research and Concept Development, E-Commerce Implementation, Object Oriented Programming, MVC / design patterns, AJAX, Information Architecture, Mathematics and Physics, Graphics Algorithms
Languages / Libraries
Web: PHP, MySQL, HTML / XHTML, Javascript, CSS, XML, Actionscript, CURL, SWFAddress
Other: C/C++, OpenMP, Python, sed, awk, shell scripting, custom scripting languages
Graphics: OpenGL, GLUT, libtiff, OpenIL, DevIL, Processing, Renderman Shading Language, MEL
Technologies
Platforms: LAMP, Microsoft Windows (3.1 through XP), unix / linux, MS-DOS
Server setup and maintenance: Apache HTTP Server, MySQL, DNS, SSH/SCP, FTP, VNC
Other: mod_rewrite Apache module, cPanel
Applications
Adobe: Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects
Microsoft: Visual Studio .NET, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook, Visio
Other: WinSCP, Putty, Painter, Maya, 3ds max, 3Delight, Processing
Project Descriptions
JVI Appraisal Division · jvireo.com
Developed and implemented an automated system to transfer MySafeFlorida XML data gathered from PDAs in the field through secure channels. Wrote custom PHP scripts to retrieve a caselist via cURL, parse the caselist, retrieve the XML data for each case, save and archive the data to be fetched later, and remove the case from the caselist. Created an error and process logging system to monitor the automation, and created a web-based interface for manual interaction with the system. Wrote technical documentation to ensure the client and future developers would be able to use and maintain the application.
Developed and implemented a database-driven PHP/MySQL web order system that utilized SSL and included user registration, password protection, complicated forms with input validation, automated emails, Verisign integration, XML data transfer via cURL, PHP sessions, an administrative backend, bulk order uploads from Excel files, and cron jobs for automatic notification of incomplete orders.
Developed and implemented an XML to Access pipeline, using XSL Transformations (XSLT).
d'lor, inc. / Lorraine Lax · lorrainelax.com
Designed and developed a professional fine artist portfolio website that is functional, beautiful, unique, and search engine friendly. Customized the flash web gallery provided with Adobe Photoshop CS2 by extensively editing ActionScript code. Implemented SWFAddress to provide deep linking and SEO friendly URLs in a hybrid Flash/AJAX website. Created graphic designs for print and shot photographs of artwork alone and in various interior design contexts for publication. Provided technical support and custom technical writing for Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, digital photography, and fine art printing.
Power House Cafe · powerhousecafe.com
Designed and developed a local restaurant website utilizing PHP and MySQL. Implemented a searchable and dynamic menu that has brought a lot of search engine traffic, created a contact form with automatic email sent via SMTP, and coded a password-protected administrative backend for easy updates to the menu.
Self Promotion · awakeningstudios.com
Designed and developed a database-driven portfolio website utilizing PHP, MySQL, CSS, and HTML. Created graphic designs for print.
Self Promotion · nathanselikoff.com
Designed and developed a professional fine artist portfolio website using basic PHP to pull out common elements for ease of updating. Created fun and simple forms with input validation, some Javascript for UI enhancement, and CAPTCHA integration. Created graphic designs for print.
ASE, Inc. · RapidModeler3D.com
Worked together with the entrepreneur to enhance the software application design, develop new algorithms, and brainstorm next steps for a new product. Created a website, brochure, and business card to help market the system.
Houlihan’s · CaterOurParty.com, CaterOurWedding.com, CaterOurLunch.com
Designed and developed three catering websites utilizing HTML, CSS, PHP, and Flash.
West Volusia Tree Service · TreeWorkNow.com
Contributed front-end coding to implement a somewhat complex navigation bar in valid, accessible, cross-platform CSS, Javascript, and HTML.
Running Dog Solutions
Developed a streaming mp3 player and an interactive banner in Flash.
New Perspectives Creative Studio
Customized Flash templates and helped integrate them into a larger website.