To work in a challenging environment with creative, intelligent thinkers. To develop thoughtful, efficient and elegant solutions to interesting problems. To be around people who settle for nothing but the best, and to exceed even my own expectations.

As a creative web developer with a strong technological foundation, I have demonstrated success in inventive problem solving. My resourcefulness and ability to learn quickly benefits my teammates and I thrive in collaborative environments. I have a passion for researching the latest trends, excel in their implementation, and love to create compelling web sites and user experiences.

Languages Actionscript / Flex C, C++ Java, JavaScript, JSP PHP SQL XHTML / CSS XML

Development Software Adobe Design/Web Suite Apache Eclipse Platform Microsoft IIS Microsoft SQL Server MySQL Version Control (CVS, SVN)

Frameworks CodeIgniter/CakePHP jQuery/Prototype Liferay CMS Coding Practices MVC Patterns Object Oriented Programming Template Patterns

The Scientist, Web Developer
February 2009 - Present
Streamlined the workflow to bring our print product online. Within a small team, developed and designed sizable web applications for our biotech and pharmaceutical clients using a Java technology stack and open source solutions.

GSI Commerce, Front-End Developer
July 2008 - August 2008
Focused on user experience and design for large, enterprise scale E-commerce sites. Worked in a sizable team creating and maintaining sites with XHTML, JSP and CSS.

Ryan iDirect, Freelance Developer
July 2007 - April 2008
Served a key role as the primary developer on client projects and assisted in the completion of existing applications. Supervised local development servers and production environments.

D.L. Ryan Companies, Systems Administrator
August 2005 - April 2008
Managed and supported the technical environments in eight regional offices and two local locations. Main roles consisted of network and server provisioning, client support, backup operations, and deployment strategies and execution.

University of Rhode Island, Web Developer
July 2004 - August 2005
Developed, managed, and maintained an online digital language library providing language learning resources to the universities’ students.

Amgen Scholars Foundation - Amgen Scholars
Developed a private community based website for the Amgen scholars to use during and after their program. Built on the Liferay CMS the site used Java, Velocity and Javascript to deliver engaging content and community features including blogs, walls and message boards.

The Scientist - Numerous Projects
Developed and designed various online marketing sites to work in tandem with print advertising. Handled online features including a video awards competition as well numerous print supplements

Callaway Golf - Callaway Golf TV
Independently designed and developed nationwide streaming capabilities for the site launch. This involved streaming digital video using Akamai to an embedded player layered over the Flash interface. Worked in a team of developers on the PHP scripting for video retrieval service from the database.

Heineken USA - Draught Experience
Independently developed and designed XHTML/CSS registration system with administration module. Stored registered applicants in MySQL database using PHP. Scripted applicant information retrieval from database and relayed applicant information to integrated flash training application.

Personal Freelance
InTheRearView.com - A collaborated travel blog for my extended trip exploring the country.
SweatAndInk.com - The personal portfolio for creative copywriter Richard Shideler.

Bachelors Degree, Computer Science
Class of 2005, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI