PHP Web Developer Resume

Web Developer / Web Producer
alan@alantmiller.com

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Summary

Object Oriented PHP 5 web developer
MySQL, UNIX/Linux, MVC, Subversion, Zend, and LAMP toolset
Over 8 years developing for the Internet
Project management and supervisory experience
Strong back end developer with wide skill set
Proven SEO (Search Engine Optimization) expertise
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Creative online business strategist
CompTIA i-Net+ certification

Skills

Professional: Web Development / Programming, Web Systems Administration (Apache, Linux, Unix, MySQL, PHP, Subversion), Database Design and Query Optimization, Organic SEO (Search Engine Optimization), Online Business Development, Marketing and Market Research, Technical and Creative Writing.

Technologies: PHP (3, 4, and 5), MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL, Zend Framework, PEAR, Smarty Template Engine, MVC (Model View Controller), XHTML / HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Unix / Linux / OS X, Cold Fusion (4 and 5), Perl/CGI, FreeBSD, MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows (3.x, 95-98, ME, XP, 2000, Vista), Apache Web Server, Sendmail and Qmail, Mac OS (classic and OS X), Subversion Version Control (user and Admin), CVS (concurrent Versioning System), Familiarity with many other web technologies (ASP, JSP, ORACLE, SQL Server, IIs etc.).

Applications: Zend Studio, Pico / Nano Editor, Case Studio (Toad) Database Modeling, TextMate, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Fireworks, Microsoft Front Page, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, Adobe Photoshop, Pagemaker, Acrobat PDF, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Outlook.

Experience

Contract Web Developer / Producer / Consultant

Online Brands Inc. | Glendale, Arizona

September 2005 - Present

Apply a wide breadth of technical skills, Internet knowledge, and experience across the spectrum of online development in the service of building and improving online properties for multiple clients. Includes: site architecture and infrastructure, backend development using open source toolset (PHP, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Apache, Linux and others (i.e LAMP), front end development with CSS and HTML/XHTML, organic search engine optimization and strategy, web systems administration, technical writing, marketing communications and online business consulting.

Recent Contracts

Global Lost and Found Inc. | San Bruno, California

Consultant for early stage online startup.

August 2008 - September 2008

Evaluated the company's PHP based website code and accompanying MySQL database.
Defined a code re-factoring, cleanup and documentation project.
Provided guidance into developing a user centric market driven site redesign.
Guided team into developing an effective organic SEO campaign and key phrase selection strategy.

Xeolux Inc. | Cupertino, California

Early stage startup prototype development.

February 2008 - May 2008

Programmed PHP back end web services for Adobe Flex/Flash Remoting application.
Lead in the development of MySQL procedures and database schema.
Mentored team in PHP programming and web development methodologies.
Mentored system administrator in setting up server hardware and web systems software.
Set up collaborative development environment and mentored team in implementing a subversion repository.
Research, evaluation and identification of suitable web development technologies.
Participated in research, evaluation and design of back end server architecture.
Translated conceptual business processes into user interface specifications.
Assisted in identifying potential intellectual property in relation to overall project.
Lead recruitment effort for Adobe Flex based programmer.

Mind Metrics LLC | Mesa, Arizona

Early stage consultant for social networking startup.

February 2006 - March 2007

Developed object oriented PHP framework.
Built MySQL database and procedures.
Built sever hardware and set up web systems software (CentOS, Network, LAMP stack).
Implemented Subversion repository and set up collaborative development environment.
Researched site scalability, defined functional requirements and specifications.
Developed web site concept, accompanying strategy and defined business specifications.
Developed marketing text, press releases and other promotional materials.
Developed plan for an effective SEO campaign and key phrase strategy.
Research and development of U.S. patent application.

Web Developer / Administrator / Producer

Arizona Internet Developers Inc. | Mesa, Arizona

July 2002 - July 2005

Served as the primary web developer on company's flagship product vacationhomes.com. Helped build and grow the site to be one of the most popular vacation home rental web sites on the Internet. The website was acquired in the summer of 2005.

Converted all user facing applications from Cold Fusion to PHP.
Normalized database tables and performed extensive query optimization.
Cleaned up and rewrote front end HTML and CSS to meet validation requirements.
Maintained 24/7 high volume availability demands using open source tools such as Linux, Apache, PHP, and MySQL.
Played a key role in guiding the company's marketing strategy and overall direction, which lead to its significant market share and successful buyout.
Maintained ongoing organic SEO effort leading to the elimination of a paid search campaign and eventual position as a market leader.
Identified and implemented missed SEO opportunities that increased site traffic exponentially.
Created a marketing platform for promoting the business that became an industry standard.
Devised methods aimed at user retention and increasing customer transactions that increased company's bottom line dramatically.
Devised and implemented a competitive pricing and promotion strategy that resulted in an increasing client base.
Built and programmed intelligent features into the site aimed at maximizing the site's effectiveness, usefulness and keeping abusive elements at bay.
Strategically planned and programmed applications that collected business minded intelligence and helped to better manage the site.
Completed transition to new owners in the summer of 2005. Included technical setup and configuration, thorough documentation and an extended technical support contract.

PHP Web Developer: The Arizona Republic. | Phoenix, Arizona; April 2002 - July 2002; Reprogrammed the NFL Cardinals football team website (www.azcardinals.com) from Cold Fusion to PHP. Effort required a new normalized MySQL database, extensive SQL query optimization, a database conversion application and PHP application development. Also wrote custom JavaScript functions for a statistical reporting application and assisted in supporting the Arizona Republic's flagship website (www.azcentral.com).

PHP Web Developer: Insight Inc. | Phoenix, Arizona; January 2002 - April 2002; As part of the development team, programmed a temporary Internet gateway to tie together two e-commerce systems using PHP for a major Internet retailer. In addition to code development, maintained project documentation and assisted in application design.

PHP Web Developer / Consultant: Hollywood101 Productions LLC. | Atwater, California.; May 2000 - January 2002; Dynamic web site design and programming using PHP, MySQL, HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Perl. Set up and administration of web servers and server software. Online business consulting from securing domain names, project planning, logo and graphic identity development, to online marketing, search engine placement and promotion.

Education

Bachelor of Arts | Communication Studies

Arizona State University | Phoenix, Arizona
Graduation: December 1998 | GPA 3.52/4.0

Member of Information Technology Advisory Committee
Built many of the University's first departmental websites
University Honors College participant
Completed 12 units of graduate level coursework

Associate of Arts | Journalism and Liberal Arts

Glendale Community College | Glendale, Arizona
Graduation: May 1995 | GPA 3.8/4.0

Editor-in-Chief of student newspaper
Numerous journalism and photojournalism awards
Awarded for outstanding student achievement
Dean's list and Honors graduate

Certifications

i-Net+ CompTIA
PHP4 Brainbench Inc. (Master)
HTML 3.2 Brainbench Inc.
Macromedia Dreamweaver Brainbench Inc. (Master)
Computer Fundamentals Brainbench Inc. (Master)

Other

Currently located in the San Francisco Bay area.
Early adopter and advocate of open source technology.
ApacheCon conference volunteer, April 2001.