PHP Web Developer Resume

Web Developer / Web Producer
alan@alantmiller.com

Objective

Liberally educated and industry certified Internet professional seeking opportunity to apply an unusually wide breadth of Internet knowledge and skills and web development experience in an increasingly responsible manner. Positions may include web producer, technical producer, content engineer, web developer and e-commerce strategist. Excellent PHP coding skills.

Summary

Object oriented PHP developer versed in PHP 5
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) expertise
Solid web programming / development experience
Web design and web site management experience
Skilled in GUI design, site planning and architecture
Experience in Internet project management
Background in print, photography, writing and editing
Hold an i-Net+ certification from CompTIA
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills

Professional: Web Development and Programming, Database Design and Query Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, Online Business Development, Marketing and Market Research, Technical and Creative Writing, User Interface and Web Design, Graphic Design, Light Technical Support (Hardware, Software, Networking).

Technologies: PHP (3, 4, and 5), MySQL, PostgreSQL, Zend Framework, PEAR, Smarty Template Engine, SQL, HTML / XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, Unix / Linux, 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, Courier IMAP, VMailManager, Mac OS (classic and OS X), Subversion Version Control, CVS (concurrent Versioning System), Familiarity with many other web technologies (ASP, JSP, ORACLE, SQL Server, IIs etc.).

Applications: Zend Studio, Pico Text 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

Web Producer / Web Developer: Online Brands Inc. / Critical Media LLC. | Glendale, Arizona; April 2003 - Present; Contract web programming using open source tools such as PHP, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Apache, Linux and others (often referred to as LAMP development). Database design, application design, site architecture design, CSS, Javascript and HTML programming to meet validation requirements. Search Engine Optimization and consulting. Technical writing and web systems administration work. 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.

Web Developer / Web Master / System Administrator: Arizona Internet Developers Inc. | Mesa, Arizona; July 2002 - March 2004; Served as the primary web developer on company's main web site vacationhomes.com. Designed and developed a number of back end processes aimed at improving the sites overall performance, general effectiveness, usability, and search engine rankings. Worked with management to strategically plan and program applications that collected business minded intelligence and helped to better manage the site. Was responsible for maintaining the 24/7 high volume and availability demands using open source tools such as Linux, Apache, PHP, and MySQL. Converted a number of the sites applications from Cold Fusion to PHP. Normalized database tables. Cleaned up and rewrote much of the front end HTML to meet validation requirements. Wrote promotional copy and technical documentation. Worked closely with management on both online and offline marketing initiatives. Helped build the site to be one of the most popular vacation home rental web sites on the Internet until it was acquired in the summer of 2005.

Web Developer: The Arizona Republic. | Phoenix, Arizona; April 2002 - August 2002; Conversion of web applications written in Cold Fusion to PHP. Extensive SQL query optimization, database conversion, and custom PHP application scripting. Reprogrammed the NFL Cardinals football team website (www.azcardinals.com). Wrote custom JavaScript functions for statistical reporting application and assisted technically in supporting and implementing business directives concerning the Arizona Republic's flagship website (www.azcentral.com).

Web Developer: Insight Inc. | Phoenix, Arizona; January 2002 - April 2002; Worked with a team of developers to program a temporary Internet gateway to tie together two e-commerce systems using PHP for a major Internet retailer. In addition to coding, maintained project documentation and assisted in application design.

Web Developer / Project Manager

Hollywood101 Productions LLC. | Atwater, California.

May 2000 - April 2002

Web Development / Design: Web site design and programming using PHP, MySQL, HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Perl. Software used included Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash, to Microsoft Front Page and Notepad to run on both UNIX and Linux as well as Microsoft IIS based server platforms.
Product and Business Development: Secure new business and work with clients to help plan, design and direct web projects. Assist in domain name registration, site planning and architecture, logo design, identity development, marketing, online promotion and launch.
Web System Administration: Set up and administration of RedHat Linux RAID server with Apache, MySQL, PHP, Sendmail and Qmail. Setup and administration of server software such as SSL, SSH, and performed basic system administration tasks.

Designer / Project Manager

NCS (Network Communications Solutions). | Modesto, California

January 2000 - May 2000

Project Management: Coordinate and manage web development projects between design and programming staff through web development process.
Team Lead: Led a team in the development of an e-commerce project through first phase of development. Helped to create graphic imagery and corporate identity that was consistent with business plan and objectives.
Web Design: Design and implementation of web projects using HTML and ASP. Design graphics, navigation, site architecture and functionality.

Independent Internet Consultant

Self | California, Arizona, Pennsylvania

June 1996 - January 2000

Web Design: Web site design and programming using PHP HTML/XHTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Perl, CGI using software such as Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash, to Microsoft Front Page and Notepad to run on UNIX and Linux as well as Microsoft IIS based server platforms.
Product and Business Development: Secure new business and work with clients to help plan, design and direct web projects. Assist in domain name registration, site planning and architecture, logo design, identity development, marketing, online promotion and launch.
Technical Support: Provided technical support in PC hardware and software related issues, as well as network maintenance, and Internet connectivity.

Contract Employee

Arizona State University West | Phoenix, Arizona

August 1996 - February 1999

Graphic Specialist | Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences | 1998-1999: Performed digital photographic and CD-ROM services for staff research project.
Photographer | Department of Life Sciences | 1998: Photographed native desert plants for interactive web-based learning project.
Web Design | College of Human Services | 1996-1997: Developed first web site for College of Human Services. Included content development, organization and presentation.
Web Design | University Honors College | 1997: Developed initial site for the ASU West Honors College.
Technical Assistant | Information Technology | 1996-1997: Assisted faculty and staff in the faculty technology lab with multimedia and web-based learning centered projects.
Technical Assistant | Department of Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance | 1997-1998: Provided assistance to students working on multimedia projects using Macromedia Director software. Duties also included the maintenance of lab computing software, equipment and network.
Help Desk Support | Information Technology | 1996-1997: Maintained hardware and software upgrades and performed network and workstation troubleshooting tasks as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts | Communication Studies

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

Implemented first web site for College of Human Services
Implemented first web site for ASU West Honors College
Webmaster for the Communication Club of ASU website
Participated in University Honors College program
Member of Information Technology Advisory Committee
Completed over 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 "The Voice" student newspaper
Served as Editorial Editor and Photography Editor
Awards in photojournalism, and journalism
Awarded for outstanding student achievement
Honors program graduate
Dean's List

Coursework

Photography I (ART131)
Photography II (Advanced) (ART301)
News Writing (JRN201)
Media Technologies and the Arts (IAP465)
Communication and Consumerism (COM320)
Advanced Research Methods in Communication (COM308)
Argumentation / Critical Reasoning / Public Communication (COM422)
Leadership in Group Communication (COM430)
Advanced Public Speaking (COM225)
Theory and Research in Organizational Communication (COM450)
Communication and Information Diffusion (COM457)
Crisis Communication (COM414)
Intercultural Communication Theory and Research (COM463)
Rhetorical Theory and Research (COM321)
Rhetoric of Social Issues (COM421)
Communication and Ethics Seminar (COM598)

URLs

Certifications

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

Other

Provide web hosting for non profit and academic interest web sites.
Volunteered to work the Open Source 2001 ApacheCon Conference. Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, California. April 2001.