Resume / CV - Zimzat

Web Developer of PHP, MySQL, & JavaScript

I enjoy a challenge, always looking forward to the next one. I love creating new things and learning about existing ones. I like doing things right the first time.

Outside-the-box thinker with an objective view at problems and solutions. Learns new concepts and ideas quickly. Self-taught and security-minded programming with clear, organized coding standards and a modular approach. Strong server-side abilities.

Looking for telecommute or contract work; negotiable. Willing to travel or relocate for work.

Skills

PHP: 7+ years; Experience creating object-oriented classes based on various design patterns and best-use practices.
(My)SQL: 7+ years; Extensive knowledge of database creation, optimization, and advanced queries.
(X)HTML/CSS: 9+ years; Ability to create standards-compliant pages using basic designs.
JavaScript: 7+ years; Intermediate ability to create and modify complementary and dynamic interfaces.
Linux: 6+ years; Use as both a desktop and server system. Advanced use of shell and scripts to automated tasks. Familiarity with Apache and other server packages.
Additional Technologies: Subversion, jQuery, ExtJS, XML, JSON.

Experience

SellingSource/FiTech: March 2007 to February 2010; Technology Highlights - PHP 5, MySQL 5, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, ExtJS, XML, JSON, CSV, GraphViz, SVN, Linux, Apache.; Worked as part of a team to create an automated and web-based management system for agents. Used cronjobs, decision engines, and internal libraries to accomplish tasks. Worked closely with the client to create new features and assess existing situations.
IPC: August 2007 to Present; Technology Highlights - PHP 4 & 5, MySQL 4 & 5, CSV, SOAP, HTML, CSS, SVN.; Project to project contract. Solely responsible for development and delivery. Work highlights include usage of FedEx SOAP API calls and custom drop-in site integration.
Imperial Kingdoms: January 2005 to July 2007; Technology Highlights - PHP 4 & 5, MySQL 4 & 5, Smarty, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SVN, Linux, Apache.; A database driven, browser based, real time, multi-player space conquest game. Used PHP and MySQL in conjunction with the Smarty template system to allow a customizable interface to be built. This project was a clone of an abandoned game called Xenocide 3001, originally written in Java, while the source code was not available.
PDI Comic: July 2003 to November 2005; Technology Highlights - PHP 4, MySQL 4, HTML, CSS, Smarty, Linux, Apache.; Develop and maintain a web-comic management system for the writer and artist. Used a multi-user administrative interface for comic and news management.