Objective

Searching for a position that will have me architecting solutions in modern web technologies and full-stack enterprise systems: React, Node.js, TypeScript, PHP, Grails, MySQL/MongoDB, HTML5, CSS3, and Distributed Cloud Architecture.

Employment Experience

 

[ March 2012 - October 2012 ]                                 Disney Studios                                 Burbank, CA

Wireframes / Grails / GSP / jQuery / CSS3

• Filled multiple roles working at the Advanced Technologies department of Disney Studios in a Scrum/Agile environment.
• Gathered business requirements and functional specifications from the product owner and other stakeholders at Disney.
• Created and maintained wireframes to facilitate product design during the first phase of the project.
• Participated in a team effort to plan and design technical specifications for the product execution.
• Responsible for writing schema and executing front end code with GSP, jQuery, HTML5, and CSS3, as well as back end services with Groovy and Grails plugins.
• Wrote Domain Classes, Controllers, and Services as part of project execution.
• Troubleshot the WAR deployment process and trained team members on building and launching the application.
• Configured Ubuntu servers for development and production environments with Tomcat.
• Implemented UX and role-based permissions for multiple user stories using Spring Security Core.
• Integrated jQuery Datatables plugin for paginated, searchable data sets in the UI.

 

[ October 2011 - March 2012 ]                     NBC Universal                             Los Angeles, CA

jQuery / CSS3 / HTML5 / JSTL

• Worked as a front end developer for eOnline, handling various portal tasks.
• Responsible for writing jQuery, HTML5, and CSS3 code as well as JSTL and Java services.
• Created new 'twitter chat' module for show packages.
• Worked on comment module integration on show packages and photo galleries.
• Transitioned front end code into views for the MVC architecture using Spring.
• Created proof of concept for liquid UI and responsive layouts.

 

[ April 2011 - October 2011 ]                             Disney Interactive                           North Hollywood, CA

jQuery / CSS3 / HTML5

• Worked as a front end developer for Disney Movies Online.
• Responsible for writing jQuery, HTML5, and CSS3 code as well as Freemarker templates and Java integration.
• Integrated 'Box Set' redemption system into the front end with jQuery, allowing users to redeem coupon codes from DVD box sets.
• Added new pages to 'My Movie Library' in tile and list view formats.
• Added chaptering system to the media player.
• Added informational tool tips for movie catalog browsing.
• Provided technical support for product transition.

 

[ April 2011 ]                                         Rubicon Project                       Santa Monica, CA

Zend Framework / jQuery

• Contract engagement to modernize revenue reporting systems to HTML5.
• Analyzed reporting architecture written in Zend Framework across front and back end.
• Reprogrammed charting systems to work with HighCharts for iPad and mobile browsers.
• Created FusionChart data converters in jQuery.
• Hooked ViewHelper objects to display Pie, Column, Line, Spline, and Area charts.

 

[ January 2011 - March 2011 ]                     AvatarLabs                                   Encino, CA

ActionScript 3 / CodeIgniter / Zend / jQuery

• Developed Cyberville, a Tower Defense game using ActionScript 3 and OOP principles (observer and singleton design patterns).
• Created the 'Block Editor': a map editor app used to design levels within the game embedded in a CodeIgniter CMS.
• Created leaderboard and achievement modules with RESTful JSON web services in CodeIgniter PHP.
• Architected Fox Movies 'Million Moments' ad campaign system using Zend Framework and dynamic voting workflows.

 

[ November 2010 - December 2010 ]               Yahoo!                                     Burbank, CA

Frontend Engineer for Advertising.Yahoo.Com (AYC)

• Worked on the B2B portal using Red Hat Enterprise Linux and custom environments.
• Implemented image and video search integrations into local search on AYC.
• Extended Drupal-based CMS components and custom overlay editing systems.
• Troubleshot production performance and memory efficiency for B2B portal modules.

 

[ June 2010 – October 2010 ]                       MashON                     West Los Angeles, CA

Zend Framework / HTML5 / jQuery

• Ported core Flash product creators into HTML5 and open web formats.
• Evaluated modern JavaScript frameworks and implemented SVG conversion services in Zend Framework.
• Launched HTML5 creator products and managed Magento ecommerce instances for MGM, Tokyopop, and Jim Henson.

 

[ March 2009 – December 2009 ]                   T3Leads                                     Encino, CA

LAMP / Zend Framework

• Worked with Zend Framework on high-throughput lead bidding systems and affiliate networks.
• Designed interactive UI components and publisher experience workflows.
• Created distributed lead generation networks using private API feeds.

 

[ May 2008 – December 2008 ]               BCBGMAXAZRIA, INC.                             Vernon, CA

LAMP / ActionScript / Full Stack

• Maintained virtual catalog applications with PHP, MySQL, and dynamic XML web services.
• Created dynamic CMS-driven platforms for brand network websites.
• Integrated brand portals with CoreMetrics and Omniture analytics.
• Integrated web properties with ExactTarget email marketing APIs via cURL.

 

[ May 2007 – May 2008 ]                           ABCmouse.com                                 Glendale, CA

LAMP / ActionScript

• Worked directly with the CTO to build early rich internet applications in LAMP and ActionScript 3.
• Created custom CMS platforms with AJAX and dynamic game engines (memory matching, jigsaw, flipbook).
• Designed workflow tracking and QA management systems for creative and editorial teams.

 

[ November 2006 – February 2007 ]       Robert Half Technology                         Westwood, CA

LAMP / ActionScript

• Developed dynamic CMS and database systems for client engagements including Bandai Power Rangers, Kissui Vodka, and GLAAD.
• Created administrative portals for catalog management, promotions, and searchable content.
• Built scheduled automated reporting modules and navigation overhauls.

 

[ May 2006 – October 2006 ]                       iDigital Graphics                         Studio City, CA

LAMP / ActionScript

• Engineered custom ecommerce stores with shopping carts, wholesale pricing tiers, and automated UPS shipping rate calculations.
• Configured and managed dedicated Linux servers (Fedora Core / FreeBSD) for web hosting.

 

Computer Skills

• Web Development: 15+ years experience architecting full-stack web applications, REST APIs, and microservices. Expert in React, TypeScript, Node.js, HTML5, CSS3/Tailwind, and modern MVC frameworks.
• Systems Architecture: Multi-tenant distributed CMS platforms, zero-downtime blue/green deployment orchestration, and real-time observability (OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Database Design: Relational and document databases including MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and schema optimization.
• Infrastructure & DevOps: Linux server administration, Nginx reverse proxy configuration, PM2 cluster management, and CI/CD pipelines.

 

Education

Glendale Community College                                                           Glendale, CA

• Associates in Computer Science
• Certificate in Information Systems
• Completed CCNA and A+ Courses