To obtain a mutually beneficial position that uses my current skills while providing new and diverse challenges and opportunities.
Responsible for supporting the web-based initiatives of the marketing department with an emphasis on infrastructure and application and framework development. Administer and maintain all web, application, database, revision control, and issue tracking servers related to the organization's main website and numerous supporting websites. Build, implement, and improve custom and existing content management system plugins.
Implemented server-side caching plugin, reducing page load times by 80 percent and server load averages by 60 percent. Customized plugin to allow automatic, page-specific cache breaks on content changes, ensuring updates are immediately visible while maintaining cache efficiency.
Built online store, including integration with third-party credit card processor and control panel to manage discount codes. Built demo registration application, including control panel to manage demos, approve registrants, and send calendar invitations and reminders.
Developed a server- and client-side forms framework, providing easy integration with databases, internal and external notifications, and customer relationship manager while allowing complete customization of the entire process when necessary. Reduced form-based page load times by up to 90 percent and form processing times by up to 50 percent. Added client-side validation and AJAX handling, resulting in a better overall user experience.
Re-engineered web server environment, cutting total servers by 33 percent, reducing load averages on application server by 50 percent, and lowering costs by at least 40 percent.
Revamped issue tracking system to better align with business processes, automate common tasks, and utilize a combination of Agile methodologies.
Responsible for all aspects of the organization's web presence, including administration, maintenance, and access control on all related web, application, and database servers. Developed and maintained websites for all departments and coordinate the development and maintenance of over 125 school websites, including training and supporting school webmasters. Developed, implemented, and maintained custom website framework, providing a scalable foundation for future growth and enhancements while simplifying common interface design tasks. Led development team during website redesign and migration project.
Administered, maintained, and supported the organization's email and collaboration environment, including email spam and compliance filters. Developed custom applications, forms, and workflow processes, often in combination with the organization's web presence. Implemented tiered email spam filters, reducing email spam and increasing the efficiency and reliability of the email system. Established virtualized application server and web server cluster, reducing server load while increasing application and website reliability.
Researched, implemented, administered, and maintained Internet filter appliances for over 100,000 users on over 20,000 workstations, ensuring compliance with the organization's policies and federal, state, and local laws.
Managed relational database with over 500 clients, 750 students, 5 instructors, 50 classes of varying levels, and 5 teams. Established new clients. Evaluated and enrolled new students. Created, removed, and merged classes to maintain proper student-to-teacher ratios, instructor availability, and class demand. Responsible for account receivables, billing, and collections. Maintained and improved company web presence and internal web-based applications.
Designed and created company web presence, including database conversion and export script, establishing an efficient website update process. Created internal web-based attendance application with detailed, student-specific reports, tracking and associating missed and made-up classes.
Proficient at hand coding search engine friendly, standards compliant web sites that meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and pass Section 508. Experience with all common workstation and server operating systems. Web and database server administration and configuration. Networking concepts and implementation.
Respectful, enthusiastic, self-motivated, self-taught, highly organized, meticulous, team player. Accustomed to accepting responsibility and delegating tasks. Take pride in work. Enjoy helping others.