Christopher Powell
San Francisco CA, 94131
E-mail: contact@eminent-designs.net
- 8+ years of Professional Experience in Web Development using CSS / HTML /DHTML / Ecommerce involving projects on Development, Customizations, Enhancements, Migration and Support
- 5+ years of Professional Experience in Application and Database Development using PHP/ ASP/ XHTML/ mySQL/ SQL 2000 / JavaScript
- Completed Development and Customization for 150+ websites
- Experience in Business Requirement Analysis, Coding, Devised Test Strategies and Plans documentation
- Excellent Team Leadership/Management and Interpersonal Skills
- Good sense for design and graphics
Languages: PHP 4 / PHP 5 (smarty) / CSS / HTML / XHTML / DHTML / XSL / XML / JavaScript / ASP / VBScript / Python / Ruby on Rails
Database: mySQL / SQL / SQL 2000
Tools: Dreamweaver / Zend / FTP / Fireworks / Photoshop / SVN / StarTeam / Zend Framework / Django
Web Developer, Contractor
June 2009 - Present
Responsibilities:
- Currently working in a team of developers
- Front End Development on a number of different websites on a daily basis.
- Development utilizing JavaScript / HTML / DHTML / XHTML / CSS / Drupal
Freelance Design and Development
Jan 2001 - Present
Many clients use my services for everything from design and development of websites to database changes and integrations, custom PHP programming, website updates and graphic design. Online portfolio: www.eminent-designs.net
Responsibilities:
- Design and development of projects from start to finish
- Development utilizing HTML / PHP / MySQL / CSS / JavaScript
- Implemented architecture for product databases, login databases, Pay Pal shopping carts, dynamic portfolio’s and HTML emails
- Worked on over 50 websites as a freelancer
- Design sites for cross browser and different operating systems
- Graphics design utilizing Fireworks and Photoshop
- Graphics optimization (gif, jpg, png, psd)
- Provide services for clients remotely across US and Europe
- Custom integrations and administrations of Blog's (WordPress), CMS's (Drupal) and Wiki's (Media Wiki)
- Experience with SEO and Google Webmaster Tools (Search, Adsense, Sitemap submission, and Search Optimization)
Manager, Web Developement
Jan 2007 - June 2009
Tippit is a media company that is revolutionizing the B2B advertising industry. Whether it's building a brand or generating demand, Tippit helps advertisers target buyers, decision makers, and influencers where they are -- online.
Responsibilities:
- Currently working in a team of developers
- Responsible for developing, extending and maintaining all of the Tippit Websites, developing features and adding on to CMS
- Experience with Ruby on Rails
- Experience with PHP 5, Smarty Templating, CMS, Blog, Wiki and Newsletter System (Lyris)
- Development utilizing PHP / JavaScript / HTML / DHTML / XHTML / CSS / XML / Ruby on Rails / Python / Unix
- Large-scale database development using MySQL
Systems Developer
Sept 2003 - Jan 2007
Mindjet is the leading provider of productivity software for visualizing and managing information.
Responsibilities:
- Team lead for development and global support for offices within the United States, Germany, Japan and UK
- Responsible for developing, extending and maintaining all of the following systems: global CRM (Salesforce.com and Interfaces), global online stores (US/DE/EU/UK/FR/JP), global websites (US/DE/EU/UK/FR/JP), databases, and integrations with company products
- Administrator for Salesforce.com (Global CRM)
- Experience with global ERP system (Oracle)
- Development utilizing PHP / JavaScript / ASP / VBScript / HTML / DHTML / XHTML / CSS / XML / XSL / Unix
- Large-scale database design and development SQL / MySQL / SQL2000
- Experience with character encoding and UTF-8 database upgrade for Japanese website and products
- Implementation of redesign and reconstruction of site architecture
- Launch of Mindjet MindManager Products (X5, MindManager 6, MindManager 6 MAC, localized versions in German, French, Japanese, Service Packs, MindManager Viewer)
Web Developer
Feb 2003 - Present
Blue Highway Design specializes in web hosting services, web design, web development and brand management.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for web design and development
- Development utilizing HTML / PHP / MySQL / JavaScript / CSS
- Created sites from initial planning and design through implementation
- Interacted with close group of web design engineers
- Design sites for cross browser and different operating systems
- Graphics optimization (gif, jpg, png, psd)
Technical Producer
Feb 1999 - May 2003
The iVillage Network is the leading provider of solutions for women online.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for coding, updating, and extending websites
- Worked on over 20 iVillage websites
- Development utilizing HTML / JavaScript / CSS / Webhub / Story Server
- Maintained Chartshop (Store) website responsible for selling astrology charts
- Rebuilt Chartshop for flexibility and easier sale of products
- Affiliated work with AOL / Excite / Iwon
- Responsible for weekly promotions and daily partner XML feeds
Sonoma State University
2001 - 2004
Classes included experience in Database Administration, Oracle, SQL 2000, Java, JSP, Unix, Unix Programming, Linux, C, C++ and Algorithm Analysis. Comprehension of MAC OS, Windows and Linux Operating Systems.
Santa Rosa Junior College
1997 – 2001
Completed AA degree while taking computer and mathematics courses to transfer to a 4-year school with a well recognized Computer Science Program.