Justin L. Odell

i37mn9@r.postjobfree.com

936-***-****

Overview

An intelligent, open-minded individual that is eager to implement new ideas and concepts. Highly proficient technical skills and client/server knowledge along with the personality and charisma for communicating and interacting with all business units. Competent in all aspects of the development lifecycle from identifying key areas for improvement, to gathering requirements, to efficiently creating and implementing solutions. A background in the service industry, recruiting, and recent experiences in the technical field have exposed me to extensive face-to-face interaction with clients, both internal and external, which has afforded me the ability to adjust and adapt to deal with many diverse and varying personalities.

Key Skill Sets

Scripting: PHP, HTML, DHTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, JSON, XML, SQL

RDBMS: MySQL, MS SQLServer, Oracle (8i, 9i, 10i)

Web server: Apache HTTPD, IIS 6

Graphics: Adobe Photoshop CS3

OS: Linux, Windows 9X, 2000, XP, 2003(Client and Server), Mac OSX

IDE: Dreamweaver, PHP Edit, PHP Designer, UltraEdit, VisualStudio

Productivity: MS Office (97-2003 Pro): Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, & Powerpoint

Other: Business Objects, VB6.0, VBA, Zend Framework, CodeIgniter, ModX CMS

Education

Sam Houston State University

Bachelors of Business Administration

Management Information Systems

August 9, 2003

GPA: 3.67

Certifications

PHP 4: BrainBench Master Rating

PHP 5: ExpertRating Certified Professional

Work History

Caris Diagnostics

Irving, TX

October 2008

December 2008

PHP Application Developer

Developed corporate intranet from scratch

Leveraged the Zend Framework’s Library to finish the project 1 month ahead of schedule

Trained existing staff on the inner workings of the code as well as on the application layer

Created modular stylesheets and front end scripts to allow on-going upkeep with out the need of specialized developers

A.H. Belo

Dallas, TX

July 2008

October 2008

PHP Application Development

Supported existing media applications and developed new strategies to work hand-in-hand with the production systems already in use

Leveraged SOAP-based web service to successfully bridge data to legacy systems

Aided in the engineering of new methodologies for consistent and reliable data access

Created end-user applications for interfacing new implementations with quick turnarounds

Austin Lloyd Marketing

Fort Worth, TX

May 2008

June 2008

Javascript/Database/E-Commerce Integration

Leveraged Pinnacle Cart as a base e-commerce system to create a custom product

Realized areas of improvement and sought solutions

Setup solid frontend foundation and consistent markup criteria to create reproducible and

Consistent interfaces to the e-commerce suite.

Eisenberg & Associates

Dallas, TX

March 2008

May 2008

PHP/Javascript Development & Implementation

Lead the integration of current methods into more streamlined and reproducible structure

Developed CMS extensions to allow for easier demo and approval system

Created Javascript Classes and structure so that Web 2.0 effects and look-and-feel could be

achieved with minimal hassle and maximum repeatability.

Nexstar Broadcasting Group

Dallas, TX

July 2007

February 2008

PHP Application Developer

Developed New Media Applications using present day web technologies such as Google API, Yahoo API, Javascript w/ AJAX(leveraging Prototype/Script.aculo.us Libraries),PHP 4 & 5, Kohana Framework, OpenAds Ad server, MySQL backend

Streamlined and Re-factored currently Live applications for 28 different websites

Engineered the Search Feature from scratch using the Visvo Search Engine, mySQL FULLTEXT

Searching capabilities, and Yahoo Search Api(web search). Google Maps Api for a business

Directory listing for local market searching.

Created a new Media Player integrating preroll advertising as well as banner ads

Small Business Consultant

Dallas/Houston, TX

August 2003

PRESENT

Business & Technical Consulting, Web Designer, Developer, Business Analyst

Providing cost-effective solutions that improve revenues and decrease unneeded costs through intelligent implementation of current technologies

Identifying strengths and weaknesses in the current business model and on-going

business processes

Determining the pros and cons of the different possible avenues moving forward

Implementing, designing, developing, and building websites(intranet/extranet) from conception to rollout for small to medium-sized businesses using PHP, HTML, DHTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, JSON, XML, MySQL, Apache HTTPD, Adobe Photoshop CS2,

Linux, Dreamweaver, and various other technologies

Cypress Telecommunications

Houston, TX

November 2005

March 2006

PHP Development & Implementation

Hooked The AsteriskPBX recording feature into a user friendly GUI

Integrated both Flat File and RDBMS storage and handling using LAMP(Linux, Apache, MySQL,

and PHP) technologies

Handled minor issues with Linux Servers running Fedora Core 4

Completed Work nearly One Month Prior to schedule

Targetbase

Irving, TX

March 2005

May 2005

Data Analyst – GlaxoSmithKline

Imported and Manipulated client data into an Oracle 9i database

Setup custom mappings to read in various file formats sent from vendors

Quality Control through first person communication with clients and vendors

Managed tight turnarounds on FDA related materials

RealPage, Inc.

Carrollton, TX

July 2004

February 2005

Implementation Services Representative

Migrated data from legacy software into new .NET based hosted environment

100% Turnaround on strict deadlines

Recognized problems and sought out solutions

Worked in a team environment to drive production

Sigma Nu International

Huntsville, TX

August 2001

August 2003

Webmaster/Technical Advisor

Supported fellow members with technical questions

Designed interactive website for intra-fraternity use

Implemented web server/database server to bring project to life

Communicated technical issues with both technical and non-technical people

O’Leary & Associates

Irving, TX

February 1997

October 1998

Developer/Support – Healthcare Information Systems

Re-implemented existing GUI within first 6 months

Liaison between clientele and other staff while developing the new system

Deployed interactive software to network our system with stand-alone time clocks

Managed On-Site and Networked Projects, Issues and Updates

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