Experience Web Developer

MICHAEL D. FLOYD

404-***-**** • *********@*****.***

WORK EXPERIENCE _____

May ’07 – present Cox Enterprises – AutoTrader.com Atlanta, GA

Senior User Interface Engineer – Team Lead

• Lead web team in creating applications using JSF, Facelets, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Work closely with project manager in determining resource needs. Assign tasks to web development team members and track the status of assignments through to resolution.

• Mentor junior team members in delivering high quality solutions. Enforce coding standards with both informal and scheduled weekly code reviews.

• Serve on the technology architecture team and provide guidance on the company-wide implementation of applications using the JBoss Seam – JSF platform.

• Create and maintain web applications to support sales and customer service using JBoss Seam, JSF, and Oracle. Convert legacy JSP applications to the new JBoss Seam – JSF platform.

• Develop interactive AJAX interfaces using JSF UI components. Create new components and extend existing UI components as needed to support business requirements.

• Support the creation and maintenance of an organized template architecture focused on efficiency, reusability, and ease of maintenance.

• Gather and document business and technical requirements and implement solutions that exceed customer expectations.

• Participate in usability testing, reviews and evaluations to identify issues and make recommendations based on user feedback.

June ’04 – May ‘07 Cox Enterprises – Kudzu.com Atlanta, GA

J2EE Web Developer – Team Lead.

• Managed Kudzu.com user interface design and consumer experience, from strategic planning to implementation of mission-critical product features.

• Supervised a junior-level JSP developer and a graphic designer in creating a consistent and compelling site experience

• Developed highly usable, interactive interfaces using AJAX and supporting technologies – HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, and JSON.

• Designed and built site templates and navigational structure using the Jakarta Struts-Tiles framework.

• Created HTML and JSP pages and graphic prototypes and mockups for new products and features under tight deadlines.

• Planned, documented, and programmed database-driven, web-based applications for internal and external customers using Struts, Hibernate, JDBC, and Oracle.

• Developed and supported MVC-based websites using Struts Actions, ActionForms, and JSP pages.

• Used vendor APIs to build new features and enhance existing features on Kudzu.com. Worked with solution providers such as MapQuest, Google, Endeca, DoubleClick, and ExactTarget to ensure the seamless integration of external products with Kudzu.com.

• Developed corporate intranet using WordPress, an open source PHP and MySQL blogging platform. Customized and extended WordPress as needed to support internal requirements.

• Translated consumer and business needs into action items and led the web team in designing, developing, and bringing products to market.

• Participated in user testing and took a lead role in incorporating usability findings into site improvements.

January ‘04 – June ‘04 Southern Company (Contractor) Atlanta, GA

Web Designer/Developer

• Maintained and updated content for Southern Company’s Human Resources intranet using Interwoven TeamSite and a proprietary content management system.

• Designed and developed Human Resources department websites using HTML and ASP.Net.

• Added interactive intranet features using DHTML and JavaScript.

• Created consistent, reusable site designs and templates using CSS.

• Provided technical support to internal clients for intranet and TeamSite questions and issues.

• Created customized online surveys using SilkRoad OpinionWare and an in-house survey development tool.

• Served a central role in the Human Resources intranet redesign: conducted employee interviews, organized and categorized over 3,000 content items, designed intuitive navigational structure, and created follow-up usability tests.

January ‘02 – December ‘03 Magner.Network Atlanta, GA

Web Developer/Designer

• Served as the point of contact for front-end website design and usability.

• Wrote and maintained HTML, CSS, ASP, VBScript, and JavaScript code for existing client websites.

• Designed Flash CD and web-based presentations.

• Programmed dynamic, database-driven client websites using ASP, COM+, and SQL Server.

• Migrated ASP applications to ASP.Net.

• Participated in the full life cycle of website design and development for clients that included Merrill Lynch, Coldwell Banker, GE Financial, and Pacific Life.

• Provided general technical support: hardware and software installation and troubleshooting, printer repair, network administration, and employee technical assistance.

August ‘99 – December ‘01 Peachtree Rd. United Methodist Church Atlanta, GA

Website Design/Technical Support

• Created, supported, and maintained the Recreation Department website.

• Provided technical support for Windows and Microsoft Office products to Recreation Department employees.

• Installed and configured hardware and software; worked with the network administrator and a third party vendor to troubleshoot and resolve network printer issues.

• Trained the Recreation Director and employees in using and maintaining the Recreation Department Access database.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE________________________________________________

• Java Technologies: JSF, EJB, Java, Struts, Tiles, JSP

• Other Web Technologies: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, ASP, SQL, PHP, ASP.Net, DHTML

• Graphics and Multimedia: Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, Fireworks, Flash

• Server Technologies: JBoss Seam, Apache, Tomcat, IIS

• Development Tools: IntelliJ, Eclipse, MyEclipse, Visual Studio.NET, DreamWeaver

• Databases: Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server

• Source Control: SVN, CVS, Visual SourceSafe

EDUCATION

1992 – 1996 University of Georgia Athens, GA

• BA in Studio Art/English Minor

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