Software Developer
Resume:
Albert Durstenfeld
Glendale, CA *****
*********@*****.***
DATE: March 9, 2010
TO: HR Managers
FROM: Albert Durstenfeld
RE: Job Opportunity - Front End Web Developer
Dear HR Recruiter,
I am excited to have read this job description and am very interested in
learning more about your needs and objectives. Perhaps my background in web
development is of interest to your organization.
Throughout my career I have enjoyed a variety of responsibilities designing
and writing applications for corporate use by 1 to 10,000 users. However,
for the last several years I have focused on front-end development and web
design. My skills include but are not limited to the following:
. Expert-level ability with (hand-coded) CSS and HTML/XHTML
. Strong experience with various scripting languages including
"unobtrusive" JavaScript and PHP
. Experience with JQuery along with JSON and XML
. In-depth understanding of cross-browser development
. "Clean design" practices in both web design and magazine ads,
with Adobe Suite CS3 and 4
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password: Maria / wine10winner.
The work I produce is always done with high regard and attention to detail.
Furthermore, I am very much a team player and "people-person". I always
appreciate the skills of my co-workers but I also enjoy working
independently on pet projects.
I welcome an opportunity to demonstrate how I can help Humanitic achieve
its web development objectives. Dedicating my talent and expertise to the
success of your organization could prove to be mutually rewarding. To
schedule an interview appointment or to further discuss my background,
please feel free to call me at your convenience at the phone number shown
below.
Sincerely,
Albert Durstenfeld
*********@*****.***
Albert Durstenfeld
Glendale, CA 91214
*********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced web developer with 16 years total in IT seeking a position
with emphasis in Front-end development that encourages learning and
provides both advancement and challenge. Began career as a "C"
programmer followed by work on large web projects (first Visual Basic,
and soon after, ASP / VBScript). Recognized for excellence in Front-
end and application development and for innovative Content Management
process changes and supporting software. Also, strong experience in
graphics for print ads and brochures.
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
Front-end Development Skills:
(X)HTML: 12 years JavaScript: 8 years PhotoShop: 6 years
CSS1: 8 years AJAX: 2 years Adobe Illustrator: 1 year
CSS2: 3.5 years JQuery: 1 year Flash with Action Script: 1 year
CSS BluePrint Framework: 8
mos.
Brain-Bench Certificate qualifications in JavaScript, CSS2 and DHTML
2007
Back-end Development Skills:
ASP / VBScript: 8 years PHP 5.0 1 year
XML/XSLT 3 years Exposure to MySQL
SQL Server 6 years Coursework in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 with C#
Development Tools: DreamWeaver CS3-4: 3 years, HomeSite: 6 years, PVCS: 8
years, CVS: 1 year
Content Management: Joomla, Drupal, Alfresco "webinars"
Other Programming Skills: C on UNIX OS: 4 years, Visual Basic: 5 years.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, California State University,
East Bay (Hayward, CA)
Recent Seminars: "The New Web and How You Can Build It", Pasadena City
College
"Web Usability: Creating Great User Experiences", Pasadena City
College
"Creating Web Apps for Mobile Devices", UCLA
Ongoing Graphics Design courses, Pasadena City College
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Web Software Developer 2007 to Present
Durstenfeld & Associates
. Design and implement clear, effective web pages and optimize web
images for bandwidth efficiency
. Establish requirements and goals to ensure timely project completion
and client satisfaction
. Advise clients in domain name and web hosting contracts to assure
appropriate tools and services are available
. Create forms, coding (ASP, PHP) to achieve timely data collection or
immediate e-mail notifications, etc.
. Perform functionality testing and cross-browser visual testing for
consistent user experience and accessibility
. Maintain open communication with clients to provide progress reports
and acquire possible requirements changes
. Install or modify web-based third-party software (or database fields)
to achieve client's needs and goals
Tools: XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, JSON, XML, ASP, PHP, MySQL, CVS,
PVCS, Illustrator, PhotoShop,
Dreamweaver, IE6-8, Firefox, Safari, Drupal, Joomla,
Partial Client List: Disney Internet Group, AnnMarieDavis.net, Me-N-
Co.com, QuantumImageInc.com, Neutraderm,
Integrated Digital Technology, Corp., Ligia's Miniatures
Continued, Page 2 Albert Durstenfeld
Web Developer 1999 to 2006
Countrywide Financial Corporation
Web Content and Programming responsibilities:
. Completed content management projects that cut delivery time by 80%
. Designed and wrote software to support and automate content
management tasks
. Designed and developed web pages using (X)HTML, XML/XSLT, ASP, CSS,
and SQL
. Focused Front-end web development tasks (including branding aspects)
on facilitation of information discovery
. Established cross-team agreements (5 groups) for standardized data
delivery, automated XML data file updates
. Wrote communications / documentation for publication of content
management task policies and procedures
. Managed tasks of staff who assisted with web content updates
. Managed daily and monthly content delivery releases and notified
group leaders of completion
. Tested content delivery across servers to assure high-quality content
delivery; maintained over 6,500 files
. Used in-house software to track and document change request progress
through entire SDLC
. Recommended various software purchases and trained team members on
new (in-house and 3rd party) software
Project Examples:
. Site usage tracking with dynamic query reporting
. Instant loan pricing change web application
. Site map with display filters specific to individual user
. Automated banner text-updating web application
. Bulk file-processing software (VB) integrated with version control
(PVCS)
Tools: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP (VBScript), XML/XSLT, SQL Server,
Visual Basic, PVCS, IIS, PhotoShop, IE5-7,
Proprietary project management software
Software Engineer 1998 to 1999
Safetran Systems Corporation
. Designed and implemented screens for in-house software package to add
innovative bitmap color-changing features that allowed establishing
and saving of color-code schemas
. Added screen-capture and printing capabilities of color coded
electronics to facilitate field engineers' work
Tools: Visual Basic (with editing of, and integration with C PVCS
Web / Software Developer 1997 to 1998
Durstenfeld & Associates
Web Development:
. Developed geographic search software
Software Development / Support:
. Installed / configured SQL Server and prepared the company for
working with relational tables
. Wrote VB multiple-document Search and Replace software that saved
weeks of work for document editors
. Wrote financial report software which interacted with large financial
software through MS Access queries.
Tools: SQL Server, HTML, Visual Basic, MS Access with VBA
Programmer (Web Developer) 1996 to 1997
NASA / Jet Propulsion Laboratory
. Re-engineered software management processes to web to integrate
project bug-tracking, document tracking, etc.
. Streamline bug tracking and documentation to a single database across
all projects for all NASA facilities
. Automated email notifications to engineers and tracked engineering
follow-up for efficient communication
. Established online report generation and statistical graphing
capability for benefit of project managers
. Presented project progress and planning reports to project managers
at review meetings
Tools: Visual Basic with O'Reilly Website Server, MS Access
AWARDS
Outstanding Contribution Award, Countrywide Financial Corporation,
December 2005
Customer appreciation "Certificate of Service" award in 4th month at
Countrywide Financial Corporation
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