Mark Polak 718-***-****
**** *** ***, *** **, Brooklyn, NY 11209 *******@*****.***
Summary of technical expertise
Languages: HTML, JavaScript, DHTML, XML, CSS, PHP, ColdFusion, ASP, VB Script, Java, Perl, CGI, C++, Visual
Basic, Visual Studio.net, SQL
Operating Systems: Windows XP/Vista/7, DOS, UNIX, Mac OS 9/OS X
Software: Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash. Internet Browsers supported( IE 6,7,8 /
Firefox2,3+ / Safari / Google Chrome / Opera)
Professional Experience
FilmInFocus(Focus Features), New York, NY 10/2009 Present
Lead Front End Developer(contract)
In charge of Front End implementation from design phase to integration phase
responsible for building websites and PHP template for Focus Features' main site and various Focus Features'
movie properties
Developing UI design for new movie sites and new sections of Focus Features' main site
Creating new JavaScript libraries based on JQuery for various interactive modules
Maintenance and construction of new front end solutions
IMG Media, New York, NY 2/2008 10/2009
Lead Front End Developer
Led Front End implementation from design phase to integration phase
Built websites for various IMG Media clients using HTML, DHTML, JS, AJAX
Created UI design for multiple entertainment and sports sites
Maintained and created new front end solutions for various clients of IMG media
MLB.com, New York, NY 7/2006 2/2008
User Interface Engineer
Built websites for various events in MLB season including World Series.com, using JSP, XML, and AJAX
Created UI designs for online streaming media players
Lead various redesigns of sections of mlb.com
Maintained and created new front end solutions for various sections of mlb.com and mlb team web sites
Created and updated Fantasy Baseball online games
Created AJAX solutions for Baseball Hall of Fame site
America Online (AOL), New York, NY 7/2005 – 6/2006
Web Developer
Created the Front End of AOL Entertainment Channel web pages.
Created and modified web sites using, Tcl, HTML, JavaScript, and Flash
Designed layout of modular pages for optimization and UI
Created CSS Style sheets to modify the "look and feel" of channel pages on both single level pages and global
channels
Used TCL to create Modules (objects) which were later used in AOL Entertainment Channel pages
Created module which were used across all channels, "look and feel" was controlled by CSS
The Economist Group, New York, NY 11/2004 – 6/2005
Web Developer
Developed front end for web sites using HTML and CSS
Created, edited, and converted Static web pages to Dynamic web pages using ColdFusion
Created ColdFusion templates for dynamic web sites
Designed graphic elements for web sites of The Economist group using Adobe Photoshop CS and Illustrator CS
Created solutions for faster, optimized web sites
Designed and built new areas for The Economist Group web sites
Tested and modified web sites to meet the latest web standards.
Time Inc., New York, NY 11/2004 – 11/2004
Front End Developer
Developed front end for web sites using XHTML and CSS
Created a DHTML/JavaScript photo gallery that can be modified using only CSS to change “look and feel” to fit any
existing web site
Converted static HTML to Vignette StoryServer templates.
Made Web Sites 100% Accessible following the WSAC and W3C standards
Built XHTML web pages 100% W3C compliant
Developed web page 100% CSS driven, no HTML changes needed to convert look of web page
Created JavaScript Browser checker to check for all browser information on users machine
Optimized graphics for faster web site loading times
Created Designs and HTML based on UI wire frames.
Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 5/2003 – 11/2004
Web Producer
Created web sites that were database driven using ColdFusion and SQL
Created designs for front end of both existing and new web sites to reflect the change in web styles using HTML,
XML, and JavaScript
Maintained ColdFusion database driven registration forms
Created E mail and E newsletters for marketing of various events
In charge of maintaining and updating nine(9) web sites
Created online message boards
Created web statistic reports using Web Trends
Created online payment forms for various events and leagues
Independent Consultant, New York, NY 4/2002 3/2003
Web Developer
Created web sites that were database driven using ColdFusion and SQL
Created new designs for front end of existing web sites to reflect the change in web styles using HTML, XML, and
JavaScript
Worked for various companies marinating existing websites
Worked on creating static web sites into database driven dynamic web sites using ASP
Created databases using SQL
Modified Teamsite to the custom specifications of clients
Created Teamsite templates for non IT staff to input data for their web site
Used Teamsite to automate the process of static HTML pages using XML
Setup small business networks with Windows 2000
Incorporated internet connections in Networks(DSL, Cable, ISDN)
iNEXTV, New York, NY 10/2001 3/2002
Web Developer
Developed a number of procedures using JavaScript and VB script for projects such as checking for plug ins as well
as writing and managing JavaScript cookies
Created websites (using HTML & JavaScript) based on iNEXTV.com for clients to display media from iNEXTV.com
Created custom pop up boxes for Windows Media Player and Real Player streaming video
Combined Perl and JavaScript to create a dynamic e mail process
Received certification from Interwoven for Teamsite workflow and templating than modified this content management
software to meet iNEXTV's specifications
Created Teamsite templates across all iNEXTV channels for non IT staff to input data for there specific channel
Used Teamsite to automate the process of static HTML pages using XML
Setup small business networks with Windows 2000
Incorporated internet connections in Networks (DSL, Cable, ISDN)
Platinion, New York, NY 4/2001 9/2001
Web Developer/Consulting
Created the user interface of an intranet site for Boston Consulting Group to accommodate new features and make it
more user friendly
Built information site (to provide an information bank and services) using ASP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, and
Flash 5 working with creative designers
Created JavaScript that automated the process of building HTML pages without the need of a database
Maintained Windows 2000 network with 20+ workstations
Connected T1 connections to network
Setup and support of IIS staging and test environments
Maintained Apache Web Server with use of Akamai
MedSite, New York, NY 2/2000 8/2000
Web Developer
Created and maintained web sites using HTML, JavaScript, Cold Fusion and ASP for e commerce channel at an e
health company (including bookstore access and medical information)
Optimized HTML code for faster download times on slower connections
Created User Interface for pharmaceutical web site (including JavaScript functions) such as a Print function which
users could print with one button click
Worked with software engineers in creating user interfaces for their functions in ASP and Cold Fusion
Debugged code for inter browser performance
Maintained Windows 2000 network with 20+ workstations
Setup and support of wireless network with both Mac and PC laptops using Airport and wireless network cards for
PC
Connected T1 connections to network
Setup and support of IIS staging and test environments
Setup up Windows 2000 network for use with various machines (PC, Mac, Linux) on the same network
Education
Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY 1995 – 1999
Computer and Information Science Major
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