Leroy J. Ware
**** ******* ** • Rowlett, TX *****
**********@*****.*** • 214-***-****
OBJECTIVE
PHP/MySQL Web Designer/Developer
Software Architect/Engineer
Project/Marketing/Sales Manager
Solid understanding of high performance website design. I’ve been studying the web and building
websites since 2001. My strengths are overall conceptualization, interface design, and back end
development. Broad knowledge of business and the web. Good listener and learner. Intensely
motivated. Lots of imagination. Adapt quickly.
EDUCATION
BA in Mathematics (3.9 GPA). Computer science minor. Thomas Edison State College, Trenton,
NJ.
CS FOUNDATION
Broad computer science foundation. Familiar with the material covered in the following
undergraduate CS courses: C++ Programming, Data Structures, Algorithm Analysis/Design,
Database Principles, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Programming Languages,
Computer Organization/Design, Database System Implementation, Information Retrieval,
Computer Architecture, Parallel Computer Architecture, Computer Networks, Data Mining,
Theory of Computation, Artificial Intelligence.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Web Design. Capable of rapidly designing large sites, keeping interfaces simple and easy to use.
Strong HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, DOM, AJAX. I use Dreamweaver CS4. Basic
knowledge of Photoshop and Flash.
Backend Development. Extensive experience developing dynamic websites. Basic knowledge of
most server side technologies, including CGI, ASP, Java, ASP.NET. Prefer PHP.
Database Design. Familiar with database design principles and scaling techniques. Experience
designing complex relational databases with many tables. Strong SQL. Solid understanding of
XML.
Server Architecture. Capable of working with system administrators to ensure that high
performance websites are supported by the necessary infrastructure. Good understanding of
scalable LAMP architecture involving load balancing, MySQL replication and/or partitioning, data
sharding, RAID.
BUSINESS BACKGROUND
General Business/Industry. Broad knowledge of the web it’s history, the major players, web
standards. Solid understanding of business, especially management, marketing, and sales.
Mentored in business and leadership for 3+ years by a Business Hall of Famer. Studied business
independently. Been involved in several business ventures. Very practical, no nonsense approach.
Strong team building skills.
Internet Marketing. Extensive knowledge of online advertising. PPC, SEO, ad networks, affiliate
systems, viral marketing. Solid understanding of web analytics.
e Commerce/e Business. Experience creating and deploying end to end e commerce solutions.
Domain name registration, hosting, SSL, merchant accounts, payment gateways. Familiar with the
various strategies for making money on the web.
RELATED WORK HISTORY
Personal Trainer. LA Fitness Mockingbird. Dallas, TX. (2010 Present)
Student. Thomas Edison State College. Trenton, NJ. (2006 2009)
Web Developer/Consultant. Freelance. Dallas, TX. (2001 2006)