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Resume of Kevin Ludlow

COMPUTER

Programming: PHP, JavaScript (AJAX and jQuery Libraries), CSS, HTML, XML, C/C++, Apache API (C Structure), Familiarity with Embedded Perl, Python,

Ruby-on-Rails, Volantis XDIME, Java (ATG), GP/Pari, TCL, MatLab

Servers: Apache (LAMP and WAMP), Tomcat, IIS (WIMP)

Database: MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle, PHPMyAdmin, NaviCat, AccessDB

Design: Photoshop (CS5), Premiere, Illustrator, Quark, FFMPEG/FFMPEG-X,

Garageband, various video and audio software

OS: Linux/UNIX (Fedora, RHEL4/5, CentOS, Debian, and various other distributions), OS X, FreeBSD, Windows 20xx Server

Other: Expert MVC-CMS designer and developer and proficient in open-source CMS designs (Mambo, Joomla, Nuke, Drupal, and others)

EXPERIENCE

cityCore, LLC (June 2008 - Present)

Austin, TX / Los Angeles, CA / Orlando, FL

Lead developer and project manager for software team (primarily PHP driven)Database and system-tree architect for data-centric LAMP systemFounder, designer, and lead developer of openFace software engine and citiCite platformManaging client relationships, business development, extensive product developmentSystem administrator for 8 node Linux cluster (Dell 2650s) running RHEL4.0 + CentOS

Musician's Friend (March 2010 - April 2011)

Medford, OR / Los Angeles, CA / Austin, TX

Traveling software consultant and web application developer for team in Medford, Oregon (base in Los Angeles, CA)Migrated front-end client retail system using standard web components, jQuery libraries and also JavaDeveloped custom interface of NetInsight's Unica for web analytics (required heavy jQuery interfacing)

HNTB (March 2011 - December 2011)

Austin, TX

Designed custom content management system for State of Texas General Land OfficeLead team as lead PHP developer and MSSQL databae designer for CMS developmentImplemented strict UI/UX practices with jQuery librariesManaged backend environment of MSSQL running on Windows IIS (WIMP)

Devon (January 2010 - June 2010)

Houston, TX

Designed and developed internal content management system for GIS and mappingActed as lead C#.NET developer and managed development teamDeveloped UI/UX interface and custom designed graphical components (Photoshop)Met project delivery goals of only 3 months from initial specs to full launch

Austin Programming Solutions (December 2005 - October 2009)

Austin, TX

Managing contract software projects primarily focused in web development (using PHP, Perl, Embedded Perl, ASP, Ruby on Rails etc).Acting lead developer primarily specializing in LAMP systems geared towards PHPMySQL database architect for both Windows and UNIX-type environments Managing software and business relationships between development team and software contractsSpecialization in LAMP-based custom content management systems (CMS) for various clients around the globe

SPDR Management, LLC (March 2004 - November 2005)

Austin, TX

Managed software PHP / C / C++ development team including graphic designers and acted as lead developerDeveloped extensive PHP and MySQL client / server software and graphical web user interfacesDeveloped custom Apache API modules in C / C++ for use on Linux/FreeBSD using MySQL C libraries for data trackingDesigned and implemented MySQL database strategies for large-sized projects (millions of rows, thousands of simultaneous connections)

The City Octagon (August 2003 - March 2004)

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Concept and site creator / designer / developer for city of Dunedin (pop: 118,000)Designed flexible content management system based upon existing Linux / PHPNuke CMS toolsOriginal PHP module design and full mail deployment development softwareSite and mailing daemon automation via PHP / mySQL

RW3 Technologies, Inc. (December 2002 - May 2003)

Austin, TX

Extensive PHP/ MSSQL web interface testingSQL scripting for testing automation processQuality performance reviewing and reporting

Nimble Manufacturing, LLC. (August 2000 - August 2001)

Austin, TX

Developed algorithms to automate manufacturing processNetwork / System Administrator for NT 4.0Web Developer / Product Photographer

Centro Ecologico Akumal (May 2000 - August 2000)

Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Digital Video filming and still capturingComputer technician for Akumal networkAssisted university Doctoral candidate in underwater photography and biological research

Hines Corporation (August 1999 - February 2000)

Houston / Austin, TX

Digital Video filming / capturing / synchronizationMultimedia CD-ROM design (animation via Adobe Premiere)Conducted and managed digital video interviews with Jeff Hines, Hasty Johnson, and Leo Chen

EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Austin

Graduated May 2003

Bachelors Degree in MathematicsMathematics Core GPA: 3.48

New York University

Attended 1999

Cumulative GPA: 4.0

LANGUAGES

PUBLICATIONS

American Healthcare: A Moderate Approach

Book. Author: Kevin Ludlow. October 6th, 2012.

ISBN: 978-1480069224

"Fooling Facebook: Telling Lies To Protect Your Privacy"

Forbes Magazine. Author: Kashmir Hill. September 7th, 2012. Online.

"Talkback"

New Zealand Today. Editor: Allan Dick. February/March 2004. Print.

REFERENCES

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AVAILABILITY

Available immediately for on-site work, domestic travel, and/or international travel

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