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E LTON PAO
S UMMARY
Versatile, results-oriented web development professional experienced in working in corporate and independent
environments for over seven years.
S KILLS AND E XPERIENCE
S TANDARDS AND ACCESS IBILITY
Implementing progressive enhancement to give equal access of information to older browsers while enriching the
experience of newer ones (graceful degradation)
Building highly accessible sites for people with vision and hearing impairment
Ensuring sites are valid via adoption of web standards
Allowing sites to be cross-browser compatible
F RONT END DEVELOPMEN T
Related Languages: XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, AS3
Using JavaScript libraries such as JQuery and Prototype to quickly produce user interface enhancements
Integrating graphical design into the backend structure of a site
Use of Photoshop to cut images to properly fit into the code layout
An understanding of usability heuristics to aid in site design
Experience with Drupal and Wordpress theme development
B ACK END DEVELOPMENT
Related Languages: PHP, Perl, Coldfusion, SQL
Building data entry and reporting tools using a custom built model/view/controller system
Creating custom, content management systems using frameworks such as Drupal and CakePHP
Customizing login and user data structures to use LDAP connections to Active Directory
P ERS ONAL STRENGTHS
Strong interpersonal and time-management skills
Ability to manage expectations on timelines and deliverables
W EB DEVELOPMENT EXPE RIENCE
S ELF - EMPLOYMENT (MAY 2006 P RESENT)
Developing projects with former employers and other small to medium sized businesses.
Main Languages - CSS, Javascript, XHTML, PHP, SQL
Accomplishments include:
Created a flexible, efficient content management system via CakePHP for client use over various types of projects
o includes blog posts, image management, page management, navigational hierarchies (infinite depth), url
aliasing and user/role based permissions
Setup of multi-lingual sites using language dictionaries and layout templates
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E LTON PAO
S ELF - EMPLOYMENT (CONT D)
Created a LDAP based portal for managing users and delivering specific content
Created a media library player via ActionScript 3 with video/images/text for the Bill Reid museum exhibit
Developed a delivery system for sending out HTML and plain text newsletters to a list of subscribers
Created an invoice management system to bill clients via email with an automatic PDF generator and recurring
billing
7 TH FLOOR MEDIA - S IMON FRASER UNIVERS ITY (SEP 2006 - S EP 2007)
7th Floor Media is a web media company focused on bringing technology to education.
Main Languages - CSS, Javascript, XHTML, PHP, JSP
Accomplishments include:
Created a social networking site for youth in Canada to promote the discussion of important topics and issues.
Video, blogs, discussion areas and image galleries were implemented to help facilitate communication.
X GENERATION MARKETIN G (JAN 2006 - A PR 2006)
XGeneration offers a complete marketing solution for web design and development as well as print media
Main Languages - C#.NET, CSS
Accomplishments include:
Designed and created a content management system for a single source to multiple website system
P UBLIC WORKS AND GOV ERNMENT SERVICES CAN ADA (SEP 2004 - J UL 2005)
PWGSC provides core common services to 140 government departments and agencies across Canada
Main Languages - Coldfusion, CSS
Accomplishments include:
Created a national website for the promotion of environmentally friendly practices among federal employees
Developed an application for the promotion of bilingualism in the youth community
Lead a team in the design and creation of a booking application for ship repair scheduling and maintenance
E DUCATION
S IMON FRASER UNIVERS ITY
Major in Computing Science
Minor in Business Administration
I NTERESTS AND ACTIVI TIES
Competitive outrigger and dragon boat racing with Lotus Sports Club - since 1997
Rock climbing
Multi-day backcountry hiking trips
Long distance cycling
Half-marathon running
Snowboarding