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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

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