Violeta Maisuradze Web Developer GUI Designer
Violeta Maisuradze
Tel: 514-***-****
e-mail: *****@*****.**.
Portfolio : http://www.globeandweb.com/portfolio/
Overview:
Results-driven experienced (8+years) Web Developer / GUI Designer with the ability to
effectively communicate objectives, execute to plan, measure results, and support website
objectives. Experience in database driven CMS, CRM and e-commerce websites. Solid cross-
platform and cross-browser design experience Strong technical background and knowledge of
current e-commerce technologies.
Experience in Branding / Marketing and GUI design. Strong visual design sense and
creativity.
Ability to effectively communicate across a broad range of stakeholders, including customers,
QA, operations, engineering, management, etc. Can work as part of a team or act as the sole
project developer.
Strong focus on quality with attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills as well as strong
problem-solving and analytical skills
Languages: English, French, Russian, Georgian.
Technical Expertise:
Web Development Skills:
Extensive knowledge of HTML, XML, DHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, MySQL, Action
Scripting, version control systems (SVN), platform testing and compatibility assurance, SEO, web
standards, HTTP, Apache, Unix/Linux, API integration and more
Proficient user of Dreamweaver MX, Photoshop, Fireworks MX, Flash.
Content management system (CMS): Joomla, WordPress
CRM: Zoho, Salesforce
Thorough grasp of cross-platform cross-browser compatibility issues and code optimization.
Strong personal skills including focused listening, logical thinking, and working in a high-pressure
team-oriented environment. Rapidly adapts to new technologies, standards, and ideas.
Graphic Design / Desktop and Publishing Skills:
Adobe Creative Suite : Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After effects, Fireworks MX, Adobe Acrobat.
QuarkXPress,
Office / Management Software:
MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, MS PowerPoint.
Education and Training Summary
MBA. Major: e-commerce
2006, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
A.E.C. Certificate in Web and Database Programming
2002, Cegep Vanier College. Centre for Continuing Education, Montreal, Canada.
Honors Bachelor of Information Technology (Faculty of Automatics and Computer
Engineering)
1984, Georgian Polytechnic University, Georgia.
Violeta Maisuradze Web Developer GUI Designer
Professional Experience
Sr. Web Developer/GUI Designer, Homepipe Inc (Tappin)
Tappin.com (May 2011 November 2011), Seattle, USA
Leading innovator and award-winning provider of secure digital content access and large file sharing
Designing / Developing web user interface and product application usability, including
determining architecture and specifications.
Perform usability testing with selected customers.
Developed, planned, created, launched, and managed corporate web site with strong emphasis on
user-centered design, usability standards, and human factors testing.
Partners API Integration.
Responsible for the administration of Development Server Box (Apache on Red Hat Enterprise
Linux )
Sr. Web Developer/GUI Designer
DocuSign, (September 2007 May 2011), Seattle, USA
I was responsible for information architecture and implementation/development/design/integration
of corporate web site and partner-specific websites. (front-end and back-end, API integration,
Salesforce Integration, Buy Now process, NAR integration, Support Portal integration).
Responsible for full life-cycle application development and maintenance.
Responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the corporate web site, developing
new and updating existing web pages
Performed the full spectrum of Web-development tasks, including rapid prototyping, design and
layout, graphics creation and optimization, server-side programming (primarily PHP), MySQL
databases, AJAX interactivity, standards-compliant XHTML and CSS, testing, training, traffic
generation and ongoing updates.
Responsible for the administration of Development Server Box (Apache on Red Hat Enterprise
Linux )
Web Developer/ GUI Designer
AdmitOne Security (Formerly BioPassword), (July 2007 - June 2008), Issaquah, USA
AdmitOne Security (BioPassword) is the leading innovator of risk-based authentication software for preventing the
fraudulent use of digital identities.
Reporting to the SVP, Marketing and Strategy I was responsible for information architecture and
development/design/integration of several database driven corporate web sites and partner
portals (front-end and back-end). Created IA deliverables such as flow diagrams, site maps,
wireframes and functional specification documents.
Responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the corporate web site developing new
and updating existing web pages, enhancing site functionality and ensuring overall quality and site
up to date to achieve company strategic online goals, including increasing web leads, site traffic,
search results, and customer/partner value. Scope of work included consistent adherence to
branding, visual and style standards and compliance with applicable policies and legal
requirements.
Designing GUI and IA for AdmitOne Authentication Suite products. Solving usability issues
through expert evaluation and user testing. Creating the HTML, CSS, and html templates that
engineers used to create product web-based applications.
Designing marketing and branding materials including company posters, white papers, solution
briefs, case studies and visual design materials.
Web Developer / Project Manager.
Vixon Inc (2005 June 2007), Montreal, Canada
Founding and grew this company whose mission is providing web design / development services to
small and medium businesses.
Creating website interface designs for online projects including database-driven, e-commerce Web
applications powered by Web-based management tools for customer websites.
Violeta Maisuradze Web Developer GUI Designer
Developed clean and structured HTML 4.0, XHTML 2.0, CSS, JavaScript code for front-end design
projects.
Planning, evaluating, directing, tracking, analyzing and coordinating complex web application
projects for different industries. Generating project documentation (proposals, SOW-s, etc.) and
data deliverables.
Coordinate and manage web development projects with offshore teams of developers.
Preparation and creation all visual materials / documentations for projects.
Work through the entire life cycle, from producing concepts through to a finished product using a
collaborative process.
Web Designer /Project Manager
CIL International Inc, (2003 - 2005), Montreal, Canada
Managed the complete rebuild of the corporate website design and application in order for the
company to take over management of dynamic content that had previously been handled by a
third party.
Responsible for design of web site and web application projects, providing technical direction to
support staff, interface with commercial contractor personnel, and effectively allocate staff
resources.
Transformed web site mockups into structured HTML 4.0, XHTML 2.0, CSS, JavaScript code for
front-end design projects.
Design GUI and lead for the development and implementation of a variety of application modules
(Client Zone, Document Management, Form Management, Case Tracking, etc.) that introduced
new functionality to the existing application (Immigration Case Management Application)
Overseeing and driving day-to-day company's website operations.
Managing daily and weekly publishing, executing online advertising activities, and supporting
immediate and planned optimization. Responsible for creation of company web site, Internet
promotion and online marketing campaign.
Web Designer / Developer
NEOCOM Solution, (2001 - 2003), Montreal, Canada
Recruited to lead design team for this start up web development and internet marketing company
servicing diverse client base.
Managed team of design professionals, set creative directories and vision, manage client interlace
and coordinated with system architects.
Responsible for Web Design & Development, planning, implementation and completion web
projects from the ground up based on standards.
Work closely with clients to evaluate, examine and revise website content from the user's point of
view, with the tandem goal of serving the client organization's immediate and future needs.
Art /Creative Director
Russian Central Television "Ostankino, (1998 - 2000), Moscow, Russia
Provided creative strategy, art direction, and copywriting for a team (15 subordinates) of web/
graphic designers and developers.
Oversaw development, direction and production for all advertising and marketing materials for
global Fortune 500 Clients (Ericsson, Mitsubishi Motors, Merck, Siemens, Konica, Sweet House).
Created and directed advertising / marketing campaigns and corporate image.
Supervised and designed all printed materials and collateral.
Brand Analyst
Young and Rubicam (1995 - 1998 ), Moscow. Russia.
Designed and executed market analyses, tracking & trending brand loyalty, consumer
segmentation and corporate brand image diagnosis for global Fortune 500 Clients.
Performed multivariate analyses to identify and measure brand equity, performance and
compatibility with potential business alliance platform. Conducted research across cultures,
utilizing market segmentation techniques (Perceptual Mapping Cluster, Factor).
Interpreted research results and provided clients with recommendations on business and creative
strategies.
Research Officer
Institute of Control Systems of Georgian Academy of Sciences, (1985 - 1994), Tbilisi, Georgia.
Engaged in research pertaining to various methods in Optimization Theory for Practical Control
System Design.
Violeta Maisuradze Web Developer GUI Designer
Social Activity, Hobby:
Painting, Illustration. Graphic design.