Ben Fortenberry – Web Architect
New Orleans, LA H: 504-***-**** C: 504-***-**** ***@**************.***
Web Developer with over 10 years of experience as a web developer with a front end focus. Experience in a variety of industries and environments. Knowledgeable and experienced in all phases of development: planning, design, development, production and maintenance and equally comfortable working solo, being part of or leading a team. My experiences as a consultant means there is hardly anything I haven't seen.
Technical Skill Summary
C#
React
LINQ / SQL
Angular 1/ 2
SCSS / LESS
Responsive Design
JavaScript
Node js
HTML5 / CSS3
Web Services
Experience
Typhon Group, LLC New Orleans, LA typhongroup.com - Developer 9/2015 - present
Senior Front End developer responsible for design and implementation of in house software suite. Conversion from Classic ASP system to Angular / Bootstrap framework with many additions and enhancements. Specialization in Accessibility and Optimization.
GCR, Inc. New Orleans, LA gcrincorporated.com - Developer 9/2013 - 9/2015
Member of team who created new mobile application used by NYC airports. Developed in-house Real Estate Tracking software. Collaborated on development of gulffishinfo.org. Overhauled and redesigned ASOCS, an airport operations program used in 26+ airports nationwide. Worked on SAFETNet, a law enforcement product.
Geocent New Orleans, LA geocent.com
Sr. Software Engineer 5/2013 – 9/2013
Collaborated on SharePoint 2010 Sales Portal using C#, SQL jQuery, JSON and XML on behalf of Stewart Enterprises. Part of team that developed new version of E-Filing system used by the Louisiana Supreme Court and various other courts.
eVenture Technologies New Orleans, LA eventuretec.com
Programmer Analyst III - 9/2012 – 05/13
My primary duty was the maintenance and customization of personnel evaluation software used throughout the US Navy called NAVFIT. I also contributed to teams on projects using MVC and other technologies.
Holy Cross School New Orleans, LA holycrosstigers.com
Web Developer / Instructor / Event Producer 4/2009 – 9/2012
Duties included managing day-to-day updates, creation of internal applications and CMS.Filled any role needed and could not ask for a more stimulating and challenging position. I completed projects such as an Online Admissions Application, Online Payment for all services, Vehicle Registration, etc.
GILSBAR Covington, LA gilsbar.com
Programmer Analyst I 10/2005 – 3/2009
INTRALOX Harahan, LA intralox.com
Intern 2/2005 – 8/2005
Volunteer Work
WTUL New Orleans, LA wtulneworleans.com
Web Developer 10/2009 – Present
My time at WTUL as allowed me to increase my web development skills and musical knowledge simultaneously. I was selected to be member of Executive Board and serve as Webmaster. Additionally, I was trained as a radio DJ and received my FCC license. I created and still maintain the WTUL website.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
University of Phoenix, Metairie, LA
Bachelor’s Degree in Web Design
Remington College - New Orleans, LA
Associate’s Degree in Computer Information Systems
University of New Orleans - New Orleans, LA
Majored in Computer Science
Recent Projects
•Company website - http://paladincommercial.com/
•Social Media Platform - http://lastdesires.com/
•Website redesigns
•City Guide For New Orleans
•Google Glass App Search ACM (Airport Certification Manual)
•Conversion and modification of Airport IQ
•CMS used by Gulf Sites Wildlife and Fisheries
LATS – Land Acquisition Tracking System – A utility to assist in real estate tracking
•MVC Application for filing legal documents
•Personnel review system used by US Navy
•Nationwide Sales Portal
•Automated raffle system
•Windows Application for 300,000 users
•Social networking startup
•24/7 Live stream of local radio station fund-raiser marathon
•Responsive web design template negating the need for a mobile app
•Implementation of Wacom tablets to provide signature capture
•jQuery Art Gallery