Web Developer Manager
Resume:
Benjamin S. Sparrow
Gilbert AZ 85233
P: 623-***-****
E: ***@****************.***
I am a senior level website developer and software engineer with a twelve-year career invested in building scalable enterprise web applications. I specialize in PHP and JavaScript development, most commonly with MVC pattern based PHP frameworks such as Laravel or Code Igniter, along with prominent JavaScript libraries such as JQuery and AngularJS, using a traditional LAMP (Linux/(Apache or Nginx)/MySQL/PHP) application stack. Working as part of a group comes naturally to me and my goal is to join a team of similarly passionate developers in a long-term role where I can apply my existing skillset to new challenges and continue to master the art of software development.
Computer Experience and Skills
•PHP: Extensive experience in creating and expanding high performance object-oriented web applications and REST APIs in an enterprise environment
•JavaScript: Implementation of lightweight and unobtrusive client-side programming with heavy experience using JQuery/JQuery-UI, Mustache.js templates, and the AngularJS framework
•Laravel, CodeIgniter, CakePHP, and Yii: Used in large web applications, administration tools and product components
•Extensive website design experience (HTML5, CSS, Mobile-first Responsive design) using SASS extension language, Bootstrap and Foundation CSS frameworks
•MySQL: Construction of efficient SQL queries and designing normalized schema
•GIT and SVN versioning management using both SmartGIT and SmartSVN as well as command line interfaces
•Experience with JIRA and Target Process in the creation, updating and assigning of bug reports and enhancement requests as part of an Agile/SCRUM driven development team
•Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS and Fedora): Experience and training in services, user management, permissions and architecture as well as Apache server management
•Node.js: Familiarity with Express framework, Socket.io, Forever monitor, NPM CLI and management utilities such as Grunt task runner, JSDuck documentation builder, and JSHint code quality tool
•Ruby 2.0 using the Sinatra Web Framework and HTTParty API connection Module
•C# and ASP.Net: Web Applications, Web Services and Windows Services using the .Net Framework
Experience
April 2016 - Present
PHP and JavaScript Web Developer - KAR: Recovery Database Network and Vendor Vision
•Acted as on-site lead and development group representative for Vendor Vision, a Laravel based web application commissioned by Capital One to monitor training, certifications, insurance, licensing and more, for repossession companies across the United States. Frameworks and libraries used include Laravel 5.0 - 5.2, Node.js/Node Package Manager, Grunt, JQuery, and Handlebars.js.
•Worked as part of a team of on site and remote senior developers on the Recovery Database Network web application, one of the largest and most mature automotive repossession SAAS suites available on the market. Working on this product included using the Symphony framework, Composer dependency manager, Smarty templates, Jenkins deployment manager, writing custom MySQL queries, and working across multiple interconnected GIT repositories simultaneously.
June 2015 – April 2016
PHP and JavaScript Web Developer - LaneTerralever
•Led the effort for the complete site refresh of Meritagehomes.com, adding to the existing Code Igniter code base and implementing new features to the internal tools, web service feeds, mobile site and Agent Service Center leveraging the Jenkins continuous integration manager.
•Created new internal web applications in Ruby using the Sinatra web framework and integrating with the company’s Target Process API to create and manage company and team schedules
•Worked on the Advanced Recovery Systems family of responsive mobile-first websites, implementing A/B testing in Unbounce, and adding new features with a turnaround of less than a week from initial request to production deployment
August 2013 – November 2014
Senior PHP JavaScript and PHP Web Developer - Blue Global Media
•Developed a Change Management process to be used by both business and development groups to clarify project progress. This included conceptualizing a beginning to end development and deployment strategy based off Agile software development methodology and also creating the tools to verify the production contents and automate all deployments to prevent human error.
•Identified the need for a thorough production asset and dependency list and led the research to create the first production site manifest, which in turn identified multiple production bugs and previously unknown problems.
•Managed and developed all company API integrations with third party major financial institutions, including the creation of automated tools in the Yii and Laravel frameworks to reduce the time to integration and allow for configuration driven administration.
April 2012 – August 2013
JavaScript and PHP Web Developer – Internal Applications for GoDaddy.com
•Expanded and improved the tools used by the hundreds of employees comprising the server and hosting support teams
•Built and extended the internal hosting framework tools and its modular tests to help quickly identify and resolve common issues in both Linux and Windows hosting accounts
•Wrote services (“workers”) for the Gearman framework to create thread-like non-blocking processes, which allowed for speed and functionality normally not possible in PHP applications
•Conceptualized and implemented strategies for removing wasteful legacy libraries without compromising existing functionality
July 2010 – April 2012
JavaScript and PHP Web Developer – Website Protection for GoDaddy.com
•Responsible for the feature rich client-side user interface, using the JQuery library and CSS to add form validation, animations, and responsive interactivity
•Served as point of contact to internal users and used the feedback to quickly improve the tools to resolve common user case issues
•Applied Agile methodologies to a waterfall-based team in order to respond to a frequently changing product schedule
October 2008 – July 2010
C#/.Net and PHP Developer – Website Tonight / Website Builder for GoDaddy.com
•Developing and updating software and web application components
•Working cross platform on Windows and Linux server and development environments
•Taking part in team assignments and working proactively with Quality Assurance
•Working with deadlines and last minute changes
July 2005 – October 2008
Technical support and Software Expert for GoDaddy.com
•Advanced Product Support: Reviewing, resolving, and approving escalations to be sent to development for the products “Website Tonight” and “Quick Shopping Cart”
•Advance Technical Support: Providing extensive second tier support to all Customer Care Center representatives
•Quality Assurance: Recording and monitoring representative activity and constructing detailed reports for supervisors and management
•Technical Support: Providing front line support for all products and services to end users
Education
.Net Programming Certificate, August 2009
O’Reilly School of Technology Certification
University of Illinois
Building Security into your PHP Applications, July 2009 and May 2010
Course Completion Certificate
Zend Technologies
LPIC 101 Certification Test Completed 2012
(Continuing education)
Focus: Computer Science and Journalism
Glendale Community College and Paradise Valley Community College
Glendale and Phoenix, Arizona
Graduated May 2002
High School Diploma
Mountain Ridge High School
Glendale, Arizona
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