Raj *****@*****.*** US Citizen Michigan
E-COMMERCE SPECIALIST/MAGENTO DEVELOPER
Senior-level Technical Professional and hands-on experience in e-Commerce Solutions & Magento.
Experience in creating marketplace strategies and lead the development, implementation, and measurement of
programs. Hands on experience with internet technology and are responsible for delivering technology
innovation and providing the backbone of ecommerce integration business. Expert in Magento and PHP
development, building out enterprise grade ecommerce solutions. Strong Zend experience and front end
coding abilities with JavaScript, HTML/CSS. Experience with cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility
troubleshooting.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Web Development(6 yrs+) • E-Commerce Development(5 yrs) • Php(6 yrs)
• Mobile Solutions(3 yrs) • RDBMS(5 yrs) • Magento(5 yrs)
• Tech Leadership(3 yrs) • Server management(4 yrs) • CMS(3 yrs)
SKILLS
Backend Development
• PHP5 and 5.3 – advanced procedural and object orientated programming with namespaces.
• Scripting Languages: JavaScript, jQuery, jQuery Mobile, Node.js - using and similar frameworks.
• Architectures: MVC, HMVC
• MySQL4 and 5, both usage and optimization, SQL Server 2005, Sqlite, Postgre SQL
• Ajax, Realtime web applications
• Web Servers: Apache/Nginx/ Tomcat
• Version Control using Git and SVN
• Code management using GitHub and integration with the API
• Advanced usage of various frameworks, including Zend, YII
• Usage and expansion of CMS frameworks, such as WordPress, Drupal, and Code Igniter
• Use and expansion of the Magento eCommerce platform, to an advanced level, on all editions;
Enterprise and Community
• Payment portal integration, such as Authorize.net, SagePay, FirstData, PayPal and Google Checkout
• Basic knowledge of C++, Objective-C, Java,AppleScript, Ruby and other languages
• Linux : Ngnix,Varnish, ffmpeg encoding, Server administration
• Distributed Technology: WSDL, Web Services/SOAP
Frontend Development
• HTML5 and XHTML1.0 to W3C standards
• CSS2 and 3 to W3C standards
• Usage of CSS preprocessors
• Javascript, using both jQuery and PrototypeJS libraries, and advanced usage thereof
• Usage of graphics libraries such as Scriptaculous, MooTools, etc.
• Photoshop CS6
Raj *****@*****.*** US Citizen
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MAGENTO TECH LEAD – Technology Services – (DEC 2011 - PRESENT)
Brought on as a lead on the Magento project, from both a technical and project management standpoint, I
had to assimilate the codebase, quirks, and understand the unique business model employed within the
company. The ongoing project is to modernize the code, bringing it all up to best practices to allow for a
much easier upgrade process and ongoing maintenance. Leading the eCommerce implementation for several
stores with Magento, developing custom PHP solutions with different frameworks like Zend,YII and using
CMS like wordpress/Joomla.
§ Having hands on experience in wide range of web technologies and tools(Server scriptings,UI design)
§ Developed eCommerce stores with very less optimized load timing
§ Magento Templating, Module development, Module customization
§ In Depth understanding in Magento design patterns, EAV Architecture
§ Develop technical documentation
§ Store live setup with Varnish/ngnix
§ Migrate existing store with data into Magento
§ Third party data sync with Magento (Orders,Catalog,Customers,etc.)
§ Magento product customizers for clothes, photo print, jewels
§ Affiliate solutions, remarketing solutions, variety of promotional tracking/analysis Report module
development
§ Design, Develop and delivering End to End online stores
§ Develop overall technical strategy for client projects
§ Communicate with clients regarding progress, challenges, timelines and end results of client projects
§ Create cutting edge eCommerce & mobile sites
§ Create and update both design and functional documents Requirements
SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER – Technology Services – (2010 - 2011)
Worked as core Magento developers, working directly with client projects. I have had to write efficient and
maintainable code that would be rolled out to multiple clients over the course of time. Working with every
aspect of Magento to produce modules that can be easily and quickly rolled out and modified to better suit
the wide range of needs that clients have. Development lead on number of projects, working with other
developers. This required good communication skills, and the ability to spec projects to the level of detail
required to be able to work from with as few issues as possible. Involved directly with key members of the
clients team or contractors for handover, or for integrating warehouse systems into Magento.
§ Worked as a developer to give end to end solution for eCommerce sites using Magento for domains
in wine selling, jewels market, online clothes, deals, etc.
§ Developed multiple eCommerce stores using Magento community, Enterprise, Professional Editions
§ Analyzed client existing business and develop catalog structure
§ Onsite SEO with rich snippets in magento
§ Third party API integrations – Quickbooks, Microsoft Dynamics C5, Shipwire
§ Optimized server for faster page loading
§ Magento templating, module customization
§ Module development to meet client requirements.
§ Ability of prodigious learning of new concept and handling server request and response and Giving
strong support.
SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER – Automotive – (2003- 2009)
Raj *****@*****.*** US Citizen
Predominantly involved in designing, coding, testing, debugging, documenting and supporting
Internet/Intranet applications consistent with established specifications and business requirements.
§ Communicated with Product Management and the Director of Engineering to understand future
product direction & requirements, and turn these into reality
§ Developed user experiences, written in PHP, that drive users to engage more
§ Created well structured, optimized, object oriented code so that our platform is fast, modular, and can
support a load of many users
§ Managed projects to a deadline, doing what it takes to reach the finish line
§ Introduced programming and styling conventions to maintain greater uniformity across our platform
§ Served as a technical expert resource to other team members, answering questions and providing ideas
to solve programming challenges
§ Examined Client reported Issues. Used to communicate with the end users when technical Issues rise
in the applications.
§ Communicated with our clients' technical teams, on occasion, to clarify requirements and overall
project delivery
§ Worked as a developer with .NET, ASP, PHP, Flash Action script 3, Server Management to setup
hosting for ecommerce sites, template designing from PSD to HTML.
SELECTED PORTFOLIO
Designed, developed several eCommerce stores for various platforms like deals listing, jewels market, wine
business, online product customizers for real time image preview. Here some of them listed for reference
§ Pistons locker room store - http://pistonslockerroomstore.com/
§ Religious Service - http://www.mamadeva.com/
§ Vehicle Parts Direct – http://www.vehiclepartsdirect.com
§ Blinds to Go Coupon Site – http://www.blindstogo.com/en/promo/
§ Diamond Wave - http://www.diamondwave.com/
§ Benedikteutzon - http://benedikteutzon.dk/dk/
§ Doctor Apps – http://www.yourdoctorapp.com
§ Go-Segway - http://www.go-segway.dk/
§ Irtto Shop - http://www.irtto.com/
§ Little Fish - http://www.littlefishaudio.com/
§ Liora Manne - http://www.lioramanne.com/
§ Manifold Editions http://manifoldeditions.com/
§ Koboereader - http://koboereader.com/
§ Lioramanne - http://www.lioramanne.com/
§ Jewelry Shop - http://thangamayil.com/
§ Dining App - http://yourdiningapp.com/
§ Crew Booking - https://bookyourcrew.com/
§ Studio Mix - http://www.studiomixltd.com/
§ Euro-Inks - http://euro-inks.com/
§ Waiting Room Solution- http://yourwaitingroomapp.com/
§ Amarap Nutrition – http://www.amrapnutrition.com
EDUCATION
B achelor o f Electronics Engineering ~ National Institute of Technology.
Certifications ~ Project Management-Washington University ~Six Sigma Greenbelt