AMANDA CLARK
*******@*******.*** San Jose, CA
Professional Summary
Software Developer, knowledgeable in a wide range of technologies and languages. Expertise in backend and frontend development. Collaborative team player offering 15 years of related experience.
Skills
• LAMP Stack Development
• MVC Application Architecture
• Object Oriented programming
• CodeIgniter framework versions 2-4.5
• PHP
• MySQL, SQL Server
• Python
• Data Visualization and Analysis
• JavaScript, jQuery
• CSS, HTML
• Smarty templating system
• WordPress
• SQL, Transact SQL, PL/SQL, Facebook FQL
• API Integration with the following: FEDEX,
USPS, UPS, Mailchimp, Twilio SMS, Twilio
Programmable Video, Contour, Facebook
Graph API, PayPal, Authorize.net, Google
Maps, Fishbowl Inventory, SOS Inventory.
Work History
Full Stack Web Developer 10/2013 to Current
Cumulus Media – CA
• Performed front and back-end development using PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, jQuery, external API integration, and the CodeIgniter framework.
• Performed data analysis using advanced SQL and MS Excel.
• Rewrote/converted entire website written in CodeIgniter 3 to CodeIgniter 4.
• Delivered performance-driven and user-centric websites that met all business requirements.
• Gathered and defined customer requirements to develop clear specifications for site modifications.
• Integrated site with the Twilio Programmable Video API to offer online video conferencing.
• Integrated site with the PayPal API to facilitate online payment processing.
• Boosted network, system and data availability and integrity through preventative maintenance and upgrades.
• Maintained existing applications and designed and delivered new features.
• Oversaw and troubleshooted three successful server migrations.
• Performed MySQL database tuning and optimization tasks; restructured long-running queries, added indexes and modified database schema to improve performance.
• Reviewed code, debugged problems, and corrected issues.
• Used interpersonal and communication skills in all interactions, enriching team collaboration and customer relationships.
Database Programmer 11/2008 to 06/2013
The San Francisco Forty Niners – Santa Clara, CA
• Wrote programs using SQL and VBA for Excel to extract data from multiple sources and load it into Excel for further analysis.
• Worked with users from operations, IT, coaching, and payroll to create custom reports and programs for analyzing data.
• Worked with the Football Management Council to integrate new statistical software package with local SQL Server databases.
• Collaborated with outside consultants on software integration projects. PHP Developer 11/2012 to 06/2013
Kaiser Permanente – Walnut Creek, CA
• Developed program to integrate Kaiser's corporate intranet site with their external project management software called Contour.
• Used PHP, SOAP, and the Contour API to enable new pages to read/write directly to the Contour database.
• Tested website and performed troubleshooting prior to deployment.
• Used programming capabilities in PHP, SQL and JavaScript and other libraries as needed. PHP Developer 06/2012 to 01/2013
Media Tuners – Los Altos, CA
• Created new functions for the Media Tuners API using PHP and MySQL.
• Developed code to exchange information with a user's Facebook account.
• Made substantial use of the Facebook Graph API to access user status updates with images and locations, point of interest searches for posting a user's location, liking/commenting/sharing posts, accessing a user's events, friend list and friend's birthdays. PHP Developer 03/2011 to 12/2012
National Mailing Services – Santa Clara, CA
• Performed front-end and back-end development for enterprise level shipping and receiving software using PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Worked closely with client to define specifications for new application features, while remaining flexible to requirement changes during development.
• Added to existing codebase by creating new classes to implement new business logic.
• Refactored existing code to make it more efficient and robust.
• Added functionality to drive data exchange between NMS database and shipping providers using web services and SOAP.
• Integrated shipping and receiving code with APIs provided by Federal Express, UPS, and USPS. PHP Web Developer 01/2010 to 09/2010
GiveLocally – CA
• Developed new website for online charity donations using PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Made extensive use of AJAX to display real time donation and charity updates.
• Developed search engine to allow potential donors to locate specific charities by entering a wide range of search criteria.
• Integrated the website with the PayPal API to provide a seamless transaction experience for users by allowing them to remain on the Givelocally site for the entire transaction. PHP Developer 10/2008 to 02/2009
Lovelady Diamonds – Saratoga, CA
• Added inventory viewing, updating, and ordering functionality to existing company website using PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and HTML.
• Created functionality allowing potential customers to view current inventory of jewelry and make offers on items of interest.
• Developed an administration area and CMS to allow business owners to manage inventory as well as images and other site content.
• Created reports to show current inventory, items on order, purchases, etc. Education
B.S: Biology
San Jose State University
Volunteer Work
I volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). As a CASA, I work with children in the dependency system, helping them in any way I can.
I volunteer with senior citizens through the organization Heart of the Valley