Michael Joseph Knott
Richardson, TX, *****
954-***-**** • *******@*****.***
Software & Web Developer Web Applications
Technically sophisticated web and software developer with solid history of providing effective construction, testing, implementation, and production support services.
Areas of Expertise
Feature more than 25 years of IT services, software programming, and web development skills.
Accomplished in the development of Oracle PL/SQL back-end processing.
Talented in the development and implementing of websites using eCommerce platforms.
Proven history of leading the successful migration of customer data to MySQL databases.
Experience in Search Engine Optimization audits and link building.
Technical Proficiencies
Web:
HTML5, CSS3, JQuery, JavaScript, JSON, Search Engine Optimization Techniques, PHP, WordPress, Magento
Database:
Oracle PL/SQL, MySQL
Languages:
OS:
C, C++
UNIX, Linux, Windows 7 & 10
Professional Experience
ClubCorp, Dallas, TX
Oracle PL/SQL Web Developer with JQuery/JavaScript(07/2018 – Current)
Developed, constructed, and tested small to medium sized software projects using Oracle PL/SQL, JQuery/JavaScript, and Oracle HTP.
Key Achievements:
Developed several smaller projects designed to collect new user input from existing front-end data entry screens and update associated back-end procedures to save this new information. Wrote new routines for data validation and inserting/updating database tables.
Designed and built new back-end procedures to validate and store all data input from three new front-end web based client products. Developed innovative ways to determine which database tables to store data in.
Employed JSON as the transport vehicle for the movement of data between the front-end and back-end procedures.
Upwork.com and Freelancer.com, Dallas, TX
SEO Consultant and Backend Web Developer (01/2018 – 07/2018)
Delivered several short-term projects dealing with SEO and Backend Web Development.
Key Achievements:
Improve on-site SEO dealing with structure, keywords, title tags, headers, duplicate content, Meta descriptions, and error messages. Off-Site SEO included back linking, directory submissions, and Infographics.
Developed a number of web sites using WordPress. Corrected coding errors (HTML, CSS, MySQL, and PHP) in other web sites developed in WordPress and Magento.
Rand Internet Marketing, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Backend Web Developer(7/2014 – 8/2017)
Serve as a web developer charged with designing technology websites using Magento eCommerce and Wordpress frameworks with a focus on construction, testing, and implementation aspects.
Key Achievements:
Recognized as a data mining conversion expert thanks to successful migration of customer data from obsolete databases or CSV type files into Magento MySQL databases.
Developed a talent for manipulating SQL database information for various customer applications using third party tools and database scripts.
Applied strong programming skills in Magento eCommerce platform, MySQL database, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP.
Participated in the development and maintenance of a number of Wordpress websites. Determined appropriate plug-ins to use and trouble-shoot any issues encountered.
Applied Search Engine Optimization Techniques to increase ranking of customer web sites in Google. Performed SEO audits to optimize customer web site content and standing.
StyleNest, Fort Lauderdale, FL
IT Services, Operations Manager/Co-Founder (11/2010 – 7/2014)
Led the development and management of all eCommerce retail business operations, including IT services, to support business growth.
Key Achievements:
Launched a customized Intuit POS system to improve inventory management of 3,000 products and allow for faster product sales by using bar codes.
Increased top-line growth by spearheading and executing aVolusion eCommerce website.
Designed and implemented HTML templates and CSS code to display multiple customized features such as slideshows, size charts, and customized customer forms.
Star Performers Technologies, Parkland, FL
Founder / President (3/2008 – 11/2010)
Managed IT structural development and implementation of affordable eCommerce solutions and website platforms for individual customers and small businesses.
Key Achievements:
Providing consulting services for clients on design, construction, implementation, testing, SEO practices, logo design, email services, and database configuration.
Supported clients with execution of Windows Vista & 7 platforms using HTML, CSS, and third party development tools such as PleskSiteBuilder, WebPlus, and Coffee Cup HTML Editor.
National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), Boca Raton, FL (8/2000 – 3/2008)
Lead System Administrator (10/2007 – 3/2008)
Provided system administration services for the Documentum System with a focus on analyzing, identifying, and resolving user issues, migrations, and upgrades.
Key Achievements:
Delivered production support for mainframe batch processes, training, and system backups.
Applied Windows Vista and UNIX platforms, C software and intermediate Unix Shell scripts, and proprietary software applications.
Senior Software Developer / Software Developer (8/2000 – 10/2007)
Handled code upgrades, migrations, and production support for UNIX and Mainframe processes.
Key Achievements:
Led the design, construction, and implementation of new CRM platform.
Skilled in proprietary e-Point development tools, C++, .Visual Basic .NET, and Oracle SQL.
Previous experience as Principal Software Developer at Logica, Inc. (1996 to 2000).
Education and Training
DeVry Institute of Technology, Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems