Sr. Developer
Resume:
Chris Burbridge
**** ******* **, ***** ****, CA 95065
********************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
I want to work with a great, small team, producing amazing websites for well-funded clients.
I want an opportunity to use my years of experience as a programmer, CSS/HTML web standards coder, internet consultant—combined with really good interpersonal and communications skills—to help a company create great results for their clients.
SKILLS
Web Development
* Server-side development in PHP (LAMP), Perl, Visual Basic, ColdFusion
* jQuery (JavaScript) direct coding, plugins, etc.
* WordPress configuration, installation, and theme development (slicing, heavy coding,
full custom development)
* Linux system administration, configuration, and application installation
* SQL database development using MySQL
* E-commerce configuration and implementation, via Zen Cart, CS Cart
Web Design & Coding
* Thorough knowledge of HTML and CSS coding and design (CSS table-less, standards-based
layout); browser difference testing and refinement; semantic markup
* Strong knowledge of Photoshop
* High-quality website slicing (PSD to HTML, CSS, etc.)
* Graphic design and production theory, precision, and care
Software & Development Process
* Version control using git
* Build process automation using Ant, Phing
* Defect process management / project management, using Redmine, etc.
* Zendesk support ticketing
* Project management process and project scheduling
* Time management & tracking, using Harvest
* Favorite OSX tools: TextMate, CSS Edit, FireFox add-ons FireBug, PixelPerfect,
ScreenGrab
People Skills
* Great consulting and sales skills—listen, understand, and help develop the right-fit
solution that really serves the client (leading to a very high rate of customer
acquisition)
* Broadly able to translate customer needs into realistic outcomes and technical tasks
* Ability to assess and foresee potential issues on the horizon, and eliminate them
Server Admin & IT
* XML development (extensive XSLT transformations, Perl and XSH conversions, Ant build
process, and data model development using DTDs and Schemas)
* Web server provisioning, configuration, deployment (Apache, MySQL, *nix)
* Unix / Linux (vi, chmod, chown, awk, rsync, etc.)
Marketing
* aWeber email marketing
* AdWords account tracking
* Certified by Search Engine Academy in SEO (Advanced Search Engine Marketing)
EXPERIENCE
Chris Burbridge Web Design. Albuquerque, NM & Santa Cruz, CA (2005-present)
* Work one-on-one with small business owners (tech newbies) to help them craft successful
tech solutions; work with them throughout the process to keep them informed, “bought
in,” and see a successful outcome
* Work with designers to convert their designs into fully-implemented websites, including
dynamic front- and back-end functionality
* Assess and select open source software options
* Implement WordPress installations, developing fully custom themes, including extensive
functions.php coding, plugin implementation and modification, and development of CMS
features
* Design, comp, and develop websites using Photoshop, and implemented standards-compliant
CSS-based websites
* Install and configure Apache web servers, MySQL database implementations, email
services, etc.
* Develop custom shopping cart themes and installations in Zen Cart, CS Cart, and
Cartkeeper Gold
* Implement SEO strategies for small businesses
Autodesk. San Rafael, California (1994-95, 1997-99 and 2003-2007)
* Central to planning innovative HTML Help system for AutoCAD 2000
* Coded, implemented, and tested online Help for 8 products, using HTML and pre-HTML
hyptertext systems
* Helped in planning and design of 6 of these projects
* Developed VBA tool to convert large Help projects from WinHelp to HTML Help format
* Developed numerous automation tools using Perl
* Trained and supervised Help personnel and coordinated with development team
* Designed improved Help interface based on user feedback and research
* Created, documented, and implemented two-day company-wide online help training seminar
* Served as technical resource for company (including Help authors in other departments)
on all issues of Help development
* Wrote specifications and other documentation for localization, in-house style
guidelines, custom WordBasic tools, etc.
* Developed Cold Fusion-based Web interfaces for several databases (Internet- and
intranet-based)
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. Occidental, California (2001–2002)
* Initiated Web site update scoping and strategy
* Maintained Macintosh TCP/IP network
* Created informational graphic designs for catalog and signage
* Performed DNS and mail server administration
Ejemoni, Inc. (As Consultant). San Francisco, California (2000–2001)
* Worked closely with staff to develop Web-based, configurable defect tracking system,
using Perl CGI with MySQL back-end
WebSite Pros. San Francisco, California (2000)
* Developed internal Web-based project tracking software
* Documented internal system architectures
* Communicated inner workings of product to non-technical persons, serving as liaison
between programmers and non-programmers
* As lead designer/programmer on several features, helped project stakeholders clarify roles and needs using UML use case modeling
Site Design Online. San Francisco, California (1999–2000)
* Developed site architecture (technologies, process, etc.) for fledgling site design
company: Linux, MySQL, Perl (DBI, etc.), Apache
* Developed realty membership email notification system based on multiple user
preferences
WRQ. Seattle, Washington (1996–97)
* Created, maintained, and documented WordBasic tools for WinHelp applications: custom
format conversions, localization, etc.
* Developed and documented procedures for proofing, testing, and integrating localized
Help systems (German, French, and Japanese)
* Provided WinHelp training and assistance to localization and documentation groups
Stone Marraccini Patterson. San Francisco, California (1993–94)
* Researched, wrote, and edited company-wide style guide (WinHelp and print versions)
* Provided technical support for all aspects of computer installation, application use,
and optimization
* Programmed, designed, and implemented Access databases for company record tracking
Petersen Consulting. San Francisco, California (1991)
* Created display graphics, diagrams, and charts
* Installed and optimized company computer systems
Freelance Graphic Design. San Francisco, California (1990–93)
* Created instructional overheads, diagrams, forms, brochures, and other materials.
Clients included Anderson Consulting, Blyth Software, The HeartWork Group, PacBell
Directory, SeaFirst Bank
EDUCATION
BA in Modern Society and Social Thought, University of California, Santa Cruz, 1991
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