Web Developer

Kemar Cockburn

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Working knowledge of JavaScript, AJAX (Core JS//JQuery), CSS , VBScript, C++, Java, ANT, MATLAB 7, Mathematica 5.1, XHTML,XML,XSLT,XSL-FO, RSS ,Web Services, SVG, PHP 4, PHP5, Object Oriented PHP, Adobe DreamWeaver, Convio/Get Active E-Activism CRM, Google APIs (Google Maps), Google Analytics, PayPal API, Quickbase, HTML5, Business Catalyst, Radius Sites, Facebook Open Graph API, OpenID, Gigya, Sproutcore, JSONP.

Operating Systems: Microsoft DOS, Windows ME. 98,XP, 2000. Mac OSX, .

Database Systems: SQL, MySQL 4, MySQL 5, ,Microsoft Access Databases,

Experience in referential database design and optimization.

Graphic Programs and Editors: Adobe Photoshop CS 2, Illustrator , Fireworks, Altova XML SPY 2005.

Instructor: Computer Science, Mathematics

EDUCATION

The City College Of New York, New York, NY, 2000 - 2006

B.S. in Computer Science / Applied Mathematics (June 2006)

Alliance for Minority Participation in Math, Science, Engineering and Technology (A.M.P) Scholar

Beyond Petroleum (B.P) Amoco Scholar (Engineering Leadership Program)

Courses taken include but are not limited to: Single and Multivariate Calculus, Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Continuous and Discrete Multivariate Calculus Differential Equations, MATLAB™ Programming, Software Engineering, Object-Oriented Program Development, C / C++ Programming, Probability Theory, Mathematical Finance of Discrete and Continuous Systems, Graduate Computer Vision, Database Systems, Web Site Design, Java, Unix System Administration.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DOW JONES/ WALL STREET JOURNAL (WSJ.com)(Consultant) 11/2010 - Present

Roles: Senior Application Developer / Architect / Mobile Web Apps Developer

Technologies Utilized: PHP, XML, JSON, CSS, XHTML, JS (Core and JQuery), SVN, HTML5.

Sites: WSJ.com, WSJ.com/graphics (Interactive Graphics),WSJ Mobile App

Tools/Environments: PC, Mac, Unix, Aptana IDE

• Developed Restful API’s in PHP to interact with front end javascript ajax calls (via cakephp framework)

• Developed XML Driven webapps working on both client browsers and tablet browsers. Supported all touch functionality.

• Research and Development. Proof of concept magazine app using open source technology.

• Senior & Lead developer to a team of 10 front end/backend developers.

• Developed & Rewrote 10 jQuery plugins.

• Rendering performance: deploy HTML and text version test sends to the major email clients and readers to ensure optimized display in subscriber inboxes.

• Created scalable Javascript Front End Framework for use on WSJ.com site.

• Created Fast Five Interactive Section for WSJ.com Off Duty Section

• Created cross platform webapp for displaying 360 Panoramic

• Developed internal tool for OnDemand InContext Page Editing (Editing Pages Inline).

• Implemented cross browser cross domain solution strictly utilizing the browser.

• Introduced RightScale/ Amazon Web Services for scaling applications

TIME INC (Consultant) 2/2010 - 11/2010

Roles: Javascript Application Developer (JAD), Software Engineer, Project Lead

Technologies Utilized: PHP, XSLT, XML, JSON, CSS, XHTML, HTML5, JS (Core and JQuery), SVN, CVS, PivotalTracker, Collabnet, HTML5.

Sites: health.com,instyle.com,people.com,peoplestylewatch.com,peopleenespaol.com,thisoldhouse.com,

time.com,myrecipes.com,myhomeideas.com,

Tools/Environments: PC, Mac, Aptana IDE

• Developed a tool to auto-generate pages to test rails restful api’s for multiple development environments in PHP.

• Implement javascript library for MyRecipes.com interfacing with rails restful apis.

• Developed a library to provide a client based solution for handling cross domain requests (no more iframes or sub-domains) across all devices.

• Introduced and implemented a behavioral driven development methodology allowing dev(JAD) team to increase efficiency by 40%.

• Technical liaison to facebook, gigya and other third party vendors for all JS related implementation.

• Provided technical guidance and debugging services to internal front end development resources.

• Lead a team of 4 JS developers for a high profile project and managed project process via pivotal tracker.

• Rendering performance: deploy HTML and text version test sends to the major email clients and readers to ensure optimized display in subscriber inboxes.

• Developed community js functionality (comments, polls, profile/account management, liking [including facebook liking and open graph], ratings and reviews and other communication tools utilized by site end users).

• HTML5/Standards Compliance/Accessibility evangelist.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ADVANCED MEDIA (MLB.com) 3/2009 – 8/2009

Technical Producer (Front End Developer) - Consultant

Technologies Utilized: JSP, XSLT, XML, CSS, XHTML, JS (Core & JQuery), SVN, CVS, Bugzilla, JIRA

mlb.com, mets.com, nyy.com, usabaseball.com, sny.tv, 2009 MLB AllStar Game.

• Technical Production for baseball club HTML e-mails.

• Build content areas for dynamically-populated content emails.

• Prepare Photoshop file assets as required (slice images, resize images).

• Create image mapping as required.

• Develop scripting language as required.

• Apply tracking codes as required.

• Developed/Maintained cross browser, standards compliant XHTML/CSS/JS with focus on providing clear semantic accessible code.

• Developed/Maintained XSL stylesheets for processing XML associated with JSP Applications.

• Functional performance: content correctness (copy/images), links, personalization strings, dynamic content, bookmarks).

• Rendering performance: deploy HTML and text version test sends to the major email clients and readers to ensure optimized display in subscriber inboxes.

THE NEW YORK TIMES MEDIA GROUP 2/2008 – 8/2008

Web Developer (Front End)

Technologies Utilized: PHP 5, XSLT, XML, CSS, XHTML, JS, SVN, CVS, Bugzilla

www.nytimes.com

• Developed/Maintained cross browser, standards compliant XHTML/CSS/JS with focus on providing clear semantic code.

• Developed/Maintained XSLT for processing XML associated with PHP Applications.

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• Developed/Maintained OO PHP5 Front End facing applications for NYTimes.com and third party vendors.

• Developed technical strategies for expanding efforts to provide new monetizing opportunities for NYTimes.com.

Applied and maintained web trends tracking tags.

SOTHEBYS New York, NY 1/2008 – 2/2008

User Experience/PHP Developer (Consultant)

Technologies Utilized: PHP 4, XML, CSS, XHTML, JS

www.sothebys.com - intranet

• User Experience focused redesign of IT Training intranet web pages (Object Oriented Javascript using JQUERY 1.2.2,

CSS1/2, XHTML, PHP) .

• Converted SAP Business Object Model to Web Based Interactive Application.

• Created documentation and training manual for redesigned intranet pages.

• Created custom graphics using Adobe Photoshop CS 2.

SHERMANSTRAVEL MEDIA LLC New York, NY 9/2007 – 10/2007

PHP Applications Developer (Back End)

Front End QA Developer

Technologies: PHP 5, CSS, XHTML, JS, SVN, MySQL 5, Bugzilla

www.shermanstravel.com

• Worked with a team of 7 developers implementing new features to website backend using CakePHP

• Quality Assurance on public and administrative areas of site.

• Created HTML E-mails that were sent out to a list of 4,000,000 subscribers.

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UNITEHERE - International Office, New York, NY 9/ 2006 – 8/2007

Web Developer / Web Designer

• Managed e-mail campaigns and content for 65 websites in 4 different languages (English, French, Spanish, Korean).

• Developed Content Management System solution for all types of information for sites.

• Eliminated video hosting costs by utilizing YouTube as video solutions provider and for its “organic” advertising.

• Reduced server overhead costs by 85% by switching from ASP based solution to sites in L.A.M.P. environment.

• Developed cost effective online advertising campaigns (reduced costs by 70% compared to previous year’s costs).

• Developed strategic partnerships with Google to help reduce advertising costs , provide training and alternate payment methods.

• Managed consultant/vendor relationships and made recommendations for most cost effective solutions.

• Recommended corporate standards for online communication, marketing search engine optimization for the 65 sites.

• Recommended and Implemented web statistic standards and reports for all campaigns.

• Ensured that all design elements, templates and finished solutions worked with a variety of browser types and screen settings along with the constraints set by development and design.

• Worked with all departments and affiliates regarding style and approach for all projects.

• Coordinated communications and campaign staff on various campaign projects

• Implemented website structure and architecture that accommodated press, communications and data needs of the campaign.

• Developed creative plans for rolling out websites to the public, the press and other targets.

• Developed web pages compliant to all known internet standards, federal and state/provincial laws (US & Canada).

• Developed HTML e-mails that had a consistent look on major e-mail service providers/programs (i.e. Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo!, Outlook, Entourage, etc.)

• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Notable Site Launches: http://www.hillmanfoundation.org ; http://www.sleepwiththerightpeople.org

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DOSOMETHING INC. New York, NY 6/2006 – 9/2006

Web Developer, Associate

• Designed/Updated pages for DoSomething.org.

• Developed first not-for-profit page on Facebook.com.

• Created Flash Video Template for BRICK AWARDS as well as implemented standardized flash image gallery.

• Developed web pages in CSS for Programs (Newsletter campaigns, Analytics, SEO).

• Created Standards Compliant XHTML, CSS conforming to all federal, state and local laws.

• Used Web Analytics to help develop standards for Search Engine Optimization.

• Created and Managed Database Tables using SQL, MySQL, phpMyAdmin.

• Object Oriented PHP Application Development (PHP4 ,PHP5 , OOP PHP, MYSQL in shared hosting L.A.M.P environment).

• Supervised web development intern.

• Managed inquiries sent via ****@***********.***

• Developed Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) applications with serialized XML for Ning.com Application.

• Developed solutions for contests and promotions (i.e. Fresh Express™ Contest, Coordinated Public Service Announcements , communicated with Teen People on providing XML Feed for a project).

• Created Paypal solution for processing magazine subscription requests on the Website.

• Created custom email applications for various departments.

• Managed relationships with vendors and online collaborations with strategic partners.

• Created and Managed E-Newsletters and monitored effectiveness of E-Marketing Strategy using Google Analytics and Quantcast.

MATH SCIENCE UPWARD BOUND, New York, NY 9/2004 – 6/2005

Instructor: Web Design /Tutor: Mathematics and Life Sciences

• Developed curriculum for and taught courses in web design integrating Photoshop, ImageReady, CSS,XHTML,XML-RPC

• Developed assessment tools for math/science subject areas.

• Provided guidance and technical support for student participants in Robotics Competition hosted by Polytechnic University.

THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK, New York, NY 8/2001 – 6/2004

Teaching Assistant/ Tutor: Genera/ Chemistry I

• Conducted recitation courses outlined by professor

• Graded comprehensive quizzes worth 10-15% of students' final grade

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY METRO CENTER, New York, NY 9/2000 – 6/2007

Upward Bound Teaching Assistant/Instructor: Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry

• Prepared students for NYS Regents Board standardized exams (Math, Chemistry).

• Tutored and taught students in the following :

Visual Basic , C++, Pre-calculus, Chemistry and Advanced Placement Mathematics, Web Design.

C & C COMPUTER SERVICES, INC., Brooklyn, NY 9/1996 – 9/2003

Chief Web Solutions Developer

• Designed and developed solutions for secure credit card processing.

• Created a password protected administrative area for customers and staff.

http://nyc-amp.cuny.edu

• Created Design and Administrative areas for the following sites : http://www.candccomputers.com (Golden Web Award Winner), http://www.moretolyfe.com(Golden Web Award Winner)

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Help Desk Technician

• Trouble shoot hardware and software issues (Experience solving problem using windows 98/ME/2000/XP in windows as well as safe mode, ability to solve problems in console mode)

• Experience teaching/tutoring individuals in Microsoft Office Suite (Works, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Frontpage).

• Implemented solutions to a variety of office issues (i.e. inability to save, formatting issues, printing problems over networks, “blue screen” errors, etc).

• Setup and troubleshoot Ethernet networks and Wireless Networks. Setting up home and small office networks.

• Experience solving network issues involving TCP/IP using DHCP or Static IP modes.

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