Technical Skills:
I have more than 10 years experience with developing dynamic web sites and server administration. I have focused sharply on open source technologies, including Unix, PHP, Python, Apache, MySQL, Postgres, Django and Drupal. I have written several XML publishing applications for the web using Python and DOM implementations. I have extensive background in Javascript development from simple form validation to AJAX. Experienced in database and web application analysis, design and development. I specialize in retooling administrative workflow processes through the creation of administrative web/database applications, and content-management systems.
Common languages and applications used on a daily basis include: Python, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, HTML, DTML, TAL, XML, XHTML, CSS, Linux Distributions( Debian, Mandrake, Ubuntu ) Windows/2000/XP/NT, Mac OSX , Bind/DNS, Apache 1.3.* and 2, MySQL 3.23 and up, Sendmail, Exim, SSH, VI, Homesite, SVN, Wget, Samba, Focus on Open Source Technology
Experience:
March 1998 - present
The San Diego Union-Tribune
SignOn San Diego.com – www.signonsandiego.com
Programmer/Analyst III: December 2006 – present
Continuation of duties at level II. Now leading a team of developers in the successful launch and maintenance of our internal content management system using Django and Ellington CMS. Planned and executed the installation, launch and integration of several different data points and systems as a collective resource for news content development and production on the web. Initiate and maintain recommended systems for internal solutions using Drupal as a tool for our community sites. Lead and provide training regarding the use of these tools and technologies within our open source structure. Set up and maintain a source code repository using SVN as a way to maintain and distribute code to developers and servers with greater reliability.
Programmer/Analyst I, II: November 1999 – December 2006
Unix system administration (Debian, Solaris). Maintain Web servers (Apache, Netscape, IIS) and troubleshoot problems as they arise. Maintain daily processes and develop new online products using Javascript, PHP, Python, MySQL, SQL, Perl, and XML. Administer internal site development servers as well as SignOnSanDiego.com’s Intranet. Provide internal administration web applications for various departments within SignOn and maintain or update as required.
Senior Content Producer: March 1999 – November 1999
Create and develop Web pages and sites within SignOnSanDiego.com. Design and develop pages from the beginning stages, creating templates that can be easily updated by production team. Maintain production of online daily newspaper, creating and tweaking templates and code to blend the pages with the design of the site.
Content Producer: March 1998 – March 1999
General site production and content maintenance, keeping site current. Produce creative for online advertisements and maintain ad server software. Manage ad traffic and interface with advertisers for reporting and ad placement. Provide telephone and email support to site users.
Education: B.S. - Information Systems / Minor - Business Administration
National University, San Diego, CA June 1998
URL's (launch date - CMS Version)
http://www.missionfcu.org 2009/2010 - Drupal 6
http://www.missionfedmpower.com 2009/2010 - Drupal 6
http://www.missionfcu.org/myvideo 2009/2010 - Drupal 6
http://www.signonsandiego.com 2008/20009 - Drupal 6
http://www.chopra.com 2008 - Drupal 5
http://eldercare.signonsandiego.com - 2007