I am a Web Developer based in Michigan and I specialize in User Interface Design and Development.  I create functional, aesthetic and user-friendly web applications that adhere to the latest web standards. 

I am currently available for new projects, so hire me!

 

Work History

 

Systems in Motion (June 2011 - Present)

PHP Consultant

  • Working on developing a web application that allows customers to schedule appointments.
  • Using Agile Software Development to demo an updated version of the product to the client every two weeks.
  • Using Test Driven Development (TDD) to create unit-tests for code written.

Skills Used: PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, jQuery/UI, JavaScript
Technologies Used: CodeIgniter, Agile Software Development, Git, PHPUnit, Test Driven Development

 

Potestivo & Associates (July 2007 - June 2011)

Programmer

  • Worked on building a sophisticated case management system to handle the company's legal records and documents.
  • Created an Office plug-in in Outlook, Word and Excel to allow easy saving of emails and documents in the case management system.
  • Created a web-based Document Assembly System for automatically assembling documents based on information and user input from case files.
  • Developed a unique Intranet that saved the company money, increased productivity among employees, and streamlined several business processes.
  • Created a flexible time management system complete with accruals, calendars, punch details, and a request system for approving overtime, vacation, time off, time clock corrections and timecards.
  • Developed several web applications for handling legal matters, referrals, invoices, and documents.
  • Assisted in solving many technical issues with servers, operating systems, applications, and networks.
  • Maintained weekly action plans and JavaDoc-style code documentation

Skills Used: PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, jQuery/UI, JavaScript, C#, XML

 

Gridalogy (Summer 2006 - Spring 2007)

GUI Programmer

  • Developed user-friendly GUIs for a grid-computing application in Java and Swing.
  • Developed a unique GUI architecture and design plan.
  • Attended weekly meetings, gave consistent progress reports and updated code through CVS.

 

Blue Marble Security Enterprise (Fall 2004 - Spring 2006)

Project Manager/Finance Chief/Project Engineer

  • Led a group of six students to develop a system that combined home security and portability. 
  • Held weekly meetings, kept team members on task, dealt with problems, and reported project deliverables.
  • Maintained a budget, ordered materials, and met deadlines consistent with the goals of the project.
  • Utilized Agile Programming in Java to create a GUI application that interfaced with a piece of hardware for interaction with remote sensing devices.

 

Sears Roebuck & Company (2000-2007)

Loss Prevention Detective / Unit Safety Coordinator

  • Developed a unique Safety program that enticed employees into educational and motivational Safety meetings.  Saw an increase in attendance to meetings and a 70% reduction on accident claims.
  • Apprehended shoplifters, managed cash overages and shortages, held monthly Safety meetings, investigated dishonest associates, developed newsletters, and handles customer service issues.

Consultative Selling Associate

  • Discovered the needs of customers and advised them towards the best products that reflected those needs.