PHP / MySQL / XHTML Web Developer, 5+ Years Experience (santa cruz)

Meghann B. Sallee
meghann at meghannsallee dot com

PHP / MySQL Web Developer

Synopsis: Web developer with over five years experience, and more than three years building PHP/MySQL database driven websites. Proven ability to work in fast paced, high-pressure environments and produce quality products on schedule. Thorough knowledge of manually coding PHP, MySQL, XML, HTML, and CSS as well as practical working knowledge in Java, JavaScript, C/C++, Perl, and ColdFusion. Works efficiently and comfortably in various *nix, Mac, and Windows environments.

Professional Experience:

Web Development Engineer, Trango Broadband, March 2007 - November 2007

• Developed user interface for web based Trango Element Management System (TEMS) to manage network of wireless broadband radios via PHP and MySQL to communicate with back end processes in C which collects radio data via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Multi-Router Traffic Grapher (MRTG) round robin database (RRD)
• Worked hand-in-hand with back end developers and RF engineers to thoroughly incorporate software with existing and developing hardware devices while remaining flexible enough to use with unknown and future web appliances
• TEMS utilizes a number of GPL solutions to provide powerful interactive, dynamic tools at virtually no cost
• Built user interface to automate the complicated and lengthy process of transforming RRD files to XML and generate custom interactive graphs via AmCharts
• Implemented multi-layered security to allow TEMS administrator to grant various levels of user access

Web Developer, Asian I School, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, April 2005 - March 2007

• Recognized the need for a more efficient method to handle many school administrative functions, and built a database driven website from the ground-up incorporating PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Site automates many procedures, eliminates inefficient paper systems, and streamlines many crucial day-to-day processes, while providing an up-to-the-minute, centrally located source of information that greatly reduces inaccuracies and duplicated effort
• Designed user interface to simplify and speed interaction, and implemented thorough error checking and information validation to increase requirement and standards compliance
• Both content and function of all modules controlled via multi-layered security measures to balance individual user needs versus security requirements
• Incorporated web interface "Podcast" feature via PHP, MySQL, and XML for users to share and organize multi-media training materials

Independent Web Development Contractor, December 2004 - present

• Seventeen Stars* :
  • Created design and graphics to fit "look and feel" of client's photos
  • Made back end processes which enable the client to manage website content, including adding new or editing existing photos in database and their corresponding information
  • Page content is generated automatically based on database content or search criteria
• Gallery North Carmel:
  • Created website to reflect owner's desire to showcase gallery artists, as well as organize and display relevant information
  • Built web-interfaced tools to allow client to easily and economically perform the high volume of product updates necessary to their business without requiring technical knowledge

Web Development Contractor, Circa Publishing, May 2004 - September 2004

• Hollywood Bowl Store Online
  • Coded official website from design image files
  • Implemented in-place cart function (Cart Weaver) with JavaScript throughout site
• LA Phil Harmonics Store Online
  • Made revisions to official L.A. Philharmonics Store site, including creation of new product galleries and pages as necessary, and integrated with shopping cart / order management database

Web Developer, The Smart Shops, May 2004 - April 2005

• Updated and maintained Voice of Dance official website
• Performed updates to client websites and repaired errors in web code such as JavaScript, ColdFusion, and MS SQL
• Assisted in system administration duties, such as burn-in, installation of OS, and configuration of new servers
• Performed all aspects of customer service to ensure clients are receiving the utmost of courteous, timely, accurate and professional support while assisting with difficulties, error resolution, and user education as appropriate

Webmaster, Information Operations Analysis Division, USAF, March 2002 - March 2004

• Designed, developed, and maintained six Lackland Air Force Base web sites, official website for Information Operations Analysis Constant Web branch, and 10 promotional/informative web sites for various special unit functions
• Crafted 100-plus page analytical research and information reference web site. Provided 50 analysts on-line access to all required standard operating procedures, training guides, and information sources. Eliminated the need for bulking hard to maintain paper products
• Quickly became the "go-to" person regarding web-development issues for a unit of 350 people

Skills:

• C/C++ - Beginner
• ColdFusion Programming - Beginner
• CSS - Intermediate
• Flash (animation and action scripting) - Beginner
• HTML - Experienced
• Java - Beginner
• JavaScript - Intermediate
• MRTG - Intermediate
• MySQL - Experienced
• Perl - Beginner
• PHP - Experienced
• XML - Beginner

Education:

• Currently attending Cabrillo Community College pursuing BS in Computer Science
• Certificate, Airman Leadership School, December 2003. (Intensive, 6 week course on leadership and resource management.)
• Certificate, Korean Language and Area Studies, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, August 2001

Personal Awards:

• DLIFLC, Commandant's Coin of Excellence Award, October 2006
• USAF, Air Force Commendation Medal, April 2004
• USAF, Technician of the Quarter, awarded twice: 2nd Quarter 2003 and 2nd Quarter 2004. Selected number one from among 150+ people
• USAF, Good Conduct Medal, March 2003
• USAF, Technician of the Year, awarded twice: 2002 and 2003. Selected number one from among 150+ people
• USAF, Technician of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter 2002. Selected number one from among 350+ people
• USAF, Basic Training Honor Graduate, April 2000. Selected top 10 percent from among 100+ people

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