Work Experience

Web Developer

April 2009 – Present

Treemo, Inc.

Currently working on a big-name Android application—details to come in mid-August
Added Android widget to CBS News app with custom alert handling
Extended webkit-based mobile application framework, taking advantage of JavaScript and HTML5
Integrated several APIs with custom PHP objects utilizing memcached for increased performance
Created expandable trivia engine, utilizing jQuery for iPhone native app integration
Upgraded detection of all current mobile devices with emphasis on future updates
Coordinated development of upcoming multi-platform mobile application
Developed improvements on custom PHP framework and error handling

August 2008 – January 2009

Bellingham Public Schools

Taught seniors in "Senior English - Humanities" and "Culminating Project Class"
Led students in revision and editing of variety of papers, both scholarly and creative
Worked with students one-on-one both during school hours and after to meet their goals and overcome their challenges
Wrote specially formatted long-range goals and lesson/unit plans with individual accommodations
Studied student trends to determine necessary course adjustments to maximize student benefit
Assisted students with technological challenges, conversion of file types, and formatting

January 2006 – August 2008

Western Washington University - University Residences

Collaborated with staff and residents to develop and adapt unique web applications, meeting the needs of multiple university departments and over three thousand residents
Gathered and analyzed statistics to determine trends and execute plans for further improvement
Researched and learned emerging internet technologies and tools such as Django (Python framework) and jQuery (JavaScript library), adapting them to meet university needs
Ensured code reusability by utilizing object-oriented programming in Python and PHP
Wrote, migrated, and maintained documentation for various in-house projects and external tools
Supplemented development work with photography, adding hundreds of photographs for website
Edited and revised web content to ensure accuracy, proper English, and relevance
Tested multiple operating systems and web browsers to maintain accessibility and usability
Consolidated cascading style sheets and eliminated redundancy, lowering server load

July 2001 – July 2005

United States Air Force - Department of Defense

Coordinated and led specialized teams for mission planning and subsequent setup and operation of multiple tactical satellite communications terminals
Maintained multi-million dollar satellite communications terminals and associated equipment via preventive maintenance inspections and repair at lowest possible level, using spectrum analyzers, frequency generators, multimeters, oscilloscopes, dummy loads, and other test equipment
Trained new airmen on communications equipment, related test equipment, usage of associated manuals and technical orders, and usage of maintenance database
Wrote squadron.s detailed monthly maintenance reports and maintenance plans; developed webpages to distribute these documents; presented them to squadron commander
Chosen by squadron commander of over three hundred personnel as Airman of the Year for 2004 as well as Airman of the Quarter (Fourth Quarter, 2003) and Airman of the Month (multiple)
Earned two Air Force Achievements medals for outstanding achievement and meritorious service