a bit about me...
I'm based in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, specifically in the heart of Silicon Valley - Sunnyvale, CA. I've been designing and developing web sites since 2002, and I love what I do. Designing and building great web sites isn't just a nine-to-five job for me - it's a passion.
I have been a part of design and development projects for many exceptional companies, including Yahoo!, Intel, the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, Involution Studios, and others. The type of development that brings me the most enjoyment is working on the presentation layer [design and development], utilizing standards-based XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
When I'm not developing web sites, you can usually find me running long distances or brewing a batch of beer in my backyard. I love to travel and always on the search for good food.
Want to know more about me and what I do? Check out some of my previous projects or feel free to contact me.
some of my work...
a list of my skills...
Front-End Development:
- HTML 4 & 5, XHTML, XML
- CSS 2 & 3
- JavaScript [Frameworks: YUI3, JQuery, MooTools, Prototype, +others]
- Mustache [Templating Language]
- AJAX
Server-side Development:
- Classic ASP [VBScript]
- PHP
- C/C++
- Perl
Developer Tools:
- Debugging: Firebug & IE Developer Toolbar
- Design: Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop CS3/CS4
- Revision Control Software: CVS, SVN, Vault
companies I have worked with...
Design Prototyper/Web Developer
April 2010 – Present
- Created Yahoo! Mail and Messenger prototypes used by engineers in final product development.
- Maintained ongoing communication with designers, project managers, and engineers throughout product development cycle.
- Ensured product met expectations and requirements through regular meetings and presentations with upper management.
Web Developer
March 2009 – March 2010
- Designed and developed websites used by scientists and project managers to coordinate and share scientific research.
- Redesigned and developed websites providing ways for external users to explore and learn about the scientific research at SLAC.
- Responsible for front-end development, website design, and quality assurance testing.
Developer
Septembet 2008 – November 2008
- Developed the design prototype for the McAfee Antivirus desktop application.
- Worked with design team to finalize prototype by implementing newly designed enhancements and features into the prototype.
- Responsible for front-end development, website design, and quality assurance testing.
Developer
August 2007 – August 2008
- Development of code to run functional tests on new silicon products.
- Rapid code implementation for fab excursions and new test capabilities to help understand reliability limiters.
Web Application Developer
December 2005 – August 2007
- Development and support of several internal web-based applications used by the manufacturing and engineering teams to monitor factory tools.
- Development of automation scripts to ensure health of mission-critical applications.
Web Administrator
June 2005 – December 2005
- Implemented Web Trends to analyze data logs and provide visibility into web traffic, patterns, and potential issues.
- Day-to-day sustaining and testing the Compassion.org website.
Web Developer
April 2004 – May 2005
- Conversion of web designs into active websites (HTML Cutups).
- Customer support to clients regarding email issues, CMS training, and website changes.