Resume

Objective

To obtain a position in a web development team where I can build upon my creative, technical, and leadership skills.

Skills/Qualifications

Technologies

HTML/XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript, Python, Perl, PHP, CGI, Django, Zope, XML, AJAX, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Structured Query Language (SQL), Cookies, Basic Authentication, Apache, SSL, Web Services (XMLRPC, SOAP, REST), RSS, LDAP, Purdue I2A2, Windows, Unix/Linux, MacOS

Applications

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Internet Explorer, Firefox, Cognos Business Intelligence, Safari, VIM, Acrobat Professional, FTP, SSH, Various Unix/Linux Shells

Non-Programming Skills

Web Application Design, Database Design, Website Design, Project Management, Website Usability, Web Accessibility (ADA), User Interface Design, Information Architecture, Customer Service, Basic Leadership Principles, Team Dynamics, User Training, Leading Change, Cross-Browser Compatibility Issues

Interests/Activities

Utilizing project management to improve customer satisfaction. Standards based CSS web development. Game design. 3D modeling and animation. AJAX application development. Web usability testing and information architecture.

Education

Purdue University

Current (118 credit hours)

B.S. - Organizational Leadership / Minor in Computer Science

December 2008

A.S. - Organizational Leadership

Nielsen Norman User Experience

October 2006

Information Architecture
Introduction to User Testing

An Event Apart

October 2009

Content Strategy
Concept Maps
CSS/Javascript

Work Experience

Purdue University, ECN

Web Services Coordinator

January 2008 - Present

Interfaced with clients to achieve their business goals by utilizing websites and web applications.
Oversaw web support agreements with schools and departments. Provided schools with content management and application development services.
Led a team of students and staff on a variety of development projects including graduate office database, staff performance review system, and departmental websites.
Co-Chaired execution planning committee for the College of Engineering Strategic Plan.

Web System Developer/Programmer

February 2002 - January 2008

Developed custom web applications including faculty profile database, committee review system for faculty hiring (HiringTool), employee time tracking tool, student employment and interview scheduling system.
Performed server maintenance including upgrading Zope content management system, configuration of Apache web server, load balancing with pydirector.
Developed custom content management modules for Zope including news and event system.
Worked directly with members of the Engineering Communications Office (ECO) in planning and implementing redesign of the Purdue College of Engineering website.

Web Technician

August 2001 - February 2002

Worked with clients to migrate existing websites into the Zope content management system

Geeksoft LLC

Member and Co-Founder

July 1995 - Present

Design and development of highly dynamic theme based online social communities with 8,000 members (geeksoft.net, gfedwrestling.com, claimyourday.com).
Development of custom applications including AJAX chat client, user account and authentication systems, custom message board/forum system, custom content management system, and custom online entertainment applications.
Oversaw online targeted site and keyword search marketing campaign with a over of 4.5 million advertising impressions

Speaking

Creating a Powerful Web Presence: Why Our Web Site Sucks
Big Ten Engineering IT Conference - Nov. 2009
Promoting an Event with Viral Marketing
Purdue Communications - Problems In Advertising - Nov. 2009

Awards

2005 Professional Staff Customer Service Award - College of Engineering, Purdue University

References

References are available upon request brian.brinegar@gmail.com