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Christopher Hacia
Web Development, Consultant, Engineer
chris@———–.com (Please refer to Contact Page)
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Summary
My goals are to build highly expansive web based applications based on the ideas of today for the technology of tomorrow. Front to back, frame to user interface in a harmonious bond with one another to build the best services possible.
Based on the ideas of today for the technology of tomorrow I plan to build highly expansive web based applications. I currently attempt to achieve these goals through freelance projects that entail anything from a simple add-on, to an existing site/service, or building up that same site/service from the ground up.
Specialties
Strong knowledge of: PHP 4 & 5; CSS 2 & 3; XHTML; DHTML; HTML 4; HTML 5; mySQL 4 & 5; JavaScript; jQuery; jQueryUI; CodeIgniter; JSON; XML; REST;
Lite Knowledge of: C/C++, Visual Basic, ActionScript, ASP/ASP.net, WordPress, mySQLi, PostgreSQL, PERL, PYTHON
Existing API knowledge: LinkedIn, Twitter, FB Connect, Twilio, USPS, Paypal (lite), Google Checkout (lite), Authorize.net (lite)
Want to pick up soon and learn: RoR (Ruby on Rails), CakePHP, FBML (Facebook Markup Language)
Software: Adobe Photoshop 4 – 9, CS 2, CS3, CS4; Adobe Dreamweaver 8, CS3, CS4; Microsoft Office (Outlook, Access, Excel, Word); OpenOffice; Bryce 3D; FrontPage 2000, 2003; Notepad++; Apache Server; mySQL Server; phpmyAdmin; NaviCat; WinSCP; SVN; Visual Studio 2008; Visual Basic 8; Visual Basic 4;
Experience
Sr. UX/UI Developer at ZettaSet
August 2011 – September 2011
My contracts goal with ZettaSet was to assist the UI/UX designer roll out web 2.0 technologies that interacted with the backend technologies through the use of PHP, JAVA, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON/XML, Apache Thrift, Apache Hadoop, AJAX. Based on technologies that were originally developed with little to no UI and mostly built for CLI environments.
• Worked with a small team of engineers in conjunction with the UI designer.
• Built a custom application layer for backend technologies to have a front end UI that originally was developer for CLI. Using JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, AJAX, JSON/XML interactions
Sr. PHP Developer at UpMo
February 2011 – March 2011
My contracts goal with UpMo was to take a system that was in disrepair, fix it, and then build up specific new modules of the application, from there into the existing system
• Worked with a small team of engineers in conjunction with the UI designer.
• enabled employees to explore and create internal opportunities
• delivered critical information to internal HR leaders and managers for the purpose of finding internal, already-productive talent to fill open positions.
• used CodeIgniter combined with PHP5, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML 4 & 5, CSS 2 & 3, JSON, XML, REST, LinkedIn API, to bring both the front and back end components together in a internalized social atmosphere.
Chief Technology Officer at Campus Rhythm, LLC.
October 2009 – January 2011
• Oversaw all technology based needs from hardware, networking, software, physically building up the service, and enhancing it with regular maintenance.
• built a sales and connection system
• Used PHP5, JavaScript, jQuery, jQuery UI, mySQL, HTML 4, CSS 2 & 3, JSON, XML, REST, USPS API’s.
Web and Graphic Developer at RDP Group
October 2008 – Present
• Maintained the websites
• Added new content, and built new sites as needed.
• Used PHP 4 & 5, JavaScript, jQuery, mySQL, HTML 4, XHTML, CSS 2, JSON, XML
Web and Graphic Developer at Advocacy Unlimited
April 2008 – May 2009
• Built an online job portal similar to monster.com or careerbuilder.com. This was specific for the people of Connecticut.
• The front end and back end technologies used:PHP5, JavaScript, jQuery, mySQL, HTML 4, CSS 2 & 3
Freelance Web Developer
January 1999 -Present
• I have developed and or done:
• Full site/services ,patching a broken system, built up an existing system, cleaned up after a hijack attack and enhancing the security of the system.
• Technologies used: See page one for technologies that I can use.
Education
Manchester Community College
Computer Science, 2006 -2008
Activities and Societies: Information Technology
Interests
Web Design, Web Development, Graphic Design, Reading, Music, Movies, Technology
Professional References
(Due to this being publicly available references are upon request)
Reference Websites
http://www.textitforward.com
http://www.nyworldwineandspiritscompetition.com/
http://www.newyorkbarshow.com
http://www.originalglbtexpo.com
http://www.rdpgroup.com
http://www.campusrhythm.net
http://www.stevesattler.com
http://www.searchengineservant.com