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Aaron D. Saray
aaron@aaronsaray.com
Summary
Open Source (LAMP) Web Development Specialist with more than 8 years of progressive experience in Business Analysis, Documentation, Design and Management. Highly skilled in development of interfaces and sites utilizing PHP, MySQL, XML, JavaScript, Ajax and HTML. Experience in design and development of training and technical documentation. Project Lead and Team Manager, focused on providing the best customer experience.
Education/Certifications
- Network+ Certified Technician (12/09) - Comptia Network+ 2009
- Northcentral Technical College (5/08) - Technical Certificate Open Source Website Developer
- Zend Certified Engineer (6/07) - PHP 5 Certification
- A+ Certified Technician (11/05) - A+ Operating System Technologies and A+ Core Hardware
- Microsoft Certified Professional (2003) - 70-210: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
- University of Wisconsin - Green Bay (9/01 - 5/02) - Major: Computer Science
Professional Publications
- PHP Design Pattern (WROX Professional Level) – Wiley Publishing (ISBN: 978-0470496701) – Author
- PHP 6 and MySQL Bible - Wiley Publishing (ISBN: 978-0470384503) – Technical Editor
Technical Skills
| Web Design | High level of skill with PHP, MySQL, HTML, XML, CSS, Javascript and AJAX. Intermediate knowledge of MySQL Stored Procedures. |
| Programming | Intermediate knowledge with Perl, BASH/SH and DOS batch files. |
| Networking | Intermediate knowledge of various routers for home usage, NAT and firewall configuration and network protocols. |
| System i (AS/400) | Introduction to System i command line usage. Intermediate knowledge of UDB DB2. |
Professional Experience
| c21 Interactive/MarkForGov.com, Waukesha, WI | 3/09 - present |
| Lead Software Architect |
| Analyzing business requirements to extend open source software, new development with PHP. Creating social networking software for political campaigns, interfacing with e-mail providers, SalesForce and other third parties. |
| JobShouts LLC, Tampa, FL | 2/09 - 8/09 |
| Director of Software Engineering |
| Jobshouts.com is a free job board built for employers, recruiters & job seekers to connect through social media. Features job listings and Twitter integration. Developed on open source software using PHP5 and MySQL. Consulting with team to develop and extend open source application while actively participating in code development. |
| 102 Degrees, LLC, Greenfield, WI | 2001 - 2009 |
| Owner / Web Designer |
| 102 Degrees specialized in custom design web programming utilizing open source software; primarily within the LAMP stack. Longest running project www.jemdiary.com was created in 2001 and runs PHP5. (Sole proprietor formed LLC in 2007) |
| Rogers Software Development, Fairbanks, AK | 7/08 - 1/09 |
| Programmer 3 |
| Led beginner and intermediate level programmer teams in the development of Point of Sale solutions software utilizing PHP, MySQL and Javascript. Analyzed business requirements and translated into detailed technical specifications. Aided in the development of standards, code review and analysis. Migrated a legacy code base “back office” to the most up to date framework, then deployed it with version control for the first time since its inception. Reported directly to development manager. |
| Delta Dental of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, WI | 2/06 - 7/08 |
| Web Developer |
| Provided Business Analysis, documentation, design, development and mangement of web products and interfaces for dental insurance processing. Programmed user interfaces which combined System i platform with LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP). Led development team in the design and development of a new services/features; specifically a new insurance line quoting service and online enrollment service, which continue to receive positive customer feedback. Created business user CMS and statistical reporting. Focused security analysis of code for HIPAA compliance. As a team lead, directed department efforts and coordinated outside consultants. |
See way back to 2001 | EZ-Net, Inc., Oconto Falls, WI | 8/01 - 2/06 |
| Website Architect (10/05 - 2/06) |
| EZ-Net is an Internet Service Provider (ISP), offering a full range of internet, computer & network services and computer sales & service and consulting services. Using LAMP stack, designed and developed internet and intranet interfaces, as well as maintained existing projects. Development and creation of scripting tools to perform system administration for internal sites. |
| Broadband Internet Coordinator (1/05 to 2/06) |
| Managed all aDSL, Cable and Satellite Internet Service orders. Coordinated with local municipalities and telephone companies to complete orders. Provided escalated support for complex issues and service disputes. Developed and authored a comprehensive troubleshooting guide which allowed full diagnosis support for new/existing broadband installations. |
| Technical Support Department Supervisor (1/04 to 2/06) |
| Provided documentation, research and development, customer service training, quality assurance and employee reviews. Served as third-level support for escalated technical issues. Developed custom setup kit which allowed automatic configuration of end user’s equipment. Developed and led a multi-week training course for new technicians. |
| Technical Support Specialist (8/01 - 1/04) |
| Served over 5,000 customers by providing Internet related technical support via telephone and e-mail. Support included Windows 95/98/2000/NT, Mac OS 7 and above, select Netgear routers and Westell DSL modems. |
Additional Training/Education
- Foundations of Customer Service (2002), Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Skillpath - Customer Service (May 2005)
- Management and Leadership Skills for Supervisors and Managers (2005) - Rockhurst University Continuing education center - 12 contact hours of continuing education
- Attended Various Technical Web Conferences - ZendCon 2006, MySQL 2007, IBM Rochester Cross Platform Exploratory Forum
