Experience

Acrobatiq by VitalSource

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Software Engineer

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  Software engineer with ability to navigate, analyze, debug and improve all areas of Acrobatiq’s application stack – utilizing knowledge of both client and server-side frameworks as well as systems architecture. Improves operations by conducting systems analysis and building tools to increase efficiency and accuracy of content creation and publishing. Participates in the design, development, testing and deployment of complex python application. Collaborate with fellow developers, QA engineers, and product owners to define features and drive future product direction Responsible for planning, processing and performing all jobs in an efficient manner with no assistance from the supervisor. Interacts directly with customers as a technical expert for product subsystems – providing solutions and advice for LTI and API integrations as well as general support for other areas of the platform. Show less



James Emmett Design

• NY, NY

• Lead developer

  • Jan 2006 - Present

  • Provides Website proposals, systems design and specification documents to clarify work, timeline, and budget • Utilizes knowledge of jQuery and DOM scripting to create unique user experiences • Translates initial graphic design concepts into functional Websites using Illustrator, Fireworks, and Photoshop • Creates and maintains custom Content Management Systems using Wordpress, Joomla, Django, and Drupal • Provides Website proposals, systems design and specification documents to clarify work, timeline, and budget • Utilizes knowledge of jQuery and DOM scripting to create unique user experiences • Translates initial graphic design concepts into functional Websites using Illustrator, Fireworks, and Photoshop • Creates and maintains custom Content Management Systems using Wordpress, Joomla, Django, and Drupal



Columbia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Programmer

  • Mar 2012 - Jul 2015

  • Develops learning environments using Python, Django, PostgreSQL ,JavaScript, Nginx, and Linux • Builds multimedia data repositories using PHP, Drupal, Apache, Tomcat, SOLR, and Linux • Performs sys admin duties on servers and applications – create dev/test/production environments, manage source code for version releases, write unit and Selenium tests to maintain reliability • Effectively communicates technical aspects of projects to both technical and non-technical audiences • Develops learning environments using Python, Django, PostgreSQL ,JavaScript, Nginx, and Linux • Builds multimedia data repositories using PHP, Drupal, Apache, Tomcat, SOLR, and Linux • Performs sys admin duties on servers and applications – create dev/test/production environments, manage source code for version releases, write unit and Selenium tests to maintain reliability • Effectively communicates technical aspects of projects to both technical and non-technical audiences



The Marketing Division

• New York, NY

• Interactive Developer

  • Sep 2010 - Mar 2012

  • Lead developer for all Web projects – performs sys admin duties on servers and applications, creates and manages dev/test/production environments, and manages source code for version releases • Built and maintains dynamic large scale websites – each having over 3,000 unique visitors daily • Successfully launched project management application to support full-service agency with employees in over 30 cities • Develops cross-browser & mobile compatible web applications using the HTML5 suite, HTML5 Boilerplate, PHP, Python, ColdFusion, MYSQL, JSON, XML, RESTful, and other API services • Designs and creates unique front-end user experiences – games, Facebook apps, forms, media integration (audio and video), page layout and user interaction – using CSS3, JavaScript, AS3, AJAX • Effectively communicates technical aspects of projects to both technical and non-technical audiences Show less



Redhand Music

• Owner/Engineer

  • Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  · Managed all aspects of a music studio: engineering; mixing; mastering; maintenance; scheduling; development · Provided live audio production for film, theatre, music venues, and broadcasting events · Licensed music compositions to performing artists, web, film, and game audio · Provided customized and curriculum based instruction in audio engineering and live production · Knowledgeable in: Pro-Tools; Logic; Ableton Live; Cubase; Reason; Waves; Soundcraft; SSL; Mackie; Allen Heath Business Management & Development Show less