Matthew Gifford

Technical Knowledge

Advanced
PHP, XHTML, CSS, Mac OS X

Proficient
JavaScript, jQuery, XML, MySQL, Vim, Subversion, Drupal, Linux, Photoshop, Gimp, ImageReady, Windows

Basic
Ruby, Rails, Python, Perl, ColdFusion, CVS, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, IIS

Experience

Lead Web Applications Developer | OCP | Portland, OR | 4/07-Present

• Developed and tested new functionality for several of the company’s websites.
• Performed website maintenance and support activities.
• Key technologies: Drupal, PHP, MySQL, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Linux, Vim, Subversion

Contract Web Developer | TEKsystems | Portland, OR | 6/06-4/07

• Developed and tested new functionality for several of the client’s websites.
• Performed website maintenance and support activities.
• Key technologies: Drupal, PHP, MySQL, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Linux, Vim, Subversion

Freelance Web Developer | 10/98-Present

• Developed the shopping cart system for Detailing Concepts (no longer online).
• Performed all aspects of development for a content management system for Wright Products [http://www.wright-products.com/].
• Coded a home sales database and search form for HOMZ-4U (no longer online).
• Designed and programmed a weblog application formerly used on several sites.
• Designed a portfolio site for Tom Weis Photography [http://www.tomweisphoto.com/].
• Designed and coded the website for the Family Life and Human Sexuality Association of Central Michigan University (no longer online).

Lead Web Developer | IBCTV | Chicago, IL and Beaverton, OR | 11/03-6/06

• Designed, coded, and tested a lead generation and statistics platform that allows businesses to manage incoming leads and analyze the effectiveness of their marketing strategies.
• Developed modifications to the application based on internal and customer needs.
• Regularly analyzed the application’s code and functionality to identify areas for improvement.
• Key technologies: Vim, PHP, MySQL, XHTML, CSS, RSS, JavaScript, Linux

Junior Web Developer | Insight | Bloomingdale, IL | 10/00-11/03

• Lead a team in designing and developing two highly successful intranets.
• Responsible for defining requirements, developing design plans, and writing code for internal web application projects.
• Added features such as favorite shipping addresses and shipment notification e-mails to the company’s e-commerce site [http://www.insight.com/].
• Wrote and evaluated requirements, design, and QA documents according to the Fagan inspection process.
• Performed periodic code reviews to improve performance and maintainability.
• Converted site design mockups into web-ready graphics.
• Key technologies: ColdFusion, JavaScript, WDDX, Perl, CVS, Photoshop

Web Designer | BKR Studio | South Bend, IN | 7/99-9/00

• Wrote the reusable shopping cart software used in sites such as U.S. Signcrafters’ Sign Store.
• Created design concepts and web graphics.
• Converted paper technical drawings into vector-based PDFs for Dominion Building Products.
• Other duties included server maintenance and technical support.
• Key technologies: ColdFusion, Access, Photoshop, CorelDRAW, Acrobat Distiller, Windows, IIS

Computer Layout Assistant | Blacksmith Distributing | Elkhart, IN | 11/98-7/99

• Produced flyers, brochures, magazines, and catalogs.
• Began planning for an e-commerce site for the company.
• Key technologies: Photoshop, Illustrator, Streamline, PageMaker, and QuarkXPress

Education

Ivy Tech State College | South Bend, IN | 1998-2000
Visual Communications, Multimedia Specialty

Holy Cross College | Notre Dame, IN | 1996-1997
Liberal Arts

Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | 1994-1996, 1997
Biology

References

Available upon request.