Neil Rest end-to-end open source web developer "I'm bi-lingual; in addition to computer, I speak English." 1728 Juneway Ter. Chicago IL 60626-1014 773-339-4302 NeilRest@rcn.com http://users.rcn.com/neilrest/resume/ (always current) SKILLS "LAMP", PHP, perl; MySQL; HTML, CSS; JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery; drupal, BlueWater MVC information architecture, user interface/experience, wireframe EXPERIENCE Consultant; 2005 - present major clients include: Ariza Resource Center, Bloomingdale, IL 11/08 - present (ongoing support) * Wrote custom case-tracking system for psychological treatment center, replacing Word Perfect macro-based "system" * Generated needs documentation, specifications, use cases, and information architecture through user/stakeholder interviews. * Implemented system in drupal 6, later migrating to drupal 7. * Included form generating capability to output cases in a variety of print formats. (requirements development, information architecture, wireframe; drupal 6 & 7; PHP, MySQL, JavaScript) Chicago Tribune, Chicago, IL 3/13 – 5/13 * Coded modules for Los Angeles Times online project (CSS3, HTML5, javascript). (CSS3, HTML5, javascript, AJAX, svn) Zacks Investment Research, Chicago, IL 8/11 - 5/12 * Maintained, enhanced, and documented web ad serving middleware * Coded modules to deliver content in whatever format new clients required (AJAX, HTML for iframe, JSON, XML). * Overhauled & expanded system documentation & improved processes. * Developed & optimized SQL queries for internal demand reporting and one-off data maintenance. * Implemented new advertising campaigns, both actual content and demographic targeting. * Designed & implemented integration of additional data flows into scoring processes. * Coordinated closely with marketing, including meeting at least weekly (PHP, BlueWater MVC framework; ORACLE; JavaScript, AJAX, JSON, XML) studionorth, North Chicago, IL 11/10 - 3/11 * Built PHP/MySQL back end for Adobe flex estimating system. * Built complete Data Manager application to maintain product database. * Created automatic generation of PDF formatted reports. (PHP, MySQL, flex; JavaScript, AJAX; PDF generation) Abbott Labs, North Chicago, IL 7/10 - 10/10 * Built automated testing suite for complex medical/pharmaceutical dictionary. (PHP, MySQL, smarttest) sandstorm design, Chicago, IL 6/10 - 7/10 * Auxiliary UI development on large site. (CSS, HTML, JavaScript) WhittmanHart, Chicago, IL 11/09 - 3/10 * Drupal resource in design and engineering of high traffic supermarket website. * Wrote custom drupal modules for acquiring and tracking site users' personal and demographic information. * Within pre-existing specs, implemented registration form with improved response time and better data retention. (drupal; PHP, MySQL, JavaScript; CSS, HTML) ownednetworks, Chicago, IL 9/09 - 10/09 * Project Manager; Designed and implemented formalization of office procedures for growing internet company. (OpenGoo) * Updated aggregating and reporting functionality for custom advertising system. (PHP, MySQL, Doctrine ORM, Subversion) glocoms, Chicago, IL 12/08 - 7/09 * Initial development and team-building of multi-country, multi-agency, multi-language provisioning system to announce calls for tenders, accept bids, evaluate proposals, and track contract performance. (drupal, PHP, MySQL, jQuery; use cases, information architecture, user interface/experience, wireframe) duoconsulting, Chicago, IL 8/08 - 10/08 * Wrote a set of objects for inter-machine communication in a distributed system (ping, uptime, average load, etc.). (PHP, linux, Perforce CMS) Good Dog Design, Mill Valley, CA 5/08 - 7/08 * Rendered wireframe and Photoshop into PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for an extensive catalog site. (user interface/experience, wireframe, information architect; PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Chicago, IL 4/08 - 6/08 * Overhauled existing class calendar, implementing basic data integrity, preparatory to adding a second calendar page for a second course of classes. (PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS; information architecture) Topin & Assoc., Chicago, IL 2/08 - 4/08 * Implemented website for a new pharmaceutical from Photoshop images to complete pages (HTML, CSS, (JavaScript forbidden)) maintaining full compatibility with client's pre-existing, multi-platform CSS foundation. (HTML, CSS; Dreamweaver, Photoshop) Shaker Recruitment Advertising, Oak Park, IL 10/07 - 2/08 * Created expense account tracking system. * Re-built custom dedicated CMS system for greater efficiency and flexibility. * Implemented session tracking and logging for a client website. * Automated periodic reporting, saving an hour or two of programmer time a week. * Cleaned and streamlined code for several websites. (PHP, MySQL, CSS, JavaScript; user interface/experience, information architecture) sandstorm design, Chicago, IL 4/07 - 10/07 * Developed and prototyped user interface for financial services corporation website redesign, including standards and documentation. * Suggested improvements on user interface which were in the final design. * Coordinated team of three programmers; took the initiative in organizing my group's workflow, substantially shortening our turnaround time. (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, AJAX; Dreamweaver; user experience) Senior Programmer/Analyst; 1997 - 2004 Draw Enterprises, Chicago, IL * Modified, enhanced, and upgraded Visual FoxPro ACCPAC/SBT accounting for multi-million dollar, multi-state company, with responsibility for custom recycling Materials Purchase system including revisions in file design, system function calls; slipstreaming efficiency and standards compliance revisions; porting customizations through version upgrades, including upgrade to Visual FoxPro. * Designed and implemented custom 3-level "Master Order" system integrated into existing custom Material Purchase system. * Designed and implemented Y2K conversion for entire mission-critical system. (Windows, DOS, UNIX; FoxPRO, Visual FoxPRO, SQL, Crystal Reports; ACCPAC/SBT; Citrix Metaframe; pcAnywhere; information architecture, user interface/experience) EDUCATION B.S. Computer Science, Roosevelt University; Chicago IL (c) 2013 Neil Rest