Neil Rest
end-to-end open source web developer
“I'm bi-lingual; in addition to computer, I speak English.”
NeilRest@rcn.com
773-339-4302
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1728 Juneway Ter.
Chicago IL 60626-1014
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resumé in MS Word format
SKILLS
“LAMP”: PHP, perl; HTML, CSS; JavaScript, AJAX, JSON, jQuery; MySQL
drupal, BlueWater MVC framework
user interface/experience, wireframe, information architecture
EXPERIENCEwith embedded page and code sample links
Consultant; 2005 - present
major clients include:
Chicago Tribune, Chicago, IL; 3/13 – 5/13
- Coded front-end 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; implemented new advertising campaigns, both actual content and demographic targeting.
- 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.
- 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)
Ariza Resource Center, Bloomingdale, IL; 11/08 - 12/12
- 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.
(drupal 6 & 7; PHP, MySQL, JavaScript; requirements development, information architecture, wireframe)
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; 4/07 - 10/07
(HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, AJAX; Dreamweaver; user experience)
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. [code sample]
- Within pre-existing specs, implemented registration form with improved response time and better data retention.
(drupal, drupal api; PHP, MySQL, JavaScript; CSS, HTML)
Project Manager; 9/09 - 10/09
ownednetworks, Chicago, IL
- 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 extensive catalog site.
(PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript; user interface/experience, wireframe, information architect)
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 [archival version] 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. [code sample]
- 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)
Palantir, Evanston, IL; 10/06 - 3/07
- Implemented wide range of missing functionality in complex, behind schedule reservations system for a major Chicago cultural institution.
(PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS)
After School Matters, Chicago, IL; 2/06 - 8/06
- Revised and enhanced non-functioning report generator, with greater flexibility and efficiency.
- Consolidated and enhanced attendance reporting system, adding new tallies.
- Integrated and re-organized two separate administrative systems into one; rationalized database structure.
(PHP, MySQL, CSS; information architecture, user interface/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
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