ÿþKyle Gifford Phone: 573.864.4706 Email: kyle@kylegifford.com Website: www.kylegifford.com Career Objective: To be a lead PHP developer in a fast-paced, team environment that gives me exposure to new technology and skills and will allow me to grow into management responsibilities. Professional Skills: - Leading development on highly scalable LAMP-based web applications using: -- PHP, with an excellent understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, MVC frameworks including CodeIgniter and CakePHP, and Memcache. -- MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft Access databases, and the PEAR DB library. -- HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript using jQuery, Prototype, XAJAX, and web services, and Smarty. -- Subversion, Git and CVS version control systems. -- Selenium and PHPUnit automated testing and integration. -- Linux programming, and Apache setup and configuration - Team leader with experience and training in PMP project management techniques. - Excellent oral and written communication skills and technical training experience. - Understanding of agile, iterative, and waterfall software development methodologies. - Experience with Java, C++, and Python programming, Office and Adobe Photoshop. Work Experience: Lead PHP Web Developer  Beckett Media - August, 2010 to present - Lead team of four web developers in re-architecting high-traffic e-commerce website, including designing and implementing a highly scalable database and PHP framework. - Increased site revenue by 52% and traffic by 70% by introducing search indexers, social networking features, and improving site uptime and page-load time. Lead Application Developer  HRsmart - December, 2009 to July, 2010 - Coordinated between product management, software architect and development team as lead developer for two flagship products supporting over 12,000 enterprise users. - Managed international team of 10 PHP developers and quality control engineers. - Trained new developers on object oriented programming/MVC frameworks, unit and automated testing, development lifecycles, Javascript and AJAX best practices. Application Developer  HRsmart - September, 2008 to December, 2009 - Participated in full SDLC of enhancements for PHP-based SaaS web application. - Developed in-house MVC framework that s now used all new development. Information Technology volunteer  United States Peace Corps/Armenia - May, 2006 to August, 2008 - Consulted with local and international organizations to develop and expand a region-wide wireless internet network, increasing internet usage and clients by over 400%. - Partnered with community organizations to write and administer three $5,000 grants. - Chairman of the Peace Corps Information and Communication Technology initiative. Web Integration Developer  Truman State Information Technology Services - August, 2005 to May 2006 - Worked with clients to develop customized websites and web applications using HTML, JavaScript, PHP and ASP, and converted Photoshop wireframes into functioning sites. Software Engineering Intern  The Boeing Company - May, 2005 to August 2005 - Participated on an international team to develop desktop application used by 50 users. - Customized contract software in C++ and provided support and training to 500 clients. Help Desk Technician  Truman State Information Technology Services - August, 2003 to May, 2005 - Provided telephone and walk-in support for over 6,000 university faculty and students. - Developed PHP add-on for ticketing system that improved customer service by 50%. PHP Software Developer  Educara Software Corporation - June, 2002 to July, 2003 - Collaborated with programming teams and customers to design, develop and support LAMP-based multimedia training applications. Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Truman State University - 2002 to 2006 - Cumulative GPA: 3.7 / 4.0 (Cum Laude) - Major GPA: 3.8 / 4.0 (Graduated with Honors) - Coursework in software engineering, internet programming, database design, object oriented programming, operating systems, and computer networking. Leadership Roles and Associations: Dallas PHP Users Group and Dallas AJAX Users Group: Member  Friends of Armenia Non-profit: Served as two-term board member, wrote strategic plan, implemented and administered technology plan, and organized tax documents to register as a federal non-profit organization. North Texas Peace Corps Association: Chaired  Hearts and Hammers community service project for two years, organized logistics and directed team of 25 members. Phi Beta Lambda business fraternity - Missouri State Vice President (2005) and Truman State Chapter President (2004). - Vice President of Professional Development (2003) and Brotherhood (2005). - Competition winner: Information Management (3rd, nationally), Java Programming, C++ Programming, Networking Concepts, Computer Concepts (1st, Missouri) Delta Delta chapter of Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity - Executive Board: Treasurer  managed a budget of over $120,000, Secretary, Historian - Developed and managed a custom content management system and integrated existing software applications into group website that serves over 700 members. - Committee chairman: Philanthropy, Parental Relations, Technology (3 years), Formal Omicron Delta Kappa leadership/honors fraternity Truman State University President s Scholarship recipient Build America team member: Raised over $6,000 for people with disabilities. Languages spoken: English (fluent), Armenian (advanced)