Kyle Gifford

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.

• 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.
• Leading development on highly scalable LAMP-based web applications using:

Web Programming:	PHP 5, including object oriented programming, design patterns, MVC frameworks including CodeIgniter and CakePHP, and Memcache, along with HTML4/5, CSS2/3, and XML.
Database Systems:	MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Access, and PEAR DB library.
User Interaction:	JavaScript and AJAX using jQuery, jQuery UI, Prototype, XAJAX, and web services, and Smarty template system.
Version Control:	Subversion, Git and CVS.
Automated Testing:	Selenium RC and PHPUnit.
LAMP Setup:	Linux programming, Apache setup and configuration.
Other Languages:	Java, C++, Python, C, Assembly, COBOL, ADA.
Desktop Applications:	Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw.
Operating Systems:	Windows 9x/XP/Vista/7/Server 2003, Linux and UNIX.
Content Management:	Drupal, Joomla, CMS Made Simple, Wordpress, phpList, openX.

Aug 2010 - Present

Lead PHP Web Developer Beckett Media

• 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.

Dec. 2009 - July 2010

Lead Application Developer HRsmart

• Coordinated between product management, software architect and development team as lead developer for two flagship products supporting over 12,000 enterprise users.
• Manage 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.

Sept. 2008 - Dec. 2009

Application Developer HRsmart

• Participated in full SDLC of enhancements for PHP-based SaaS web application.
• Developed in-house MVC framework that’s now used all new development.

May 2006 - August 2008

Information Technology volunteer United States Peace Corps/Armenia

• 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.

August 2005 - May 2006

Web Integration Developer Truman State Information Technology Services

• Worked with clients to develop customized websites and web applications using HTML, JavaScript, PHP and ASP, and converted Photoshop wireframes into functioning sites.

May 2005 - August 2005

Software Engineering Intern The Boeing Company

• 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.

August 2003 - May 2005

Help Desk Technician Truman State Information Technology Services

• 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%.

June 2002 - July 2003

PHP Software Developer Educara Software Corporation

• Collaborated with programming teams and customers to design, develop and support LAMP-based multimedia training applications.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Truman State University (2002-2006)

• 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.

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)