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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.
| 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 |
| Dec. 2009 - July 2010 |
Lead Application Developer HRsmart |
| Sept. 2008 - Dec. 2009 |
Application Developer HRsmart |
| May 2006 - August 2008 |
Information Technology volunteer United States Peace Corps/Armenia |
| August 2005 - May 2006 |
Web Integration Developer Truman State Information Technology Services |
| May 2005 - August 2005 | Software Engineering Intern The Boeing Company |
| August 2003 - May 2005 |
Help Desk Technician Truman State Information Technology Services |
| June 2002 - July 2003 |
PHP Software Developer Educara Software Corporation |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Truman State University (2002-2006)
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
Delta Delta chapter of Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity
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)
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