A responsible and professional web developer with more than five years of experience. Trainable, self-motivated and good communicator with professional inter-personal skills. Interested in challenging opportunities that promote the use of problem solving skills and allows for professional growth.
Specialties:Experienced in complete Web and database development including PHP, JavaScript (Framework:JQuery), HTML, CSS, AJAX, MySQL, XML, ActionScript 2 and 3, Search Engine Optimization, Adobe Creative Suite (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator), XCart Ecommerce engine, WordPress, MS Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
Web Developer @ Web Developer From August 2014 to Present (1 year 3 months) GlendaleFront End Developer @ As part of one of the company's vertical development teams, I maintain and update the vertical's different sites (HTML, CSS, Javascript). It requires and extensive knowledge of different technologies as the sites use different PHP MVC frameworks. I also perform database queries updates and maintenance for our sites. From December 2011 to September 2014 (2 years 10 months) El SegundoWeb Developer @ Responsible for planning and developing dynamic websites based on clients needs. Work closely with project manager to make sure the client’ needs are met and also projects stay within the allocated budget. Work with the graphical design team to ensure the graphical expectations of the site are met. Stay current with the new trends and technologies in web development. Develop a plan of action for the completion of the project in phases. Design and implement the database and the initial queries needed using MySql commands and PHP. Program using different software depending on the task at hand. Create additional support queries for the project. Perform series of test at each phase completed to ensure the correct functionality of the code. Train clients on the ins and outs of the site created. From January 2006 to November 2011 (5 years 11 months) CerritosWeb Developer @ - Plan with project manager the most efficient to re-organize the product catalog containing of more than 5000 products.
- Extract the products from Illustrator file into Excel to be imported into MySql DB utilizing custom built program.
- Utilized XCart e-commerce engine as a base for the development of the site.
- Create, in the XCart engine back end, an engine to produce custom image maps needed to accomplish special request of the client to present product information, utilizing Flash, MySql, PHP and AJAX.
- Theme the frontend to the designer specifications using XHTML/Smarty/CSS/Javascript (JQuery).
- Perform validation of the completed site including the debugging and testing of code. From January 2010 to August 2010 (8 months) CarsonWeb Developer @ - Plan back end functionality and code usability for the often changing content information of the site.
- Design the database structure for the back end controlling the front end.
- Develop the back end using MVC, Object Oriented concepts, utilizing PHP, to maximize code usability and also performance.
- Develop front end following to the designers mockup specifications using PHP/XHTML/CSS/Javascript (JQuery)
- Perform validation of the completed site including the debugging and testing of code. From March 2009 to July 2009 (5 months) Web Developer @ - Conduct meetings with project manager and designers to coordinate the plan of action for the project development.
- Use Adobe Flash and Actionscript to develop site sections maintain file sizes manageable for different Internet speeds.
- Use XML to maintain dynamic information in the different sections easily updated. From January 2006 to April 2006 (4 months)
Bachelor, Computer Science @ California Polytechnic Pomona From 2001 to 2003 Guillermo Alvarez is skilled in: WordPress, ActionScript, SEO, CSS, XML, AJAX, PHP, jQuery, Magento, E-commerce, Web Development, Drupal, MySQL, Flash, Front-end, JavaScript, MVC
Websites:
http://wiredstudios.net/wired_web.php