* Application Developer / PHP Web Developer
- PHP, MySQL, IIS, Apache, Perl, HTML / CSS, jQuery / Javascript
* Technical Project Management
Primarily interested in Web Development projects using Open Source platforms and products such as PHP, MySQL, Apache, ISS, Windows or Unix/Linux, with MySQL and MySQL databases.
Specialties: PHP, MySQL, Javascript, Perl, Apache, Computer Hardware, Networking, Database Management, Marketing, Electronics, GIS (ESRI ArcGIS), Powerpoint, Inventory Management, Project Management, Network Marketing, Flash, Photoshop, balloon animal making, and just being a super cool guy.
Software Engineer @ “True Full Stack Development” for the oldest telecommunications company in the world. The position has intense focus on the development of tools that are the AT&T International Corporate Standard for usages such as trouble ticketing systems (Unified Desktop), workflow processes for customer service representatives (SASHA & TaskMaster) & the automation of common resolution steps to correct outages (GOLIATH/ETHAN & TQI), service interruptions, & general troubles in the vast & ever expanding AT&T landline & wireless network for voice & data.
Position requires heavy use of Git Version Control for managing 20 repositories with a team of 20 developers, 4 System Engineers, 2 Database Administrators, 3 Project Managers, & collaboration with 4 other development departments for interaction with SOAP / REST APIs. Extensive QA & bug tracking for VERY poorly written SOAP Web Services delivered by IBM & continuous development of completely custom RESTful API calls for use with Mojolicious (Perl) & Ember.js frameworks.
Blended code base with mostly Perl & PHP, with some intensive refactor required from antiquated platforms (such as older IBM products like Java iLog). Support, development & enhancements to AJAX (jQuery) with Perl & PHP on a blended back-end with mostly MySQL, & significant MS SQL, DB2, Sybase & Oracle data sources.
Networking, SysAdmin & DevOps duties using multiple Development environments, Staging/UAT/Test Servers & load-balanced Production servers for the various applications. Command line from PowerShell, PuTTy, Git Bash & Cygwin for using NPM + Bower & hypnotoad (Ember.js), remote Linux (Red Hat) servers for all tiers of code release. CLI for Perl Debugger is essential for checking formats & deciphering poorly documented business logic & functionality to get the job done right.
The experience gain of working for #11 of the Fortune 500 is extraordinary for my career development &technical confidence as a Software Engineer & Application Developer. From February 2014 to Present (1 year 11 months) Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina AreaLegal Expense Agent @ * Networking individuals and companies to legal benefits packages internationally
* Network marketing, Web-based marketing, direct sales and business presentations
* Business networking
* Sales & Marketing
I have used the LegalShield services for over a decade at a cost of $17/month. I have used this service for Traffic Court (representation in court for moving violations at no extra cost!), Landlord/Tenant Disputes, Simple Living Will & Testament (Included in plan for no cost immediately after sign up), Civil Suits (accrued credits for representation for Trial Litigation), Credit Repair/Disputes, Contract Preparation, Employment Law / Workmen's Compensation Advice, Financial planning and other general questions of a Legal nature with a great deal of success. Just having access to a Nationwide "army" of Attorney's that practice all areas of Law has been priceless in the advancement of my career, personal wealth and general well-being as a consumer and a business man. I highly recommend this service to anyone that has questions about any legal matter of any kind, as this service provides you with the access to all the legal information and resources a Legal Department could provide. From February 2004 to Present (11 years 11 months) United StatesApplication Developer @ K&S Wholesale Tile is a commercial & retail wholesaler of fine tile flooring products in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Website www.kswholesaletile.com was developed with custom CMS solution as tool for marketing & customer retention to provide client with interactivity & social media integration. The project consists of HTML5/CSS3, jQuery / Javascript, Google Maps API v3 integration, Git Version Control, Full LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, PHP5, MySQL), and ADOdb5 for versatility. From September 2013 to January 2014 (5 months) Web Application Developer @ 3 month contract for general bug fixes, HTML and CSS page edits, PHP and Javascript feature development and modifications, and MySQL database troubleshooting. Updating outdated code base with jQuery implementations and depreciated PHP functions. Worked on projects handed down directly from "The Dave's" (the 2 company founders) and other general customer support issues. Agile environment supported by Atlassian On-Demand Product Suite leveraging JIRA with Greenhopper and BitBucket (Git) for code management. Personally maintained and released code on 8 Production and multiple development servers. Assisted with code migration from SVN to Git (BitBucket) as well as tested Atlassian Products such as FishEye, Crucible, and Bamboo (local installations). Created testing environments with MS Hyper-V and VirtualBox on Windows Server 2008, running multiple flavors of Linux CentOS 5.9 - 6.3 with SSH access (PuTTY). From February 2013 to June 2013 (5 months) Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida AreaApplication Developer @ Portal Development for Contracted Healthcare Provider Services
Custom Content Management System Development
Systems Analysis
Technical Writing
Platform Migration and Implementation
HIPAA Compliance Standards From July 2011 to January 2013 (1 year 7 months) Web Developer and Project Manager @ An ambitious start up company for marketing Solar Equipment Installation in all 50 of the United States. We provided a public service for customized cost savings calculations & government rebates / incentive information provisioning to aid our marketing efforts and credibility. My function as the CIO included tasks for that of a Project Manager, Server Administrator, Business Consulting, Networking, Web Designer, and Software Developer for our Business Development.
*Javascript/PHP/Perl
*MySQL
*Apache 2+ on Linux
*CMS (Custom Content Management System) Integration, modification, configuration and seemless integration of the BizDirectory2 ( http://www.idevspot.com/BizDirectory_2.php ) software platform
https://web.archive.org/web/20121021085201/http://www.findsolarcompany.com/ From September 2009 to July 2011 (1 year 11 months) Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida AreaWeb Developer and Project Manager @ Knowledge Innovation Design, Incorporated is my personal business that I operate various web projects under. I seek similar projects with residual income potential, and consulting opportunities. Here are the highlights for my experience with various ventures:
* Web design and development (HTML, Javascript, PHP, Perl)
* Custom computer hardware designs and configurations for small business and individual use
* Computer hardware and software troubleshooting, repair and upgrades
* Customer service and support (on-site, email, and phone)
* Database construction and maintenance (Apache, MySQL, MSAccess, IIS)
* Marketing and Advertising (special events, web, and print) From January 2001 to December 2010 (10 years) Delivery Driver @ Record Breaking Delivery counts (83 in a single day) for Record Breaking Sales Years in both the Pinellas County (St. Petersburg) and Hillsborough County (Tampa) Markets (St Petersburg Grand Prix & Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, FL) From 2004 to 2010 (6 years) Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida AreaDirector of Operations, Marketing Director @ * Designed company web site complete with shopping cart functionality (HTML, Javascript, Perl)
* Increased retail sales by 150% (2003)
* Accuracy of shipments increased over 300%; Superior Inventory management, efficiently and accurately ordering to reduce overhead costs and surplus From November 1999 to January 2008 (8 years 3 months) Field Service Technician @ Servicing Industrial Boilers with electrical and mechanical maintenance contracts throughout Florida.
Field level technician duties, including replacing switches, annual cleaning, performance tuning, etc.
Use, upgrades and installation of AutoFlame products for industrial boiler application controllers for maximum efficiency From July 2007 to September 2007 (3 months) Lakeland, Florida AreaField Service Technician @ * Complete Installation of Co-axial and Cat-5 wiring for Cable Television, Broadband Internet, and Digital Telephone Services in Residential, Commercial and Industrial locations throughout Pinellas County Florida.
* Installation of personal computer hardware and software for use with Cable Modem Technology for Broadband Internet Access.
* Fully trained in various center conductive wire types and necessary applications for RG-6 Arial RG-6 U/G RG-6 Generic, RG-11 Arial, RG-11 U/G, and more
*Received Award for Excellence in Customer Service direct from Bright House (rare honor)
* Tier 2 Computer Certification acquired within 1 month of onsite training From March 2006 to October 2006 (8 months) GIS Analyst / Application Developer @ * Design & development of company web site - http://evk-lease.com
* Hand built all computer workstations & office network
* Performed Geographic Information Systems Analysis of mapping data for use in real estate development and related application with a wide array of GIS. and database software. (ESRI, XMap, MS Access, MS Excel)
* Aided in site selection for major retail/grocery/drug store chains (CVS, Winn-Dixie, Dollar General, etc.) From April 2002 to September 2006 (4 years 6 months) Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida AreaCSR @ From 1996 to 1997 (1 year)
Computer Science, Construction, Fine Arts, Sustainability @ St. Petersburg College From 2004 to 2012 Masters Degree, Business Administration, A @ University of Phoenix From 2007 to 2010 Web Development, Graphic Design @ International Academy of Design and Technology-Tampa From 2003 to 2003 Bachelor of Science, Electronics Engineering / Technology @ ITT Technical Institute-Tampa From 2000 to 2002 Associate of Science, Electronics Engineering Technology @ ITT Technical Institute-Norwood From 1999 to 1999 High School Diploma @ Fairfield Senior High SchoolComputer Science @ EdX.org Justin M. is skilled in: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, Web Development, Networking, Windows Server, Access, Apache, Dreamweaver, CSS, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML, Management, Project Management, Web Applications
Websites:
http://www.justinmerrill.com/blog,
http://www.kswholesaletile.com,
http://www.evk-lease.com