Languages/Technologies

Ruby (Rails 3.1), Perl, MySQL, JavaScrip (jQuery), Ajax/Json, HTML5, Haml, Sass/Scss

Testing

RSpec-2, Jasmine, Capybara, Selenium

Systems

Ubuntu Linux, Solaris, Mac OS X, Windows

Software Engineering Consultant 6/2011 - 9/2011

H & L Inc. San Francisco, CA

Work with growing team of engineers on launch product for Menlo Ventures funded start-up.

• Ruby on Rails programming, RSpec-2/Jasmine test coverage, Haml/Scss/jQuery interactive design and technical documentation.
• Defined initial spec/story process and aligned team to push productivity forward by establishing clear agreements on feature goals.

Senior Technology Lead 9/2003 - current

WestEd Interactive San Francisco, CA

Manage, direct and inspire a strong development team to deliver large-scale technology solutions for city, state and federal departments.

• Leading new development efforts for both new independent Ruby on Rails applications and new Rails features integrated into legacy systems.
• Mentoring and training new developers on best practice solutions and techniques.
• Researching and recommending technology solutions for client systems.
• Managing development team and ensuring that all projects are staffed and scheduled.
• Front End Engineer work.  Recently implemented jQuery-based, Ajax-heavy threaded messaging system with dynamic caching for an internal product hosting multiple conversations.

Technology Consultant 1/1999 - current

Advise, identify and recommend technology needs and solutions for a variety of independent clients ranging from Fortune 500 publishing companies to Bay Area busisnesses and non-profits.

• Developed interactive components and coded/structured blog network, Truth.Travel, of Condé Nast Traveler.
• Built custom CMS and shopping cart for Lamborn Family Vineyards
• Created technology map and growth plan for Archbishop Riordan High School
• Developed ecommerce registration systems for O’Reilly Networks

Director of Technology and Product Development 2000

Everything Fabulous San Francisco, CA

Directed creative and technical development for the interactive game/ecommerce site, eFlings.com.

Founder and Editor of Gamasutra.com 1997 - 1999

CMP Media LLC San Francisco, CA

Co-founded the premiere online news and community website for game industry professionals, Gamasutra.com. Fostered site’s growth to over a million page views per month. Led site redesign resulting in Webby award nomination.

Online Producer 1997 - 1999

CMP Media LLC San Francisco, CA

Produced multiple technical conference websites, ecommerce systems and online in-conference magazines.

Music Composition & Theory 1993

Principia College Elsah, IL

Awards: Phi Alpha Eta Honor Society, Dean’s List

Digital Directions Certificate 2004

Bay Area Video Coalition San Francisco, CA

Awards: Full Fellowship