SuperSloper.net - Web Application Development

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Jeremy Meigs

Email: jeremy@supersloper.net

Education

B.S. Environmental Studies with an Emphasis in Chemistry, San Jose State University 1999

Professional Profile

Self-starter, positive and highly motivated. Experienced in analyzing and solving problems in a group atmosphere. Excellent communication and team leadership skills.

Computer Experience

Web development, object-oriented PHP, Zend Framework, Ruby on Rails, MySQL, XHTML, XHTML MP, WML, WURFL, XML, JavaScript, prototype.js, script.aculo.us, VXML, DHTML, CSS, RegExp's, Apache, Perl, Template::Toolkit, CVS, SourceSafe, SSH, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Image Ready, Flash, Windows, Unix, Oracle, ASP, Java.

Web Site URL's

Portfolio available at: http://www.supersloper.net

Experience

Oct 2007 - Current

Principal Software Engineer/Engineering Manager, ShopItToMe.com

May 2007 - Nov 2007

Staff Software Engineer, Blissbook.com

Ground up development using Ruby on Rails, Prototype.js, Scriptaculous, XHTML and CSS.
Implementation of drag and drop photo management and album creation, tagging, vendor reviews and linking. Flash slideshows and Flash uploading using SWFUpload and SWFObject. Lightboxes and ratings UI with Control.Modal
ImageMagick and RMagick for photo manipulation, creating thumbnails and image rotation.
Ultrasphinx for search indexing on tagging, vendor and user inputed information.

March 2005 - May 2007

Senior Software Engineer, Tellme, Mountain View, CA

Develop internal and external web applications from the ground up including apache, database, backend, frontend and graphics work using MySQL, PHP, Zend Framework, Javascript, XHTML, CSS, Photoshop and Perl.
Implement many of the web features with the Ajax approach to limit page reloads and speed up the user experience. Many features like searching, sorting and tab switching between lists is all done client side on the fly.
WAP site developement using PHP, MySQL, XHTML MP, WML. Use WURFL for phone capablilities for presenting uniform display accross the 1000's of phones on the market. Example of this: is a maps and driving directions service where the resolution of the map is selected depending on the resolution capability of the phone.
Web distribution for J2ME application, again using WURFL for phone detection to serve the proper builds for each unique phone/carrier combination.

Feb 2003 - March 2005

Web Developer, Silicon Storage Technologies Inc., Sunnyvale, CA

Web application development for internal system including complete company file management, data sharing and all company procedures.
Currently using object-oriented PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, XHTML and Perl for all web development.
Large scale projects include: Performance Evaluation System, Search Engine for complete relevent searches of the 4,500,000+ resources on our intranet, Automated Signoff Class, HTML Email Templating Class, Help Desk, Role Based HR System and Reporting class.
Web application development for internal system including complete company file management, data sharing and all company procedures.
Web development for www.sst.com.

2000 - Present

Freelance Web Developer, Sunnyvale, CA

Complete design and development from domain registration to final launch.
Create and optimize all site graphics using Adobe Photoshop and Image Ready.
Design and implement content management tools, for easy updating of key areas on the site, from news and special offerings to adding items to the database.
Jazzercise check in, reporting and tracking software with PHP and MySQL running on a local Apache server.

Sep 2000 - April 2002

Web Producer / Project Coordinator, Fatbrain / Barnes&Noble.com, Santa Clara, CA

Develop and maintain cross browser web pages using Adobe PhotoShop, straight-coded HTML, ASP and JavaScript with HomeSite in an ASP environment, with SourceSafe as the software management tool.
Meet multiple, daily deadlines and handle several concurrent projects with Outlook, AIM and physical meetings as communications tools.
Communicate and work effectively with project managers, writers, other producers, engineers, user interface, design team and quality control to complete projects accurately and on time.
Perform project management duties including: Management and assignment of projects, among a team of 6 writers, 6 web producers, 4 content administrators, UI, QA team and engineers.
Participate in User Interface Testing for HTML Emails.
Played a key roll in the integration of Fatbrain.com with Barnes&Noble.com, including re-creation all of the Fatbrain.com pages with the Barnes&Noble.com's look and feel and QA testing of all pages involved in transition.

April 2000 - Sept 2000

Web Content Administrator / Assistant Buyer, Netflix.com, Los Gatos, CA

Analyze and update the entire catalog of Netflix DVDs. Keep all content up to date and accurate, using the content management tool and the Oracle database.
Produce and collect personality information from in-house teams, studios and movie web sites.
Work with Adobe Photoshop to create and edit graphics for use on the web.
Handle multiple projects between different departments, with daily and weekly due dates.
Work with team to classify and categorize DVD's according to genre for use by search engine.
Make daily purchases of new and current titles, based on query analyses from the database.

1995 - 2003

Rock Climbing Instructor / Web Developer, Planet Granite, Santa Clara, CA

Original content design, development and implementation of www.planetgranite.com using straight-coded HTML, including Tables, Frames and Forms, JavaScript, CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), and Adobe Photoshop.
Teach rock climbing to individuals and groups of 2 to 250.
Organize team-building exercises.
Responsible for equipment and client safety.
Participate in development of new courses and lesson plans.
Construction of new climbing walls and facilities.

April 1999 - Aug 1999

Team Leader Extraction Department, Sequoia Analytical, Morgan Hill, CA

Work with System Administrators to customize new Environmental Lab Manager software to suit the needs of individual analysts.
Test all commands used by my team of analysts to ensure proper functionality.
Organize and ensure all team members understand their duties.
Prioritize work to get results to the clients on or before the due date.
Help with communication between Extraction Team and Department Managers.
Perform extraction chemistry to determine pollution levels of Pesticides, Herbicides, PCBs, Semi-volatiles, volatiles, diesels, metals, oil and grease, and other contaminants using Liquid-Liquid, Water, Soil, solid solid phase, TLCP, STLC and ZHE extractions.
Perform routine calibration of pH meters, analytical balances, sonicators and rotators.
Participate in MDL study.

November 1998 - January 1999

Hazardous Materials Intern, Santa Clara Fire Department

Review/Correct Hazardous Materials Management Plans, (HMMPs).
Consult businesses on proper Hazardous Materials Laws, including storage, treatment, transportation, disposal and preparation of HMMPs.
Review HMMP site maps, for proper labeling of Hazardous Materials, Fire Access, storm drains, gas shutoff valves, water shutoff valves, electrical shutoffs, building entrances and exits including dimensions and scales.