Strong backend LAMP web developer. Linux, Apache, PHP 5, MySQL 5, AJAX, CSS, JavaScript. Object-oriented, MVC structured code. US citizen in Yonkers, NY.
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David Lefkon
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SUMMARY
Strong LAMP web developer. Linux, Apache, PHP 5, MySQL, JQuery, ExtJS, AJAX, Javascript, CSS, Zend, Symfony, CakePHP, Kohana. Object-oriented, lean, MVC structured code. US citizen in Yonkers, NY. Samples, resume and availability at http://lefkon.net.
EXPERIENCE
Teachers College, Columbia U through RHT – NY, NY 1/10 – 2/10
· Used TCPDF PHP class to create PDF’s from JSON applicant data retrieved using Kohana ORM
· Created two column ExtJS layout with search, collapsing gridpanels, and drag/drop AJAX functionality that adds/removes organizations to/from organization groups
· Using Frog CMS, added checkboxes to ExtJS grid panel selecting rows and sending emails
EzTexting – NY, NY 4/09 – 10/09
· Supported and made fixes to high traffic texting sites, clubtexting.com and EzTexting.com
· Developed PHP5 backend for eztexting.com using Zend, Postgres, Linux and Apache.
· Created Javascript coupon feature for front-end and interface on backend
· Overcame Zend lack of scaffolding by creating my own and added AJAX JQuery ‘edit in place’
· Supported and improved texting REST API
Venture Direct Worldwide – NY, NY 3/08 – 1/09
· Developed eschoolguide.com database and backend using Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP5, AJAX, JS, Symfony, Propel, SVN, Blueprint , and Eclipse PDT with Azzurri Clay
· Implemented development, staging and production MySQL databases along with associated PHP synchronization scripts and web interface.
· Created reporting module that showed incoming lead totals foraffiliates filtered by date showing the number of test leads, successful leads and total revenue
Stylesight – NY, NY10/07 – 3/08
· Used Prototype/JavaScript,Flash/Actionscript, Photoshop, CSS, Fireworks, YUI, Linux, Apache, PHP, and MySQL to update ‘ Shopping Maps ’ section of site
· Created back and front-ends of the ‘Travel and Culture’ sectionusing PHP script that parsed XML feeds into MySQL database using ADOdb abstraction layer
· Added MySQL full-text searching to Wordpress ‘Sites that Inspire’ section
· Used FlashVars to pass URL to global Actionscript variables for seamless server migration
Ketchum through MAP SSG – NY, NY8/07 – 9/07
· Created MySQL database and PHP queries displaying lists of drinks and recipes based on product and occasion for 4Cocktails.com
· Created drink calculator which displays shopping lists based on drink and number of guests using JavaScript, PHP, MySQL and CSS.
Noise Marketing through RHT – NY, NY 7/07 – 8/07
· Created ichaptersrep.com allowing reporting and communicationbetween managers and field representatives and successfully rolled out to 750 reps
· Created ambassadors.chaseplus1.com in 2 days by cloning & re-skinning ichaptersrep.com
· Modified Joomla components on Linux server with Apache andcreated new modules using object oriented PHP, MySQL and JavaScript to comply with clients specifications
Innovation Ads – NY, NY 8/06 – 5/07
· Maintained registration path websites ( freescholarshipguide.com & 10kscholarship.com ) using JavaScript, PHP, CSS, MySQL, Linux, Smarty, AJAX, Regular Expressions
· Created PHP script and cron job to notify IT manager if too many MySQL processes running
· Created PHP validation and processing files for lead generation campaigns
IBM – Poughkeepsie, NY11/04 – 8/06
· Tested Power5 hardware using AIX and trained incoming technicians.
Voyetra Turtle Beach – Yonkers, NY 7/00 – 6/02
· Administered Windows/Linux. Configured Exchange. Maintained user accounts.
· Handled calls from end users assisting installing and configuring soundcards.
EDUCATION
Marist College – Poughkeepsie, NY 9/05 – 5/07
13 of 31 credits completed towards M.S. in Computer Science – GPA 3.8
New York Institute of Technology – New York, NY 9/02 – 5/04
B.S. Computer Science – GPA 3.94
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