Summary of Qualifications

  • Strong background in planning, programming, and debugging of applications.
  • Ability to adapt knowledge in order to meet the needs of a variety of projects.
  • Strong emphasis on customer interaction and customer service.
  • Energetic worker with a passion for entrepreneurship and advancement.

Skills

Proficient with
C#, CSS, HTML, Java, Javascript, JSP, MySQL, Perl, PHP, Ruby, .NET
Experienced with
C, C++, G2, JSF, Lisp, MIPS Assembly, Silverlight, Scheme
Systems
Windows, UNIX, Linux, Mac

Professional Experience

Connected Ventures, LLC.

12/2008 - Current New York City, NY
Junior Developer
  • Contributed to a complete re-write of custom framework (Jument) in first six months with company. Including responsibility for porting portions of user-visible site and entire admin site.
  • Led the development of multiple projects including Sports Pickle and LinkSwap.
  • Led the development push to move from Prototype to jQuery for CollegeHumor. Required complete rewrite and optimization of legacy code.

Freelance Web Developer

01/2000 - 12/2008
http://chrismjohnson.com/
  • Responsible for acquiring and managing clients in need of website development.
  • Manage a team of freelancers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Prudential Financial, Inc.

03/2007 - 12/2008 Newark, NJ
Web Developer
  • Assigned to new high priority web-based sales channel for Prudential Insurance products.
  • Introduced new techniques for layout and functionality using CSS and Javascript.
  • Developed prototype from business requirements with anticipation of possible system limitations.
  • Developed front-end code allowing implementation of multiple languages and themes for possible expansion.
  • Tasked with leading "Bridge Team", merging both front-end and back-end development to aid in transition from prototype to application.
  • Ensured the code integrity maintained in transfer from prototype to application.
  • Managed development defects detected across multiple testing environments.

Rochester Institute of Technology

05/2006 - 03/2007 Rochester, NY
Web Developer, ETC Web Services Department
  • Created and maintained websites for multiple departments of RIT and other clients.
  • Created web-based content management systems and other web applications.
  • Debugged and improved existing e-commerce applications.
Web Developer, Center for Campus Life
  • Debugged and enhanced the Event Registration (EVR) system for public release.
  • Enhanced existing admin control panel used by administrators and student employees for Campus Life operations.
  • Collaborated with department heads to develop requirements for their web solution needs.

Other Experience

These are projects outside of the scope of my employment that I chose to pursue during my free time.

iPod Arcade

06/2009 - Current New York, NY
Lead Developer
  • Added automated directory of iPhone / iPod applications to increase useful content for users.
  • Added user comments / reviews for applications to extend beyond iTunes App Store content.

Troyer Race Cars

12/2007 - 02/2008 Rochester, NY
Internet Marketing Consultant
  • Developed internet marketing strategy and presentation for client.
  • Incorporated Second Life in to strategy to promote user interaction.
  • Worked with client to educate them on process and decisions to ease implementation.

RIT SIFE

09/2007 - 11/2008 Rochester, NY
Officer, Webmaster
  • Promoted entrepreneurship within the RIT community.
  • Developed a website and blog to help promote the activities of SIFE.

MyTimeHero

09/2007 - 11/2007 Rochester, NY
Internet Marketing Consultant
  • Developed internet marketing strategy and presentation for client.
  • Conducted market research to find weaknesses of current offering.
  • Developed search engine optimization strategy to help attract new users.

GCART @ RIT

09/2004 - 03/2005 Rochester, NY
Programmer
  • Developed the vehicle's short range object detection using a laser array.
  • Assisted in research and development for the vehicle's vision systems for path finding.
  • Assisted in design and planning of entire Artificial Intelligence system.

Education

Rochester Institute of Technology

09/2004 - 11/2008 Rochester, NY
Degree
Bachelor of Science
Major
Computer Science
Minor(s)
Entrepreneurship, Psychology