Searching for a challenging opportunity for growth with a team-oriented organization that will utilize my demonstrated leadership and management skills, in addition to my expertise in large-scale web development and passion for customer service.

• Extensive knowledge of C, C++, Java, JSP, HTML, XML, SQL, Scheme, Shell Scripting.
• Knowledge of JavaScript, AJAX, Perl, PHP, ColdFusion, Ruby.

• Windows (XP, Vista, 7), Mac OS X, UNIX, Linux.
• Proven history of front-end web troubleshooting specifically for IE (6, 7, 8), Firefox, Safari.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft applications, Document Sciences xPression, various open source applications, including web development platforms and servers.

• Web design on worldwide scale, including integration with and support for mobile devices.
• Hardware installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, specifically networking and open source machines.
• Electronics design, construction, and troubleshooting, specifically radio receivers and transceivers.

• Fully responsible for a team of 10 web developers providing Tribune-operated online media front-end support.
• Established procedures and acted as backup for Tier II, 24×7 support for Tribune-operated online media.
• Primary contact for performance issues for online applications and systems managed by Tribune Technology.
• Redesign of all Tribune Omniture code base, improving metrics stability and accuracy to all business units.
• Represented Operations throughout life cycle of new projects, ensuring transition and documentation standards.
• Continued to provide training and assistance for Tribune Interactive Market Relations and Tier I support teams.

• Led a team of 5 web developers on project initiatives and worked directly with management to achieve goals.
• Lead for all Tribune-operated online media support issues, including Tier II 24×7 off-hour pager backup.
• Conducted initial and ongoing training for Tribune Interactive Market Relations and Tier I support teams.
• Implemented and supported mission critical issues for all Tribune-operated online media, including front-end advertisements, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), site performance, and data center migrations.

• Developed new template designs, re-designs, and enhancements for Tribune-operated online and mobile media.
• Interacted daily with online content producers and editors in local markets across the country.
• Managed distribution of change requests for Tribune-operated websites for all Technical Producers.

• Managed a team of developers implementing a Java/JSP application for the State of Wisconsin benefits system.
• Implemented the complete redesign of client notifications using Document Science xPression Suite.
• Led communications for local office projects and events including campus recruiting and interviewing.

• Bachelor of Science with Distinction and Honors in Computer Science, minor in Mathematics.
• Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0

• Assistant coach – Naperville North High School baseball. — Summers 2004-2006.
• Amateur Radio Operator and Volunteer Examiner, Extra Class. — Licensed May 2006.
• Volunteer staff with Naperville Operation Snowball program.