RESUME

Michael Hodgson

9 years’ professional experience in web development.
Highly experienced with production of small and large scale web applications built using PHP and MySQL.
Knowledgeable in security and performance enhancing caching techniques.
Proficient in HTML, XML, Javascript, Ajax, and CSS.
Resourceful developer with h2 ability to address both creative
Sharp, well organized with friendly and good-natured disposition.

Design and Development:

Developing high-end, conventional and MVC based, web applications using PHP and MySQL.
Specializing in CakePHP framework development.
Designing system architecture, information structure, and UI for medium to large projects.
Designing and optimizing relational databases.
Enhancing web applications with Javascript & Ajax to create dynamic web 2.0 sites.
Coding in a clean and well documented style.
Creating & optimizing of graphical elements and animations using Photoshop, ImageReady, and Illustrator.
Performing QA and trouble shooting on finished sites to ensure the highest quality finished product.

Project Organizing and Coordination:

Simultaneously producing multiple projects within specified project timeline and budget.
Translating communication between technical and non-technical clients/team members to facilitate project discovery and achieve desired end results.
Managing workflow and coordination of project deliverables within a team and between teams/departments to meet project goals.
Documenting project progress and completion for process refinement and reporting purposes.

Interpersonal Communication:

Ability to communicate clearly across all levels of business (management, coworker, customer, and vendor).
Ability to work well as a team member or as an individual with little or no supervision.
Ability to facilitate compromise and resolve conflict diplomatically.

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