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Michael Chagala San Diego
Objective	A web development position in an organization with exceptionally high programming standards, where advanced knowledge of client-side scripting is needed.
Qualifications	CSS and Table-less layout .: Assisted in development of Sony proprietary browser, Silk .: Extensive knowledge of HTML element use and W3C standards .: Expert knowledge of cross-browser rending and display discrepancies .: Adept at scripting complex, dynamic JavaScript-less HTML/CSS U.I.'s .: Proficient in scripting for IE, Firefox, Opera and Safari browsers .: Developed XHTML and CSS strategy for 10,000+ user website system XHTML .: Comprehensively knowledgeable in W3C standards for XHTML .: Skilled in composition of W3C valid, well-formed XHTML documents .: Built Sony's new Playstation3 eCommerce layout in XHTML Strict Search Engine Optimization (SEO) .: Knowledgeable in techniques used by search engines to rank websites .: Completed on-page and off-page SEO training program .: Achievements include sites ranked in top ten for Google searches .: Wrote Sony Online Entertainment Playstation3 PC store SEO strategy .: Cambarusinc.com ranks #1 in Yahoo under the following searches: san diego web development contractor san diego css xhtml resume JavaScript .: Proficient with JavaScript-driven dynamic DOM manipulation .: Skilled in parsing XML using XMLHttpRequest or ActiveXObject .: Comprehensive understanding of the Document Object Model Application Programming .: Educated in Computer Science and software development .: Strong understanding of data, data types, and data structures .: Successfully developed many non-complex database web applications .: Beginner-level C# and asp.net engineering .: Experience in ASP, ASP.NET, C#, PHP and other languages Database .: Education and understanding of database theory and application .: Proficient in normalization, relationships and basic database creation .: Abilities include database query, scripting and maintenance Network and Systems .: Owner and operator or a small-scale professional web hosting service .: Experienced in operating DNS, IIS, TCP/IP and basic SMTP .: Domain Controller and Active Directory administration abilities Management .: Former Production Dept. Manager of software development company .: Established new, successful web production policies and procedures .: Dramatically increased department profit and efficiency as manager .: Coordinated local and offshore (India) outsourcing resources Design .: Exceptional natural talent for all art and creativity .: Winner of countless art related awards throughout education .: Experienced and proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator .: Additionally skilled in 3D graphical design and free-hand concept art

Michael Chagala

San Diego

Objective

A web development position in an organization with exceptionally high programming standards, where advanced knowledge of client-side scripting is needed.

Qualifications

CSS and Table-less layout

.: Assisted in development of Sony proprietary browser, Silk
.: Extensive knowledge of HTML element use and W3C standards
.: Expert knowledge of cross-browser rending and display discrepancies
.: Adept at scripting complex, dynamic JavaScript-less HTML/CSS U.I.'s
.: Proficient in scripting for IE, Firefox, Opera and Safari browsers
.: Developed XHTML and CSS strategy for 10,000+ user website system

XHTML

.: Comprehensively knowledgeable in W3C standards for XHTML
.: Skilled in composition of W3C valid, well-formed XHTML documents
.: Built Sony's new Playstation3 eCommerce layout in XHTML Strict

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

.: Knowledgeable in techniques used by search engines to rank websites
.: Completed on-page and off-page SEO training program
.: Achievements include sites ranked in top ten for Google searches
.: Wrote Sony Online Entertainment Playstation3 PC store SEO strategy
.: Cambarusinc.com ranks #1 in Yahoo under the following searches:
san diego web development contractor
san diego css xhtml resume

JavaScript

.: Proficient with JavaScript-driven dynamic DOM manipulation
.: Skilled in parsing XML using XMLHttpRequest or ActiveXObject
.: Comprehensive understanding of the Document Object Model

Application Programming

.: Educated in Computer Science and software development
.: Strong understanding of data, data types, and data structures
.: Successfully developed many non-complex database web applications
.: Beginner-level C# and asp.net engineering
.: Experience in ASP, ASP.NET, C#, PHP and other languages

Database

.: Education and understanding of database theory and application
.: Proficient in normalization, relationships and basic database creation
.: Abilities include database query, scripting and maintenance

Network and Systems

.: Owner and operator or a small-scale professional web hosting service
.: Experienced in operating DNS, IIS, TCP/IP and basic SMTP
.: Domain Controller and Active Directory administration abilities

Management

.: Former Production Dept. Manager of software development company
.: Established new, successful web production policies and procedures
.: Dramatically increased department profit and efficiency as manager
.: Coordinated local and offshore (India) outsourcing resources

Design

.: Exceptional natural talent for all art and creativity
.: Winner of countless art related awards throughout education
.: Experienced and proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator
.: Additionally skilled in 3D graphical design and free-hand concept art

Experience	Nirvanix Feb '08-Nov '08 Web Development Engineer and UI Designer .: Managed design and coding of all client-facing UI's .: Worked with Marketing to design and build corporate website .: Worked with Engineering to design and build client admin website .: Application programming in low-level C#, PHP and other languages .: Managed search engine placement efforts .: Filled many roles in start-up company with limited budget and staff
	Epic Cycle Interactive Jun '07-Dec '07 Front End Development Engineer, Web Developer .: Engineered HTML/CSS strategies for large interactive websites .: Executed role as Project Lead for several major university websites .: Developed client-side scripting for use in complex on-demand CMS .: Worked closely with HTML/CSS team and software engineers .: Assisted in development of company coding standards and policy .: Met aggressive deadlines in ambitious, demanding environment
	Sony Online Entertainment Dec '06-May '07 Playstation3 Gaming Console U.I. Development, Web Developer .: Participated in European launch of Playstation 3 gaming system .: Assisted in coding Playstation3 U.I. to accommodate 23 new languages .: Localized U.I.'s to user specific language, culture and laws .: Worked directly with language and culture experts around the world .: Assisted in development of Sony's proprietary browser - Silk .: Developed XHTML layout for Sony's new Playstation eCommerce site .: Assisted in partial rebuilding of Playstation3 Silk browser console store .: Assisted in development and launch of the Vanguard gaming website .: Worked with Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Japan and Europe .: Additional programming languages used include Java and Velocity .: Was CSS, HTML and XHTML expert for Sony Online Entertainment
	Cambarus Inc., web development contracting and hosting July '06- current Owner and operator .: All types HTML layout - from basic HTML to precision XHTML .: Correction of cross-browser rendering and display discrepancies .: Complete SEO packages or rank improvement projects .: JavaScript scripting or replacement of JavaScript with dynamic CSS .: Low to mid level application and database programming .: Full service website design, creation and hosting
	James Chagala & Associates Land Use Planning Consultants Aug '01- current 2D and 3D Graphic Design .: Creation of digital 3D virtual scale models from architectural specs .: Creation of display documents and visual aids for use in presentations .: Animations and virtual tours of 3D models in QuickTime and AVI
	Internet Strategy/1parkplace Inc. Oct '03- July '06 Production Department Manager .: Development of production assembly line policy and procedures .: Managed production staff scheduling and project assignment .: Coordinated local and offshore (India) outsourcing resources .: Responsible for over-all performance of Production department
	MotoMatrix.com Apr.'98- Dec '99 Software and database maintenance .: Maintenance of shopping cart product database for eCommerce site .: Updated database with new product information .: Wrote detailed system performance reports and error logging
Education	B.S. Computer Science (near completion), National University Computer Science program, U.C.S.D. Extension 16 month Computer Science certification, Coleman College U.C.S.D. transfer program, Palomar College
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