Eddy
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Objective
I seek an Internet Development position where there is need for resourceful individuals, well versed with the latest web technologies, who can see projects throughout its life cycle phase, and quickly up-date existing content and layout.

Work History
TRAFFIC-MATTERS.COM 12/03 -
Search Engine Optimization Engineer
Developed page and linking strategies for optimal search engine results. Managed both Pay Per Click and Organic search engine campaigns. Developed a campaign management and deployment application. Reported outcome measures for tracking clicks and conversions of internet marketing campaigns and positioning for best return on investment.
http://www.traffic-matters.com
http://www.mpja.com
http://www.preventivelabs.com

MEDICAL WEB SERVICES 9/02 - 11/03 (FT. LAUDERDALE)
Application Developer
Develop requirements, data model, and security for eCommerce fullfillment system. Developed a centrialized order processing backend for multipul online store fronts. Intergratede multipul merchant accounts for credit card transactions, E-Ckecks and PayPal. Automated scheduling pickup and tracking number retrival from FedEx. Also developed Search Engine Optimization Application for use with PPC (Pay Per Click) and Spider types of search engines including IP Delivery System and conversion tracking. Used ColdFusion, JavaScript and incorporated fuse-box architecture.
http://www.NewWayRx.com
http://www.OverNightPrescriptions.com
http://www.ValuePrescribe.com
http://www.PharmacyOnline.com
http://www.LowestPriceSmokes.com
http://www.BuyCoolStuffHere.com

USAUCTIONS.COM 9/01 - 3/02 (FT. LAUDERDALE)
Application Developer
Develop requirements, data model, and security for online auction web site. Used ColdFusion, JavaScript and incorporated fuse-box architecture. http://www.usauctions.com

COMPUTER SUPPORT ASSOCIATES 8/00- 8/01 (NEW ORLEANS)
Lead Programmer
Developed requirements, data models, and security for corporate intranet and Tech-dispatch scheduling system for deployment of high-speed DSL lines to residential and corporate customers. Modulate and assign sections to other programmers, code sections assigned to my-self and keep project on track. Worked in conjunction with Covad (a large DSL provider) to produce an XML based DSL availability system for checking line speed and availability through our web site. Skills used are : ColdFusion, HTML, CSS, DHTML, XML, JavaScript and MySQL. Developed custom API and incorporated fuse-box architecture.

INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL 8/99- 8/00 (NEW ORLEANS)
Internet Developer
Layout and design of graphic user interface, application functionality, data model design, eCommerce and security of corporate and client web sites. Created XSL Style Sheet to format and parse XML news feed of industry related headlines. Skills used are : HTML, CSS, DHTML, XML, XSL, JavaScript, JSP, Java and Oracle. www.interactivesystems.com
www.energyworkspace.com
www.dolphinknowledge.com

AVONDALE INDUSTRIES INC. 12/98 - 03/99 (NEW ORLEANS)
Internet/Intranet Developer
Developed applications for Avondale's Internet/Intranet. Developed highly interactive applications such as company phone directory, training evaluation and class scheduler, Navy's LPD17 and Mirwiz ship building contract. Applications were designed with effective backend means of updating content and processing network request with dynamic database driven content. The use of HTML, JavaScript, Cold Fusion, Photo Shop and Oracle were used in creation of the web applications. www.avondale.com

VOLUNTEER AND INFORMATION AGENCY 12/97-11/98 (NEW ORLEANS)
Database Program Manager
Maintain Windows NT 4.0,and Novel network/LAN. Maintain workstations and train others in software applications (Office '97). Input and generate statistics for VIA's crisis hot line Access 2.0 & '97. Production of VIA's Directory of Community Resources. Input and update IRis Information and referral database of agency /program information for the Directory of Community Resources and the Directory on Disk for use by COPE-Line crisis counselor in making referrals to people in crises. Support hotline by providing crisis intervention/suicide prevention counseling, and making appropriate referrals to link clients with resources. Coordinate with other agencies and service providers to better serve the community. Developed online information and referral application using Cold Fusion.

INTERNET SERVICES, USA 2/97-11/97 (NEW ORLEANS)
Web Master
All aspects of providing Internet service including:
ISDN, Cisco 2500 Router, IP Allocations, LAN, TCP/IP, DNS, Web & Mail Server Applications, Hub's, Modem Racks, WAN, DHCP, Web interface and design including HTML, CGI, JavaScript, SQL, security HTTPS, Cold Fusion, categorize web pages with search engines, Windows NT 3.51 & 4.0, Windows 95, 3.x, & DOS

Education
WILD CARD AVIATION FLIGHT SCHOOL
Student Pilot
Forty hour flight training class for the purpose of obtaining Private Pilots License

UPTOWN PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE SCHOOL
Preparatory course for the Louisiana State Notary Exam
Laws for incorporation, contract law, agreements and all instruments of writing

DONALDSON REAL ESTATE
Ninety hour state course for Louisiana Real Estate Sales Person
Studies included: Laws on agency, ethics, community property and real estate transactions

Skills
Extensive knowledge of the Internet
HTML, ASP, PHP, CFML, SQL, JavaScript, DHTML, XML, XSL, CSS, JSP and Java
DOS, Windows 9.x, NT, Unix, Linux and Solaris operating systems
Oracle, MySQL, Access and other relational databases
Apache, IIS and other web servers
Layout/Typesetting design Corel Draw, Photo Shop, Fire Works and Flash
Windows applications, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Publisher, Project and ROBOHelp

Personal Interest
Aviation
Sailing
Music
Spanish as a second language
Theater, Operas

References Upon Request