Anthony Higham
571 Gallery Ct
Ellijay, GA 30540
(859) 388 4056
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging, long-term position that utilizes my skills and
experience in database-driven internet engineering, design, and administration.
SUMMARY
I am a software engineer with more than four years of solid and diverse
experience in conceptualizing, designing, and implementing high-availability
products in such diverse areas as industrial process control, editorial content
management, and SaaS market intelligence delivery. My focus is on using open
source stacks to deliver cost-effective, efficient, secure, and reliable
solutions for technology needs as they arise.
My experience encompasses the entire software development process, including
conceptual product design, backend system configuration and administration,
product development, security auditing and hardening, product testing and
revision, and release maintenance and support. I work closely with the Online
Product Director, the IT Manager, and various department directors to identify
technology needs and opportunities, product specifications, and development
schedules. Additionally, I have shared responsibility for training and educating
non-technical users, as well as hiring, training, and supervising junior
developers.
I have assumed responsibility for installing, configuring, optimizing, securing,
and maintaining all WAMP servers and their underlying components, and am
conversant in Unix/Linux administration, as well. I am responsible for the
technical implementation and coding of enterprise projects such as the
purpose-built search engine shared between our editorial sites serving 7000 page
views per day, as well as paid SaaS market intelligence services serving hundreds
of corporate user pools, and generating substantial revenue, that deliver 99.9%
uptime.
SKILLS
Actionscript Development/Training
Ajax Application Engineering
Apache Configuration/Administration (vhosts,mod_ssl,mod_deflate,mod_cache)
Apache Benchmark
C# Development
CSS Design/Compatibility/Training
Flash Development
FreeBSD Configuration/Administration
Google Analytics
HTML
Javascript Development/Training
JSON
JSP Development/Templating
Mercury Mail Configuration/Security
MySQL Configuration/Optimization/Security/Administration
OpenCMS Configuration/Optimization/Security/Administration
PHP Configuration/Security
PHP Development/Training
PHPMailer
prototype.js
Photoshop
SaaS Engineering
VB .Net Development
VBA Development
VBS Development (system automation and backup)
Windows Server Configuration/Security/Administration
WordPress Configuration/Customization/Administration
RSS Creation/Parsing
Tomcat Administration
Ubuntu Configuraiton/Administration
XML Creation/Parsing
zFTP Server Configuration/Security (sftp,ssl)
Experience
March 2007 Present
Billian Publishing, Lead Software Engineer
Atlanta, GA
Developed and managed web sites and applications for multiple internal
intellectual properties, as well as external customers, using open source
platforms and industry best practices.
Configured/Optimized/Secured/Managed WAMP Servers
Performed advanced Apache configuration, including vhosts, mod_ssl,
mod_deflate, mod_cache
Developed custom search engine shared between all in-house publications in
PHP
Developed high-availability, highly-secure subscription-based AJAX market
intelligence applications to replace existing CD products in PHP
Developed and launched 7 editorial sites as part of a team of 2 over a 12
month period
Trained and supervised junior developers in PHP, Javascript, Actionscript,
CSS, XML
Troubleshot CSS/Javascript compatibility issues for Windows/Mac/*nix and
IE/FF/Safari
Worked closely with Online Product Director to develop, implement, and
troubleshoot new CSS-based designs for cross-browser compatibility
Worked closely with IT Manager to facilitate data replication to, and backup
services from, outfacing servers using PHP to perform per-cell regex data
validation
Developed a myriad of custom projects in AJAX and Flash to support publication
initiatives and content management
Wrote application in PHP to normalize and import archives into OpenCMS XML
content format, creating a standardized platform for all company publications
Developed JSP templates and performed admin duties for OpenCMS
Assisted in hiring of new personnel
Configured/Managed zFTP and Mercury Mail servers
Telecommuted with minimal supervision, with a large degree of responsibility
for implementation schedules and details
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www.atlantawomanmag.com
www.billianshealthdata.com
www.boatingworld.com
www.btobmagazine.com
www.catalystmag.com
www.hospitalbluebook.com
www.ltcgreenbook.com
www.textilespanamericanos.com
www.textileworld.com
www.textileworldasia.com
1996-2000, 2004-2007
Creative Controls, Software Designer
Developed custom software for industrial applications, including communications
interoperability, GUI design, database design, and original product research and
development.
Integrated Flash content with C# and VB to create highly functional user
interfaces
Integrated OPC communications functionality in C# and VB
Created high levels of configurability with MySQL and XML data manipulation
Designed original software packages to address unsatisfied customer needs
Designed original websites with database integration
Assisted in network setup and maintenance
Assisted in PLC programming and CAD layouts
Assisted in electrical installations and equipment assembly
Assisted in customer relations and sales
Telecommuted with minimal supervision
2004
Kaplan Inc., Graduate Entrance Exam Instructor
Miami, FL
Taught GMAT, GRE, LSAT, DAT, OAT, PCAT and SAT preparatory classes in classroom
and individual settings.
Took qualifying tests in order to teach courses
Recruited classroom students for additional individual instruction
Administered tests and analyzed results
Designed custom instruction plans for individual clients
2002-2004
Sylvan Learning Centers, Instructor and Administrator
Miami, FL
Handled administrative duties including lesson preparation, test administration
and scoring, and customer service. Taught SAT preparation, remedial reading,
math, and writing to K-12 students.
Prepared individual lesson plans according to test results and student goals
Administered standardized tests to create academic profiles
Taught all available classes at all available levels at multiple centers
EDUCATION
2000-2004
University of Miami, B.A. Psychology
Miami, FL
Majored in Psychology with a specialization in bio-behavioral statistics
Minored in History with a specialization in military history
Provosts Honor Roll
Deans List
Psychology Department Honor Roll
GPA 3.5/4.0
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