Rachana
Medikonda   

 
Professional Summary:
	6 years of extensive experience on Web designing & development modules
with PHP 4/5, HTML, DHTML, XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, DOM and AJAX technologies
confirming web 2.0 standards.
	Expert in IDEs like Dream weaver and Zend.
	Extensive experience in Flash CS3 and Action script 3.0.
	Expert in tools like Axure, Photoshop, Paint for creating detailed
wireframes, site maps, prototypes and process flows.
	Excellent experience in CMS such as Drupal.
	Expert in using JQuery a fast and concise JavaScript library.
	Experienced in implementing Third Party Payment Gateway PAYPAL.
	Proficient in integrating Shopping Cart and Search Engine Optimization
(SEO).
	Expertise in WAMP and LAMP architectures.
	Experienced in using Concurrent version systems (CVS) and Subversion
(SVN).
	Well versed with the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
	Strong knowledge in Object Oriented Programming Concepts (OOPS) using
PHP.  
	Experienced in Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) Design,
Normalization and Database designing and Management oriented concepts.
	Expert in hand-coding clean, compliant and semantic code with cross –
platform and cross-browser compatibility.
	Experienced in managing multiple tasks and project details and able to
work flexible hours as per business demands and willing to share and learn new
business concepts, technology and knowledge.
	Strong communication skills, work ethics, dynamic team player, highly
motivated, dedicated, quick learner, deadline aware and also capable of working
independently even under high-pressure challenges.

Education Qualifications:      
BS in Computer Science

Skillset:
PHP 4/5, MySQL4/5, HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, DHTML, AJAX, XML, XSLT, X-Path,
 X-Query, JQuery, PHP MYADMIN, SQLSERVER 2000/2005, Windows 2000/98/95, WINDOWS
XP, CVS, Subversion, Dreamweaver, Editplus, Notepad++ and Textpad, Drupal, LAMP,
WAMP, AXURE, Favicon, Adobe Photoshop, Flash, Action Scripts, Paint, Eclipse,
Microsoft Visual Studio and Zend.

Projects Summary:
	
Effilon NY Ad Agency, Ridgefield, NJ							8/2008 – Present
Web Designer/ PHP Developer 
Effilon NY is an innovative advertising agency offering dynamic and creative
marketing services that meet and exceed all the promotional and public relation
needs. They specialize in TV Commercials, Web TV, Websites, Flash, Banners, HTML,
E-commerce, Motion Graphics, Backend, CMS/Admin Tools, Interface Design,
Branding/Logo and Print.
Hardware/Software:
PHP 5, MySQL 5.0,  JavaScript 1.5, AJAX, XML 1.1, HTML 4.01, CSS2, Flash CS3 ,
Action Script 3.0, Adobe Photoshop CS3, Dreamweaver, Red Hat LINUX, Apache 2,
Drupal, CVS, AXURE, MS Excel, MS Visio.

Responsibilities:
	Participated in the full lifecycle of website development: analysis,
design, build, documentation and testing. 
	Produced workflow documents, interactive wireframes and visual design
mockup UI’s (Dreamweaver).  
	Determined Screen layouts, Frames, style, color palettes, action and
graphics.
	Embedded Flash files and customized it through Action scripts.
	Worked on client side validation using JavaScript.
	Analyzed taxonomies using Drupal.
	Used Ajax for dynamic functionality.
	Customized and integrated modules in Drupal (CMS).
	Controlled source code versions using CVS.
	Implemented Third Party Payment Gateway PAYPAL for secured transaction
and also credit card verification module for shopping.
	Integrated Shopping Cart.
	Developed programs for validating user credentials against MySql
database.
	Deployed on LINUX Server.
	Participated in the implementation and ongoing support of complex web
sites, databases, and client applications in their production environment. 

LUTHERAN HOSPITALS, Ft. Wayne, IN						5/2007 – 8/2008 
Web Designer/ PHP Developer
Lutheran Hospital, a tertiary care facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, offers
specialized care in the area of pediatrics, cancer care, heart, kidney and
emergency services. Lutheran Hospital also includes OB, weight management and
sleep disorders.
Hardware/Software:
PHP5, MySQL5.0, JavaScript 1.5, HTML 4.0, XML 1.1, AJAX, Dreamweaver 8.0,
JQuery, CSS 2, LINUX, MS Excel, Window XP, PHPMYADMIN 2.8.0, MS Word, Microsoft,
Visio, and MS Outlook, CVS, Flash 8.0, Linux, AXURE, Adobe Photoshop 9.0.

Responsibilities
	Gathered requirements from business users and designed UI
specifications.
	Communicated with the project team throughout all stages of design &
development.
	Constructed Web Wireframes, layouts and mock-up UI’s.
	Involved in Database design, application design and site architecture
design.
	Developed JavaScript code for client side validations.
	Programmed browser-side interactions using JavaScript (JQuery) and
calls to back-end PHP functions.
	Created various PHP Classes for processing and validating forms.
	Designed and developed the database in MySQL 
	Controlled source code versions using CVS. 
	Created Sitemaps for easy navigation throughout the site.
	Designed a campus geographic map using Interactive Flash and Action
Scripts.
	Created Report Generator that queried the MySQL database for
user-specified information.
	Deployed on LINUX server.

Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX							10/2005 – 4/2007
PHP / MySQL Developer
Whole Foods Market is a food retailer of "natural" and organic products and also
sells a selection of conventional national brands. The company is consistently
ranked among the most socially responsible businesses and placed second on the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's list of Top 25 Green Power Partners. 
Hardware/Software:
PHP 5, MYSQL 5.0, HTML 4.0,  XML 1.1, JavaScript 1.5, Apache Server, XHTML,
AJAX,  CSS 2, , LINUX, Drupal,  AXURE, Dreamweaver 7.0, Flash Professional 7.0,
Adobe Photoshop 9.0, Subversion, MS Excel, Window XP, MS Word, MS Visio, MS
Project, and MS Outlook.	                    

Responsibilities:
	Generated new and edited existing design with CSS to accommodate new
changes in design and logic.
	Analyzed existing PHP code to understand business process and
understand impact of the proposed changes. 
	Analyzed taxonomies and embedded site navigation systems using Drupal
(CMS).
	Developed an advance search engine that facilitates various kinds of
searches throughout the whole application using AJAX.
	Developed web applications using PHP, Apache Server, MYSQL and XML.
	Created and updated HTML, CSS and JavaScript applications.
	Created forums and blogs using Drupal.
	Customized modules and themes as required using Drupal.
	Used Subversion for controlling source code versions.
	Deployed in Linux Server.

ESPN Event Media, Pawtucket, RI							8/2004 – 9/2005
Shazamm Global Interactive Agency
PHP/ MySQL Developer
ESPN Event Media is an online service providing digital photography and official
press releases for media professionals.
Hardware/Software:
PHP5, CSS 2, JavaScript 1.5, MYSQL 4.0, LINUX, Paint, Dreamweaver 7.0, Flash
Professional 7.0, Adobe Photoshop 8.0, HTML 4.0, XML 1.0, MS Excel, Window XP, MS
Word, MS Visio, MS Project, and MS Outlook.

Responsibilities:
	Developed and programmed Graphical user interface based on the Business
requirements.
	Changed design layouts using HTML, CSS.
	Designed video meta-data schema and scrutinized presentation playback
performance and stability.
	Closely monitored file size and fully rendered assets for quality to
ensure that they are compatible with the run-time platform and the target
distribution.
	Integrated third party software for web analytics.
	Created role based login into application.
	Developed programs for validating user credentials against MySql
database.
	Created Sitemap for easy navigation.
	Deployed application software on Linux Server.

BAC Florida Bank, Coral Gables, FL							  2/2003 – 7/2004
PHP/ MySQL Developer
BAC Florida Bank, a Florida banking corporation supervised by the State of
Florida and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) is headquartered
in Miami, Florida. BAC Florida Bank is part of The Pellas Group and is a member
of the BAC | CREDOMATIC Network.
Hardware/Software:
HTML 4.0, XML 1.0, CSS2, JavaScript 1.5, PHPMYADMIN 2.3.0, Paint, Dreamweaver
6.0, Adobe Photoshop 7.0, Flash Professional 6.0, PHP 4, MYSQL 4.0, CVS, MS Excel
2003, LINUX, MS Word, MS Outlook 2003,PERL.

Responsibilities:
	Designed layouts within the parameters established by the client.
	Created and updated HTML, CSS and JavaScript applications.
	 Implemented numerous languages to the web based software such as CSS
and HTML.
	Developed web applications using PHP, Apache Server and XML.
	Developed programs for validating user credentials against MySql
database.
	Managed the Linux server (includes tasks such as configuration of Cron
Jobs, MySQL Administration etc.).
	Deployed application on Linux Server.
	Controlled source code versions using CVS.
	Acted on the application in accordance with the client feedback.
	Provided post production support.