Richard B. Mowatt
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Technical Proficiencies
Platforms: Windows 9x/NT/2K/XP, UNIX, Linux, Apache, MS-DOS
Tools: Microsoft Office, FTP, Macromedia/Adobe
Development: Sql, Php/PEAR , JavaScript, DOM, AJAX,X/HTML, Flash Action
Scripting & Remoting, FLEX, XML, Perl, CSS,
Professional Experience
Senior Php Developer(E-fashion Solutions, Secaucus, New Jersey December
2007-Present, telecommuting position)
Part of a 3 member team that rewrote companies multi-million dollar
infrastructure including web front end/back end, tools/CMS and warehousing.
· Extensive use of OOP and the Zend Framework.
· Work daily with Redhat Linux, mySql, PHP, AdoDb and Subversion.
· Personally responsible for the integration of Authorize.net, Paypal , Google
Checkout and AvaTax.
· Addional highlights include implementation of ACL , Release Canidate/Go Live
and Control Panel Systems.
· Integrated legacy platform with Epsilon, a major data corporation. .
Web Developer(GoAmerica Communications Corp, Hackensack, New Jersey December
2006- December 2007) {
Front and Back end development. Daily responsibilities required extensive use of
HTML, Flash, PHP, MySQL, AJAX and css. Coding, unit testing and documentation of
web-based applications according to specifications and standards.
· Responsible for writing back-end tools used for web-site updates, user
tracking, RSS publication, and data transfer amongst others.
· Coded and implemented complete object-oriented shopping-cart library for
e-commerce division using PHP and MS-SQL.
· Developed and implemented a streaming video service, writing a proprietary
Flash component used for closed captioning content. Communication occurs through
Flash Media Server.
· Developed SOAP/RPC based web services on a Cold Fusion platform.
· Implemented and administered Confluence WIKI with JIRA bug tracker on Tomcat
server.
· Involved in weekly upper-level meetings gaining a wealth of insight into
server configuration, socket use and protocols.
Web Developer(E-fashion Solutions, Secaucus, New Jersey January 2006- December
2006)
Act as a catalyst between companies proprietary shopping cart technology and its
web interface.
· Employ a combination of php, java script, css and x/html on a daily basis.
Perform updates, redesigns and build special features as needed
· Primary interface programmer for clients including jlo , Orange County
Choppers , Mandee , Yank Clothing and West Coast Customs
· Assist in upkeep of sites for clients including dkny , Babyphat and the Elvis
Presley estate.
· Created and implemented an xml language and parser to create common sitemaps.
· Participated in a workgroup aimed at internationalizing sites through XML.
· Work with assorted tools including Eclipse , cvs and ssh in an Unix
atmosphere.
Web Developer ( Consultant/Contractor/Freelance 2002 - 2006)
Assist a diversity of clients with development and implementation of Web sites
and applications. Consult with clients to gather business requirements and
determine needs. Prepare an array of initial site models for each client,
explaining benefits and drawbacks of each format to fulfillment of client’s
business strategy. Communicate with clients throughout site build process,
providing updates on progress and implementing client-requested modifications.
Upload and test sites on public server. Provide hosting to several sites on Free
BSD server. Prepare all paperwork, billing, and job-cost estimates.
· Script all backend programming utilizing a variety of languages and
applications including Flash MX, Action Scripting, JavaScript, HTML, XHTML, Perl,
Sql, and Php. Additional work in design via Adobe software.
Highlights:
Schick Technologies International:.
· Employed combination of PHP and Flash AS 2.0 in allowing visitors to leave
flash movie and return to same frame upon re-entry.
St. Josephs Medical Center:
· Created dynamic button classes using OOP principles and Flash AS 2.0. .
· Created sliding movie component library.
Drug and Alcohol Testing Industries of America (DATIA)
· Developed PERL program that allows members to register a unique username and
password, view membership details, and request changes.
· Flat file data storage. Automated email service. Server side implementation
on Unix based server.
· Involved extensive work with .htaccess and .htpasswd files as well as data
parsing and formatting using the PERL language.
Computer Technician(Consultant/Contractor (Part Time), Barnegat, New Jersey 2001
- 2004)
Built, repaired, and troubleshot computer systems for a diverse client base.
Consulted with clients to determine optimal system based on needs and budget.
Constructed systems from ground up. Performed onsite troubleshooting, quickly
determining root source of problems, and repairing/replacing/upgrading software
and hardware as needed. Cultivated relationships with an array of vendors,
facilitating cost-efficient purchases to provide clients with optimal systems for
minimal price.
· Developed a strong understanding of an array of software, hardware, and
methods for achieving optimal performance.
· Successfully sold 45 individually built PC’s focusing on media integration via
eBay, ensuring the complete satisfaction of all buyers.
Additional Experience
Web Designer/Web Master(Hannas Tool And Party Rental, Howell, New Jersey 2003)
Redesigned and administered dynamic, database-intensive Web site displaying
equipment catalog. Listed equipment specifications and applications for use.
Maintained, troubleshot, and updated all computers, software, and local network.
Provided customer service.
· Designed static & animated presentations highlighting catalog items on Web
site utilizing a combination of Flash, Action Script, and Perl.
· Cataloged and entered inventory into database,.
· Recognized need for and implemented computer memory and software updates,
increasing productivity significantly.
* * Prior experience as a Case Worker for youth with mental health and
behavioral problems, and as Assistant Distribution Coordinator for a weekly
newspaper.
Education and Training
Pursuit of Bachelor of Science Degree
Major in Anthropology/Sociology
Stockton State College, Pomona, New Jersey
Certificates of Continued Education
PERL, PHP, UNIX, SQL
University of Illinois
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