CHRISTOPHER MATHERS

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Web/Application developer experienced in presentation level programming: CMS, entry level Java programming, database integration, information architecture, GUI design, graphic design, dynamic HTML, AJAX, multi-media, site promotion.

Consistently recognized for meeting strict, often weekly, deadlines, a strong work ethic, creative problem solving, management and leadership skills. Constant effort to maintain a professional and high quality product, especially where visible to the public.

1. 13+ years designing complete static and dynamic web sites. Hand coding HTML, JavaScript, CSS; thorough understanding of page layout, positioning, browser behavior and compatibility between platforms and operating systems
2. 13+ years using various graphic editing tools
3. 1+ years styling/skinning Ruby on Rails applications
4. 4+ years styling/skinning Flex applications
5. 5+ years creating/maintaining CMS system built on Java and Vignette StoryServer models, integrating Java objects and methods in JSP and XSL templates and utilizing Ajax scripting techniques.
6. 4+ years creating SQL scripts run on Oracle databases. Creating/maintaining all aspects of a Thunderstone Texis search engine using Vortex scripting language and SQL queries.
7. Experience configuring web and application servers and databases including Apache, Tomcat, MySql, Oracle
8. Work in a structured environments following defined development methodologies including client/server, multi-tiered design and development. Some experience with Rational Rose and UML modeling

WEB TECHNOLOGIES

HTML 4/5, CSS 2/3, JavaScript (DHTML, AJAX, JQuery, Prototype/Scriptaculous, Dojo) Flex 3/4, Ruby on Rails, Java (JSP, Velocity, FreeMarker), XML/XSLT

SERVERS, DATABASES

Tomcat, Apache, Oracle, MySql, Texis Search Engine, Resin, JRun, StoryServer

PLATFORMS

Windows, Unix, Mac

EXPERIENCE

Roundarch – Lead Interactive Developer (since Oct. 2006)
Delivers digital experiences for the world's largest organizations. This includes web experiences, rich web and mobile applications, digital marketing campaigns and more. CIO.com, Bloomberg, Northern Trust, Sears, Citi, Amex

Front-end development including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flex, Ruby on Rails.

TheStreet.com – Content Management Developer (Oct. 2000 - Oct. 2006)
Subscription based financial news website with content published in numerous formats including several web sites, PDFs, text/XML feeds, text/HTML e-mails.

Primary function is presentation level development. Integrate data and business logic using HTML/Javascript/CSS, JSP/XSL templates. Edit Java methods/classes. Create database scripts. Using the Texis search engine (Thunderstone), Vortex scripting language and SQL queries, maintain various import scripts and templates which perform full-text searches on all TheStreet.com content and render results quickly and accurately.

Contributed to rebuilding publishing system based on 1,700 StoryServer templates to a Java/JSP/Oracle model. Designed graphical user interface used throughout proprietary publishing system, customer service application, and other tools. Understanding of DoubleClick ad serving methodology.

Software Engineer (March 2000 - October 2000) – Java, XML, Tcl, Story Server, Rational Process, ColdFusion

Associate Programmer (Aug. 1999 - March 2000) Edited HTML, JavaScript, and ASP code on small and large scale sites, including major redesign of RCA and Deloitte Consulting.

PORTFOLIO

Web site for employment placement firm provides resume/application submission, job postings, e-mail alerts, etc. Currently rebuilding using Java/JSP model, Tomcat, Apache, MySql. URL to beta site available.

Site promotes construction company/flooring service. Employs Flash, DHTML

Other sites: http://www.xemedia.com

GUI Screenshots

Rosebud CMS (click link, then select either original version or my revisions)

Customer Service Application