503 504 6469
misuba@gmail.com
http://www.gibberish.com/
12 years experience with HTML; fully conversant in standards-based, pure-CSS layout as well as legacy code and pragmatic hacks
11 years experience with JavaScript; five years experience with dynamic remote scripting
Well versed in scripting languages and Web middle-tier technologies including PHP/MySQL, Ruby (and Rails), Python, Perl, and JSP/JSTL
Excellent writing skills
Web Developer, Expresscopy Inc.,
May 2006 - December 2006
Wrote HTML, CSS and JS for new one-page applications that fit into a larger
print-on-demand application. Had considerable input into UI, and coped with
large amounts of legacy PHP and diverse database schemas.
Front-End Developer, KeepMedia
Inc., Spring 2004 - January 2006
Integrated new designs and JavaScript functionality into existing JSP/Struts
content-delivery application. Restructured the front-end markup structure
using the Tiles framework, and completely refactored a robust in-house library
for JavaScript form validation. Participated in two full site redesigns in
near-pure CSS. (Relationship with KeepMedia continued on a freelance basis
through May 2006.)
Developer, The Shattuck Group,
Spring 2001 - Spring 2004
Developed complete front-end for SharkRack's Online Configurator project,
implementing a rich drag-and-drop interface including AJAX-like real-time
server interaction for browsers dating back to Netscape 4. Built dynamic layout
and complete PHP/MySQL back end for the online catalog that followed it, including
a variant shopping-cart and checkout process to feed into SharkRack's sales
followup system. Built HTML emails, feedback forms and shopping carts for
other clients including Helio Solutions and Randy Shattuck.
HTML Specialist, Eazel, June 2000 - December 2000
Built JSPs from Photoshop documents using the GIMP and Linux text
editors. Converted pre-existing HTML templates to JSPs for web-based
hard-drive service, web-based software catalog and update service, and
extensive corporate site. Maintained and updated legacy corporate site and
intranet.
Web Technologist, When.com/AOL Organizer Group, August 1998 - June 2000
Built all HTML templates for database-driven Web calendar application,
using engineering-determined interfaces into Netscape Application
Server. Worked extensively with engineers to determine designs for new
interfaces, and worked with product management and graphic designers as
part of new feature design process. Co-managed monthly HTML-only code
release schedule, and managed construction of new cobranded calendars
using new client-side technologies.
Production Assistant, goodcompany.com, January 1998 - May 1998
Built HTML to match Photoshop mockups. Programmed sitewide templates in
Tcl/Vignette StoryServer. Dealt with many simultaneous projects and tasks,
including debugging and managing regular content updates.
Foldy - in progress, projected launch in late 2006
Full-AJAX outliner application in the style of OmniOutliner. The back end is
currently built in Ruby on Rails.
Fictionsuit - August 2005
Conceived, designed and programmed this experimental community for fiction
collaboration. Built with the Ruby on Rails framework and pure-CSS layout.
OgreCave.com - April 2000 to present
Designed, administer and co-edit this weblog with polling system and pseudo-content management that pushes the
limits of a very, very old version of Movable Type.
BA, Vassar College, 1997
Art; departmental honors
Available upon request