Alexander Burr

Developer Profile

I seek a position in web development that will allow me to drive progress while I expand my abilities, particularly dealing with web standards, information architecture, and emerging technologies. I want to be challenged in a way that will allow me to grow as a developer.

Technical Qualifications

Ten years of experience developing web projects in ASP, Coldfusion, PHP, and ASP.Net
Consistent exposure to client-side scripting and styling in HTML, DHTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript
Management of web platforms in both Apache and IIS, with data sources in MySQL and MS SQL Server
Version control experience with Subversion and Visual Source Safe
Experience with a variety content management system frameworks, including Textpattern, WordPress, Umbraco, CMS Made Simple, Post Nuke, and more
Additional software experience with Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Frontpage, Visual Studio, Visual Basic, MS Access, Excel, Word, Windows, Mac OS, Internet Explorer, Mozilla

Personal Qualifications

Can adapt quickly to development in any platform and environment
Eye for design, and a passion for simplicity, quality and efficiency in all projects and work environments
Drive to promote web standards and separation of concerns throughout the web development arena
Strong desire to constantly improve skills through new experiences and challenges
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Experience with a variety of clients and situations; able to interact well with people of various technical and professional backgrounds

Employment History

Senior Web Developer: University of Rochester Medical Center; September 2007–Present; Developed ColdFusion framework for the Medical Center's internet website; responsible for initial development of HTML templates and CSS style sheets; developed and maintained multiple department-level websites; worked closely with Application Development team to transition the Medical Center's website from static ColdFusion file-based structure to dynamic .NET application-based platform.
Production Manager: Cazbah | Pittsford, NY; September 2004–September 2007; Responsible for workflow management, customer tech support, and both design and implementation of e-commerce websites, utilizing proprietary content management system.

Web Developer: Element K | Rochester, NY; October 2003–December 2003; Worked in development team to create co-brands for Element K’s Learning Management Systems. Responsibilities including shaping client-supplied content for use in the LMS.
Software Engineer: AHT | Victor, NY; July 2000–July 2002; Developed web-based applications, utilizing ASP, JavaScript and DHTML, to provide a front-end web UI to print server management software and product licensing servers.
Web Developer: Xerox Corporation | Webster, NY; June 1999–May 2000; Responsible for all aspects of external website for Research Center, including JavaScript and HTML coding, interface design, and photography.

Freelance Projects

Lead CSS Framework/HTML Guru: Yehoodi, www.yehoodi.com; Ongoing; Worked in a team environment on version-controlled web application with over 5000 users. Played a strategic role in the planning and design of application functionality, design and architecture. Responsible for designing/maintaining all presentational code, markup, and style sheets.

Solo Developer/Webmaster: Groove Juice Swing, www.groovejuiceswing.com; Ongoing; Responsible for design, development, support and maintenance for a variety of swing dance promotional and community sites, including groovejuiceswing.com, stompology.com, and rochesterlindyhop.com.

Education

Rochester Institute of Technology: Rochester, NY; BS in Information Technology, May 2000

References

Available upon request