Carl Vondrick's Résumé
I am an experienced web-engineer who develops professional web-applications. I started developing personal websites when I was just nine years old and have trained my mind to think with a web-based perspective. I strive to stay on the bleeding-edge and take pride in the quality of my work.
Computer Skills
Computer Languages
- PHP 4, PHP 5, including PHP's OOP
- MySQL 4, MySQL 5
- XHTML 1.1 Strict, CSS 2+
- XML, XSLT, RSS, Atom
- bash, Unix command line
Web Tools
- symfony 1.0, 1.1
- Propel 1.2
- Zend Framework 1.0
- jQuery 1.1, 1.2
Design Practices
- Semanitc markup
- Unobtrustive JavaScript
- Cross-browser and cross-platform functionality
- Accessible and usable web development
- SEO-ready pages
- Proper documentation, readable code
- Enterprise design patterns (MVC)
Computer Tools
- Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, Opera, Konqueror
- Linux, Mac OS X 10.4+, Windows 2000/XP
- KDE 3.5
- Apache HTTP Server, Microsoft IIS
- Subversion
- Inkscape, The GIMP
- OpenOffice.org Word Processor, Apple Pages, Microsoft Word
- OpenOffice.org Spreadsheet, Microsoft Excel
- Apple Keynote, Microsoft PowerPoint
Work Experience
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sendmail.org, Sendmail, Inc (not launched)
October 2007 to January 2008- Responsible for maintaining corporate identity
- Implemented easy-to-use backend for a team to update
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O'Nite Park
October 2007- Built website on tight budget for quick turnaround
- Manages server
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DeFinis Communications (not launched)
August 2007 to Present- Implemented easy-to-use CMS for client to self-update
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milter.org, Sendmail, Inc
June 2007 to Present- Responsible for all graphic design and maintaining corporate identity
- Responsible for all development and architecture of site
- Responsible for testing and deployment
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Circolo Italiano
August 2007- Built functional website on tight budget for quick turnaround
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LRO Law (not launched)
May 2007 to Present- Built visual design and revamped corporate identity
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Season of Life Foundation
September 2005 to July 2007- Responsible for visual design
- Responsible for backend
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Sam Lindamood
July 2005 to August 2005- Responsible for graphic design
- Responsible for development
- Catagorized 2GB worth of MP3s
- Responsible for testing and deployment
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Associazione Piemontesi nel Mondo
October 2005 to Present- Responsible for graphic design
- Responsible for development
- Maintains website to keep it fresh
- Maintains server
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Technical Support, The Urban School of San Francisco
August 2005 to Present- Professionally respond to both simple and complex questions
- Promote and raise awareness of technology best practices
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Learning Disabilities Association of California
June 2005 to Present- Designed graphics and style
- Built XHTML code
- Implemented bookstore using Amazon's API
- Evaluated usability and accessibility requirements and acted accordingly
- Maintains server
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Disability Models Research
June 2005- Built extremely usable website for tight budget and quick turnaround
- Maintains server
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Inside: The Urban School of San Francisco
December 2004 to October 2005- Development team leader responsible for backend
- Built two of three themes for the site
- Integrated site into existing infastructure
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Gallant House Maine
November 2004 to January 2005- Responsible for graphic design
- Responsible for building website code
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Wiegel & Fried
October 2004 to November 2006- Advised and guided graphic design
- Built and implemented website functionality
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East Bay Learning Disabilities Association
July 2003 to Present- Built website from scratch from design specification
- Implemented interactive database
- Maintains website and server
- Voting board member
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Ability Resource Center
July 2003 to Present- Designed and built website
- Provides technical support
- Manages mass email newsletter
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Early Literacy Wizard
January 2003 to Present- Provides updates to website and maintains code
- Provides technical support
- Maintains server
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Piedmont Softball
January 2002 to August 2006- Designed and developed website to specifications
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Oakland Girls Softball League
January 2002 to Present- Designed and developed original version (not shown)
- Provides backend programming support
- Maintains server
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Aurora School
September 2001 to June 2003- Provides prompt updates to website
Activities
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sfLucene, symfony project
August 2007 to Present- Lead developer and principle maintainer
- Open source software, MIT license
- Implemented by professional software engineers (exact number unknown)
- Responsible for technical documentation
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Computer building
March 2007 to Present- Research and optimize various hardware components for ideal setup
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Tinder Framework
June 2006 to June 2007- Private experimental project of my ideas for an MVC implementation
- Wrote core framework, ORM layer, and form handling system from scratch
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YoungCoders
June 2005 to July 2007- Chief website administrator
- Lead and organized group of teenagers towards building a community
- Resolved disputes diplomatically
Personal Qualities
- Exceeds expectations of myself and clients
- Strong and natural leader
- Extensive attention to detail
- Analytical and logical thinker
- Creative and visionary
Education
- I am a high-school senior who excels in mathematics, science, and computers.
References
- References available upon request.
Contact
- Email: carl@carlsoft.net
- Phone: Available upon request