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Lakshmi Natarajan ( Available )
East Palo Alto, California - 94303 USA
Expertise :PHP, MySQL, JavaScript
Status :Citizen
Job Type :
Permanent
Position :Computer and Mathematical, Computer Programmers, Computer Software Engineers, Applications

Resume
 
Objective


Software/Web Developer.



Employment

September, 2005 -  September, 2009
Software Developer

TheStreet.com New York , NY

advanced JavaScript, LAMP, Perl, Oracle, PHP, Drupal, MySQL, basic Flash, Ajax, YUI, jQuery, XHTML, CSS

Work on a Drupal site BankingMyWay.com BMW, : developing a JavaScript rate widget ; interfacing with 3rd party web service for average rates ; implementing URL-based page-tracking functions ; incorporating new content management functions into the site using Drupal's CCK module.
Implemented address and phone number validation for septicremedy.com via 3rd party web service ; coded tool to create periodic reports of users who sign up for product info on the site.

Developed a PHP site using Code Igniter frame work themfs.com.
Designed and implemented internal tools in Perl for programming and reporting.
Coded marketing mini sites consisting of nav menus, flip books, sweepstakes, quizzes and voting.
Generated reports of contest entrants by running Vignette reporting templates.

front end Web Developer


January, 2005 -  January, 2005
Independent Consultant

New York , NY TheStreet.com New York , NY

Dreamweaver, JavaScript, XHTML/HTML, CSS, Ajax
Created standards compliant, cross-browser XHTML pages from jpeg specs for various sites like : ivillage.com, pb.com, nytimes.com.

Web programmer/designer/maintainer


May, 2004 -  May, 2004

Freelance for Nonprofits Hackensack , NJ

Perl CGI, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, XHTML/HTML, CSS, Ajax, Dreamweaver, Photoshop this was volunteer work for non-profit organizations
Humane Research Council HRC - created Database schema and web interface for an archiving project ; researched and customized open source, web-based, survey application PHP Surveyor
Chumz .net - designed and implemented CSS-based layout ; developed online mentor mentee signup application ; wrote scripts to email monthly newsletters to subscribers.
NY Redcross - enhanced event sign-up web page modifying front and back ends ; wrote script to email reminders to event registrants ; created site search engine using Perl SOAP : : Lite and Google API ; generated search term statistics from logs.
Behind the Book - improved page layout.


March, 2003 -  March, 2004
Java Programmer

Citigroup Rutherford , NJ

Java, Solaris, Windows, Emacs, Sybase, SQL, Perl, CGI, JavaScript, XML, HTML
Developed and enhanced trading GUI application that is part of a multi-tiered application with CORBA middle-ware and Sybase back end.
Performed code walk-throughs, identified and fixed problems.
Analyzed bridge application servlet between a CORBA server and a SOAP server to identify performance bottleneck using timing measurements.
Was instrumental in interfacing with external vendor ; converted data sets from internal database tables to Excel format and vice versa, using Sybase bcp.


September, 2002 -  September, 2003
Math and Computer Technology Instructor

Interboro Institute New York , NY

Taught courses in developmental and applied math, introductory course in computer hardware, software and applications.


September, 2001 -  September, 2002
Independent Consultant

New York , NY

JSP, servlets, Apache Tomcat, HTTP, HTML templates, Perl, Java Swing, Linux.
Performed proof of concept for web-based computer technology exam.


March, 1999 -  March, 2001
Software Developer

AT and T Middletown , NJ

Java, Unix Solaris, Korn Shell, Java Swing, Visual Cafe, RDBMS Sybase, SQL, CORBA, JDBC, Perl, CGI, HTML, JavaScript, SCCS
Was a key developer for a multi-tier, client-server telecom ordering application.
Designed, developed and maintained complex client-side screens and some server-side functions.
Developed and maintained custom GUI components in Swing.

Helped improve application deployment process and resolve technical issues faced by other developers.
Performed end-to-end testing and validation against database using SQL queries.
Worked with testers to review and help develop test plans and documentation.

Worked with system engineers to review requirements and user technical documents ; provided input on user training materials.
Provided application support by analyzing problem reports and resolving them.


November, 1996 -  November, 1999
Programmer

IBM Sterling Forest , NY

Java, Unix AIX, Windows, IBM Visual Age, Java RMI, Korn Shell, Perl, C
Was a co-developer in a multi-tier client-server project.
Implemented conversion algorithms on simple hierarchical data structures.
Wrote shell scripts to automate various server administration tasks.
Implemented data translation logic for configuration re-engineering project.


June, 1995 -  June, 1996
Programmer and Tester

Logikos Fort Wayne , IN




Education

MS , Mathematics Auburn University Auburn , AL 1993

MS , Mechanical Engg . University of Toledo Toledo , OH 1990

BTech , Mechanical Engg . Indian Institute of Technology Chennai , India 1988



Skills

Intermediate Drupal, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax, YUI
Building an information portal for job seekers that has capability to search and cross reference companies with industry types, jobs and salary and recruiter info. Will provide varying levels of access to areas of site based on user's membership level.














Perl, C, Windows, Visio, MS Word Tested automotive engine control software on a PC chip simulator and documented it in the process. Wrote display control functions for an automotive heads-up display module.



Miscellaneous

Technology Consultant
5/2009 now Andiamo Partners New York, NY working remote