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John Binns ( Available )
Tucson, Arizona - 85710 USA
Expertise :Perl, HTML, JavaScript
Status :Citizen
Job Type :
All - W2
Position :Computer and Mathematical

Resume
 
Summary


Creative, detail-oriented software developer with over 6 years experience, 5 years with object-oriented Perl. Proven ability to create new bulletproof applications and debug, refactor, rewrite legacy code. Builds robust, maintainable, standards-compliant web applications.
Programming Languages
OO Perl 5.8, mod_perl, Mason, SQL, HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, XML, C++, Java, ASP VBScript, PHP, OOD, MVC.
Operating Systems
Ubuntu GNU Linux, Debian GNU Linux, Unix, Nix, *nix, Irix, Mac OS X, Solaris, SunOS.
Software
CPAN, LAMP, Apache 2, Apache 1.3, Oracle 10g, Oracle 8i, MySQL 5, PostgreSQL Postgres, RDBMS, Data Modeling, Subversion, CVS, Photoshop, GIMP, ImageMagick, OpenGL, AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max.
Documentation
Expert writer and communicator. Documents code as it is written, using wiki pages, comments, language-specific documentation conventions, self-documenting coding style. Writes user-friendly manuals, hands-on tutorials.


Employment

October, 2007 -  October, 2009
Software Engineer

at Jupiterimages Tucson Arizona
Vastly increased efficiency of importing, exporting stock media assets, saving company $40K+ in developer time per year by designing, implementing custom application to streamline processes. Created opt-in bulk emailer that adapts its behavior based on feedback from multivariate testing. New development, testing, maintenance, debugging, web design, database design using LAMP, Perl, mod_perl, Mason, MySQL, Oracle 10g, Apache, C++, Linux. Sites : jiunlimited.com, photos.com, liquidlibrary.com, animationfactory.com, clipart.com.


August, 2006 -  August, 2007
Software Engineer

at Shoebuy.com Boston Massachusetts
Opened new revenue streams by designing, implementing applications to synchronize inventory data between partners, suppliers, online storefront. Co-designed, implemented MVC shopping cart. Created system to notify development team of production script crashes. Notification system provides forensic data, enabling developers to fix problems before customer complaints are received. New development, testing, maintenance, debugging, web design, database design using Perl, Mason, Oracle 8i/10g Apache, SQL*Plus, Solaris. Site : shoebuy.com.


September, 2004 -  September, 2006
Bioinformatics Analyst

at Cornell University Ithaca New York

Designed, implemented loading application for loading, displaying discovered genetic marker data for biologists around the world to use in research. Mentored 4 interns, 1 of whom accepted permanent position. Interviewed job candidates. Attended YAPC Yet Another Perl Conference Chicago. New development, testing, maintenance, debugging, mentored development of others, web design, database design using LAMP, Perl, mod_perl, MySQL, Postgres, Apache, C++, Linux. Site : sgn. cornell. edu.


April, 2003 -  April, 2004
Project Manager

Webmaster at Parkitects Inc Ithaca New York
Designed, implemented, marketed most comprehensive online database of skateparks in upstate NY Increased web traffic from 10 unique visitors per day to over 400 Gave presentations to community activists, municipal representatives about the benefits of skateparks. Oversaw skatepark construction projects. New development, web design, database design using ASP/VBScript, Microsoft Access, Windows 2000 IIS Server. Site : sk8parkinfo.com.

Research Intern, Teacher's Aide at Ithaca College, Ithaca New York, 6/2002 - 12/2002 designed, implemented API for motion capture mocap sensor driver. Created simulation of an arm and avatar for occupational therapy research. Mentored students in building virtual reality simulations. New development, testing, mentored development of others using C++, Java, Irix, Windows 2000.


2000 -  2002

Computer Science BA Ithaca College Ithaca NY