Joe Riggs

Ft. Thomas, Kentucky || jr@[this-domain].com || 951.468.5694

Developer with 5 years experience writing software. Seeking a fast-paced and challenging position in the information technology field.

Technical Skills

Languages: .NET (Visual Basic & C#), php, javascript, jquery, PL/SQL, perl, VB6, vbscript, SQL, JSON, xml
Databases: Oracle 9i and 11g, MySQL, Access, MSSQL
Tools Used: Apache, IIS, Microsoft Office Suite, Visual Studio 2005 & 2008, Photoshop CS5, Microsoft Visual Source Safe (VSS), Tortoise svn
Platforms: Windows - XP, 2003(server), Vista, Windows 7. Linux - Redhat, Ubuntu, CentOS

Professional Experience

IntertactOne January 2011 - present Web/E-commerce Developer

Build enterprise ecommerce sites specializing in the Magento platform. Create web pages from .psd mockups, and add functionality to existing websites, and ensure cross browser compatibility/usability. Work extensively with OO php as well as MVC and Zend frameworks and MySQL databases.

Install, configure, and style individual sites using either Worpress, Drupal, or CodeIgniter. Support legacy websites and add existing functionality.

Beltronics / Escort Inc. April 2007 - December 2010 Application and Web Developer

Primary developer within a mid-size electronics manufacturer/distributor.

Major Accomplishments:

Created a new module for our e-commerce site that allows real-time address verification using USPS web-service, which cuts shipping overhead by 15% annually and increases package delivery rate.
Integrated PayPal and BillMeLater paymethods to our e-commerce site and Call Center system boosting sales to $35k per month.
Created a system to track customer orders providing real time feedback and synchronizing internal data.

Additional Skills/Tasks:

Integrating Applications with Office Utilities, Unmanaged Code (Windows API calls), php configuration, Oracle Stored Procedures (PL/SQL), IIS server configuration.
Help desk duties as required.

Ipsos-ASI March 2005 - April 2007 Quancept Script Programmer

Programmed Quancept scripts used to collect consumer data. Worked primarily in a linux (Red Hat) environment, and vi(m), ftp, networking, bash, csh, shell scripting, and the CLI.

Developed several auxiliary applications for our department, mainly with perl, javascript, and shell scripting. I was also the key liaison between our department and the IT departments. In that role I provided feedback, bug-tracking, and recommendations for future software releases.

Additional Skills/Tasks:

perl, javascript and html

Education

Northern Kentucky University - Graduated 2005
BS Information Systems, Minor Business Administration

Extra

Personal Blog - http://joe-riggs.com/blog
References and Code Samples Available upon request.

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