Gordon Forsythe 8237 E. Sells Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85251		   Phone (cell)    
Phone (home)
Fax
E-mail		 480-332-9549
480-962-5595
On request
baoh AT insane-asylum.com
Objective
To obtain a position where I can use my creativity and knowledge of web application design.
Functional Summary
I have been creating interactive web pages since 1994, and have always kept up with the new technologies available. I wish to be allowed to continue my self-education, while using my known skills for employment.

Current Employer May 2007 - PresentDDP InteractivePhoenix, AZ
Web Application Lead Developer
  • Developing interactive web sites and applications
    • Real Estate Listings
    • MLS/IDX Development
    • XML/JSON Web Services
    • Automated Site Creation
    • System Administrator
  • Server Software Used
    • LAMP Environment:
    • PHP4,5
    • MySQL4,5
    • Apache 2
    • Debian,Red Hat Linux
Related Employment   
January 2005 - April 2007Uversa Inc.Mesa, AZ
Web Application Developer
  • Developing interactive web-based applications
  • Server Software Used
    • LAMP Environment:
    • PHP4,5
    • MySQL4,5
    • Apache 2
    • Debian Linux
February 1999 - January 2002    eCollege (formerly RealEducation)    Denver, CO
Instructional Multimedia Consultant
  • Structuring documentation for web
  • Creating dynamic content using:
    • HTML
    • JavaScript
    • ASP
    • MSSQL, Access Databases
Previous Employment August 2002 - August 2005Borders Books & MusicMesa, AZ
Inventory Process Team
  • Placing special/corporate orders with various vendors and publishers
  • Inventory Receiving
  • Customer support
IT Installer (Secondary Position, 1-week installs, between two to four per year)
  • Receive IT equipment at new store
  • Set up and test NT server, SparcStation server, POS server, kiosk, register, and office computers
  • Supervise installation of rack for network components
  • Network above computers using Cisco switches and router
  • Hook up and test ISDN and T1/Frame Relay lines
  • Set up network printers (HP LaserJet)
  • Set up Kronos time clock and software
  • Troubleshoot problems and report back to HQ
Education 1994 - 1995High Tech InstitutePhoenix, AZ
Technical Associate's Degree in Computer Electronics
  • President's List for Scholastic Achievement
  • Director's List for Perfect Attendance
Summary of Qualifications 1994 - PresentSelf-Taught
Web-Development Skills
  • HTML (4.x, XHTML)
  • DHTML (JavaScript & CSS)
    • SEO + AJAX
    • JavaScript Libraries
      • jQuery (Preferred)
      • Ext.js
      • YUI
      • Scriptaculous
      • Prototype
      • Google APIs
  • PHP (Since 2001)
    • Frameworks
      • Zend Framework (Preferred)
      • Doctrine/PDO
      • Cake (Disfavored)
      • Celini (Uversa)
  • MySQL (Since 2001)
    • Database Design & Optimization
  • Cross-browser compliance
  • ADA-compliance
Server Administration
  • Server Setup (hardware, OS install & setup)
  • Debian & Red Hat-based (Debian Preferred)
  • Apache Setup
  • Postfix
  • Amavis Spam/Virus Scanning
  • Subversion Setup & Usage
Computer Programs
  • Desktop Publishing Software & Word Processing
    • MS Office 97 - 2002
    • OpenOffice
    • StarOffice
  • Image Processing/Animation
    • Adobe/Macromedia Products
  • Web Design IDE/Editors
    • Zend Studio (Preferred)
    • Allaire (Adobe) HomeSite 4.x
    • Macromedia Fireworks (Template Image Preparation)
    • Pico/Vi/etc. (Plain Text Editing)
    • Dreamweaver (Disfavored)
Operating Systems
  • Linux (User/Admin Since 2001)
    • Debian
    • Red Hat