Don Ortega

A web developer

Résumé

Don Ortega

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Web Developer

Overview

A seasoned and passionate producer and developer of web sites and applications of varying degrees. Sites created range from simple brochure-like sites to database-driven MySQL/PHP applications to social media-themed campaigns. An emphasis on usability and ease-of-use as well as functionality is used when designing and developing these web sites. Progressive enhancement is actively thought about in the coding of sites.

Technical Knowledge

  • Languages: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, MySQL
  • Operating Systems: Windows XP/Vista/7, Linux/Ubuntu, Apple Macintosh
  • Software: WordPress, Sitecore, CMS Made Simple, phpMyAdmin, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Visual Studio
  • Source Control: Subversion, Microsoft Team Foundation Server

Recent Professional Experience

  • SolutionSet, San Francisco, CA

    February 2012 - Present

    Web Developer

  • Starbucks Coffee Company, Seattle, WA

    July 2011 - January 2012

    Web Developer (Contractor)

    Responsibilities

    • Resolve bugs in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript found by the QA teams.
    • Refactor views to fetch localized resources for International sites from a Sitecore CMS database.

  • Seattle Times, Seattle, WA

    March 2011 - June 2011

    Web Developer (Contractor)

    Responsibilities

    • Develop website templates from given Photoshop design files.
    • Redesign website using HTML5 and CSS3 best practices.
    • Accommodate requests for image assets, interactive elements, etc from news producers using customized CMS.

  • eROI, Portland, OR

    August 2007 - May 2010

    Web Developer

    Responsibilities

    • Developed websites from given Photoshop design files.
    • Used PHP/MySQL to develop pincode campaign microsites.
    • Used jQuery/JavaScript to enhance website experiences.
    • Produced functional websites using software packages such as WordPress and CMS Made Simple.
    • Continuously collaborated with account executives, designers, and clients in order to completely satisfy client's requirements.

    Achievements

    • Created a contest engine in WordPress for a digital scrapbooking resource site to allow users to submit entries as WordPress posts without being a WordPress user. Also used jQuery/JavaScript to record votes for entries. (70k visits / 7 months)
    • Produced a WordPress-powered site that showcases calendar from digital artists. (130k visits / 12 months)
    • Built PHP/MySQL database backend for pincode campaigns for Breitling (10k email addresses collected), Symantec (15k responses collected), and National Society of Collegiate Seniors. (5k responses collected)
    • Created company website for well-known local accounting firm using CMS Made Simple.

  • Oregon School Activities Association, Wilsonville, OR

    June 2004 - August 2007

    Web Application Developer / Network Specialist

    Responsibilities

    • Produced content for website in cooperation with associated sports directors.
    • Designed website for new spin-off organization.
    • Troubleshooted any hardware and software problems that may have arisen.

    Achievements

    • Redesigned website to better organize pertinent information related to the organization with ~300k page views monthly.
    • Introduced simple online store capability resulting in ~$10,000 in sales in its first year of implementation.

Education

  • Oregon State University, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Information Systems

    June 2003

    • Business Administration minor
    • GPA: 3.31/4.00
    • Multiple Engineering Cooperative Program, Golden Key International Honor Society, KBVR-FM

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