Michael Jones
6272 W Oakshade Ln
West Jordan, UT  84081
Phone: (801) 557-1364
E-Mail: jmichaeljones@gmail.com

Objective

A challenging and rewarding development position in a fun and unique work environment.


Expertise


  • Designing highly dynamic web-based applications using a mix of cutting edge technologies, as well as replicating functionality of legacy systems for use in new projects.

  • Specialization in PHP-based web application development, automated batch scripting, and data processing routines using advanced regular expression matching.

  • Frontend experience includes standards compliant XHTML & HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, cross-browser implementation techniques, and interface optimization for mobile devices. Recent projects have included heavy use of the Bootstrap framework and various jQuery implementations.

  • Additional experience includes the .NET framework, classic ASP, and some Python using the Django framework, as well as application development with Objective-C (both Mac and iPhone SDKs), C#/.NET, and some Java.

  • Strong grasp of SQL concepts, and proficiency with popular database engines, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server.


Employment History

Student GeniusAugust 2011 - Present
Lead Software DeveloperSalt Lake City, UT

Responsible for all areas of development relating to the core product of this start-up company. This initially included key improvements to an existing platform and a complete update & redesign of the frontend, and ultimately has culminated in a complete rewrite of the platform utilizing several emerging technologies (such as CakePHP 2.x, Bootstrap) to facilitate an interactive drag & drop interface.

In addition to development, I have been responsible for managing databases related to the website, as well as the planning and implementation of various improvements to streamline the product development process.

SkyVantage CorporationApril 2009 - July 2011
Senior Airline Software DeveloperSalt Lake City, UT

Responsible for ongoing development and maintenance of multiple software platforms used by SkyVantage customers as well as end users. Examples of these systems are a reservation management system used by small to mid-size airlines for day-to-day management of operations, multiple eCommerce platforms which are used by end users to purchase and manage reservations, and backoffice systems and customer management tools to simplify and automate billing and management tasks.

Throughout my employment with SkyVantage, I have had multiple opportunities to plan, develop and implement a wide range of projects, from small modifications and enhancements to large migrations. Additionally, as lead developer I have taken point on several of these projects and been responsible for overseeing development efforts of other members of the development staff.

IKANO Communications2004 - 2009
IT Systems CoordinatorSalt Lake City, UT

Responsible for developing and maintaining several backend systems used by employees and management, ranging from customer information tracking systems to employee scheduling and management tools.

Additional responsibilities included administration and development of the call center phone systems and equipment, and assisting in the maintenance of mission critical servers, workstations and network equipment.

Accomplishments achieved during tenure include a complete rewrite of several legacy systems, development of several detailed reporting and monitoring systems, and an interactive voice response (IVR) system to automatically assist customers and dynamically route calls.

Education

College of Eastern Utah2002 - 2004
Information Technology, Network Systems AdministrationPrice, UT

Professional References

Caleb PryorPhone: (801) 637-9203
Colleague, IKANO CommunicationsE-Mail: lilmansplace@gmail.com

Jamie UsryPhone: (801) 413-9324
Colleague, IKANO CommunicationsE-Mail: jamieu@ikano.com

Sonja RowleyPhone: (801) 505-1542
Colleague, SkyVantage CorporationE-Mail: kemevad@gmail.com

Jerry HendersonPhone: (801) 415-8171
Manager, IKANO CommunicationsE-Mail: jhenderson@ikano.com

David HerrinPhone: (801) 560-6399
Project Manager, SkyVantage CorporationE-Mail: dherrin79@gmail.com

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