HIGHLIGHTS
Experienced front end developer with back end and design skills. Expert level hand coding skills, also fully versed in developing for Wordpress, Joomla, etc.
FRONT END
Hand code HTML, CSS, jQuery, Javascript.
TESTING
Regression testing and functional testing utlizing Selenium WebDriver (coded in Java) and Selenium IDE
BACK END
PHP/MySQL. I build database driven sites and applications. OOP is my preferences, but can work with procedural builds. Also happy to play with Java.
WORDPRESS
Skinning, building, custom plugins and content modules.
LIVE / WORK
I live in the Los Angeles area but work anywhere (remotely, natch). Comfortable on PC, Mac, Linux
Foreign languages I speak: Designer, Coder, Client, some Spanish.
OBJECTIVE
To work on projects where my development skills can contribute to a great user experience. Specifically, I believe strongly in efficiency of code and that form follows function.
CAPABILITIES
- Proficient in hand coding HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, PHP.
- Wordpress skinning, custom plugins, coding
- Advanced use of jQuery, and comfortable with other Javascript and PHP frameworks such as Mootools, Symfony, etc.
- Fully versed in Adobe Creative Suite products.
- Comfortable in PC, Mac or Linux environments.
- Have become a 'go to' developer for converting Flash based applications to jQuery to increase usability across platforms without sacrificing functionality.
- Can function independently on multiple projects. I also possess excellent management and communication skills.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Houseoflesser, Sherman Oaks, CA
Principal/Front-end developer, 2004 – 2012
Principal developer and project manager. Supervised and contracted designers and subordinate developers.
some sites: modularink.com, vanessamarshall.com, henryjaglom.com, yaypo.org
companies: Rainbow Entertainment, Young Presidents Organization, Project Save Our Surf, Prime Events
Causefarm Creative, Los Angeles, CA
Web Developer, 2010 – 2012
Develop sites for various corporate and non-profit organizations.
some sites: golf.sagfoundation.org, causefarmcreative.org
companies: Screen Actos Guild Foundation, Causefarm
Fetch Creative, Studio City, CA
Front end developer, 2008-2012
Freelance developer for design/user experience firm.
some sites: nposolutions.org, indieprinting.com, tangomangoice.com, fetchcreative.com, crescenthillbooks.com
companies: Universal Studios, NPO Solutions, Crescent Hill Books, LA Foodie Fest, Indie Printing
Kibama! (defunct), Pasadena, CA
Developer, 2006 - 2009
Go-Baby.com (defunct), North Hollywood, CA
Developer, 2002 - 2004
EDUCATION
California State University, Northridge
BA, 1995
SELECTED WEBSITES
all sites complete build (not design) unless otherwise noted
gsntv.com (Game Show Network)
Participated in relaunch/rebrand of site on tight deadline. Included parsing custom feed content from external sources, video delivery and complete theming.
golf.sagfoundation.org (Screen Actor’s Guild Foundation)
Complete build including development of custom plugins for site to allow non-technical users to make updates and change content
causefarmcreative.com
Complete build including development of custom multi-level gallery with meta data
tangomangoice.com
Complete build. Wordpress. Developed truck location finder integrating Google Maps API.
tannafrederick.com
Complete build including converting Flash site to HTML/Javascript without change in functionality
yaypo.org
Selected applications, login page. Revamp of internship submission and search system. Heavy back end work including PHP/MySQL queries
zookeeper.com
Troubleshooting. Located and corrected javascript errors preventing proper implementation of animations.
IN DEVELOPMENT
Just 45 Minutes from Broadway - houseoflesser.com/j45/
Complete build. Challenge: Mutiple concurrent animations without use of Flash.
REFERENCES
Stuart Silverstein – Fetch Creative
818 763 3256 x 801
Beth Goldfarb – Causefarm Creative
310 470 1313
Dave Waite - Zookeeper
323 652 2887
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Keith Lesser
Or email me at
keith (at) houseoflesser.com