N: John Josef
P: Web Developer
L: Orlando, FL
H: +1 407 601 0676
E: john [at] johnjosef.com
For samples of my work or references please contact me.
Specialties
LAMP Development (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), CSS, XHTML, XML, Javascript, W3C Standards, Web 2.0 APIs and Frameworks (such as Google, Yahoo, and Flickr REST services as examples), Flash, Actionscript, OOP, C/C++/C#, Ruby, Java, Python, MVC Frameworks (Such as Codeigniter, Zend Framework, Ruby on Rails, and CakePHP), WordPress Plugins and Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Imageready, Mac, Linux, Windows, Server administration, Technical development/planning/writing, Database architecture, SEO Consultation, Security, Hardware ... there's probably a few I'm missing also.
A bit about me
I am very interested in new and emerging technologies on the internet and my involvement in them. I have a knack for fine and modern art. My friends and colleagues tell me I have a keen eye. Given the appropriate resources I am able to overcome almost any obstacle, project, or person. I am fun and easy-going; laid-back, but productive. I work at an extremely fast rate, and I'm good at what I do. A bit of a perfectionist, I try to take time to reflect on everything that I do on a daily basis. I enjoy watching movies, good music, great foods, and delicious beer.
Previous Experiences
- Self Employed - May 2008 - Present - Internet Developer/Consultant
- Create Communications - 2007-May 2008 - Sr. Web Developer/Internet Manager
- Managed and developed a number of web sites, web servers, databases, and applications
- Built frameworks, created graphics, consulted with colleagues, built applications and entire websites from scratch for company use both internally and externally. (for screen captures of internal tools please contact me separately)
- http://www.createchaos.com
- http://www.createmagazine.com
- http://www.thecreateawards.com
- Create Communications was purchased by Jupiter Media on May 22nd 2008.
- Thirty Six Squares - 2005-2006 - Contracted Web Developer
- Developed and managed a number of websites for thirtysixsquares.com (Web Showcase)
- Developed a number of administrative and content delivery systems for their clients
- Glass Hat Software - 2004-2006 - President/Founder
- Incorporate Glass Hat Software Inc in Orlando Florida as a co-owner
- Provided services to a multi-tude of clients across the globe including but not limited to: web design, application development, animation, illustration, graphic design, business branding, marketing, video game design and development
- Learned a lot by starting a business with a friend at such a young age. Profitable company that went under due to lack of time (both of us were trying to go to college too)
- Some clients: thirty six squares, devise studio, nintendo, digital embryo
- Freelance Development - 2000 - 2004
- During these years (after high school and beginning college) I varied in my work types
- Worked for an independent video game studio and acted as client/server/web designer and programmer for indie-MMORPGs
- Worked as a freelance web designer and developer for Mandarax Web Development (please inquire for work references)
I have worked on a number of pro-bono sites and projects where I received no compensation for development, consultation, or integration of a 3rd party software. In all, I have worked on or contributed to nearly 100 websites in the past 10 years as a web developer and designer.
Education
- University of Central Florida 2003-2006 (3 years Computer Science study) - didn't finish due to a calling to start my career early. Hope to go back some day.
- Highschool Diploma - 2003
Memberships
Association for Computing Machinery
References
I have a number of references. Depending on the kind of work you are looking for from me please contact me for a list.
Blake Edwards: "Your experience in programming and depth of heuristic knowledge as well as hackery is pretty sweet."
