Raleigh Von Habersberger

Objective

To find fulfilling and challenging projects requiring a Front End Web Developer which allow me the ability to work remotely with a great team or a person who is comfortable and skilled at using available social networking tools to communicate and get the job done.

Preferred Languages: JavaScript, CoffeeScript, Ruby, RoR, PHP, MySql, CSS, Sass
Javascript Libraries: JQuery, YUI, Mootools, Ext, Prototype
Other Keywords: GitHub, Subversion, Perforce, Agile, Wireframes, Standards Compliance, The DOM, Sprites, Performance, Firebug, YSlow, Semantics

Experience

OpenFeint / Javascript Programmer / August 2010 - August 2011

• Worked on a cutting edge project using OOP JavaScript in a native mobile app
• Improved the applications reliability by using Jasmine, a Javascript Test Driven Development Suite
• Simplified maintenance by refactoring existing JavaScript into CoffeeScript
• Lead Engineer on a project with our developers working remotely in Beijing

Radius Marketing / Senior User Interface Developer / July 2009 - July 2010

• Rebuilt an unstable front-end improving its speed, reliability, maintainability and usability
• Built the front-end using a custom PHP MVC framework where none existed before
• Created wireframes, proposed, designed and built new features and interfaces
• Increased production by creating reusable interface objects such as modal dialogs
• Researched and built a scheduling interface which exceeded the client expectations
• Convinced the team to switch to JSON rather than XML

Martini Media Network / Lead Front End Developer / August 2008 - May 2009

• Managed the Front End Interface using Custom JavaScript and JQuery Library, CSS, HTML from pre-design to post production for a network of high traffic blogs that work in all the major browsers
• Created a very intuitive Ajax Registration and Login Process
• Created wireframes for production clarity on all the needed features and functions
• Transitioned from working in PHP environments for the past 9 years to a Ruby on Rails environment

Gizmo Creative / Lead Web Developer / February 2008 - August 2008

• Responsible for completing an abandoned front-end PHP MVC Ajax commerce site
• Improved the performance of the web site resulting in shorter page load times
• Helped improve the usability and intuitiveness of the shopping cart
• Assured Quality through bug tracking, testing and debugging throughout production
• Themed a WordPress Blog that matched the look & feel of the shopping cart web site

Yahoo! Groups / Web Developer / July 2006 - February 2008

• Played a key role in modernizing the front end of the outdated Yahoo! Groups through the use of Modern layout techniques using Semantic HTML, CSS, Unobtrusive JavaScript and the YUI JS Library.
• Created an scheduling interface using AJAX
• Built a very profitable custom reusable page template for advertisers
• Built the majority of the form interfaces for Yahoo! Groups Beta

Resolve Digital / Senior Web Developer / May 2002 - May 2005

• Lead Web Developer for Virtual company
• Helped double the profits of Resolve Digital 2 years in a row by rapidly producing quality sites
• Technical Liaison for the companies Client
• Built and maintained over 40 PHP websites for various businesses http://www.resolvedigital.com/portfolio
• Optimized sites for proper search engine ranking
• Managed web related projects and tasks for Resolve Digital’s clients
• Researched and implemented software tools to enhance clients business needs
• Created numerous CMS portfolios for architecture firms

Education

San Francisco State University

• Currently enrolled part time in night classes working towards a Bachelors in Computer Science

Marakana

Ruby on Rails Training Course February 2009

• Configure and install Ruby and Rails
• Learned the basics of the Ruby language
• Built a new Rails application from scratch
• Setup and manage databases with migrations
• Learned how to configure Rails' routing
• Practiced test-driven development (TDD) with Test::Unit
• Learned how to add Ajax with RJS
• Learned how to leverage ActiveRecord with associations, validations, and callbacks
• Learned Rails approach to resources and REST, and how to use them
• Learned how to find and use plugins
• Learned how to send emails with ActionMailer
• Learned the various deployment options for Rails applications
• Learned Rails' opinions and how to embrace or override them

Opnet

Flash Action Scripting October 2004 – December 2004

• Completed this 8 week Action Scripting class
• Created a Classic style shooting game

Opnet Java 101 2003 January 2003 – March 2003

• Completed an 8 week Java Introductory course

Opnet Unix 101 March 2002 – April 2002

• Completed an 8 week Unix Introductory System Administration course

Opnet Perl 101 February 2001 – March 2001

• Completed an 8 week Perl Introductory Programming course