Adam J. Lyon
resume@adamlyon.com
(408) 394-1494 (Cell)


Currently considering opportunities in the greater Seattle, Washington area.


Career Objective
To secure a Senior Web Developer position that will be challenging and offer opportunity for continued growth.


Relevant Skills
- Over 15 years of hands-on computer experience and 12 years of Internet experience.
- Extensive knowledge of HTML, XHTML, DHTML, CSS, PHP, ASP, JavaScript, AJAX, XML, cookies, MySQL, MS SQL, Access, Photoshop, version control systems and more.
- Thorough grasp of cross-platform cross-browser compatibility issues, standards and code optimization.
- Comprehensive Internet background including e-mail, ftp, telnet, and most UNIX shells.
- Strong personal skills including focused listening, logical thinking, and working in a high-pressure team-oriented environment. Rapidly adapts to new technologies, standards, and ideas.


Employment History

October 2005 - Present
Dorado Corporation (contract through Amerit Consulting)
Sr. UI Engineer
Developed and customized Dorado's applications for some of the largest banks in the country in a highly team-oriented and deadline-driven setting. Heavy usage of JavaScript, CSS, HTML and XML in a proprietary backend environment utilizing Java, Oracle and WebLogic.

December 1996 - Present
Freelance 
Web Developer/Designer 
Creation and maintenance of many Web sites and applications for corporate, non-profit and other clients. Performed the full spectrum of Web-related tasks, including rapid prototyping, design and layout, graphics creation and optimization, server-side programming (primarily PHP), MySQL databases, AJAX interactivity, standards-compliant XHTML and CSS, testing, training, hosting, security, traffic generation and ongoing updates.

August 2001 - October 2005
Vitria Technology, Inc.
Sr. Web Developer, Web Developer
Internal, external, and extranet application development utilizing standards-compliant, efficient and optimized ASP, PHP, CSS, VBScript, JavaScript, AJAX and HTML code, including security, design and deployment of MS SQL and MySQL databases, graphical user interfaces, testing and documentation. Primary developer for salesforce.com customization. Limited use of .NET technology. Applications developed from scratch include travel request and approval application, internal IT and Facilities ticketing system, internal change management system, alpha code portal, internal event tracking system, customer support site, marketing database, opt-in emailing application and more.

August 1999 - August 2001
Vitria Technology, Inc.
Web Design Specialist
Webmaster for all aspects of Vitria's external corporate Web site, in addition to most intranet sites and Web-based applications, including MS SQL, MySQL, and Access database implementation, dynamic PHP and ASP applications, Flash intros, image optimization, HTML programming, UI, template creation, and video production.

May 1998 - August 1999
IBM (contract through CDI Information Services)
Web Designer
Responsible for creation and updates of Web pages and optimized graphics for IBM's Storage Systems Division Web site, as well as layout and interface design. Integral in research of new technologies and overall 'look and feel'.


Education

2004
UCSC Extension - Cupertino, California
Completed C#.NET course.

1999
Macromedia - San Francisco, California
Completed Macromedia Flash 4 Hands-On Training program.

1999 - 2002
San Jose City College - San Jose, California
Part-time student focusing on science and Internet technologies. Awarded President's List honor.

1997
Bellarmine College Preparatory - San Jose, California
Graduate with a focus on Computer Science and Mathematics.


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