Resume

Michael D. Risser

Web Designer/Developer and Graphic Artist

Highly motivated, quick learning, self-starter, proficient in several programming languages. Adaptive individual with extensive and creative trouble-shooting skills. Experienced in most major Operating Systems including Linux, Windows and Mac OS. Can work unsupervised either individually or as part of a team. Exceptional inter-personal skills.

Skills

  • Proficient in PHP, Perl, SQL, JavaScript, CGI, CSS, HTML/XHTML, Unix Administration and shell scripting
  • Knowledgeable in XML, Java, Ruby and Python
  • Software Proficiencies include Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks, InDesign, Coda, Komodo
  • Experienced with Mac OS X, Windows 3.x/95/98/NT/XP, Linux, Solaris, FreeBSD

Experience

Graphic Artist / Online Developer May 2006 – December 2007 & June 2008 – July 2009 —North County Times/Californian

  • Designed and updated recruitment advertising for various clients
  • Automated display ad processing for Online Department
  • Developed browser-based advertising ticketing system utilizing PHP and MySQL
  • Designed and developed browser-based ad status system using PHP, MySQL, XML and JavaScript
  • Assisted with redesign of company web site, including integration of third-party tools for Movie listings and showtimes, television listings, price tracking and traffic and weather information

Web Designer March 2008 – June 2008 – Erlach Computer Consulting via contract from TekSystems

  • Updated and maintained various client web sites
  • Designed site for GeoCacher Magazine
  • Redesigned site for Pinnacle Drywall and Stucco
  • Developed administrative interface to allow for customers to easily update the content on their site.

Web Master, March 2001 – June 2004 — Double Dimension Networks Inc., Vista, CA

  • Member of the Unix Engineering Group
  • Evaluated new technologies for implementation throughout the organization, including Java, PHP, Cold Fusion, Visual Basic and .NET
  • Designed and developed Intranet site for Corporate Communications

Software Engineer, July 2000 – December 2002 — Machine Vision Products, Inc., Carlsbad, CA

  • Developed internal bug-tracking system for use by the Software Group
  • Implemented company web server, ftp server, database server using PHP, MySQL, Perl and HTML/DHTML

Aircrew Life Support Specialist, March 1991 – December 1997 — 168th Air Refueling Squadron, 168th Air Refueling Wing, AKANG

  • Implemented computer-based internal inspection tracking system
  • Inspected Aircrew Life Support Equipment, including helmets, oxygen masks, life rafts, life preservers, survival kits and parachutes
  • Conducted Aircrew Continuation Training in survival and chemical decontamination procedures
  • Awarded Honor Graduate from USAF Aircrew Life Support Technical School

Organizations

  • Member HTML Writers Guild
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