Gary Hepting
Objective
To develop cutting-edge web applications and interfaces with current best practices within a collaborative environment that promotes and values personal growth and wellness.
Work Experience
User Experience Engineer
Emerge Interactive - Portland, OR
January 2012 to Present
Front-end Web application development using xHTML, CSS, Javascript/jQuery, PHP & SQL within an agile software development process and practicing such techniques as collective code ownership (SVN and Git) and test-driven development.
Senior Web Developer
BDC Advertising - Oregon City, OR
April 2008 to December 2011
Planning, coordination, development and maintaining website applications and digital marketing campaigns for full-service advertising agency. Primary duties: design and development of web applications with xHTML, CSS, Javascript/jQuery, PHP, SQL & APIs. Strong focus on best coding practices for organic SEO and development of custom CMS applications.
Freelance Web Developer
NetEffex Studios - Portland, OR
August 2005 to April 2008
Long-term contract development relationship working with creative team to develop and maintain dynamic websites using various Web technologies. Participation in client-agency meetings and presentations, strategic planning and development of project on all levels. Strong focus on PHP/MySQL database-driven application development and cross-browser compatibility.
Education
Associates of Science in Web Applications and Development
Clackamas Community College - Oregon City, OR
2001 to 2004
Certificate in Network & Microcomputing
Clackamas Community College - Oregon City, OR
2001 to 2004
Skills
xHTML/HTML5, CSS3, Javascript/jQuery, PHP, SQL, MySQL, APIs, SEO, Git/SVN, Photoshop/Fireworks, Apache, IIS, debugging, browser compatibility/quirks, time/project management, detail-oriented, team communications, project collaboration software (Basecamp/Jira).