Hello, and thank you for taking the time to learn about me. I
recently started my job search for a remote developer position
where I can use my PHP and Javascript skills. I have been coding
PHP longer, but recently have spent more time with Javascript.
In an effort to keep learning and broaden my skills, I have
recently delved into Laravel and React. I am working on a
project now that uses Typescript and React with a Laravel REST
API.
My formal education is an engineering degree from Caltech with a
focus on computer science. I worked a traditional programming
job using C++, then left to pursue happiness in Colorado. All of
my experience using PHP, Javascript, HTML, CSS, MySQL etc. has
been learned online and through building custom software
solutions for our businesses.
For the last 22 years I have been driving dog sleds in the
winter, and taking care of the dogs in the summer. The job is
seven days a week with up to 84 hours per week in the winter,
and I have not missed a single day of work during that time.
It’s time to slow down the pace, so I am looking for a remote
position with flexible hours so I can get my children to and
from school, and take them snowboarding or hiking on the
weekend.
I have kept my software skills sharp by continuously learning
new technologies and developing our dog sledding company
website. The backend of the site is extremely feature rich with
many automated tasks that I would be happy to detail for you
should we move forward together.
Stack
PHP, 15+ years
Javascript, 15+ years
MySql, 15+ years
HTML, 15+ years
Linux, 13 years
CSS, 7 years
Git, 5 years
jQuery, 2 years
Node, 2 years
Typescript, 1 year
React, 1 year
Bootstrap, 1 year
Experience
Dog Sled Rides of Winter Park
Owner, Software Engineer
Dec 2000 - Present
Created website and reservation system
increasing conversions and reducing time on the
phone with customers.
Reservations shifted from 100% over the phone to
98% online with no employees needed.
Implemented a dynamic pricing algorithm which
increased the average sale by 20% and smoothed
the demand curve over our six day week.
Developed a feature rich backend with automation
of common tasks reducing admin costs 80%.
Automated customer communication with text
messages and emails increasing customer on time
rates 30%.
Mountain Dawg Outfitters
Owner, Software Engineer
May 2002 - Apr 2017
Created a dynamic, cloud based, point of sale
system with integrated inventory system and CRM,
which enabled real-time monitoring of sales and
inventory from any device.
Automated the emailing of customer receipts,
loyalty points status, customized special deals
and inventory status which increased customer
retention.
Automated the ordering process with vendors
reducing ordering time 90% and increasing order
accuracy.
Kings Foot
Realtor, Web Developer
2007 - 2009
Developed the online presence for the startup
real estate office.
Utilized Google Maps API to display property
locations making property filtering for clients
easier.
Created a custom CRM system for tracking client
communications improving workflow for Realtors.
Drink Gifter, Facebook App
Software Engineer
2010 - 2011
Implemented the design of a Facebook App from
customer design.
Utilized PayPal micro payment API to track
customer deposits, balances and payments.