Jon Zumbrun

Sr. Web Developer at AttendStar
jzumbrun@gmail.com
cell: 615-364-4288

Summary
Web Application Developer and Architect. I enjoy programming in the depths of code, setting logic rules and programming modularity that allows for quick flexible changes. I thrive on application efficiency, performance and security. I am an energetic and practical problem solver with the proven ability to perform under pressure, unsupervised, and achieve desired objectives. I am grateful for established business rules, but also work well in agile environments.
My Goals are to Continue a Life and Career in the Computer Science/Web Development Field. Im extremely interested in other languages such as Python and Java. I would greatly desire to learn these languages further.

Specialties
PHP5 MVC CodeIgniter framework: 4+ years
Ruby (on Rails): 1 year
C++: 2 years, Java: 1 year, Objective-C: 4 months
HTML, JSON, XML and CSS: 5+ years
Javascript (jQuery Framework): 3+ years
MySql (ORM PHP Doctrine, ROR ActiveRecord): 4+ years
No-SQL MongoDB: 1+ year
Amazon S3 server implementations: 2+ years
Git / SVN: 2+ years
REST Methods, TextMate (and other text editors), Sphinx search, Authorize.net, Paypal, Google Checkout Experience in both Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems.

Experience
Sr. Web Developer at AttendStar
2011 -Present (less than a year)
Set and created standards for coding practices. Manage 3 Junior PHP developers at www.attendstar.com
Implement stronger security via CSRF, PDO Mysql calls, and
faster database access utilizing Innodb and foreign and other indexes.
Implemented MogoDB for tracking tracking UX/IU bugs and errors.
Implement migration changes for the following payment gateways:
Google Checkout Paypal Standard Innovative Gateway Authorize.net
Created database driven reserved seating with visual time-outs.
Migration from a non-MVC ORM "flat procedural" coding practice to an MCV ORM framework via Codeigniter and Doctrine 1.2.
Migration from Rackspace to Amazon Services EC2 and RDS.

Application Web Developer at Intero Alliance
October 2009 -June 2011 (1 year 9 months)
Developing web technologies for Intero Alliance to further Intero's drive to unite brands and artist.
Successfully team built AvonVoices.com, a talent search engine for Avon: My responsibilities include controller logic and architecture, language and geo-ip detection for 40+ spoken languages, registration, account and profile management, database integration and development, community tracking and commenting, among building the systems analytical logging system that tracks user actives, among many other responsibilities.
Successfully team built interomusic.com and studioxoxo.com: My responsibilities include architect-ing and building the CMS maintaining the site which includes:
Page creation: title, body, movable, re-orderable sidebar items, translation control and binding the page dynamically to plugin libraries (ie, contact page with php form).
Plugin architecture and modularity: Creating cutting edge plugin development only available to PHP 5.3. Utilizing dynamic static function calls with name spacing.
Dynamic layouts: Creating layouts that "rebuild" them selves depending on what you put in them. No need for predefined 2 or 3 columns, etc
Authentication: Creating dynamic and fine grained authentication with user having many roles and many rights bound to pages, and plugins.
Languages developing in: Ruby (on Rails) PHP
Javascript HTML, CSS, JSON, XML
1 recommendation available upon request

Web Developer at 1 Stop Digital
May 2009 -September 2009 (5 months)
Developed 1 Stop Digital's Live Spokesperson integration. Programmed, and architect-ed on Expression Engine CMS and Javascript. Worked on integrating the management of Flash Live Spokes person who walk out on our clients websites and give personalized instructions. I continued engineering the user interface that controls these spokesperson, and the dynamics in which they were to show, their frequency, and types; recording and tracking the analytics and payment system responsible for revenue gathering.
Technology used: PHP Expression Engine, JQuery, MySQL, CSS, HTML

Web Developer at Anthology Creative
March 2009 -May 2009 (3 months)
Building Popular Christian Artist websites like tenthavenuenorth.com, and leelandonline.com, along with architect-ing a podcast website that allows user to upload new podcasts, parses, and rebuild the audio's metatags. Also assisted in building the CMS backend that controlled these and other sites.
Technology used: PHP Codeigniter, JQuery, MySQL, CSS, HTML

PHP Developer Joomla at Budget Help
August 2008 -May 2009 (10 months)
Sole web designer and administrator for a Financial Help Firm. Implementing Joomla! CMS. Designed component in Joomla! PHP OOP framework including financial form creation a deletion as well as multilevel user administration control and email alert functions. jQuery, HTML, CSS, PHP5 OOP, MYSQL and administration controls. Currently located at www.flashbench.com

PHP Developer with CodeIgniter at www.TurnItUpMedia.com
September 2008 -March 2009 (7 months)
Lead Social Network Developer. Creating a friends network including internal messaging and message posting on friends profiles as well as user action logging. Email referral system and other email alert functions. Artist profile creation including media upload and streaming functions and administration functions. Implementing PHP5 (CodeIgniter framework OOP MVC design), Javascript (jQuery framework), AJAX (form submission and JSON response), MYSQL, Amazon S3 servers and administration development.
2 recommendations available upon request

PHP Developer at ICT North America
March 2008 -August 2008 (6 months)
Sole web designer and administrator. Implementing Joomla! CMS. HTML, CSS, PHP5, MYSQL and administration control. Job searching and posting, and many user control functions all in procedural PHP5 design. www.ictnorthamerica.com and www.bilingualsearch.com

Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Persuing Masters, Computer Science, 2007 -2009 Activities and Societies: computer Science Club

Middle Tennessee State University
B.S., Recording Technology, 2005 -2008

Honors and Awards
Who's Who In America 1998-1999, Multiple show choir Awards (1996-1998)

Interests
Programming, in PHP, Javascript, Ruby (on Rails) or C++, or any other OOP language. Im willing to learn them all! I play guitar and sing a bit, and I teach sunday school at church. I always trying to learn about software and computer hardware. I keeps my mind going. I also love trying to integrate art and science. Yeah both sides of the brain!

3 people have recommended Jon
"John reported to me in his role as an application developer. John is a true computer scientist — his understanding of his craft is an order of magnitude beyond most developers in the Nashville market."
— Brendan Wovchko, Director of Technology, Intero Alliance, managed Jon at Intero Alliance

"Jon is very passionate about technology. He's very good at what he does, and is an asset to any organization!"
— Patrick Hefner, President/CEO, Independent Music Online, Inc., worked directly with

Jon at www.TurnItUpMedia.com
"Jon Zumbrun is a committed and intelligent programmer. His learning curve is fluid and quick. He was asked to program in an environment that demanded independent innovation and flexibility. When I gave Jon tasks, he performed proffessionally and brilliantly. I always appreciated his willingness to offer insight on better ways to accomplish objectives. I not only recommend Jon as a qualified, dedicated programmer, but also as an honest and forward thinking individual."
— Clayton Osborn, Director of Media Services/ Partner, TurnItUp Media, managed Jon at www.TurnItUpMedia.com
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