brian.dichiara
web applications developer

.about me
Highly creative and imaginative, enthusiastic about web development and graphic design, and passionate. Enjoys working in fast paced environments and adapts quickly to change. Always open to learning something new. I am also an active member of Experts-Exchange.


.software and programming
Adobe Creative Suite (2/3)
Microsoft Office (XP/2003/2007)
Windows / Mac / Linux OS
PHP (4/5)
MySQL (5/6)
ASP.NET 2.0 (VB)
XHTML (1/2)
CSS (1/2)
Javascript (1.4/1.7)/AJAX


.usefulness
URL Rewriting
SEO Optimization
Database Management
W3C XHTML Validation
Dynamic PDF Generation
CSV Data Import/Export
Tech Savvy
Idea-Driven
Optimistic


.career development
Alabama Telco Credit Union
Hoover, AL
Web Developer
January 2007 – Present
Hired as an employee after working 3 months on contract with Telco; Intro project was to completely remodel Intranet site using PHP and MySQL. I designed and coded entire Intranet application, including a content management system, allowing company employees easy access to important everyday information, documents, forms, procedures, and training materials. Content manager was restricted by username/password as well as specific permissions to certain areas. Successfully integrated with LDAP/Active Directory; Other aspects of Intranet include online form submissions, polls, charity donation tracker, AJAX enabled goals demonstration, user history tracking, database search tool, DHTML fly-out menus, and Javascript enabled PDF reports to calculate expenses and other financials.

Second major project was to redesign Internet website using ASP.NET (VB) 2.0/MySQL; I was also designed this from Photoshop to XHTML with direction from Marketing. Website is database driven, allowing the content to be searchable and managed through a CMS admin system available strictly on intranet site. The site features online application requests, an amazing drop-down navigation tool, the occasional flash promotion on the homepage, and a repossessions photo gallery.

Other projects include designing a mockup for new home banking platform interface, a sales number tracking tool, employee dashboard, training and online testing tracking, and a Halloween contest voting system.


High Ground Solutions, Inc.
Hoover, AL
Designer/Web Developer
August 2005 – August 2006
Began High Ground as a graphic designer; Solely responsible for creating corporate marketing materials from concept to completion; Including flash presentations, posters, flyers, brochures, signage, logos, and email newsletters. Major projects included 11x8.5 Hanging Wall Calendars, customized for several public and private schools and churches; Tri-fold brochures for clients; and full size fold-out brochures for organization.

Position changed once the development of their company website began. Handled design from start to finish using Dreamweaver and Photoshop. Admin for site included managing content, user email accounts and auto-forwarders, MySQL databases, and an online calendar creation tool. 

Additionally, began the development of two web based products known as SchoolCast and TestPoint using PHP/MySQL; includes layout, design, programming and graphical elements.


al.com
Birmingham, AL
Graphic/Web Design Intern
November 2004 – July 2005
- Designing creative for banners, web ads, and splash pages, while following web guidelines for fast load time, small file size, and versatility among common browsers.
- Providing creative copy for advertising purposes; Creating websites and splash pages using HTML and PHP for clients.


.education
Westwood College of Technology (Online)
Denver, CO
January 2004 – December 2005
- Graphic Design Major
- Completed all but three courses in the Graphic Design curriculum


twenty south forty road
alabaster, alabama 35007
me@briandichiara.com
205.910.7676