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Working on browser extensions and websites using HTML, HTML 5, CSS, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, NSIS, PHP & MySQL, JSON, XML, SQLite, etc.

Working on browser extensions and toolbars using HTML, HTML 5, CSS, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, NSIS, PHP & MySQL, JSON, XML, SQLite, etc.

I started at AOL in 1998 doing online game production. After a number of years, I was slowly transitioned into a more technical role and am now doing mostly software development.* Casual game development using Flash (AS3)--> Aliens Go Boom! - http://www.games.com/game/aliens-go-boom--> Ice Breakers - http://www.games.com/game/ice-breakers--> Penguin Pirates - http://www.games.com/game/ice-breakers-penguin-pirates* Developed the first iteration of the Games.com chat front-end using Flex.* Developed internal process tracking software using PHP and MySQL.* API development for partner connection with the Games.com Affinity backend (AS3).* Developed an AIM plug-in that allowed our players a means to play against each other. (HTML, JavaScript, CSS)* Integrate partner games into our network.* Take contracted games and integrate into our Affinity system and also integrate into other distribution portals (i.e. Mochi).* Work with external game developers to help get their games on Games.com.* Build a developer community that helps foster creativity and problem solving.* Work to provide tools that make integration into Games.com as smooth as possible.

* Managed a team of 65 with direct-reports from development, art, marketing, business, and production.* Responsible for managing the relationship and our games distribution process for AOL, CompuServe, Prodigy, and the general Internet.* Led the release of the ENGAGE site, which premiered in March of 1998 and housed over twenty online games.* Acted as Executive Producer on the following games:--> Descent Online--> Warcraft II: The Tides of Darkness Online--> Redneck Rampage Online--> Blood Online--> Splatterball--> Castles Online--> ...and various others. * Acted as the ENGAGE producer for the following games:--> Rolemaster: Magestorm--> Darkness Falls--> US Chess Federation Online--> Billboard Live club games suite* Worked industry shows (E3, GDC) to expand awareness of our brand.* Worked with numerous external development houses to bring top-quality games to our service and our distribution channels.

* Developed and maintained government and non-profit software projects using FoxPro with emphasis on SQL, forms, and reporting. * Handled installation and maintenance on-site of the company's software.* Provided end-user support and training to new installations of the company's software.* Managed network-configuration of the product for multiple machine installs.

* Managed the flagship product (a follow-up letter service for car dealerships) from both a development and support standpoint.* Lead the development project to re-create the entire software system in FoxPro with communications support in C using the Greenleaf Communications library.* Reconfigured all in-house machines to act as a network in calling dealerships (modem-to-modem connections) to raise the nightly throughput-success from 60% to 99.9%. Developed all the software that maintained the nightly-sends.* Provided support to sales staff on installations to new customers and oversaw all maintenance needs as well.