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1537 Lily Ave
El Cajon, CA 92021
203 257 5030
galenjr@gmail.com
galengrover.com

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Overview

  • Over 6 years in the web development field
  • Well-versed in all areas of website creation: from PSD – HTML/CSS to database design
  • Very quick learner with strong logic skills
  • Rapidly adapts to new technologies, standards, and ideas
  • Able to meet tight deadlines

Employment History

Self-Employed Web Developer (2007 – Present)

Clients: Elizabeth Arden, Britney Spears, Curve, Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Digital Surgeons, J Tallman Builders, Cafe Louise

  • Rewrote Elizabeth Arden’s code architecture in order to share code across all sites, saving hundreds of hours in development time
  • Created the world’s biggest skate video database, eventually reaching over 500k page views a month
  • Created numerous custom forms responsible for capturing hundreds of thousands of signups/sample requests
  • Developed an open-source admin interface for store locators capable of searching, mass geocoding, and backups
  • Developed an open-source PHP wrapper for the Google Maps v3 API
  • Developed a simple open-source application that allows people to view/delete photos from their Kodak Pulse picture frame
  • Turned hundreds of PSDs into cross-browser compatible HTML/CSS
  • Developed an API for accessing/searching Elizabeth Arden’s 13000 store locations

Sites Developed

Application Developed

Community Involvement

Think Creative Group (Feb – May 2007)

Web Developer

  • Worked with a small team of developers on various web-related projects
  • Created websites using XHTML/CSS and PHP/MySQL
  • Search engine optimization

United States Navy (2000 – 2004)

Electronic Warfare Technician

  • Operated the ship’s multimillion dollar anti-ship missile defense system
  • Obtained rank of E-5 with a score of 99% on advancement exam
  • Supervised and trained over 20 junior personnel in the art of ship-borne electronic intelligence collection
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure maximum effectiveness
  • Served in Operation Southern Watch and Operation Iraqi Freedom
  • Honorable discharge

Skills

  • Programming Languages: PHP, Javascript(Jquery), Python*, Ruby*, (X)HTML(5), CSS, SQL
  • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • Frameworks: Codeigniter, Kohana, Django*
  • Source Control: Git
  • CMSs: WordPress, Expression Engine*
  • Operating Systems: OSX, Windows, Linux*
  • Web Servers: Apache, IIS
  • Other: Search Engine Optimization, REST, AJAX, XML, JSON

* Indicates familiarity with

Certifications

Education

62 credits towards an associates degree at Naugatuck Valley Community College with a 3.4 GPA.

Hobbies and Interests

Snowboarding, basketball, softball, movies, bjj, mariokart, gadgets, cliff jumping, surfing