Position: Web Programmer

Kamran Arasteh 5135 Rue Balmoral, Montreal, QC H8Z 2N3 Cell: 514.836.5269 E-Mail: [email protected] ______

Greetings:

As a professional Web Developer with over 13 years of experience, I have extensive knowledge in building interactive, dynamic, database driven websites and applications.

Throughout the years I have worked on multitude of Websites in various industries. The diversity of projects has pushed me into learning almost all aspects of designing, coding and maintaining websites.

I am a Front-end expert with solid PHP skills and very adept in GUI development with Photoshop.

My area of expertise is in:

. XHTML, CSS, XML, AJAX (jQuery) . PHP/mySQL . SEO . CMS . Wireframing/Storyboarding UI/UX designs . Website Design, Layout , Usability and Cross Browser Compatibility

By keeping up-to-date with latest technologies, trends, and techniques, I try to learn everyday and enhance my skills.

I am looking for either a full-time position or a long-term contract.

I would gladly discuss this position and my capabilities with you in an interview. I can always be reached by phone: (514) 836-5269 or email: [email protected]

Sincerely Kamran Arasteh

Kamran Arasteh 5135 Rue Balmoral, Montreal, QC H8Z 2N3 Cell: 514.836.5269 E-Mail: [email protected] ______

Senior Web Developer / Web Designer / Webmaster

 Over 13 years of analysis, design, programming, and maintenance experience.  Expert in Website usability, interfaces, architecture, and optimization.  Expertise in Web 2.0 standards, as well as HTML5/CSS3  Expert in LAMP/AJAX development  Skilled in Search Engine Optimization  Skilled in website Programming, GUI design, Wireframing, UI/UX design.  Comfortable working under pressure to meet deadlines and client needs.  Strong Team player with excellent written and verbal communications skills.  Strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills.  Can easily switch between back-end development and front-end.

Technologies & Expertise

 Programming/Scripting Languages: PHP, XML, XHTML, CSS, jQuery

 Rich Internet Application: AJAX, jQuery UI, Ext JS, Adobe Flex

 Databases: mySQL, MS SQL, MS Access

 Software: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash, Swish, Flex

 Search Engine Optimization

 E-Commerce : Custom carts , Zen Cart, Os-Commerce, OpenCart

 Content Management Systems: WordPress, Joomla Kamran Arasteh 5135 Rue Balmoral, Montreal, QC H8Z 2N3 Cell: 514.836.5269 E-Mail: [email protected] ______

Online Portfolio: http://www.kamy.ca

. Complete list of projects can be viewed here. . Website built on CodeIgniter . SEO friendly URLs Tech Spec: PHP/mySQL, XHTML, CSS, AJAX (jQuery), Social Media Intergration

Professional Experience

Liquid Computing Feb. 2008- April 2010 Permanent/full time (Company closure)

. Planned, Designed and programmed a PHP/AJAX based Rich Internet Application (RIA). . Wireframed UI/UX designs. . Unified Login using PHP Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) . CRUD functionalities based on existing rules. . Various data grids with AJAX (jQuery) functionalities. . Session based user management system. . Designed and coded multiple interfaces to convert complex tasks into user friendly actions. . Implemented many client-side (PHP) and server-side (javascript) data validations and sanitations. . Worked in a dual-OS environment: o Development on Windows, o Publication, Backup (SVN), Apache modifications on Linux Tech Spec: PHP/mySQL, XHTML, CSS, AJAX (jQuery), SOAP, XML, SEO Contract Work:

Herzing College May – July 2011

. I was contracted to teach 2 courses which covered the following topics:  Dreamweaver , XHTML , CSS, jQuery, PHP/mySQL  Flash

Red Flag Deals / Yellow Pages http://www.redflagdeals.com Jan – March 2011

. Worked on a PHP/AJAX Admin Tool which combined 5 previously-used tools into one interface to manage data . Outlined REST API specifications for various data calls . Used jQuery UI with custom CSS rules to design the Admin Tool . SVN was used for repository access Tech Spec: PHP/mySQL, XHTML, CSS, AJAX (jQuery), Smarty Template, XMl, JSON

Shen Band http://www.musishen.com 2011

. Created the website using CodeIgniter (PHP / mySQL) . Used jQuery plugins & scripts for various functionalities . Wireframed UI/UX designs Kamran Arasteh 5135 Rue Balmoral, Montreal, QC H8Z 2N3 Cell: 514.836.5269 E-Mail: [email protected] ______

. Custom backend application to update website content . Search Engine Optimized, SEO friendly URLs . Facebook integration Tech Spec: PHP/mySQL, XHTML, CSS, AJAX (jQuery), CodeIgniter, Social Media Intergration

Zagros Publication http://www.zagros.ca Sep. – Dec. 2010

. E-Commerce website . Built using OpenCart . Paypal integration . Custom payment method using Bank Desjardins’ gateway . Implemented various jQuery pluings/scripts

Tech Spec: PHP/mySQL, XHTML, CSS, AJAX (jQuery)

Rachael Ray Magazine /Reader’s Digest http://www.rachaelraymag.com 2007-2008

. Converted various designs, components and boxes into table-less, CSS driven sections. . Cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility checks . URL cleanup . Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Tech Spec: XHTML, CSS, AJAX (jQuery), SEO

USA Mesotherapy http://www.usameso.com 2004-2010

. E-Commerce Website . Website UI/UX design, storyboarding . Custom Shopping Cart . Paypal integrated . Custom backend application to manage inventory and update website content

Tech Spec: PHP/mySQL, XHTML, CSS, AJAX (jQuery)

Joseph Walsh http://www.josephwalsh.com 2007-2010

. E-Commerce Website . Complete Website Analysis, Design, Code, and Implementation . Custom Shopping Cart . Used Smarty Template Engine . Custom backend application to manage inventory and update website content

Tech Spec: PHP/mySQL, XHTML, CSS, Smarty Template, Flash

Meso Doc 411 http://www.mesodoc411.com 2006-2009

. Dynamic, Database Website . Complete Website UI/UX design, storyboarding . Custom Shopping Cart . Custom Search Engine . Paypal integration . SSL Installation . Custom backend application to manage members and update website content Kamran Arasteh 5135 Rue Balmoral, Montreal, QC H8Z 2N3 Cell: 514.836.5269 E-Mail: [email protected] ______

EDUCATION:

Adobe Systems 2009

New Toronto Group, Toronto, ON  Adobe Flex 3: Developing Rich Client Applications  Adobe Flex 3: Building Charting & Dashboard Applications

Web & Database Programming 2001-2002

Vanier College, Montreal, PQ  Database and Application Design: Oracle, SQL, PL/SQL, Access  Web Programming: HTML, JavaScript, VBScript, CSS, PHP, DHTML, CGI  Programming: Java (Visual J++)  Networking/OS: Unix/Linux  MS Office: Word, Excel, Access  Web & Database Applications: Java, Oracle, SQL, PHP, JavaScript, HTML

Web System Analyst (Post Graduate Diploma) 1999-2000

Fanshawe College, London, ON  Web Programming: Perl, CGI, JavaScript, VBScript, Java, CSS, Cold Fusion, DHTML  Graphics: Corel Draw, Fireworks, Flash  E-Commerce: Cold Fusion  Networking: Unix/Linux, NT, IIS, Security, Win 2000, Apache  Site Management: Dreamweaver, FrontPage  Internet Law  Document Design

Computer Science 1997-1999

The University of Western Ontario, London, ON (BSC. incomplete )  Java  Pascal  Unix  Networking

Certifications

The University of Western Ontario, Certification in: 1997-2001  MS Access Level 1-3  Front Page 98 Level 1-2  Web Page Design Level 1-2

BrainBench.com, Certified as: 1997-2001  Web Programmer  HTML Programmer  Web Concepts  HTML 4 Programmer  Dreamweaver Developer  MS Front Page 2000 Developer Kamran Arasteh 5135 Rue Balmoral, Montreal, QC H8Z 2N3 Cell: 514.836.5269 E-Mail: [email protected] ______

References available upon request.