Ethan DeYoung

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Masters Candidate 2008
School of Informatin Fellowship

B.A. 2006
Graduated with High Honor
Honors College Graduate

Lead Developer, August 2004 - May 2006

Technical Skills Utilized: PHP, PostgreSQL, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, FreeBSD, Linux, perl

Created the public website for University's new Wireless Network.
Created an internal system for tracking and managing information related to the wireless project.
Performed usability testing and usage testing with end users of internal system.
Collaborated with university on deployment of new wireless network.

Project Lead, January - May 2006

Worked with a community developer to increase company's web presence.
As the project lead, I drafted the Statement of Work and clearly defined the scope and deliverables of the project.
Performed a risk analysis.
Ensured projected deadlines were on schedule by collaborating with developers and keeping 'scope creep' under control.
Prototyped new website and proposed advertising methods to increase traffic.

Usability & UI Design, September - December 2006

Collaborated with township officials to create the township's first website.
Performed a needs assessment and surveyed local residents on their ISP technology and web usage patterns.
Provided township with a proposal that included recommended server technologies and style of site based on expected users and their usage patterns as well as available ISPs in the area.
Implemented the proposed website using the recommended technologies and format.

Developer, May - August 2004

Designed and implemented a database driven E-Commerce website using PHP and MySQL

Developer, January 2004 - May 2004

Designed and implemented a database driven E-Commerce website using PHP and MySQL

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