Daniel Krook

resume@krook.net
115 Sunnydale Rd
Bridgeport, CT 06606

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Profile

  • Broadly skilled application developer with eight years of professional experience designing, developing and maintaining Web sites.
  • Specialized expertise with the LAMP platform (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) and enterprise Java applications (J2EE, servlets, JSP) built on IBM middleware (WebSphere, DB2).
  • Application architect responsible for the analysis, design, implementation and deployment lifecycle of numerous enterprise, freelance and hobby Web sites.
  • Strong communication skills, a background in international studies and experience with globally distributed teams.

Certifications

  • IBM Certified Database Associate (DB2 9)
  • Sun Certified Web Component Developer (J2EE 1.4) (SCWCD)
  • Zend Certified Engineer (PHP 4) (ZCE)
  • Sun Certified Java Programmer (J2SE 1.4) (SCJP)
  • Sun Certified System Administrator (Solaris 9) (SCSA)

Skills

  • Development Technologies
    • Client: XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax
    • Server: PHP (ZCE), Java (SCJP), J2EE/JEE (SCWCD)
    • Data: XML, XSL, SQL
    • Architecture: UML, Design Patterns, OOAD
  • Development Software
    • Content Management & Versioning: Interwoven TeamSite, CVS, Subversion, MS Visual SourceSafe
    • Relational Database Management: MySQL, IBM DB2
    • Web & Application Servers: Apache HTTP Server / IBM HTTP Server, Apache Jakarta Tomcat / Geronimo, IBM WebSphere
    • Development Frameworks: Spring Framework, Apache Struts, CakePHP
  • Operating Systems
    • Mac OS: 8, 9, X
    • Windows: NT, 2000, XP
    • Solaris: 8, 9 (SCSA), 10
    • Linux: SLES, RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu

Publications

Presentations

  • "Writing SQL for concurrent use by MySQL and DB2." IBM internal presentation, December 2006
  • "Creating short, intuitive and search engine friendly URLs with servlet filters." IBM internal presentation, December 2005

Experience

  • IBM Corporation, Armonk, NY; December 2002 to Present
    • Senior IT Specialist: Application developer for internal and external ibm.com Web sites.
      • Analyze, design, develop and support full life-cycle intranet and Internet applications on WebSphere, DB2, Linux and AIX middleware.
      • Maintain and extend Apache, MySQL and PHP (AMP) Web applications.
      • Create XSL templates to transform TeamSite XML data records into XHTML format.
      • Edit and debug W3C and Section 508 compliant XHTML, CSS and JavaScript.
  • Reader's Digest Association, New York, NY; October 2000 to November 2002
    • Web Developer: Hybrid client-side coder and server-side scripter for several Reader's Digest Web sites.
      • Transferred design composites to precise, optimal, cross-platform sites using XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
      • Connected reusable templates to back-end logic and data using JHTML, JSP, ASP, and PHP.
      • Consulted on usability trends and accessibility options to match the magazine's target demographic.
  • Opus 360 Corporation - FreeAgent.com, New York, NY; June to October 2000
    • Web Developer: Hybrid client-side coder and server-side scripter for FreeAgent.com Web site.
      • Served as primary interface developer and production site publisher for the Expert Advice, Free Agent Voices, and Business Services channels.
      • Architected a scalable solution to the growing site by using ASP-driven templates, optimizing HTML, and developing dynamic navigation elements with shared CSS and JavaScript.
  • Civet Networks Inc., Fairfield, CT; March 2000 to Present
    • Internet Consultant: Build dynamic, database-enabled Web sites for small to mid-size organizations.
      • Consult on cost-effective solutions to enhance, extend, or maintain clients' online presence.
      • Design and develop standards-based, accessible Web sites on both legacy and new platforms.
  • The Federation of American Scientists, Washington, DC; June to August 1999
    • Webmaster & Research Intern: Tracked, analyzed, and published information on US arms sales abroad.
      • Reviewed media and government sources for information on transactions by the United States and US-based defense contractors for the Arms Sales Monitoring Project.
      • Created a templated, clearly structured reference Web site with increased aesthetic appeal, better navigation, and greater potential for scalability.

Education

  • Columbia University Interactive; 2001-2002
    • Online coursework
      • Introduction to SQL
      • Introduction to Java
  • Trinity College: Hartford, CT; 1995-1999
    • Bachelor of Arts, December 1999
      • International Studies: Comparative Development
      • Political Science: International & Comparative Politics
  • University of Cape Town: South Africa; July-November 1998
  • Universidad de La Habana: Cuba; June 1998

Training

  • Core Spring Framework Bootcamp
  • Mastering Object-Oriented Analysis and Design with UML 2.0
  • Transition to IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere V6
  • Administration of WebSphere Application Server V5 (Linux)
  • Various classes from Interwoven, ATG, Westlake on TeamSite, Dynamo, JSP, DHTML

Affiliations

Languages

  • Working proficiency in German and French
  • Elementary proficiency in Finnish
IBM Certified Database Associate (DB2 9)
Sun Certified Web Component Developer (J2EE 1.4) (SCWCD)
Sun Certified System Administrator (Solaris 9) (SCSA)
Zend Certified Engineer (PHP 4) (ZCE)
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