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
- "Developing PHP Applications for IBM Data Servers." IBM Redbooks, May 2006
- "Recommended PHP reading list." IBM developerWorks, March 2006
- "Pair J2EE with PHP to implement a common Web application infrastructure." IBM WebSphere Developer Technical Journal, May 2005
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.
- Senior IT Specialist: Application developer for internal and external ibm.com Web sites.
- 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.
- Web Developer: Hybrid client-side coder and server-side scripter for several Reader's Digest Web sites.
- 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.
- Web Developer: Hybrid client-side coder and server-side scripter for FreeAgent.com Web site.
- 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.
- Internet Consultant: Build dynamic, database-enabled Web sites for small to mid-size organizations.
- 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.
- Webmaster & Research Intern: Tracked, analyzed, and published information on US arms sales abroad.
Education
- Columbia University Interactive; 2001-2002
- Online coursework
- Introduction to SQL
- Introduction to Java
- Online coursework
- Trinity College: Hartford, CT; 1995-1999
- Bachelor of Arts, December 1999
- International Studies: Comparative Development
- Political Science: International & Comparative Politics
- Bachelor of Arts, December 1999
- 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
