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


Profile
* Broadly skilled application developer with seven 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.

* 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
* New York PHP


Languages
* Working proficiency in German and French
* Elementary proficiency in Finnish