RESUMÉ

I am a Drexel University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and a 3.97 GPA. With over six years of experience creating aesthetically pleasing, standards compliant, accessible web sites with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and over three years of experience developing rich, functional, intuitive web applications using ASP.NET, Java, and SQL technologies, I possess a wide range of expertise in multiple areas.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LECG, Devon, PA
Consultant, June 2010 - Present
  • Used C#.NET, SQL Server 2008, IIS, Windows Server 2008, XHTML, JavaScript, and CSS to develop and customize internal and external web applications according to client information gathering and business workflow process needs (External example: veteransbonus.ohio.gov)
  • Provided business and technical support throughout project lifecycle including requirements analysis, server/infrastructure implementation, and application development, testing, and support
AmeriHealth Mercy, Philadelphia, PA
Web Developer, March 2009 - March 2010
  • Used VB.NET, AJAX, SQL, XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript to design and develop internal web applications and relational databases used to streamline company-wide business processes and save the organization up to $120,000 per application annually
  • Oversaw all processes involved in the applications’ development, including interfacing with clients, gathering/prioritizing requirements, and reviewing, testing, and supporting applications
  • Updated existing .NET and ASP web applications to include new functionality, most recent .NET and AJAX technologies, and compliance with latest XHTML and CSS standards
  • Gained exposure to XML, IIS, and SourceSafe through day-to-day completion of activities involved with web development and maintenance
Clifftop Design, Warrington, PA
Owner / Web Developer, April 2006 - Present
  • Designed and maintained sites for Clifftop Design, Braco Manufacturing, Inc, Joa Products, Inc and Central Bucks East Ice Hockey. Samples of solutions developed can be viewed on the portfolio page
  • Used and developed proficient skills in Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, JavaScript, XHTML, CSS, and PHP, to create websites resulting in greater company awareness and overall business
  • Interfaced directly with clients to design and develop solutions which meet their business requirements and are visually appealing, accessible, and standards compliant
  • Utilized an iterative design process cultured through classroom development projects using Java, JSP, and Servlets
Sunoco, Inc, Philadelphia, PA
Web Developer, March 2009 - Present
  • Maintained all accounts, alerts, and content for Sunoco's multi-functional, company-wide, Web Portal (www.sunoconet.com)
  • Utilized MS Access databases and queries to develop monthly reports explicitly detailing Portal usage in order to measure performance and determine areas of improvement
  • Handled a wide variety of Portal Helpdesk tickets
Southco, Inc, Concordville, PA
Marketing Co-op, April 2007 - September 2007
  • Completed multiple market research projects to identify opportunities as well as decide the direction of new products and product modifications in the following industries: data centers, servers, enclosures, computer hardware, electronics, and electrical products
  • Used advanced Microsoft Excel functions and many information systems and applications such as hoovers.com, subscribermail.com, Google analytics, Lotus Notes, and an applications database to successfully analyze data

CONTACT

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 215-534-2654
E-mail michael.clifford@drexel.edu
LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mcliff
Contact Me for a copy of my print resumé.

TECHNOLOGIES

  • ASP.NET
  • Visual Basic
  • C#
  • Java / JSP / Servlets
  • SQL / T-SQL
  • SQL Server 2000, 2008
  • JavaScript / jQuery
  • AJAX
  • XHTML / CSS
  • Visual Studio 2003, 2005, 2008, 2010
  • NetBeans IDE
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator
  • Microsoft Office
  • Visual SourceSafe
  • IIS
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Exposure to XML, PHP, Classic ASP

HONORS/AWARDS

  • Highest Cumulative Average in Business: 2006
  • A.J. Drexel Academic Scholarship: 2005-Present
  • Dean's List: 2005-Present
  • Senior Scholar Athlete Award: CB South Ice Hockey, 2005

COURSEWORK

  • Senior Design Problem I & II
  • Human-Computer Interaction I & II
  • Digital Design Tools
  • IS Software I, II, & III
  • Database Management Systems
  • Computer Networking Technology
  • Software System Construction