Chris Stefanich is a professional web developer specializing in PHP, MySQL, and Javascript. You want internets? I will make them. You want your internets to do stuff for you? I have you covered. You want an elegant solution to your problem? That's kinda my deal. Shoot me an email, let's talk.
Technical Skills
Operating Systems Linux, BSD, OS/X, Windows, DOS
Programming PHP, Java, Ruby on Rails, Perl, Javascript/Ajax, MySQL, SQLite, SQL Server, Oracle, XHTML, CSS, LaTeX, XML
Frameworks CodeIgniter, CakePHP, Rails, jQuery, Prototype, Joomla, Wordpress, Magento
Career Summary
I am a flexible and committed developer with excellent problem solving skills. I am hungry for knowledge, and enjoy every opportunity to learn new skills and competencies. I am passionate about what I do, the projects I develop, and the field of web development. I am an enthusiastic team player and strive to contribute best practice, standards compliant approaches whenever possible.
Skills
- Over 12 years experience in Web Development
- Highly skilled in a variety of languages and frameworks
- Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to think on my feet
- Considerable experience customizing Joomla content management system, including creating custom components and modules to suit the specific needs of the client
- Experience in customizing Magento E-Commerce solution, creating custom modules, and adding features not available out of the box.
- Built numerous medium to large scale PHP applications from scratch, as well as using the Codeigniter framework, CakePHP, and Zend Framework.
- Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows web servers, including Apache and IIS.
- Firm believer in separation of content, presentation, and behavior using web standards, CSS, unobtrusive Javascript, and the MVC design pattern.
Education
2004 - 2010 Bachelor of Web Development Baker College, Muskegon MI Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Experience
2007 - Present Developer, Qonverge, Muskegon MI Build web applications with PHP and MySQL that range from simple data entry applications to full scale e-commerce solutions. Convert Photoshop mockups to XHTML and CSS. Maintain a large number of web sites, performed updates and added functionality as needed. Customize numerous Joomla sites. Customize a number of Magento sites. Work on a team that created custom social networking sites.
2005 - 2007 Graphic Designer Graphics House Muskegon MI Led the Graphic Design and Pre-press department. Was responsible for the handling of client jobs from conception to print. Worked on the team that created the company’s web site. Created several smaller web sites for satellite companies using PHP, MySQL, XHTML, CSS, and jQuery. Created some custom web applications for internal use, such as a quote calculator and cost estimator.
1995 - Present Freelance Web Developer Cstef Design Muskegon MI Designed, developed, and installed numerous websites that range from static brochure sites to large scale CMS-driven sites. Developed a number of websites using PHP, Ruby on Rails, Codeigniter, and Zend Framework. Worked closely with clients from concept, through the design process, development phase, and deployment.