Tim Foss, Resume

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Technologies

Programming Languages: Expert in PHP5, (D/X)HTML, CSS(2/3), Javascript, AJAX, JSON, XML, RSS, Regular Expressions, SEO, cURL, Bash, sh, REST, SOAP, JSP, Java, VBScript, VB.NET, VBA, AutoIt; experienced with Flash, ASP, C/C++/C#
Web Servers: Apache, IIS
Databases: MySQL, SQL Server, Microsoft Access, Oracle, ADO
API/Web Services: Google Maps, Google Gadgets, InQuira, Netsuite, Facebook (FBML, FQL, FBJS), UPS, USPS, FedEx, Authorize.Net AIM/CIM
Javascript Frameworks: MooTools, jQuery, Prototype/Scriptaculous, YUI
Applications: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Flash), Subversion, FileZilla, Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal, TinyMVC, Basecamp, Trac, Mantis
Operating Systems: Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, UNIX, MS-DOS

Professional Experience

ESET, LLC Web Developer, 2008 - Present

Within my current position at ESET, I have redeveloped the website from scratch, developed the knowledgebase and site search using the InQuira platform, made shopping cart enhancements using the Netsuite platform, streamlined the trial download and the regular download process, created RSS feeds that improve departmental communication and also created a support form to help customers get resolutions to their issues in an efficient manner that oftentimes bypasses the need to file a tech support ticket.

WhatNow Inc. Web Developer / Interface Specialist, 2007 - 2008

While working with this company, I worked a lot with social media. Our main web application was RealGifts, which I lead a team of developers in creating the front and back ends for, as well as API's that communicated with Facebook and other RealGifts affiliates. I also worked on server-side development for the company's iPhone app.

Blastgroups Front-End Web Developer, 2007 - 2008

My primary function with Blastgroups was front-end development of HTML, CSS and Javascript widgets. I focused on optimization and performance enchantments to improve loading time and usability.

New Hampshire Ball Bearings Programmer / Analyst, 2004 - 2007

I created over 30 database-driven web applications for New Hampshire Ball Bearings which allowed them to go from a paper-based to an electronic filing system. I designed various automated processes using Microsoft Office's VBA to create charts, graphs, and documents which significantly increased production times.

Noyes Fiber Systems Information Technology Specialist, 2000 - 2002

I served at Noyes Fiber Systems as the main IT support specialist. I was responsible for troubleshooting employee and system-wide IT problems, upgrading computer software and hardware, and managing the company network.

Lakes Region General Hospital IT Helpdesk, 2000 - 2001

I monitored and maintained the Lakes Region General Hospital's unix-based systems that housed patient records, resolved software/hardware problems of the computer network, and responded to help desk requests based on priority and documented problems for IT records.