Jared Nuzzolillo

Primary Skills

• Python
  

• Django
  

• Javascript, jQuery
  

• SQL
  

• Ruby
  

• Classic ASP
  

• TDD
  

Secondary Skills

• C#, .NET Framework
  

• Ruby on Rails
  

• VBScript
  

• HTML, CSS
  

• MySQL, PostgreSQL
  

• svn and mercurial
  

• PHP
  

• Java

Designed and developed multiple web applications in the education and employment space using python, jquery, django, javascript, mysql, jinja2 and sphinx search.

Implemented a single sign on interface using pysaml2; contributed bug fixes to the pysaml2 open source project.

Used TDD and numerous functional tests to insure a quality codebase.

Performed light html and css duties.

Being one of the first engineers, worked on various web applications using javascript, html, css and php.

Helped design, improve, optimize and tune several aspects of the site to handle high traffic using javascript, postgresql stored procedures, python, php, memcached etc.

Maintained, improved and tuned the site's middle layer using python.

Designed and developed a CMS / blog using python and django.

Enhanced many aspects of the the site using javascript and ajax.

Introduced and advocated modern development technologies and principles like unit testing, OOP, DRY, template engines, ajax, etc.

Hired and led a large team of developers.

Designed and developed a basic Ruby on Rails web application to provide tracking of corporate Sarbanes-Oxley regulatory compliance.

Upgraded an 'enterprise', ecommerce Classic ASP application to utilize modern technologies and techniques. Revised design of the system's integration with AS400-based fulfillment and inventory applications. Developed new functionality using C#, ASP.NET, VB.NET, SQL Server, Actionscript, Flash, VBScript, javascript and AJAX.

Designed new, and refactored existing, C# class libraries to provide more flexible, intuitive and consistent interfaces. Responded adeptly to changing requirements and routinely reported on progress by releasing working code. Employed powerful technologies and tools, including reflection, .NET 2.0 features, AJAX, code generation, Resharper 2.0, nUnit, WATIR, etc. to significantly reduce future maintenance.

Mentored and trained junior developers in several areas including: design patterns, advanced programming techniques and agile practices.

Advocated and employed agile methodologies in the design and development of several intranet and internet applications. These systems included: a reporting suite to monetize the performance of local branches; an online hiring / application system with automatic PDF generation and complex business logic to control the routing of new hires; real-time systems integration with Monster.com; and a marketing and sales presentation generator for use in sales proposals. Used VB.NET, C#, ASP.NET, Classic ASP with server-side javascript and VBScript, SQL Server, Flash, DHTML, HTML, Visual Basic 6, web services and various XML-related technologies.

Created intuitive, reusable class libraries and APIs for use in ASP.NET, Windows Forms, and Classic ASP applications. Designed and developed code generators to automate common and trivial tasks for department-wide use. Employed javascript, C#, VB.NET, Ruby, XML, XSLT and various classes of the .NET BCL. Made limited use of .NET Generics, J# and Python.

Designed, developed and maintained various intranet applications and public websites. Used Flash and Actionscript, Classic ASP with server-side Javascript and VBScript, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, SQL, PHP and Visual Basic 6.

Employed an iterative agile development process supported by: test-driven development using nUnit frameworks; constant refactoring using Resharper and related tools; automated web application testing with WATIR, nUnitAsp and like tools; routine customer collaboration and requirements tweaking; and frequent working releases.

Successfully managed several projects from conception to completion. Balanced personal code contributions with light, project management duties. Engaged in high-level architectural and low-level code design, defined and delegated tasks to a team of programmers and provided regular progress reports in the form of working code.

Designed and developed the GUI and backend of several web-based applications using tools such as javascript, DHTML, ASP, ADO and SQL Server. Major projects participated in include: a billing/accounts-payable system; an extensive customer service application that interfaced with a legacy dialer; an inventory and fulfillment system that communicated with a shipping company and provided automatic package tracking; numerous detailed and interactive reports; a security package for use across the enterprise; a fax-based communication system which resulted in great cost reductions. Used a rapid application development paradigm, effectively employing object-oriented techniques, code generation and RAD tools with an eye towards reuse. Made limited use of web services, VBScript, Java, C#, ASP.NET and Visual Basic 6 on an as-needed basis.

Created several web sites using HTML, Flash, Photoshop and Javascript for internal corporate users and external customers.

Led a development team for several, small projects. Responsibilities included gathering requirements, designing systems and delegating coding tasks.

Designed and developed web-based GUI for Buffalo and Cell-It dialers. Designed web-based interface for inbound and outbound telemarketing campaigns. Developed ASP / JavaScript client-driven-refresh (i.e., old-school AJAX) chat engine that integrated with dialer applications in order to reduce call volume, resulting in significantly reduced costs. Administered and tuned SQL Server to handle heavy data access. Developed extensive reporting modules for data including call volume, sales, lead use, dropped calls, and call dispositions. Regularly employed Javascript, ASP, ADO, HTML, XML and SQL Server. Occasionally used Visual Basic, Perl, Java and Photoshop.

Designed and developed several web sites using HTML, Flash, Photoshop and Javascript for internal corporate and external customers.

Designed and created web sites using of HTML, Flash, Photoshop and Javascript for internal and external customers.

C# MASTER CERTIFICATION, Brainbench Top 5% Worldwide, 2006
JAVASCRIPT MASTER CERTIFICATION, Brainbench, 2001

Minor releases and contributions to the open source software community.