Sean M O'Brien ~ Resume

An accomplished Software Engineer specializing in object-oriented design and analysis with extensive experience in the full life cycle of the software design process including requirements definition, prototyping, proof of concept, design, interface implementation, and maintenance.

Possess expertise in Object-Oriented Analysis/Design and Java Development, skilled at progressing from problem statement to well-documented designs.

• Knowledge of Java with experience beginning with 1.4 and progressing through 6.0
• Analytical thinker that consistently resolves ongoing issues or defects, often called upon to consult on problems that have eluded resolution by others

Languages

Java, JSP, JSTL, XML, XSLT, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ActionScript, SQL, PHP, Python

Frameworks

Spring, Hibernate, AppFuse

Applications

Eclipse, PuTTY, WinSCP, Photoshop, SciTE

Systems

Windows (95, 98, NT, 2000, XP), UNIX, DOS, MAC OS X

Servers

Tomcat, Resin, iPlanet, Apache, Weblogic

Databases

MySQL, PostGRES, SQL Server 2000

Browsers

Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Opera

Senior Web Developer

Next Generation Platform

• Creating HTML / CSS foundation to be used across all stores
• Leading team focus groups discussing best coding strategies and practices
• Collaborating with various teams meeting and setting expectations on daily tasks

Aéropostale

• Lead Developer
• Implemented redesign
• Updated table-based layout to use semantic HTML and CSS style sheets
• Managed partner expectations
• Provided support throughout QA process

Palm Store

• Lead Developer
• Implemented multi-phase redesign
• Updated table-based layout to use semantic HTML and CSS style sheets
• Managed partner expectations
• Provided support throughout QA process
• Provided 2-week warranty support after launch

Bam Stores

• Helped develop and launch new store

Nickelodeon Shop

• Lead Developer
• Implemented redesign
• Updated table-based layout to use semantic HTML and CSS style sheets

Charlotte Russe

• Lead Developer
• Implemented second phase of redesign

Web Developer II

Small Projects

• Implemented minor changes to partner web sites
• Provided HTML Updates
• Provided CSS Updates
• Provided Image Updates

Software Engineer

Video Content / The Fan™

• Lead Developer
• Interfaced with thePlatform (a data workflow application) to manage video metadata
• Constructed a data structure that the The Fan™ Flash application can interpret and display to users
• Prototyped ideas to improve the processes that the video content team uses to manage video metadata and workflow
• Provided tools to enhance productivity

Data Feed Processor

• Developed components to gather data from providers
• Processed stored data with templates created with the Jamon framework to generate static content for the portal
• Supporting member of team

Supporting Processes

• Tested, debugged, and maintained the Comcast.net portal
• Provided documentation in code
• Provided documentation and instructions for tools
• Tested performance and compatibility across multiple browsers
• Updated design and content as needed
• Interacted with multiple teams to complete projects

Freelance

• Semantic HTML
• Validated with http://w3.org HTML validator
• Styled with CSS
• Screen reader friendly

• O'Brien Family Tree Service
• Debra Stacy Bell
• RCMA Online - has since been restyled
• Blessen & Jolly's Wedding - No longer active

• Graduated September 2000
• Computer and Internet Programming

• September 1997 - May 1999
• Courses in Business Administration

• 3-day Training Course on Basic Flash MX