Our Web Developer

Jason R Fingar

11038 E Topaz Ave

Mesa, AZ 85212

(480) 371-5193 (Cell)

jfingar@gmail.com

www.jasonfingar.com

SKILLS

Object Oriented Programming   10+ years

Experience using practical design patterns along with OOP best practices and methodologies such as inheritance, abstraction, and polymorphism. Practical application of solid software engineering principles across multiple languages and environments including PHP, Java, C#, and JavaScript

PHP   10+ years

Extensive experience developing web applications and APIs with PHP. MVC Frameworks and common content-management platforms including Zend Framework, Laravel, WordPress, and others. Zend Certification obtained August 2012

API Development   8+ years

Ample experience with REST and SOAP architecture and specifications. Comfortable with Universal data exchange formats such as JSON and XML. Experience developing APIs using different platforms including PHP, Java, and Node.js / Express.

JavaScript   10+ years

Experience using modern UI frameworks such as Angular and React, as well as extensive experience using jQuery. Experience developing APIs using Node.js and Express. Excellent command of ES6 specifications including modular UI design, classes, arrow functions, etc. Experience utilizing Webpack and related tools for building and optimizing ES6 applications

Database / SQL   10+ years

Experience using relational database systems such as MySQL, DB2, and Oracle as well as Document Storage (NoSQL) systems including MongoDB. Excellent command of developing efficient SQL queries and working to optimize performance relating to database interaction.

Development Operations   8+ years

Linux system administration including modern tools for packaging and deploying applications as well as development environments. Experience working with Virtual Machines from Mac or Windows Hosts via Virtualbox or VMWare. Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for distributing and scaling applications. Bash shell scripting for automating a variety of common development, testing, build, or deployment tasks

Version Control   8+ years

Experience using GIT and SVN. Deep knowledge of GIT features and functionality including creating and administering repositories, branching / tagging, conflict resolution, hooks, etc.

EXPERIENCE

Fred Loya Insurance

Senior Developer   May 2013 – Present

  • Work remotely as part of a team to develop and update internal web applications relied upon by thousands of auto insurance agents and adjusters
  • Transition legacy IBMi RPG applications from green screen apps to modern web user interfaces
  • Advise junior developers and conduct code reviews
  • Implement and oversee dev-ops infrastructure in addition to building internal frameworks, designing and structuring applications

DLC Software Solutions

Senior Developer   February 2013 – May 2013

  • Key role in system architecture for multiple clients and many diverse applications
  • Used several different MVC / ORM frameworks to build responsive, high-performance applications using object oriented programming coding standards and best practices.
  • Worked closely with clients in an Agile environment to contribute to project goals in an efficient manner
  • Responsible for all aspects of web software development including database architecture, application logic, and front-end user interface

Responsive Data, LLC

Web Application Engineer   March 2011 – February 2013

  • Developed custom, object-oriented PHP code to drive dynamic parts of multiple web applications
  • Created and interacted with MySQL databases and tables to efficiently and securely utilize stored data
  • Debugged existing applications and implemented fixes for various issues
  • Created and utilized web services in a variety of formats
  • Developed modern, web 2.0 user interfaces using JavaScript and ajax

Website Connection LLC

Web Developer   December 2009 – March 2011

  • Created and maintained templated advertising directory websites
  • Introduced dynamic functionality into existing static HTML and CSS sites to improve performance and maintainability
  • Designed hundreds of banner ads using Adobe Photoshop

Freelance Web Developer

January 2008 – March 2011

  • Created and maintained websites for multiple clients
  • Coded all sites using PHP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS
  • Created several E-Commerce enabled applications featuring PayPal or Authorize.net integrations
  • Worked directly with many clients on improving SEO and overall marketing strategies relating to their business

EDUCATION

January 2012 – May 2012

Maricopa Community College System

Completed course on Linux O/S

September 2000 – May 2004

Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ

Bachelor of Arts Degrees Awarded in Geography and History (Double-Major)

September 1996 – May 2000

Fountain Hills High School – Fountain Hills, AZ

High School Diploma Awarded

Additional References

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfingar/

StackOverflow.com – https://stackoverflow.com/users/935134/jason-fingar

My Resume Online – http://jasonfingar.com/

My Web Dev Blog – http://webdev3point0.jasonfingar.com/

Code samples as well as professional references are available upon request.