Ryan Gibbons

Senior Developer

RyanGibbons

Fort Worth, TX

Results-oriented developer experienced in Object-Oriented (OO) Programming. Extensive knowledge of various web technologies. Strong desire for acquiring technical understanding and skills required for developing and managing projects. Innovative problem solver with the unique ability to see all sides of a problem, not merely the technical implications. Proven leader, negotiator and problem solver. Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral.

Technical Skills


  • Platforms

    Linux (Gentoo, Red Hat, Suse, Ubuntu, etc), Macintosh OS, Windows, Window Server


  • Languages

    ASP, Bash, C++, C#, CSS, HTML, Java, JavaScript, .Net, Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby, SQL, VB, XHTML, XML


  • Odds and Ends

    » Network: Ethernet, IP, TCP, UDP, VPN, WAN/MAN
    » Databases: MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL
    » Frameworks: CakePHP, Rails, jQuery

Experience

  • Senior Developer
    Fort Worth, TX
    Apr 2010 - Present
    Warren Douglas

    » Implemented development standards and procedures using industry standards
    » Provide scope and sales assistance while planning projects
    » Architected social, mobile and web applications
    » Led teams consisting of creatives, developers, and contractors
    » Led outsourced-IT in internal infrastructure overhaul
    » Planned and Implemented new hosting infrastructure leveraging VPS.net

    Technologies used:
    Apache, Git, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, Ruby

    Clients Include:
    Briannas, Essilor of America, Renfro Foods, Wright Brand Bacon

  • Senior Developer
    Fort Worth, TX
    Dec 2008 - Apr 2010
    {algo+rhythm}

    Hired as System Administrator, then migrated into developer role, then assumed leadership of the development team.

    Roles included:
    » Provide technical direction during sales process and initial scoping of projects
    » Development and oversight of all programming initiatives
    » Management of internal office network and IT infrastructure
    » Develop new hosting infrastructure used by over 300 clients.

    Technologies used:
    Apache, ASP, C#, IIS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, MS SQL, Ruby, SVN

    Clients included:
    Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Kimbell Museum, Mr. Rooter, Mr. Electric, Pier One

  • Senior Web Developer
    Dallas, TX
    Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
    True Solutions

    Managed internal website including updates and enhancements to functionality. Development activities included maintenance to custom CMS front end and backend, eCommerce, and Blog component(s). Administratively performed SEO Audits and project plans for new initiatives, one of which included the evaluate and conversion from osCommerce to Magento.

    Secondary responsibilities included the day-to-day management of the internal network and hosting servers for the website, e-commerce store and e-learning domain. This included managing an IT company for internal help desk support.

    Other responsibilities included developing with and maintaining e-learning system built with Moodle.

    Worked With:
    Apache, MySQL, Microsoft Exchange, PHP, Red Hat

  • Journeyman Engineer
    Fort Worth, TX
    Sep 2003 - Jan 2008
    Ron Walker Associates

    Worked on contract for US Army Corps of Engineers. Supported over 1,000 users, 1,500 Workstations and 50 servers spread over 34 sites in 3 different states.

    Designed and implemented Windows Media Servers for streaming video and audio across LAN and WAN for briefings giving by the General.

    Integrated Linux workstations into the Windows 2003 domain.

    Deployed networking monitoring suite - Zabbix

    Created custom application for workstation detection, windows log file rotation, file-saving dialog for in house software.

    Design, Test and implement DSpam filtering server.

    Implemented XMPP IM Server based on Openfire for inter-office communication

Education

  • Computer Information Science
    Fort Worth, TX
    Sep 2004 - May 2007
    Texas Christian University

    Major GPA: 3.7 - Overall GPA: 3.3
    » TCU Crescent Lab Research Assistant
    » President Computer Science Society
    » Recipient of SERC Grant for Undergraduate Research
    » Published in TCU Magazine for Student Research Symposium

Accomplishments & Associations


  • ACM Member, FWLUG, IEEE, NTLUG, UPE Honor Society

    Eagle Scout, MCP, A+ Certification