Paul Wayne Burney, III 1 Wayside Drive Mansfield, MA 02048 (978) 369-2287 - Work (508) 337-6338 - Home resume-box@burney.ws burney.ws/portfolio ----------------------------------------------------- Objective: To obtain a full time position as a senior web programmer, web developer, or webmaster. I specialize in developing custom web applications, creating useable and accessible web sites based on open standards, and building and administering unix and linux servers. Skills Summary Expert: PHP, HTML 4, SQL, MySQL, Apache, CSS, CDML, FDF, Bourne Shell Intermediate: Perl, XML, JavaScript, FileMaker Pro, PDF, Photoshop, C Shell Novice: Flash, C, PostgreSQL, NT Command Shell Platforms: Solaris 7, SUSE Linux, FreeBSD, IRIX, Red Hat Linux, Windows NT Server, Mac OS X, Mac OS Languages: Fluent in English, Spanish; Elementary French Education: 1997 - Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA * B.S., Physics * Minor in Secondary Education * MA Teaching Certification, Physics Additional Coursework * 2001 - C Programming for Unix * 2000 - Web Site Administration with Perl * 2000 - Perl DBD Techniques * 1999 - Introduction to Flash 4 Experience: Webmaster, The Concord Consortium, Concord, MA (12/01-present) Summary: In my position as the webmaster of The Concord Consortium, I am responsible for building and maintaining all aspects of our web presence, including production and development web servers, site architecture, design, and implemtation, integration of backend systems with our sites, coordination of contractors, and development of web initiatives. * Developed an online members area for members of the public to opt-into newsletters, mailing-lists, and more. Integrated that system with Majordomo mailing list server. * Created a MySQL database-backed system for authenticated and tracked downloads of our software products. * Redesigned site to conform to the HTML 4.0 standard and Section 508 accessibility standards. * Developed an intranet system with authentication over SSL from an NT Domain server. The intranet includes a document warehouse and a flexible, online timesheet system with optional PDF output. Other features include news and searchable/printable directories * Migrated a static HTML site to an easy to maintain, dynamically generated one. * Developed a consistent look for the site using server side includes, PHP includes, Perl CGI scripts, and cascading style sheets. * View sample sites at: http://www.concord.org/ and http://workbench.concord.org/ Webmaster, UCLA GSE&IS, Los Angeles, CA (12/98-6/02) Summary: In my position as the UCLA GSE&IS (Graduate School of Education and Information Studies) webmaster, I was responsible for building and maintaining the GSE&IS production and development web servers, developing the site, integrating backend systems with the web, coordinating the efforts of the site developers, and developing web initiatives. Other responsibilities included administering the GSE&IS laboratories, and the student and staff accounts in the NT domain. * Developed an online interface to directly edit XML data files for a mac-only, server application, thus allowing administrative access via any platform. * Created a MySQL database-backed faculty web page system that allows faculty members to update their pages over the web and post publications for download. * Redesigned site to conform to the HTML 4.0 standard and Section 508 accessibility standards. * Developed a consistent look for the site using server side includes, PHP includes, Perl CGI scripts, and cascading style sheets. * Added needed functionality to the site, including database integration and full-text search capabilities. * Developed new online web application equivalents for common functions, including searchable directories, applications through the web, and automatic posting of job announcements. * Migrated the site from a Mac based WebStar server to an Apache UNIX server. * Led several workshops on HTML design, PHP Scripting, and use of web page editors for faculty, staff and students. * Setup and administered more than 20 virtual hosts on one web server. * Integrated web services with backend services such as account creation and human resources. * Administered and maintained UNIX accounts on the server. * Managed move from AppleShare IP Server to Windows NT Server. * Integrated NT file sharing into the mostly Macintosh based labs. * Administered and maintained all NT staff and student accounts via a custom web application. * Developed informative web site for the labs, including instructions with step-by-step screen shots. * View site samples at: burney.ws/portfolio/?type=1 Web Consultant, Los Angeles, CA (12/99-9/01) Summary: As an independent web consultant in the Greater Los Angeles area, I have worked for several clients to develop web solutions for their businesses. * Redesigned and restructured client's existing sites, cleaning up code and conforming to standards. * Developed hand-coded, database-backed web sites for clients, some using PHP and MySQL, others using CDML and FileMaker Pro. * Integrated backend processes, such as inventory and user registration, with secure web transactions. * Performed all duties of a web host, including email and listserve configuration, domain registrations and transfers. * View site samples at: burney.ws/portfolio/?type=3 Content Developer, KidsNet Connect, Los Angeles, CA (10/98-5/99) Summary: As a content developer for KNC, I developed freelance content based on physics and mathematics concepts. I strived to make the content interesting for the students by making it interactive with JavaScript and animated explanations. * Developed interactive science and math content for a high traffic site. * Designed HTML pages, scripts, graphics, videos, and animations. * View site samples at: burney.ws/portfolio/?type=2 Instructor of Physics and Mathematics, ITT Technical Institute, Framingham, MA (3/98-9/98) * Taught courses in Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, and Physics. * Developed new instructional/curriculum materials: reviews, tests, quizzes, worksheets. * View instructional materials at: burney.ws/portfolio/?id=10 Physics Teacher, Lynnfield High School, Lynnfield, MA (9/97-8/98) * Taught two sections of College Prep. Physics, one Honors Physics, and one freshman Natural Science Class. * Developed more than a dozen new and inexpensive physics labs. * Introduced such non-traditional topics as Logic circuits and HTML development. * Made use of under-used computer resources and fully integrated available technology into the classroom (Apple IIe with physics interface; Macintosh Lab) * Used project based and hands on alternative assessments. * Created web sites for each of my physics classes, highlighting student work and accomplishments. * Developed the concept for the main LHS site and designed main and alumni pages, as well as performing FTP uploads and UNIX account maintenance. * Assisted students in creating content for the site, taught students basic HTML, and had them put their projects on the web. * Demonstrated to members of the LHS faculty the pedagogical benefits of the web. * Taught faculty to create HTML based web pages using text editors and WYSIWYG programs as well as how to upload their pages to a remote server via FTP. * Created documentation, materials, and a web site for a faculty web page creation workshop. Most of the materials are now located at the webdevel.burney.ws web site. Lab Instructor, Boston College, Department of Physics (9/96-5/97) * Taught six sections of undergraduate labs * Developed innovative extra credit assignments to enrich learning Laboratory Assistant, Boston College, Department of Physics (9/96 - 1/97) * Set up and developed undergraduate laboratories * Designed holography experiments; created and developed holograms Physics Tutor, Academic Development Center, Boston College (1/96-5/96) * Tutored individuals and groups in Physics and Mathematics REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST