About Me

My name is John Jessee.

Lately, my work consists mosly of Drupal module development, but often delves into all kinds of other technologies in both he open source and Microsoft worlds. My I began my career with a passion is client-side UI scripting using JavaScript, but these days most of my software engineering time has been spent architecting developing applications on CMS frameworks such as Drupal and Sitefinity.

Other professional work I've been involved in include Technical Writing and Training, Web Design, and Product marketing design.

Here are the languages and frameworks I'm particularly proficient in:

• C#, VB.NET, and the .NET framework
• PHP
• JavaScript, JQuery, MooTools, Prototype
• T-SQL and MySQL
• HTML and CSS

I've also got some pretty good T-SQL and mySQL chops.

My non-technical interests include:

• Audio Engineering
• Bicycling
• Basement remodelling
• Burrito-eating

You should hire me if you need...

• Implementation of complex web site or application UI or layout.
• An accessable, standards-compliant web site that's easy to use and works on every major browser.
• A fancy new-looking website that does that new thing they just started doing on YourFavoriteWeb2.0Site.com.
• A custom Drupal module or Sitefinity module that helps you accomplish your business needs.
• A custom SharePoint component such as a web part, application page, list template, etc.
• A User Interface component to add to your web site/application.
• A backend component added to your web site/application (PHP or .NET).

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Résumé

Areas of Expertise

• Software Engineering & Application Development

  • Experience developing web and desktop applications using a variety a technologies:
    • PHP, VB.NET, C#, JavaSript , ActionScript 3
    • T-SQL, MySQL
    • Developing and consuming RESTful APIs and web services via AJAX
    • ASP.NET and .NET 4.0, LINQ
    • JQuery, MooTools, Prototype JavaScript frameworks

• CMS & Ecommerce Platforms

  • Intimate knowledge of APIs and experience building upon, and extending these platforms:
    • Drupal custom module and theme development
    • Sitefinity custom module and theme development
    • Mediachase ECF custom application development
    • Wordpress application development
    • SharePoint custom solution and feature development

Employment

• Software Enginner

  Oct 2008 - present

  OakTree Digital

  Portland, OR
  • Full-service .NET and Open Source custom solutions, including web and desktop applications
  • Web applications built on platforms such Drupal and Sitefinity
  • Team lead on multiple simultaneous projects
  • Project sizes ranging from small local business to Fortune 500

• Consultant

  2005 – Present

  old Star Hotel

  Portland, OR
  • Full-service Front and back-end web development and deployment

• Knowledge Engineer

  Aug 2005 - June 2008

  Creative Labs Advanced Technology Center / E-MU Systems

  Scotts Valley, CA
  • Software Engineering in C# and JavaScript on the ASP.NET/SharePoint platform
  • SharePoint administration, support, and technical training
  • Information Architecture, Source Code Management, Content Management

• Technical Writer

  May 2004 - Aug 2005

  SurfControl

  Scotts Valley, CA
  • Internal technical documents, whitepapers, training guides, marketing materials, web literature
  • Public-facing Knowledge Base contribution and management

Education

• Bachelors Degree in English Literature

  2003

  Humboldt State University

  Arcata, CA

References

If you have an account, see my LinkedIn profile. Otherwise, references availalbe upon request.