Mike Robinson

Curriculum Vitae My Experience & Education

Technical Expertise

Languages and Frameworks

  • Django, Python, XHTML, HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery, Prototype, MooTools), Cake PHP, ASP.Net, C#

Databases and Data Storage

  • PostgreSQL, SQLite3, MySQL 4-5, MS SQL Server 2000-2005, XML, JSON, YAML

Operating Systems

  • Mac OS X, MS Windows (XP, Vista, 7, Server 2003), Linux (Ubuntu)

Version Control

  • Subversion, Git

Server Administration

  • Apache, nginx, IIS 6, MySQL, PostgreSQL

Software

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks), VMWare Fusion

Employment History

Senior Web Developer - Globacore Toronto, ON (2010 - Present)

  • Developed web applications for managing the content of interactive multi-touch applications using Django, Python, HTML5, CSS3 and jQuery
  • Developed a mobile web application for employee time tracking using jQuery Mobile, HTML5, CSS3, Django and Python

Freelance Web Designer and Developer Toronto ON (2002 - Present)

  • Developed several dynamic websites for end clients using various technologies including Django, CakePHP, HTML5, XHTML, CSS and JavaScript

Web Developer - Trapeze Toronto, ON (2009 - 2010)

  • Responsible for developing front end code for high-profile clients including Canadian Tire, Reebok Hockey and Kraft Canada
  • Worked in teams using Agile development methodologies to develop web sites using standards compliant XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and the Django framework

Web Developer - Globacore Toronto, ON (2008 - 2009)

  • Responsible for developing front end code for public and administration web sites using XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and the CakePHP framework

Web Developer - GoodLife Fitness Clubs London, ON (2005 - 2008)

  • Responsible for scoping, estimating, planning, developing and maintaining the company’s web based initiatives
  • Developed and maintained the company's corporate website using ASP.NET, C#.NET, SQL Server 2005, XHTML, CSS and JavaScript

Web Developer - Dream Multimedia Toronto, ON (2004 - 2005)

  • Developed a web based application to manage all areas of the client’s business process including inventory, accounting, contact relationship management and payroll using PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, XHTML and CSS

Education

Web Development Post Graduate Certificate - Humber College Toronto, ON (2003 - 2004)

  • Awarded the President’s Letter in recognition of the highest academic achievement
  • Achieved honours standing in all semesters

B.Sc. Computer Science - The University of Western Ontario London, ON (2000 - 2003)

Activities

Guest Speaker - Humber College Toronto, ON (June 2010)

  • Prepared and presented a seminar for web development students discussing mobile and iPhone development for web developers

Advanced Web Development Advisory Board - Humber College Toronto, ON (2004 - 2007)

  • Participated in semi-annual meetings discussing the course curriculum, as well as current trends in the industry and how they affect the program

Teaching Assistant - Humber College Toronto, ON (2004)

  • Co-operatively ran weekly tutorial sessions for Java and JSP