Andrew Hedges

Summary

Clever, detail-oriented web developer with over 11 years experience building complex, database-driven web sites and applications. Expert in leading edge front-end development techniques, including techniques specific to mobile WebKit. Committed advocate for end-users. Proven manager, educator, and mentor. Lifelong learner, eager to advance both technical and leadership skills.

Skills

My strongest skills are in front-end web development. I am fluent in HTML 5, HTML 4.01, XHTML, CSS2, CSS3, and JavaScript. I have used both jQuery and Prototype on large scale sites. I also have significant experience programming in PHP, ColdFusion, and Zope/Python and working with both MySQL and PostgreSQL databases. I am a recognized expert in widget development for Mac OS X Dashboard. I am currently teaching myself Objective-C/Cocoa programming for iPhone.

Work experience

Over the last 11 years, I have worked in a variety of job roles. The following are some of the more significant ones:

Independent web development contractor

Develop and maintain client web sites and mobile web applications. Consult on technical and content strategy for small- to medium-sized businesses and startups. See my portfolio for example projects.

Featured project:

As Widget Engineering Lead for Sonar, I leveraged my experience building Dashboard widgets to develop a platform for the delivery of simple, single-purpose applications to users of Android feature phones.

Sonar won rave reviews from the tech blog, Engadget, and the founders are currently in negotiations to bring the product to market.

Other recent clients:

Matt Dempsey (UK designer), Institute for Spanish Language Studies, HostNine, Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future, Wapid, APEX Education, Quick Gym USA, John Dyer (UK artist), Alzheimer’s Poetry Project

Side projects:

It’s the little things, PHP Function Reference (Mac OS X Dashboard widget), Simple Templates (jQuery plugin)

Developer, AA Bookabach Ltd

Led front-end development using standards-based XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and leveraging the jQuery JavaScript library to build custom interface behaviors. Integrated ExpressionEngine content management system.

Developer, Vianet International

Contributed to Scrum/Agile team developing online tools for the travel and tourism industry using the Symfony PHP/MySQL web application framework and Prototype JavaScript library. Led front-end development for Travelbug, Trade Me’s online accommodation booking site.

Technical Lead/Senior Developer, Clearwired Web Services

Led development efforts for full-service web consultancy. Developed complex web applications using Zope, an application framework written in Python. Executed CMS integrations using BlendCMS, Clearwired’s proprietary, Zope-based, content management system.

Design Team Manager, The George Washington University

Hired and supervised a small team of web designers for the University’s web team. Initiated and coordinated University-wide technology conference. Advised University leadership on content strategy.

Senior Programmer/Analyst, The George Washington University

Contributed to development of commercial learning management system written in ColdFusion. Developed first-to-market SCORM solution for academic sector. Trained development team on usability and accessibility principles.

Education

Master of Education, College Student Personnel, University of Maryland, College Park

Researched the effect of computer-mediated communication on college student identity development.

Bachelor of Arts, French Language, Washington State University

Graduated cum laude. Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa honors society. Awarded National Merit Scholarship.