William G. Parrott, IV

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Email:
Cell: 785.813.1039
Address: 2401 W 25th St #14B3, Lawrence, KS, 66047, USA

Objective: I want to work in a software development group where I have the ability to exercise my creative aptitude to come up with solutions to technical problems. Furthermore, I want to continue advancing my education, through my academic studies as well as professional development opportunities.

Computer Skills

Languages & Technologies

  • 10+ Years Experience: (X)HTML; CSS
  • 5-8 Years Experience: JavaScript; Classic ASP (VBScript); W3C standards for (X)HTML & CSS
  • 3-5 Years Experience: PHP; OOP; XML; XSLT; AJAX; MySQL; Oracle; Section 508 Accessibility Guidelines; Shibboleth and LDAP; Application and web security, including testing for SQL injection and XSS attacks
  • 1-3 Years Experience: Microsoft Access; C++; Version Control (Git, CVS)
  • Additional Technologies: Symfony PHP framework; Java; Racket / PLT Scheme

Software

  • Software: CVS & Git version control; Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Acrobat; phpMyAdmin; Oracle SQLDeveloper; Various IDEs and development tools
  • Platforms: Microsoft Windows XP; Microsoft Windows Vista; Microsoft Windows 7; Linux/UNIX; Mac OS X

Certifications

  • Zend Certified PHP Engineer
Experience

University of Kansas2010-present
Web Development and Interface Design, Central IT

  Programmer I - Lawrence, KS

  • Primary responsibilities include development of web-based applications using object-oriented PHP
  • Developed a comprehensive set of coding guidelines covering (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP for use by developers across campus
  • Present regularly at campus-wide web developer meetings. Past talks include:

University of Kansas2007-2010
Student Success Technology Services

  Information Specialist I - Lawrence, KS

  • Primary responsibilities included development of web-based applications using object-oriented PHP
  • Shared responsibility for the development of a comprehensive set of coding guidelines covering (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP for use by developers throughout Student Success
  • Shared responsibility for the creation of a web training guide to create a common foundation for all web programmers within SSTS
  • Co-chaired quarterly Student Success web developer meetings

Eternal Second Designs2005-present

  Co-Owner & Developer - Lawrence, KS

  • Develop and maintain client websites using a variety of technologies, including PHP, XML, and ASP
  • Plan, design, and build web-based applications to serve various target demographics
  • Share responsibility for communication with current and potential clients, including working with both technical and non-technical individuals
Portfolio & Selected Projects
View a selection of my projects and accomplishments on my portfolio page.
Education

University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS

Major: Computer Science (BS)

Graduation Date: May 2013 (projected)