Dave Collins
Web Developer
Front-end and back-end developer with design and user experience expertise.
Profile
- 15 years experience in software design, development and usability, 10 years experience developing for the web
- Demonstrated leadership supervising teams of developers on award-winning projects
- Experience in leading applications through full lifecycle from concept and design, through development and testing, to implementation and maintenance
- Customer-focused written, oral communication and organizational skills, strong visual skills
- Graduated at top of class with Diploma in Computer Programming
Technical Expertise
Development: C#.NET, VB.NET, Visual Basic, HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, Distributed COM, Windows SDKs, OOP
Design: Web Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Classical Drawing, Photography
Applications: Visual Studio, SVN, Sharepoint, DreamWeaver, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Visio
Online Portfolio
Herpes Health
Para Paints
Malaria Facts
SoloMobile
Project Childcare Foundation
The Childbirth Experience
Collins-Mehling Transfers Inc.
Professional Experience
Web Developer
(Contract) 2009 - present
Blast Radius, Delvinia Interactive, Bimm Direct & Digital Toronto, ON
- developed websites for LexisNexis, Cox eComm, nTelos, Scotts Miracle-Gro, RBC, Manulife, Audi, Telus, Chase-Sears in HTML,CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Mojo, Ajax
Software/Web Developer
2007 2009
Cossette Communications/Fjord Interactive Toronto ON
developed GlaxoSmithKline website http://www.herpeshealth.ca/
- User-facing poll and client-facing poll administration tool, inline popup reference and glossary content; medical website requires special attention to detail for copy including legal text, references, footnotes
- Integration of Google Analytics, Google search engine customization, SiteCatalyst page tracking technology
- VB.NET/MySQL application with dynamic HTML/CSS
Para Paints main website
http://www.para.com/
- Database-driven product catalogue and dealer document catalogue
- VB.NET/MySQL application with dynamic access to content through product searches and user controls
- Designed and developed paint coverage calculator for client; handles indoor/outdoor, imperial/metric, number of coats, walls, doors, windows, ceiling, baseboard; balances accuracy and flexibility with ease-of-use
Solo Mobile website
http://www.solomobile.ca
- Designed, developed database-driven FAQ administration tool
- Performed weekly updates to code, product catalogue, content
Other projects include: Bell Canada Business on the Go, BMO Home Owner Readiline Line of Credit, McDonalds Local Restaurant Marketing, Project ChildCare Foundation, Clean Air Foundation Retire Your Ride , Iams Sponsor a Pet
Consultant and Developer
(Contract)2006 2007
- Developed intranet websites for clients in PHP/MySQL
- Provided consultation for client to publish corporate video newsletter over intranet
- Maintained web content for current clients
- User interface design and strategic consulting on Bells interactive TV/web-based offering
Software/Web Developer
2005 2006
OnlineBroadcasting.com Toronto, ON
- Developed ASP.NET, VB.NET, MySQL applications to facilitate producers in workflow and webcasting event production
- Designed and developed PHP/MySQL websites, onsite consulting with external clients on website needs and goals, designed and presented look & feel screenshots, wireframes, site content architecture and technical proofs of concept
- Maintained client website content and developed admin interface for product update
Usability Specialist
2003 2005
Phoenix Interactive Inc. London, ON
- Led design and development for corporate website overhaul
- Developed site in HTML/JavaScript/DHTML/PERL, supervised junior developer
- Webmastered site - monitored, maintained content, regular feature updates, news releases, tracked and reported site usage statistics
Software/Web Developer
(Contract) 2002 2003
OnlineBroadcasting.com Toronto, ON
- Developed ASP, VB, MySQL applications for internal workflow
Interface Developer
(Contract)2002
CIBC, independent entrepreneur
- Developed HTML/JavaScript front-end for CIBCs online banking experience
- Developed HTML/JavaScript prototypes for investment banking entrepreneur
Usability Specialist
2001
The Bulldog Group Inc. (now Documentum) Toronto, ON
- Created usability department to oversee the user-experience of their suite of new products
- Collaborated with Business Analysts to assess business requirements of products from internal stakeholders and Charter Customers
- Developed front-end of web app product, graphic design, user experience testing
- Created prototype HTML/JavaScript applications for testing
Senior Software/Web Developer
1997 2000
ExtendMedia Inc. Toronto, ON
- Webmaster for Dish It Out Website daily attention to updates with new text, video, audio and link content from weekly episodes; administrated user mail, product requests, newsletter, subscriptions and forum discussions
- Technical Lead award-winning educational Website PBS Wonders of Africa
- Site won Communication Arts Interactive Award as Best Information Site for 2000
- Supervised 2 junior developers
Education & Associations
- Institute for Computer Studies (formerly Honeywell-Bull) 1992
- Earned Diploma in Computer Programming and Systems Analysis
- Graduated with the Award for Academic Leadership (highest standing in my class)
Professional Associations
- 6 years as Science Advisor, Homework Helper - Physics Forums
- Assistant Webmaster, Etobicoke Underwater Club Inc.
- Former Webmaster and Secretary, Toronto Usability Professionals Association (TUPA)