Alex Palma
Web Developer
- email: alex@nucleargorilla.com
- web: nucleargorilla.com
- phone: (828)668-ALEX (2539)
Professional Profile
This is a collection/list of my tech experiences and projects I have worked on since 2002. For more information on the technologies utilized, read more below, or feel free to contact me via email or the contact form to the left.
Work Experience
Aug 2008 - Present
Web Developer,
Website Administration
Replacements Ltd, Full-Time
- Replacements.com
- Dimensions in Leadership Training
- June 2010 Replacements Ltd. - Employee of the Month
- Developed PCI (Payment Card Industry) Compliant System
- Deploy and convert broadcast emails
- Led deployment of Martha Stewart Living marketing campaign on the website
- Created weekly feature product grouping images for deployment on social sites
Jan 2002 - Present
Web Developer/Designer
Freelance, Part-Time
- Web Development/Software Site - NuclearGorilla.com
- IOS Application - AllergyCaddy.com
- iTunes Store Link to App - Allergy Caddy
- Connecticut Nurses Foundation - CTNursesFoundation.org
- Deployed blog with City of Greensboro - Google Greensboro
- Mottola Rini Engineers - MottolaRini.com
- Chubby's Karaoke - ChubbysKaraoke.com
- 1st Place 2003 NC State Fair Web Design Competition (Open Competition), Link
- 4th Place 2002 NC State Fair Web Design Competition (11th – 12th Grade)
2007 - 2008
PHP Application Developer
Resilient Business Solutions, Part-Time
Created PHP applications for a number of businesses including:
- Monmouth County NJ Sheriff's Office
- Certain-teed Building products
- IT Management Solutions
Technical Skills
Expert, 10 years
XHTML & CSS
I have been using XHTML & CSS since before highschool using them in mostly every project. Well defined and organized XHTML & CSS is vital to a great end-product.
Advanced, 8 years
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/Flash/Fireworks/Dreamweaver/InDesign
Advanced, 5 years
Javascript
I have been writing Javascript for the client side of my PHP applications; and more recently I have been deploying these skills in the form of the jQuery Javascript Framework.
Advanced, 5 years
PHP
Learned PHP through both Appalachian State projects and online course material
I have created/developed many PHP applications ranging from the simplest tweaks, to secure site checkout.
Advanced, 4 years
Wordpress
I have completed numerous Wordpress site installations and custom Wordpress Plug-ins on both freelance and personal projects.
Intermediate, 3 years
jQuery Framework
Currently Testing and looking for bugs with the newly released Jquery Mobile Framework, Alpha release.
- Contributed Issue #247 and helped with Issue #98
Beginner, 2 year
Mobile Web Design
Completed training in design framework jQTouch, a mobile version of the jQuery Framework.
Currently completing Stanford University online coursework in iPhone application development
See Above regarding Jquery Mobile
Education
Appalachian State University
Bachelors of Science in Computer Information Systems - 3.1 GPA
- Dean’s List 2004-2007
- Member of AITP (Association of Information Technology Professionals)
- University Recreation Weight Room Specialist (2005 - 2007)
I Developed CARET (Center for Applied Research in Emerging Technologies) as senior project. I also Designed an Oracle database for the CIS department of the Walker College of Business that collects alumni information post graduation. I Led a group that Created and implemented a Microsoft Access database for Watauga County Humane Society in my Managing Corporate Data Class.