Resume

Michael D. Risser

Web Designer/Developer and Graphic Artist

Highly motivated, quick learning, self-starter, proficient in several programming languages. Adaptive individual with extensive and creative trouble–shooting skills. Experienced in most major Operating Systems including Linux, Windows and Mac OS. Can work unsupervised either individually or as part of a team. Exceptional inter–personal skills.

Skills

Proficient in PHP, Perl, SQL, JavaScript, CGI, CSS, HTML/XHTML, Unix Administration and shell scripting
Knowledgeable in XML, Java, Ruby and Python
Software Proficiencies include Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks, InDesign, Coda, Komodo
Experienced with Mac OS X, Windows 3.x/95/98/NT/XP, Linux, Solaris, FreeBSD

Experience

Graphic Artist / Online Developer May 2006 — December 2007 & June 2008 — July 2009 — North County Times/Californian

Designed and updated recruitment advertising for various clients
Automated display ad processing for Online Department
Developed browser–based advertising ticketing system utilizing PHP and MySQL
Designed and developed browser–based ad status system using PHP, MySQL, XML and JavaScript
Assisted with redesign of company web site, including integration of third–party tools for Movie listings and showtimes, television listings, price tracking and traffic and weather information

Web Designer March 2008 — June 2008 — Erlach Computer Consulting via contract from TekSystems

Updated and maintained various client web sites
Designed site for GeoCacher Magazine
Redesigned site for Pinnacle Drywall and Stucco
Developed administrative interface to allow for customers to easily update the content on their site.

Web Master, March 2001 — June 2004 — Double Dimension Networks Inc., Vista, CA

Member of the Unix Engineering Group
Evaluated new technologies for implementation throughout the organization, including Java, PHP, Cold Fusion, Visual Basic and .NET
Designed and developed Intranet site for Corporate Communications

Software Engineer, July 2000 — December 2002 — Machine Vision Products, Inc., Carlsbad, CA

Developed internal bug–tracking system for use by the Software Group
Implemented company web server, ftp server, database server using PHP, MySQL, Perl and HTML/DHTML

Aircrew Life Support Specialist, March 1991 — December 1997 — 168^th Air Refueling Squadron, 168^th Air Refueling Wing, AKANG

Implemented computer-based internal inspection tracking system
Inspected Aircrew Life Support Equipment, including helmets, oxygen masks, life rafts, life preservers, survival kits and parachutes
Conducted Aircrew Continuation Training in survival and chemical decontamination procedures
Awarded Honor Graduate from USAF Aircrew Life Support Technical School

Organizations

Member HTML Writers Guild