David Higginbotham
Key Achievements
- Designed software architecture and wireframe for internet marketing software that utilized email and lead capturing components. This software used for a mortgage company in Southern California receives on average of 300 leads per day in their desired demographic. Languages Used: PHP, Ruby on Rails, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery Framework.
- Currently designed over 1,000 website templates and many websites for different companies. Languages Used: PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery Framework.
- Developed file-secure platforms for the US Army Reserve to establish secure means of transfer for sensitive data throughout Battalions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Developing Web UX/UI and Design for over 15 years. Languages Used: HTML, CSS, Javascript, ASP .NET
Skills
- Solutions-driven, motivated self-starter. Works well in groups or in solo-projects with serious attention to detail (pixel perfect).
- Respected for remaining calm in stressful situations, under tight deadlines and as an asset to the team.
- Resourceful and driven to find a practical, deliverable solution that is profitable for the customer as well as for the Company.
- Known for well-honed skills in multi-tasking and creative instincts in UI/UX development.
- Development of beautiful design Layouts in HTML, CSS, JAVASCRIPT, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Languages
CoffeeScript, JavaScript, PHP, C/C++, CSS (LESS)
Frameworks
Javascript:
Node.js, Express.js, Hapi.js, Angular.js, Mocha, Jade, Handlebars/Mustache, MongoDB/Mongoose, SQL, jQuery
PHP:
WordPress, ModX
Work History
Aspen Engineering and Construction Management
Chief Technology Officer: July 2005 – May 2008
Duties:
- Design Company and sister company websites and networking
- Create training for new software and core procedural techniques inside new technologies.
- Deploy new hardware to offices and preform on-site or tele-installations via web media/video.
- Design environment for Army Corp of Engineers to transfer files from Denver offices to Battalions in Iraq.
- Create paperless filing standard with full implemention throughout sister companies located in California and Colorado.
Tools: Dreamweaver, TextEdit+, UltraEdit, Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML, ASP, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, SSH, CURL
Hillside Software
Front End Developer / Graphic Designer: August 2008 – January 2010
Duties:
- Design Print Material in Photoshop and Illustrator/InDesign.
- Create Logos and Vector Print Designs in Illustrator.
- Help maintain and create new features for the HomeCards IDX software
Tools: Aptana, Notepad++, Visual Studio, VB, .NET, Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML, Ruby on Rails, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, SSH, CURL
Snaffo, Inc.
Developer / Designer: February 2010 – December 2010
Duties:
- Design Websites using PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and many other Frameworks.
- Design Print Material in Photoshop and Illustrator/InDesign.
- Create Logos and Vector Print Designs in Illustrator.
- Create Proposals and Invoices for Company billing to clients and accounting.
- Design Marketing Material and Landing Pages for Email Campaigns.
Tools: Aptana, Notepad++, Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, SSH, CURL, WordPress
The Global Elements
Senior Web Developer: January 2011 – December 2011
Duties:
- Design Websites using PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and many other Frameworks.
- Design Print Material in Photoshop and Illustrator/InDesign.
- Create Logos and Vector Print Designs in Illustrator.
- Use CMS systems like WordPress, ModX for Client Websites.
Tools: Dreamweaver, TextEdit+, UltraEdit, Eclipse, Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML, ASP, PHP, Ruby on Rails, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, MySQL, SQLite, SSH, CURL, ASP.NET
Hillside Software
Application Developer: April 2011 - Current
Duties:
- Develop/Maintain WordPress IDX Plugin
- Write Node.js scripts for large data processing/deligation
- Develop Single Property Facebook Social Application in Node.js / Express.js
Tools: SublimeText, Nodepad++, Photoshop, PHP, LESS, Node.js, CoffeeScript, Mocha, Jade, Mustache/Hogan.js, Ember.js, jQuery, MongoDB
Mobile Accord, Inc.
Contract Developer: April 2013 - Current
Duties:
- End-to-end contract developer for custom micro applications including:
- Social Share Node.js, Express, Mongoose application
- m2Screen Node.js, Express, Mongoose application
Tools: SublimeText, Nodepad++, Node.js, CoffeeScript, Mocha, Jade, NeDB, Angular.js, Ember.js, jQuery, Mongoose, Zombie.js, Request.js, SockJS, Socket.io
Education
Chaffey High School - Ontario, California
Years Attended: 1999 -2001
Degree: High School Diploma
Note: Early Credit Graduation Program with Chaffey Community College in the summers of 1999 and 2000.
University of Riverside –Riverside, California
Years Attended: 2001 - 2004
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Years Attended: 2007 – 2008
Speaking
RE BarCamp – Metrolist
I spoke at this event in 2012 and gave a presentation on WordPress. It was a success and I was asked back for a second time.