Christopher Short

Husband, Father, Developer

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Christopher Short
Web Developer, Project Manager, Systems Engineer
Internet | Lexington, Kentucky Area, US

Summary

Over 10 years of experience in web design and development as well as management of teams. Diverse experience includes start-up, medium-sized, and Fortune 500 environments. B.Sc. degree. Extensive and ongoing study in technology and web-related fields.

Solutions-focused manager and developer with a solid track record leading the design and implementation of B2C systems to meet strategic business needs. Confident manager who influences team members in meeting and exceeding expectations, including the completion of development projects under extremely tight timelines/budgets.
Specialties: Back-end Web Development (PHP, Coldfusion), CMS Customization (Expression Engine, Drupal, Wordpress), Front-end Web Development (HTML, CSS, Javascript)

Experience

  • Dec 2005 - Present
    Principal/Developer / Blue Penguin Design & Development
    Provide standards-based design and development services with a focus on client's needs rather than the latest fad. Specializing in providing development services for web designers. Current & past clients include PureOnline, Tempur-Pedic (in partnership with Silverback Studio), 420 Creative and more.
  • Apr 2009 - May 2011
    Web/Systems Developer / Prevention Research Institute
    Developer and lead support on primary training online training product. Developed and maintained systems and process for computer kits used in on-site training. Also performed routine system administration for linux servers, Drupal module development, and other tasks as assigned.
  • May 2006 - Mar 2008
    Development Manager / eVision Services
    Took overall lead in managing the development staff and projects with a focus on client B2C projects. Oversaw I.T. procurement, planning and management for overall infrastructure. Implemented Source/Revision control system for all development along with adequate bug/issue tracking. Designed and implemented a development process to provide for a more effective migration from development through test to live environments.
  • Mar 2005 - May 2006
    Web Developer / eVision Services
    Lead developer on B2C web projects for primary Fortune 500 client.
    Served as system/network administrator for the internal network.
    Participated in all phases of various client and internal projects from
    system and graphic design to delivery.
  • Oct 2004 - Feb 2005
    Web/System Developer / Orion Network Solutions
    Sub-contractor for National Weather Service projects. Primary duties
    included systems programming and web development. Served as system administrator for Windows 2003 servers and Linux based web server and network.
  • Sept 1999 - Nov 2000
    Network Technician / Darwin Networks
    Performed troubleshooting on escalated issues for nationwide network from national network operations center (NOC).
    Provided maintenance and configuration on DNS, mail and web servers. Performed troubleshooting, maintenance and configuration of network devices such as Cisco routers, Linux firewalls and gateways.
    Coordinated tests with circuit providers.
  • May 1999 - Aug 1999
    Web Developer (Co-op) / Net Tango
    Developed, refined and implemented CGI programs for clients. Updated sites, provided content and maintained link integrity based on clients' requests and objectives.
  • Aug 1998 - Dec 1998
    Systems Engineer (Co-op) / IBM
  • Jan 1998 - May 1998
    Systems Engineer (Co-op) / SDRC, Inc.

Education

  • 2001 - 2004
    University of Louisville
    Activities: Student Government, McConnell Center Grad Assistant
  • 1996 - 2001
    University of Louisville
    BS in Computer Engineering and Computer Science
    Activities: Student Government, Triangle Fraternity, ACM, Linux User's Group

Additional Information

Websites:
My Personal Site, Blue Penguin Web Design
LinkedIn

Updates

  • Google Maps is going to start charging for usage above a certain level effective Jan. 1 http://bplink.it/3
    2 months ago
  • We're happy to announce the launch of the new Young Chamber Professional website at http://www.ycplc.org/ Blue Penguin has been an proud to be a member of YCP since the beginning.
    9 months ago
  • You can now follow Blue Penguin on twitter. http://www.twitter.com/bluepenguinweb
    10 months ago
  • As the saying goes, the cobblers kids have no shoes. So this web shop currently doesn't have a website. In the meantime, news, site launches, etc... will be posted here as they happen and contracts permit.
    20 months ago

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Blue Penguin

Reading

Little Fuzzy
Little Fuzzy
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