John McGaraghan * john@du-design.com
h.510.540.5188 * m.619.865.0003
3109 Wheeler St. * Berkeley, CA 94705
Experience
Feb 2002 to July 2005Interactivate; San Diego, CA: Web Development Manager / Lead Developer
- Technical duties include Web site programming and application development, graphics production, system administration, database administration, systems prototyping, and user interface and functional design development and documentation
- Spec-ed and developed modular and reusable code libraries to assist in rapid development of client web sites and applications
- Managed a team of designers and developers in project execution phases under strict time and budget restrictions
- Worked in an interdisciplinary team (marketing, creative, development) to scope, specify, design, and develop a CRM product with a wide range of specialized online marketing capabilities applicable to a diverse clientele
- Trained and assisted with skills development of junior programming staff
Jun 2001 to Jan 2002ConceptLabs; Berkeley, CA: Prototype Application Developer
- Created prototype applications of new technologies, enabling clients to secure investment capital and release products
- Developed visual, functional, and interface design specification documentation for applications based on client / project needs assessments and core technology feasibility constraints
- Managed technical design and development of CL's intranet and knowledge management sites through 2 life cycles
Feb 2000 to Jun 2001ConceptLabs; Berkeley, CA: Senior Web Developer
- Led a team of developers for corporate Web development, designing and developing Web sites focused on streamlining the distribution of business critical information for startups to Fortune 100 companies
- Developed style guide documentation (including graphics template tools, code samples, and implementation manuals) defining visual, interaction, and technical conventions for use by client companies' internal development departments
- Provided consulting services for clients regarding hard / software acquisition, installation, configuration, and implementation
Apr 1999 to Apr 2000Self-Employed; Oakland, CA: Web Designer and Developer
- Provided a full range of Web design and development services through all phases of project life cycles
- Worked with and managed outside contractors for specialized domain or technical expertise contribution
- Performed all administrative, business development and client communication functions
Jun 1998 to Apr 1999STHP; San Diego, CA: Digital Media Specialist
- Built, populated and maintained discovery document databases for litigation attorneys
- Created San Diego County's first interactive legal briefs for filing with district courts
- Started the company's contract Web development division, headed the department
Jun 1996 to March 1998Gray, Cary, Ware, Freidenrich, San Diego, CA: Paralegal Assistant
- Discovery document indexing and analysis
- Drafting of client and court correspondence
- Maintenence of legal caselaw reference document collections