Arquay Harris / arquay (at) phlavor (dot) com

skills

• Technologies: CSS, XHTML, PHP, SQL, XML, Smarty, Velocity (vm), Symfony, jQuery, MooTools, JavaScript, AJAX, JSTL, ActionScript, Maverick
• Operating Systems: OS X, UNIX/Linux, Windows

software

• Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, InDesign, Maya, Pro Tools
• Development: vi, Flash, IntelliJ IDEA

experience

2008-Present Director of Software Engineering. CBS Interactive. San Francisco, CA.

• Directed launch of two new brands: CBS Moneywatch.com and SmartPlanet.com
• Coordinated with international teams as part of a global/local initiative
• Developed guidelines and architecture for new PHP MVC based on the Symfony framework
• Designed Smarty template structure that served as the front-end for a Symfony back-end
• Managed a team that included both engineers and web developers
• Organized the prompt execution of several sets of deliverables running on parallel tracks
• Utilized Agile planning methodologies for multiple project iterations

2007-Present Creator. Bottom 3. San Francisco, CA.

• Created an interactive online pick 'em game
• Architected and programmed site functionality
• Developed db schema for the site including scoring and user management
• Designed website and brand identity
• Implemented interactivity using jQuery
• Provided regular site upgrades and user feature requests

2006-2008 Manager Web Development. CBS Interactive. San Francisco, CA.

• Oversaw technical teams for the brands: ZDNet.com, BNET.com, and TechRepublic.com
• Managed production team responsible for all front-end development for the entire business unit
• Improved SEO by implementing accessible, keyword rich, semantic markup
• Successfully reduced the active bug queue by more than 75%
• Instituted transparency that enabled knowledge share among team members
• Consistently liaised with multiple groups across many different departments
• Balanced a demanding work queue by utilizing extensive documentation and organization

2006 Senior Technical Producer. CNET Networks, Inc. San Francisco, CA.

• Architected and implemented large scale redesigns employing CSS, XHTML, PHP, JSTL and AJAX
• Used LAMP stack to program site features and widgets
• Served as Lead Developer of large scale sites utilizing the Maverick MVC and Apache Velocity
• Drove the growth and success of the PHP-based WordPress blogging platform
• Designed and coded a Flash video player that featured an externally loaded XML playlist

2004-2006 Technical Producer. CNET Networks, Inc. San Francisco, CA.

• Served as team lead for the presentation and logic layers of the PHP-based WordPress blogging platform
• Wrote custom PHP functions in order to extend the blog tier
• Worked with the product VP to develop and implement verticals under very strict deadlines
• Provided JavaScript and CSS assistance to other business units that were short handed on a vital project

2003-2004 Flash Developer/Webmaster. Runaway Films. San Francisco, CA.

• Worked as sole developer on the website for the documentary film "Double Dare"
• Integrated Flash animation and extensive ActionScript into the site
• Updated the site by modifying pre-existing Flash files
• Spliced and edited audio files for inclusion on the site
• Diagnosed server problems and host issues in my capacity as webmaster

2001 Web Designer/Developer. Intransa, Inc. San Jose, CA.

• Designed and coded the corporate site
• Developed the look and functionality of the company's intranet using HTML and server-side includes
• Adhered to strict constraints and specific requirements from upper management

2000 Webmaster/HTML Developer. Waveworks Digital Media. Arlington, VA.

• Interacted with clients on a daily basis creating webpages using Flash, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Developed the multimedia department and was therefore required to self-manage and show personal initiative
• Redesigned the Waveworks corporate site

2000 Webmaster/HTML Developer. K12nation.net, Inc. Washington, DC.

• Updated HTML and graphics for the website on a weekly basis in a UNIX environment
• Developed a Flash interactive online tour for potential users of the site

1999-2000 Webmaster/HTML Developer. WXJM-Radio. Harrisonburg, VA.

• Designed the site and implemented Flash programming for the WXJM website
• Made frequent updates to the webpage for the Mid-Atlantic College Radio Conference sponsored by WXJM

1999-2000 Webmaster/HTML Developer. Friendship Industries, Inc. Harrisonburg, VA.

• Designed the Friendship Industries website and the Friendship Contract Packaging website
• Incorporated SHTML into the design in order to create a dynamic site
• Constructed Perl CGI scripts that collected and organized data

1999-2000 Lab Assistant. James Madison University. Harrisonburg, VA.

• Utilized extensive multimedia knowledge to assist professors and students with projects and tasks
• Demonstrated dependability by being entrusted with opening and closing the labs

education

• MFA, 2003, Cum Laude
• Academy of Art College. San Francisco, CA.
• Major: Computer Arts/New Media
• Graduated with honors completing a thesis that consisted of a fully featured web site that utilized CSS, HTML, PHP, and SQL

• BS, 2000
• James Madison University. Harrisonburg, VA.
• Major: Media Arts and Design
• Minor: Sociology
• Graduated from one of the first programs in the country that focused exclusively on new media and web technology

accomplishments

• 2008 (nomination) Chairman's Club. CNET Networks, Inc.
• 2003 (nomination) Best Interactive Project. Academy of Art College Spring Show
• 2002 Academy of Art College Spring Show