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

skills

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

software

• Design: After Effects, Freehand, Illustrator, ImageReady, InDesign, Maya, Photoshop, Premiere, ProTools
• Development: Director, Dreamweaver, Flash, HomeSite, IntelliJ IDEA, vi

education

• MFA, 2003, Cum Laude
• Academy of Art College. San Francisco, CA
• Major: Computer Arts/New Media

• BS, 2000
• James Madison University. Harrisonburg, VA
• Major: Media Arts and Design
• Minor: Sociology

experience

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

• Managed both engineers and producers for the Tech brand of the business unit
• Coordinated the bug queues for both production and engineering
• Was instrumental in the planning and launch of several large-scale projects
• Utilized Agile project planning methodologies for multiple project iterations

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

• Managed the 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%
• Maintained transparency by ensuring that multiple members of my team can perform the same task
• 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
• Modified extensive templating systems using MVCs such as Maverick and Velocity
• Significantly contributed to the success and growth of the WordPress based blogging platform
• Designed and implemented a Flash video player that included an externally loaded XML playlist

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

• Was the team lead for the presentation and logic layers of the WordPress based 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 projects

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

• Updated the site by modifying pre-existing flash files
• Spliced and edited audio files for inclusion on the site
• Fulfilled duties as webmaster by troubleshooting server problems

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

• Designed and constructed the corporate site.
• Created 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 an interactive online tour for potential users of the site

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

• Created 100% of the graphics and 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.

• Assisted professors and students with various multimedia projects and tasks
• Proved dependability by being entrusted with the task of opening and closing the labs

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