Victor Diaz
Summary
- Web Applications Designer and Developer with great attention to detail, and over seven years of experience in full lifecycle web site design and development, from conceptualization to deployment and maintenance.
- Specialize in User Interface design and development.
- Experienced working with internal and external clients from the executive level down to the user. Adept in taking their ideas and transforming them into the web applications they are envisioning.
- Worked with both Domestic and International clients in many different industries.
- Expert in gathering information from various departments and analyzing that data to come up with best possible design for the project in view; designing concepts with the Adobe Suite of Software; adjusting the designs based on feedback from each milestone; working with team members in finalizing the project using various industry tools and technologies.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Expert in MXML (MX and Spark Framework), ActionScript 3, Cairngorm MVC, HTML, CSS.
- Working knowledge of JavaScript, JQuery, SQL, XML, PHP, Adobe Cold Fusion, and Drupal CMS.
- Proficient with Flash Builder 4.5, Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In Design Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Bridge.
- Basic knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
- Adobe Dreamweaver, MS Office Suite, Windows OS’s, Apple OS, and SQL Server.
- St. Johns University, BA, Computer Science, 2002
- Lead front-end developer for company’s e-commerce web application utilizing Adobe Flex, ActionScript 3, and the Cairngorm MVC framework.
- Responsible for designing each view for web application using tools like Balsamic Mockups and Photoshop.
- Collaborate with management and company team leaders to expound on details from project initiatives to completion.
- Maintain company’s e-commerce application and propose solutions to new endeavors.
- Serve as mentor to new hires. Assist in training and peer development.
- Work with marketing team in designing print material for advertisement and company events.
- Lead front-end developer for company’s e-commerce web application utilizing Adobe Flex, Cairngorm MVC framework, C# remote service calls, and SQL Server data store to ensure scalability and ease maintenance.
- Ensured sensitive data transmitted to and from the server remained secured by enabling and testing use of SSL certificate over remote objects in Flex.
- Collaborated with vice president, CEO, and marketing managers, and other team members continually to ensure successful launch.
- Designed unique pages and page states incorporating marketing’s, VP’s, and CEO’s feedback using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Responsible for interviewing and referring contract developers to assist in project as well as delegating duties on a priority basis and ensuring deadlines were met.
- Serve as graphic designer for conceptualizing advantageous and user-friendly web interface.
- Relied upon as major source of influence for decisions regarding online presence, user usability, technical requirements and future developments.
- Responsible for the design of company’s online and print media including but not limited to web banners, advertising, brochures, catalogs, business cards, and over-sized prints.
- Generate printing material according to vendor requirements and specs.
- Work in conjunction with printing press and other contractors to ensure timely deliverables. Assist in proofing and approving copy and press proofs.
- Lead designer and developer for multiple client web sites, worked with art director to ensure customer satisfaction and on time deliverables.
- Clients include but not limited to Certs, Inc, VIP Investment Group Realty, DR Signature Printing, Walter Siemian MD, and The Leadership Difference.
- Developed, designed and maintained client web sites using ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, Adobe Suite of graphic design tools, and other web technologies.
- Consulted with clients initially to determine requirements and continued communications to update clients on project status.
- Designed and developed www.BoeFly.com (not current site), a company whose focus is providing a tool for bankers and other financial firms to buy, sell, and auction loans. The site was developed using HTML, CSS, some Flash, and some Flex. I Communicated directly with the Executive Vice President and Senior Vice President amongst other high level executives to determine client needs and requirements.
- Developed a Service Network tool for BoeFly that allows its members to create a profile in which other members can review their information to determine whether they qualify as someone they would do business with. The tool was designed in Photoshop and developed using Adobe Flex and ColdFusion.
- Designed and Developed a “Gain on Sale” calculator for BoeFly that allows the user to input certain parameter in order to gauge their potential gain on certain transactions. Tools used were Adobe Photoshop for design and Adobe Flex and ColdFusion for development.
- Assisted in small aspects of development for BoeFly’s main application that allows financial firms to buy and sell loans. The application was developed using Adobe Flex and ColdFusion.
- Designed and developed in part www.clcinc.com for Cammack LaRhette, a company servicing retirement and human resource needs. The site was designed in Adobe Photoshop and developed using standard tools like XHTML, CSS, and ColdFusion.
- Design and developed www.ServiceCompleteonline.com, a service and maintenance company focused in delivering environmentally friendly products and services; developed using Flex and driven by XML data source; maintained constant communication and worked directly with owner.
- Designed and developed www.Summitsolutionsonline.com for Summit Solutions, a human capital management company located in New Jersey. Interviewed president and founder of Summit Solutions to determine project scope.
- Designed and developed www.dominicanluxuryvillarental.com for Fox Resorts, a vacation resort located in the Dominican Republic. Communicated directly with owner to establish project goals and deadlines.
- Designed and developed www.bosombuddies.org for Bosom Buddies, a breast cancer awareness company located in Illinois. Client was interested in a new clean look.
- Designed and developed www.viciousmotorsports.com for Vicious Motor sports, an automotive performance company located in Florida. Met on many occasions with company owners to define desired look and functionality.
- Developed www.green-construction.com for Green Construction, a construction and restoration company located in Florida.
- Designed and developed www.jtdillman.com for JT Dillman, a business accountant located in Florida. Reviewed project design and milestones occasionally with company owner to ensure timely delivery.
- Designed and developed Infinity Consulting Group’s client’s web sites using latest web technologies of that time. Many sites have long since been off line.
- Created Able Commerce enabled web site (a fully featured and customizable online store) using ASP.NET and other tools for www.flyingminds.com.
References available upon request.
