Andrew Hedges
3405 Calle Cuervo NW, #435 · Albuquerque, NM 87114 · +1 505 720-4869
Looking at my awesome HTML5 & jQuery by @segdeha and thinking the web is a better place because of it.
Clever, detail-oriented web developer with over 12 years experience building complex, database-driven web sites and applications. Expert in leading edge front-end development techniques, including techniques specific to mobile WebKit. Committed advocate for end-users. Proven manager, educator, and mentor. Lifelong learner, eager to advance both technical and leadership skills.
My strongest skills are in front-end web development. I am fluent in HTML 5, HTML 4.01, XHTML, CSS2, CSS3, and JavaScript. I have used both jQuery and Prototype on large scale sites. I also have significant experience programming in PHP, ColdFusion, and Zope/Python and working with both MySQL and PostgreSQL databases. I am a recognized expert in widget development for Mac OS X Dashboard. I am currently teaching myself Objective-C/Cocoa programming for iPhone.
Over the years, I have worked in a variety of job roles. The following are some of the more significant ones:
Develop and maintain client web sites and mobile web applications. Consult on technical and content strategy for small- to medium-sized businesses and startups. See my portfolio for example projects.
As Widget Engineering Lead for Sonar, I leveraged my experience building Dashboard widgets to develop a platform for the delivery of simple, single-purpose applications to users of Android feature phones.
Sonar won rave reviews from the tech blog, Engadget, and the founders are currently in negotiations to bring the product to market.
UserLink, Matt Dempsey (UK designer), Institute for Spanish Language Studies, HostNine, Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future, Wapid, APEX Education, Quick Gym USA, John Dyer (UK artist), Alzheimer’s Poetry Project
It’s the little things, PHP Function Reference (Mac OS X Dashboard widget), Simple Templates (jQuery plugin), LegendControl (Google Maps control)
Led front-end development using standards-based XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and leveraging the jQuery JavaScript library to build custom interface behaviors. Integrated ExpressionEngine content management system.
Contributed to Scrum/Agile team developing online tools for the travel and tourism industry using the Symfony PHP/MySQL web application framework and Prototype JavaScript library. Led front-end development for Travelbug, Trade Me’s online accommodation booking site.
Led development efforts for full-service web consultancy. Developed complex web applications using Zope, an application framework written in Python. Executed CMS integrations using BlendCMS, Clearwired’s proprietary, Zope-based, content management system.
Hired and supervised a small team of web designers for the University’s web team. Initiated and coordinated University-wide technology conference. Advised University leadership on content strategy.
Contributed to development of commercial learning management system written in ColdFusion. Developed first-to-market SCORM solution for academic sector. Trained development team on usability and accessibility principles.
Researched the effect of computer-mediated communication on college student identity development.
Graduated cum laude. Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa honors society. Awarded National Merit Scholarship.
