About Hui Zhang » Web Developer / PHP MySQL Programmer / Project Manager. 50 + reusable modules and 100 + projects.

Web Developer / PHP MySQL Programmer/ Project Manager

Business minded developer with over 15 years experience in developing leading web and database solutions. Developed 50+ portable modules and produced 100+ database driven web projects. Believes in simple and clean approach. Works well independent or as a team member.

Continuously researches emerging technologies with emphasis on LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP), SEO and third-party API’s. Identifies trends in web application development and deals with challenges from many industries. Clients ranged from real estate, ecommerce, marketing, tourism and manufacturers etc.

Expertise also includes a Masters Degree in Computer Science (Loyola University Chicago), a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science (University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee).

Key Strengths:
Clean and Simple Solutions for Complex Projects.
Business Minded Web Developer.
Adapting to the new technologies and new work environments very quickly.
Great team worker.

Recent Professional Experience
Professional Experience:  
Desjardins Creative Group
June 2002 - Present
Web Developer / Project Manager (Managing Partner)
DCG is a full service boutique web development agency providing branding & identity design, programming, SEO, online marketing and market specific CMS solutions
  • Managing web projects, developing reusable portable modules, designing and managing database, custom programming, managing web server and Internet security, integrating 3rd party applications, supporting and training customers, implementing online marketing, and researching emerging technologies.
  • Involving in the company’s development; brand identity, marketing strategies and sales opportunities, to customer relations.
  • Achievement:Developed 50+ general and industry-specific modules, which could be used to assemble web solutions in wide range industries. Delivered 100+ database backed web sites for marketing, real estate and ecommerce.
  • Achievement: TradeFolio - developed and deployed a unique CMS solution for wholesale and/or retail sales and marketing. The system incorporates unique customizations for the organization of products, price matrix, shipping and tax matrix, multi-languages, customer profile, and coupon/affiliate systems. Built in with database backed SEO features.
  • Achievement: RealtyFolio ( visit the site ) - developed and deployed an advanced CMS solution for realtors, realty office and developers. Completely self-supporting, the system allows for easy management with full capabilities to support buildings/properties, region and community information, articles, media libraries. Automatic integration with Google Maps, Analytics and Base. Built in with database backed SEO features. RealtyFolio could be used as the backbone to develop a whole new line of realty web solutions.
  • Achievement: MarketFolio - Developed and deployed a widely useable CMS solution for online marketing. The system includes well organized libraries for marketing material; news and articles, pdf documents, videos and photos. The system also includes target marketing features; collecting multi – media material from different libraries and gathering them for different market campaigns.
Yaletown WebWorks
March 2000 – May 2002
Senior Web Developer
Developed database backed B2B and B2C web software and web sites for tourism, financial, marketing, franchise, wholesale and retail companies.
Chicago Public Library
October 1993 – December 1999
Computer Application Analyst II / Reference Librarian
Managed and developed electronic resources including online database, web delivered database. Coordinated and managed computer application projects. Managed, monitored and evaluated computer hardware, software and server platform. Developed partnerships with vendors and offered workshops and training course.
   
Education  
Loyola University - Chicago
September 1995 – May 1998
Master of Science in Computer Science
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
January 1992 – August 1993
Master of Library and Information Science
Nanjing Aeronautical Institute, China
September 1984 – July1988
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
 
My Skill Set
Information Technology Skills

PHP, MySQL
Unix/Linux, Apache
HTML/XML, JavaScript
ASP, Java, C++, Perl
Interbase/Firebird, SQL Server

Dreamweaver
Microsoft Office
Google Docs, Calendar, Gmail
WordPress

Google Analytics
Google Maps
Google Directions
Google Base
Syndication

Web Developer (100+ Projects)

Custom Programming
Modular Programming
Database Design
SEO Planning
Web Server Management

Google Applications
API Customization & Testing
CMS Customization
Internet Security
Open Source Systems

Management & Business

Software Developing
Project Management
Customer Relations
Online Marketing
Social Networking
Email Campaigns

Hui Zhang
Hui Zhang