Thomas R. Hallock

Opportunities to develop excellent web-based applications and tools that will make the world more efficient, friendly, and integrated. Willing to relocate.

languages: PHP, SQL, Javascript, C++, Haskell, and bash
APIs & frameworks: ExtJs, Facebook, Doctrine, CodeIgniter, jQuery, jQuery UI, eBay, PayPal
configurations: LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP), SVN, TRAC, JIRA, Kayako SupportSuite, Wordpress, Drupal, and LDAP authentication
techniques: MVC, OOP, SEO, AJAX, project management, source control, podcasting, and C++ template metaprogramming

B.S. Computer ScienceMay 2003University of Texas at Austin

Relevant courses: Compilers, Operating Systems, OOP, Abstract Data Types, Digital Logic Design, Computer Architecture, Automata Theory, Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics.

Web Application Developer2010 - present Roubini Global Economics

• Developed internal web application to manage commissions for global sales staff. Replaced three full-time positions.
• Developed, documented, and deployed new features to company website in a team environment.

Founder and president - eBay consignment drop-off store2004 - 2010 The Sellery

• Developed web application in PHP to manage eBay sales, inventory, CRM, and invoicing for a growing list of over 400 consignors.
• Bootstrapped business from single person into a coordinated group of skilled and motivated workers.

Systems designer and programmerJuly 2009 - February 2010, New York City Black Enterprise - Interactive Department

• Migrated physical infrastructure to cloud hosting to realize significant cost-savings.
• Worked regularly with upper-management to continuously improve department operations for greater efficiency and profitibility.
• Administered WordPress µ installation with over 300,000 registered users.
• Organized information from multiple departments into an issue management and wiki system.
• Worked with multiple departments to design an e-mail marketing system that leveraged a previously static dataset of hundreds of thousands of users.
• Developed a custom user registration plugin for WordPress.
• Skills actively used: MySQL programming, configuration, and administration, LAMP application configuration and programming, Wordpress µ theming and administration.

Freelance PHP consultant and project managerApril 2009 - present

• Currently working with multiple clients as a PHP consultant, project manager, and SEO expert. Work has involved CodeIgniter and a variety of custom frameworks. Primary tools are LAMP, TRAC, and SVN.

Support Manager / Technology LiaisonOctober 2007 - March 2009 Trilogy Software / Versata - Online Automotive Group

• Managed domain names for over 6000 OEM websites for all Ford, Jaguar, and Landrover dealerships in the U.S.A. and Canada.
• Built a company intelligence system with Atlassian Confluence and JIRA to gather and distribute software requirements and customer support information for a large-scale multi-million-dollar software project.
• Designed a JIRA-based support system for high-profile client and a call center team of 10.
• Prepared documentation and training materials for each software release cycle.
• References available upon request

Systems AdministratorMarch 2007 - March 2008 Medicus Insurance Company

• Deployed and administered services to a group of 35 novice computer users using a combination of 5 Mac OS X Servers, 2 Windows Servers, and 1 Ubuntu Linux server.
• Performed three major e-mail server migrations, architected two backup systems, and a deployed a major operating system upgrade as the company's needs expanded.
• References available upon request

Technical support and QAJanuary 2001 - January 2003 Aspyr Media ProgrammerJanuary 2000 - November 2001 UT Austin Physics Department - C / LaTeX homework and test system

Semi-professional Category 1 Road Bicycle Racer April 2003 - March 2006

• Various cycling teams and National Race Calendar events

The Old Homestead 2003

• Designed and built a self-monetizing ethernet network servicing 16 apartment units and several buildings.

University of Texas Cycling Sports Club 2001 - 2003

• Webmaster, Nationals Team Leader, and Track Team President

Annual Charity Events

• 1998GTE Big Ride Across America; Seattle, WA to Wachington, D.C.
• 1996 - 2002Annual MS-150 Bicycle Ride from Houston, TX to Austin, TX