Skills
- Web and graphic design
- Information architecture, usability
- Expert web standards: XHTML, CSS, XML, XPath, XSLT, Javascript, Accessibility
- Corporate Identity, project management, content strategy, branding
- Usability, User-centric design
- Dynamic site development: PHP, JSP, Perl, SQL, Ajax, C++
- Mac OS X, Windows XP, Unix
- Web Server Management & Configuration
- Expert BBEdit, Zend Studio, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
- Security: PKI, SSL, authentication, application security
- English, Spanish, Spoken Mandarin Chinese
Websites
- http://www.sandia.gov/
- http://www.ca.sandia.gov/CRF/
- http://www.ca.sandia.gov/8700/
- http://homelandsecurity.sandia.gov/
- http://www.sanbeiji.com/
- http://www.certicom.com/
- http://www.truvideo.com/
- http://www.kyberpass.com/
- http://www.athenian.org/
- http://www.playpiano.net/
- http://www.peterjamescoffee.com/
- http://www.aauw-sb.org/
- http://www.javelinstrategy.com/
- http://www.patrichard.com/
- http://www.sanbeiji.com/samples/prsw/
Experience
11/2004 - Present
Sandia National Laboratories - Livermore, CA
Lead Web Developer
- Leading web projects, design and development practices, and site
architecture.
- Teaching courses in advanced CSS, standards-based design, and PHP.
- Mentor and leader for a team of seven web developers.
- Developing documents outlining best practices, standards, and security
measures for use by all web developers at Sandia.
10/2003 - 10/2004
Charles Schwab - San Francisco, CA
Senior Web Developer
- Demonstrated use of advanced standards-based architecture, logical
information structures, and user-centered design processes to the
greater organization.
- Wrote articles and taught classes on web development, graphic design,
Photoshop, and statistical illustration.
- Ran various weekly and quarterly internal publications on technology topics
such as governance, advanced technologies, systems architecture, and workflow
management.
- Developed new sites for workflow process training, intellectual property, and
technology communications.
- Developed team website collaboration processes for our team integrating
Dreamweaver and TeamSite for large-scale multi-user site collaboration.
7/2001 - 10/2003
Persistence Software - San Mateo, California
Manager - Web and Creative Technologies
- Owned all design operations including web, print, advertising, events,
corporate identity, etc.
- Planned and implemented overhaul of corporate website.
- Developed corporate identity system and applied it to all branches of company
look and feel.
- Designed and produced printed and electronic collateral.
Developed email marketing campaigns using subscription, response, and
clickthrough tracking.
- Managed trade shows and events.
- Designed artwork for software installer screens, PowerPoint template, and
technical illustrations.
- Designed set of user interface icons for Eclipse integration. Managed
contractors for design, event management, and direct marketing programs.
- Analyzed requirements for sales force automation and implemented using
SalesForce.com.
3/2001 - 6/2001
Certicom Corporation - Hayward, California
Web Communications Manager
- Lead web program management for all web activities.
- Managed three direct reports and outside agency.
- Completed a highly successful redesign project, which involved a complete
rewrite of the public website content and new visual design.
- Set corporate policy, defined standards, and provided best practices for web
activities.
- Coded difficult sections of commerce site and SSL certificate issuance
system.
- Analyzed web traffic and published statistical reports using WebTrends.
1/2001 - Present
San Bei Ji Design - Danville, California
Principal
- Owner of independent graphic and web design and consulting business.
- Lead design, site architecture, content, and functionality for small business
websites.
- Manage outside contractors for web projects, providing technical, artistic,
and architectural guidance.
- Provide ongoing technical support and web hosting services. Implemented email
schemes, business consulting, web marketing plans, and e-commerce systems.
- Consult with businesses and organizations on managing web programs,
implementing web standards, user-centric design, brand identity, content
management, group workflow, and web marketing plans.
6/1999 - 2/2001
RSA Security - Walnut Creek, California
Webmaster
- Managed all web marketing operations and graphic design for Xcert
International (now RSA Security).
- Developed business plan for website activities and objectives.
- Completed extensive overhaul to graphic theme and structure of public website
and Intranet.
- Implemented PKI-authenticated Intranet and partner extranet.
- Developed product demos simulating real-world security applications.
- Designed brochures, event signs, print and electronic advertising, and
premiums.
- Technology specialist for public relations opportunities such as magazines,
newspapers, broadcast media, and speaking opportunities.
- Analyzed web traffic and published statistical reports.
2/1999 - 6/1999
Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc. - San Leandro, California
Training & Document Developer & Intranet Webmaster
- Developed training materials for employees and designed and developed
corporate Intranet.
- Developing web-based training for internally developed systems and business
processes as well as web based training for standard desktop software.
- Designed printed training materials such as manuals and quick reference
cards.
- Delivered classroom training for users nationwide.
10/1996 - 2/1999
AIG - San Francisco, California
Systems Training Specialist and Business Systems Expert
- Delivered courses in the use of software applications, developed WBT training
content, and maintained classrooms and training schedules for San Francisco,
Portland, Seattle, and Boise offices.
- Delivered training for insurance applications, Microsoft Office, and computer
productivity.
- Assisted with systems quality assurance and provided expert level 2 desktop
support.
- Business Expert for Workers' Compensation claims system and trained users
nationwide.
12/1995 - 5/1996
Saga International Holidays - Boston, Massachusetts
Assistant Database Administrator
- Managed telemarketing system data migration from VAX to IBM AS400.
- Audited data and ensured data fields were mapped properly and error-free
during migration
8/1993 - 5/1995
New England Conservatory of Music - Boston, Massachusetts
Computer Lab Technician and Orchestra Manager
- Support for students and faculty at the New England Conservatory computer
lab.
- Assisted with use of desktop publishing and music composition, scoring, and
desktop publishing software. Maintained functionality of computers, printers,
hardware, servers, and network.
- Personnel Manager for music ensembles, managed seating, attendance, equipment
requirements, hall reservations, and events.
- Liaison between musicians, conductors, and facilities.
- Developed schedules, stage layout charts, program notes, advertisements, and
managed sheet music design and engraving and transposition of parts.
6/1989 - 12/1996
Freelance Classical Double Bassist
- Performed standard orchestra, chamber, and solo repertoire for ensembles in
the New England, New York, and San Francisco regions.
- Performances with Boston Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, and
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, and with world-class musicians such as Dave
Brubeck, Seiji Ozawa, Simon Rattle, and Michel Tilson Thomas.
- Studies with virtuosi such as Donald Palma (Orpheus Chamber Orchestra),
Lawrence Wolfe (Boston Symphony), Stephen Tramontozzi (San Francisco
Symphony), Eugene Lehner (Kolisch Quartet), and Curtis Burris (National
Symphony Orchestra).
Education
1996 to Present
Extensive independent study in Internet technology, web standards, graphic design, technical illustration, and computer information systems.
May, 1995
New England Conservatory of Music - Boston
Masters Degree
Master of Music degree in orchestral double bass performance. Graduated with academic honors distinction. Principal bassist with NEC Symphony Orchestra and solo bassist with NEC Contemporary Ensemble. Several public recitals and solo performances. Full tuition scholarship.
May, 1993
New England Conservatory of Music - Boston
Bachelors Degree
Bachelor of Music degree in orchestral double bass performance. Principal bassist with NEC Philharmonic Orchestra. Public solo recitals. Full tuition scholarship.
Additional Information
Hobbies include practicing the double bass and playing in local orchestras, reading books, amateur astronomy, hiking, mountain biking, studying conversational Mandarin Chinese, physics, history, politics, poetry, cooking, and beermaking.
8/2001 - Present
Macromedia
Member, Advisory Committee: Worked with developers to discuss features, focus, and business requirements for web development tools. Extensive testing of alpha versions of software, bug reporting, and participation in community discussion.
1/2004 - Present
Bay Area Application Developers Macromedia User Group (BAADMMUG) - San Francisco, California
Member: Attending regular meetings on use of Macromedia application development products such as ColdFusion, JRun, Dreamweaver, and Flash.
6/2001 - Present
Communication Arts Network - Danville, California
Member: Participate in monthly meetings to share information on the graphic design and communications industry.
10/1999 - 3/2001
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce
Member of Tech Committee: Weekly meetings on tech business development and author of articles for newspaper "Walnut Creek Business Focus", writing on issues relating to personal digital security and electronic commerce.
May 1991
Concord Pavilion Associates
1st place winner, Dave Brubeck Award: Composed, arranged, and performed original musical work entitled Variations on "Dance in the Hall of the Mountain King" for Jazz Quartet.
May 1991
Los Medanos College - Pittsburg, California
1st place winner, Dean M. Caldwell Memorial Award: For recognition of outstanding music performance on jazz guitar and classical double bass.
