Eric Kittell

917-400-1070
eric@ekittell.com
Skills & Qualifications:

I write clean OO PHP5 with MVC frameworks like Laravel, Symfony 2

and other open source platforms like Wordpress.
I use the Doctinre and Eloquent ORMs and write raw MySQL queries when
required.
I also do a lot of work integrating back end technology with front end code
like HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, jQuery, Data Tables and other libraries when
required.
I have done a lot of work consuming and creating different types of APIs.
I excel at solving problems, writing algorithms while leveraging knowledge
bases and learning new technologies.
I have superior communication skills and experience with much small and
medium size business allowing me to understand their needs and help
realize their goals.

Employment History:
Freelance Web Programmer, Brooklyn, NY
2006-present
Description:

Taught myself PHP by creating a simple script that is still slightly popular
today on Hotscripts.com.
Created backend RESTful Webservice using Laravel PHP Framewor
k
I work with Object Oriented PHP5, MySQL, Javascript, jQuery, CSS and
XHTML, using the Laravel and Symfony frameworks and Wordpress,
creating and consuming APIs of all types like Google Maps and
Authorize.net.
My biggest projects have been funded startups like Inhabitat.com,
RobotFruit.com, Cuzie.com and Reloquest.com.

Freelance Web Coder/Designer, Miami, FL & Brooklyn, NY

1998-2006
Description:

Wrote code in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Ran a Shoutcast Server on Linux
Produced Flash Animations and Print Flyers for DJs and nightlife promoters
like Michael Tronn
Learned the CodeIgniter MVC, ActiveRecord, and BootStrap packages
Designed and augmented database tables
Wrote new controllers and functions for existing controllers
Used full LAMP stack for coding both front end and backend parts of the
code.
Designed and implemented applications for video conferencing service
using PHP and JavaScript with MySQL database backend

Environment: PHP 5.5, Codeigniter, HTML, CSS, Jquery, Javascript, Ajax, JSON,
Mysql 5.0, Apache 2.2, Linux, PhpStorm and Git

Export Agent, Miami, FL

1995 2001 Description:

Involved in all aspects of air and ocean export preparing all required
documentation and paperwork.
Performed customer service duties including preparation of rate quotes,
shipment tracking, and sales presentations.
Handled special accounts, researched government contracts and trained
new employees.

Education:

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA BA in Psychology

Coursework also included Calculus, Literature and Spanish language.
Participated in work exchange program to Costa Rica.