Dan Ballek
mail@danballek.com
Qualification Profile
Professional with experience and specialized skills in web site development, site design and application development.
Recognized for innovative ideas...efficiency...analytical skills...special ability to stay current and design solutions that meet business needs.
Language proficiencies include HTML/XHTML, Dynamic HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Perl/CGI, Active Server Pages, VBScript, XML, and SQL. Also experienced with XSL/XSLT, PHP and Visual Basic 6. Web Server experience includes Internet Information Services (IIS), Xitami and Apache.
Specialized web knowledge includes site accessibility standards and practices, including WAI and Section 508. Have consulted/lectured on site accessibility, including the Illinois Park & Recreation Association. Also knowledgeable in web usability and cross-browser development issues, as well as Content Management System construction, theory and practice.
Software/application proficiencies include MS Access, SQL Server, MySQL, phpMyAdmin, HomeSite, Dreamweaver, UltraDev, FrontPage, Visual InterDev, Fireworks, PhotoShop, Paint Shop Pro, Adobe Acrobat and MS Office.
Webmaster/Web Developer
Intranet Development
- Created a global intranet that served eight office locations in four countries.
- Built a customized content management system (CMS) using off-the-shelf utilities and in-house code.
- Administered intranet after launch and managed its growth into other areas of the business.
- Composed user's manual for the intranet and its CMS.
- Instructed/trained users on CMS and on intranet best practices.
- Tools/languages used included ASP, JavaScript, XHTML, Dynamic HTML, SQL Server and COM Objects.
Internet/WWW
- Created new web identity for established product development software and services company.
- New site design adhered to existing web standards while maintaining cross-browser compatibility.
- Managed site migration and platform conversion from Solaris/Netscape Enterprise Server to Windows 2000/IIS.
- Created custom utilities for managing site content and online events and seminars.
- Performed Search Engine Optimization (SEO) on site, which led to higher rankings in major search engines and directories (site ranked 7/10 according to Google's SiteRank).
- Tools/languages used included ASP, JavaScript, XHTML, CSS, Dynamic HTML, SQL Server and COM Objects.
Internet/Web Consultant
- Developed several sites for non-profits, campaigns and small businesses using a wide array of tools on a variety of platforms, including graphic design, site structure, markup and scripting as well as server-side programming.
- Hosted and maintained numerous websites and performed routine maintenance and updates as needed. Redesigned existing sites resulting in increased traffic and higher search engine rankings.
- Tools/languages used included PHP, Perl/CGI, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Dynamic HTML and MySQL.
Web Development Instructor
- Taught intermediate-level web development, CGI/Perl and JavaScript programming at The Academy College and the Minnesota School of Business-- both accredited four-year colleges.
- Developed course curricula, evaluated materials and acted as mentor to students.