JAMES LUKER

26 Rindge Avenue
Lexington MA 02420
H: 781-676-5636
M: 781-608-6958
lbjay@reallywow.com
http://resume.reallywow.com(approve sites)

OBJECTIVE

A full-time programming position that will allow me to apply and expand my knowledge of HCI and open source web technologies.

SKILLS

Perl, PHP, Python, Java, C, XML, RDF, SQL, MySQL, relational database design, CMS design, XHTML, CSS, cross-browser DHTML and JavaScript, Apache, SSH, CVS, Subversion, Exim, Postfix, Mailman, Linux/Unix system administration, shell scripting, linux security, Photoshop, Gimp, Illustrator, QuarkXpress, copywriting, proofreading and advertising creative.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SFX Software Engineer — 06/05 to present
Ex Libris, Inc -- Newton, MA

• Develop and support the SFX OpenUrl link resolver and other related products in the area of electronic library resources.
• Produce written design specifications that include detailed functionality, data elements, workflows and screen designs.
• Support other developers in terms of tools, environment, code review and mentoring.
• Manage CVS, documentation wiki, LXR code browser and bugzilla bug tracking system.

Web Developer — 01/03 to 06/05
Smarter Living, Inc., Charlestown, MA

• Lead architect and developer of BookingBuddy.com, the premiere travel search integration website.
• Improved and expanded the company's Perl/MySQL content management system.
• Designed and implemented a PHP/MySQL visitor tracking & reporting system for the SmarterLiving websites and e-mail newsletters.
• Led network-wide effort to improve web interface security.
• Provide QA and code review for assigned tech projects.

Lead Developer 05/01 to 09/02
Open Source Development Network, Acton, MA

• Developed new and existing OSDN sites and applications using Perl, PHP and MySQL.
• Improved and maintained the OSDN banner ad system, serving 10 million banner ads per day to a network of 18 websites.
• Designed and built an online banner creation tool for the OSDN self-serve ad system.
• Performed a complete overhaul of the OSDN newsletter system consisting of 38 mailing lists and over 150,000 subscribers, automating the content generation and streamlining the subscriber interface.

Designer / Programmer — 03/97 to 05/00
Andover.net - Acton, MA

• Designed and developed new and existing Andover.Net websites, including web interfaces, CGI programs, and content management systems.
• Led development team in creation of online tools, including GifWorks.com and HtmlWorks.com.
• Created OEM versions of GifWorks and worked with clients to implement GifWorks into their existing networks.
• Created unique logos and a unified design for all sites in the network.
• Wrote daily DaveCentral.com front-page column on latest and greatest shareware programs.

Assitant Editor / Editor — 09/94 to 08/96
Connell Communications, Inc. - Little Rock, AR and Peterborough, NH

• Performed copywriting, layout and editing of monthly promotional publications for home video and video game rental locations.
• Maintained a network of contacts in the home entertainment industries and provided a presence at industry trade shows.

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree in English, University of Arkansas Litte Rock - 1994
C Programming, UMass Lowell - 2001
Relational Database Concepts, UMass Lowell - 2001
Java for Distributed Computing, Harvard Extension - 2004
Graduate Certificate in HCI, Tufts University - 2006

REFERENCES

Available on request.