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DILIP FRANCIS

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Email: reachme@dilipfrancis.com | Mobile: 508-264-9541

OBJECTIVE
To be a web guru and have a significant impact on the evolution of the world-wide-web.

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Computer Engineering | Jan 05 - Mar 07
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Instrumentation | Sep 00 - Aug 04
University of Madras, India

TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Programming Languages: XHTML, CSS, JavaScript framework (jQuery), PHP, asp.NET, XML
• CMS: Drupal, Joomla, WordPress
• Tools: Visual Studio 2005, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop
• Server: BIND, DNS, Firewall, Mail, SFTP, Apache on IIS and LAMP VPS/Dedicated servers. Tools include WebMin, cPanel, Plesk, UNIX command line and IIS manager
• OS: Windows - 98SE, 2000, NT, XP, Vista | Linux - CentOS, Ubuntu, VMware Linux
• Database: MySQL, MSSQL
• Tools: Visual Studio 2005, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Office suite

STRENGTHS
• Proactive self-starter and a great team player
• Proven ability to deliver quality work under tight deadlines
• Ready to embrace new technologies
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently while paying attention to detail
• Constantly update myself with web standards, new tools and techniques
• Skilled at evaluating the best approach to deliver time and cost effective solutions
• Thrive on new challenges and enjoy taking on additional responsibilities
• Passionate about end-user experience

Web Projects | Aug 03 - Present
http://www.openhandweb.org/
• Redesigned the website and changed the layout for better usability
• Modified application code and configured server to optimize performance
• Configured newsletters and heavy routine maintenance items to be run in phases using CRON
• Site statistics showed an increase in page reads from 60000 to over 100000. Rapid improvement reported in speed by users.
“I've noticed a rapid increase in loading time and our site statistics have gone through the roof! I believe that's down to the way the code is now configured such that Google can access it more seamlessly”- Chris Bourne, Openhand Foundation

http://www.dot-comma.com/
• Provided web services, consultation on best practices and technologies
• Performed administrative tasks including configuration and maintenance of LAMP servers
“Easily takes a general idea and has the initiative to run with it. Sees the development side of things as well as the business side and when necessary, offers alternatives for better approaches” - Kathleen McCall, dot-comma, Design + Development

http://www.drupaldrive.com/
• Primarily built to help novice users stage and test drive drupal
• Automated installation of demo instances that are ready to go live
• Works in progress include an advanced demo system, open-source themes for mobile devices and documentation targeted at non-technical administrators and users

http://www.oldroadcomputing.com/
• Complete design and development of website
• Employed web analytics to track page visit, general site usage

http://www.nolatilyadie.com/
• Modified code and restructured site setup
• Easier administrative interface built and setup making it easy for admin to manage inventory
• Customized shopping cart using Ajax, providing notifications to end-users

Other similar sites worked on:
• http://www.dpi-3d.com/
• http://www.parasols.com/
• www.wcfiareligiondirectory.org (not online currently)