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Ernest Lombardi
96 Vesper Street #3
Portland, Maine 04101
207-450-0842
ernestlombardi[at]gmail[dot]com
WEB DEVELOPER / PROGRAMMER
Solutions-oriented professional with notable success in planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining a broad range of initiatives including performance enhancement, accessibility standards compliance, search engine optimization (SEO), and mobile development.
- Expert hand-coder with fluency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery.
- Demonstrated capacity to implement innovative solutions while maintaining maximum levels of functionality, performance, and accessibility across all browsers and platforms.
- Hands-on experience in all stages of web development; comp review, requirements drafting, code development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Proven record of success in a deadline oriented, enterprise-class e-commerce environment.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
- Languages, technologies, frameworks: Java, Perl, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, XML, JSON, HTML, XHTML, HTML5, CSS2, CSS3, DB2, SQL, Google API
- Tools: jEdit, NetBeans, Eclipse, Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, GIMP, Open Office, Microsoft Office, JIRA, IBM Rational ClearCase, Clarity
- Platforms: Windows, Mac OSX, Unix, AIX, Solaris, Ubuntu
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
L.L.Bean, Inc., Freeport, Maine (February 2008-Present)
Contract Web Developer, Sapphire Technologies
Lead production HTML (pHTML) and client-side JavaScript developer for thirteen consecutive customer facing e-commerce release projects. Updated and extended JSPs and Perl scripts. Wrote and executed DB2 queries. Conducted hand-off to content development team. Edited retail content on domestic and international portals. Coded e-mail promotions, static, and dynamic content features. Developed extensible tools for content development team and business self-help functionality. Partnered with business and creative counterparts throughout development, testing and implementation process.
Key Accomplishments:
- llbean.com and llbean.co.jp: Customer Service, Product Page, Guided Navigation, Fit Navigation, Global Navigation, Site Widening, Rollover Shopping Bag, Alternate Product Page, Outfits and Collections, Customer Preference Center, Checkout Redesign, Quick View, Park Search.
- llbeansignature.com: lead production HTML, CSS, and JavaScript developer.
- Advocated site-wide adoption of jQuery for customer facing projects.
- Subject matter expert for client-side JavaScript, performance enhancement metrics, accessibility standards and design best practices.
Quicksilver Workshop, Portland, Maine (2003-2009)
Web Developer
Conducted client interviews, performed needs assessments, established contractual terms for design, hosting, and maintenance. Produced design mock-up to conform with client budget and deadline requirements. Facilitated domain registration, static IP acquisition, and DNS redirection. Wrote, tested and implemented application code to conform to accessibility standards and SEO best practices. Oversaw final product launch and maintain site as per contract.
United States Navy (1996-2002)
Mandarin Chinese Translator, Intelligence Analyst (Cryptologic Technician Interpretive, CTI)
Operated state-of-the-art electronic radio receivers, recording devices, computer terminals and associated peripherals in the communications signals environment. Operated sophisticated, computer-assisted information systems. Worked with classified material (TS/SCI/TK). Translated, interpreted and transcribed foreign language communications data. Analyzed and reported highly technical information of strategic and tactical importance to fleet commanders and national intelligence agencies. Performed temporary duty aboard naval vessels.
Key Accomplishments:
- Presented with command excellence award for developing new procedures for communications signals intercept, search, and prosecution based on mission, staffing, and technical restraints.
- Co-authored over 200 individual intelligence reports with supporting technical documentation.
- Authored three technical manuals and corresponding certification tests and quizzes regarding mission critical systems and applications.
- Created, implemented, and managed department personnel training database for at-a-glance tracking of over 500 joint service personnel through six distinct vocational tracks.
- Awarded: Joint Service Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology,
Thomas College - Waterville, Maine
Sun Microsystems Java Programming Certification,
Bridge Education - Westbrook, Maine
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, Asia Concentration,
Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, Hawaii
Mandarin Chinese Course Graduate,
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) - Monterey, California
Security Clearance,
Top Secret/SCI/TK (Last Renewed 2001)
CONFERENCES RECENTLY ATTENDED
- jQuery Conference (2010) - Boston, Massachusetts
- An Event Apart, Web Design Conference (2010) - Boston, Massachusetts
- Google I/O Developers Conference (2009) - San Francisco, California
- Google I/O Developers Conference (2008) - San Francisco, California
- Microsoft Heroes Happen (2008) - Boston, Massachusetts


