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Ernest Lombardi

85 Market Street Suite 301

Portland Maine, 04101

(207) 450-0842

ernest@quicksilverworkshop.com

WEB DEVELOPER

Solutions-oriented, hand-code Web Developer with notable success performing in a broad range of web development initiatives while participating in planning, analysis, and implementation of accessible, standards compliant code for rich internet applications (RIA), static web projects, and back end solutions in support of business goals.

- Demonstrated capacity to implement innovative development solutions while maintaining maximum levels of functionality and accessibility across all modern browsers.

- Hands-on experience in all stages of web development: accessibility and standards compliance, initial code development and final code implementation and testing.

- Track record of success in web development projects at all levels of scope and complexity from weblog template development to enterprise-grade e-commerce user experience(UX) development.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

- Platforms: Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista, Unix/AIX/Solaris/Ubuntu, Mac OSX

- Technologies and frameworks: Java, Perl, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, XML/JSON/Atom, HTML/XHTML, HTML 5, CSS2, CSS3, SQL/DB2, Google API

- Tools: jEdit, NetBeans, Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, GIMP, Open Office, Microsoft Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

L.L.Bean, Inc., Freeport, Maine February 2008-Present

Web Developer (Sapphire Technologies Contractor)

Develop production HTML and JavaScript for high visibility, customer facing projects in business driven e-commerce release initiatives such as L.L.Bean Signature, check out process redesign, customer preference center, and next generation retail browsing interfaces. Edit retail content on both domestic and international portals for weekly site launches. Develop and implement e-mail promotions in addition to static and dynamic retail and magazine features. Develop and maintain extensible tools for site-wide projects and business self-help functionality.

Key Accomplishments:

- llbeansignature.com: Primary on-site production HTML developer.

- llbean.com and llbean.co.jp: Served as production HTML developer on release level projects: Customer Preference Center, Shopping Bag, Checkout, Outfits.

- Advocated enterprise-wide adoption of jQuery for customer facing projects.

- Acted as a subject matter expert on accessibility standards and design best practices.

Quicksilver Workshop, Portland Maine 2003-Present

Web Developer

Conduct client interview, perform needs assessment, and establish terms of design, hosting, and maintenance contract. Produce design mock-up to client specifications, budget, and deadline. Coordinate domain registration, static IP acquisition, and DNS redirection if necessary. Test application code functionality and web site accessibility compliance. Oversee final product launch and maintain site as per contract.

Key Accomplishments:

- rapiddissent.com: Designed, maintained, and produced content for “rapid dissent,” a weblog featured in the two most widely circulated newspapers in Maine: The Portland Press Herald and The Portland Phoenix. This blog features extensive use of Google Data API integration as a means to achieve a post label/tag cloud.

United States Navy 1996-2002

Translator/Intelligence Analyst (Cryptologic Technician Interpretive, CTI2) - Mandarin Chinese

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, ME

- Sun Microsystems JAVA/XML Programming Certification, Bridge Education – Westbrook, ME

- Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, Asia Concentration, Hawaii Pacific University – Honolulu, HI

- Mandarin Chinese (2/2+/1+), Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) – Monterey, CA

- Security Clearance, Top Secret/SCI/TK – Last Renewed 2001

CONFERENCES RECENTLY ATTENDED

- Google I/O Developers Conference (2009) – San Francisco, CA

- Google I/O Developers Conference (2008) – San Francisco, CA

- Microsoft Heroes Happen (2008) – Boston, MA