Michael Medaglia

Senior Software Developer / Manager

About me

I'm a Portland-based software engineer/web developer with 10+ years of experience. I excel at working in teams, managing projects, building specs, estimating timelines, and writing efficient code that works. I've helped companies around the world build websites visited by hundreds of thousands of people daily.

Core Technologies

Python/Django, Ruby/Rails, Wordpress, PHP, LAMP, MySQL/Postgre/Oracle, jQuery, Javascript, PERL, Linux, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Flash, Actionscript, SEO, HTML5, CSS3

Work

• TV.com

  Created special features for TV.com (owned by CBS Interactive). Developed web games and interactive pages which engaged millions of users. Lots of object-oriented js work.
  Technologies used: Django/Python, JS

• Clicker.com

  Worked on a team to develop clicker.com from startup until it was finally purchased by CBS Interactive. Created stand-alone widgets for third-party sites.
  Technologies used: Java, JS

• Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP)

  Custom plugin and theme development for ifp.org. Among other things I provided mobile and tablet integration and Google data integration.
  Technologies used: PHP/Wordpress, Google API, Amember

• Filmmaker Magazine

  Custom plugin and theme development for this indie film news site. Magento integration. Mag+ integration. Custom taxonomies and posts.
  Technologies used: PHP/Wordpress, ipad publication, Mag+, Google data, Magento

• Imagine 360 Marketing

  Specced and created several sites for i360's clients, complete with subscription integration and mailing list API integration.
  Technologies used: Streamsend API, PHP, Drupal, Wordpress, SOAP, Chargify, Flash, Actionscript

• ParkVogel

  Back and front-end development for Park Vogel. Redesigned the entire site in Rails/Ruby and some Flash/Actionscript. Development for email marketing and promos. I also directed and produced video content for the site.
  Technologies used: Rails, Ruby, Mysql, Flash, Actionscript, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro

• EZApartmentListings

  Back and front-end development for EZApartmentListings. Designed the entire site in Rails/Ruby.
  Technologies used: Rails, Ruby, Postgre

• Border Media

  Time-sensitive development on their social-networking video content site which helped them achieve their next round of funding.
  Technologies used: Perl, Catalyst, Ajax/Prototype, CSS

• The Asylum

  Back and front-end development for The Asylum. Built entire site in PHP and MySql. Customized their wordpress blog. Security optimization.
  Technologies used: PHP, Mysql, LAMP

• Authenticlick.com

  Front-end development for Authenticlick's new website. They hired me as a consultant to prototype some of the more complex functionality.
  Technologies used: PHP, Mootools, Ajax

• CyberDefender.com

  CyberDefender hired me to do back and front-end development for their stats/tracking system, and also add some functionality to their multipart MIME emailer.
  Technologies used: Perl, Mason, Mysql

• Fleur't Lingerie

  Back and front-end development for Fleur't Lingerie's Site, including a redesign of their site.
  PHP, Mysql, LAMP, Photoshop

• Candelaria Advertising

  Candelaria asked me to do some front-end development and creative direction for several of their client's sites.
  HTML, Photoshop

• Bombit The Movie

  Web Presence Consultant for Bombit The Movie. I've been working with the director/producder, helping them with their online marketing and promotion strategy. I've also been building new functionality into their CMS. I also handled their site migration and adminning.
  PHP, Mysql, CMS, HTML, Photoshop, Flash

• Petta-Tech

  Front-end development for Petta-Tech's clients.
  Javascript, HTML

• Monstertrak.com

  Seven years of back and front-end development for Monstertrak. Managed teams of 10 developers and 2 designers on year-long projects.
  Perl, Mod Perl, Oracle, Javascript, Payflow Pro