Divyesh Patel
Dallas-TX, 972-768-0500, divp001@gmail.com
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Summary of Qualifications
  • Over 6 years of experience designing, developing, integrating corporate tools and applications including project management, database architecture, and e-commerce.
  • Apply in-depth understanding of business and IT requirements to streamline administration and internal processes, resulting in enhanced automation and operational efficiency.
  • Analyze business requirements and recommend appropriate technologies.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously. Learn and take initiative to apply new technologies quickly.
  • Expert knowledge of numerous programming languages, including C#, JavaScript and open source technologies like PHP.
  • Superior communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Perform Presentation and Training Sessions on programming languages and new technologies.

Skills top

Languages C# 05/08, PHP, JavaScript, ActionScript 2/3, ASP, VB, SQL
Operating Systems Windows XP, Windows Server
Database SQL Server 2000/05/08, MySQL
Servers IIS 6/7, Apache
Web Technologies .Net 2/3, AJAX, HTML, XML, ADO.Net, Linq, ASP.Net MVC 1.0, CSS, JavaScript Frameworks (YUI, JQuery, Prototype, Mootools..), Flash, Graphics
Applications Visual Studio 05/08, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash Prof., SQL Server Manager,
Software Engineering/Theory Technical documents (UI diagrams, UML, flowcharts), Object Oriented Programming, Design Patterns

Professional Experience top

Toluna (formerly Common Knowledge), Dallas-TX 2005-Present
Sr. Applications Developer for a leading market research companies in the world.
  • Develop complex applications and tools for both clients and company. Including analyzing business requirements, developing technical specifications, planning, coding, testing and implementation using C#, Flash, PHP, JavaScript (AJAX & Frameworks). Ex: project management tool, reporting tool, flash-based virtual shelf.
  • Spearhead project planning sessions with managers and team members to analyze business requirements and outline proposed IT solutions. Ex. Reporting tools for CVS Pharmacy.
  • Recommend User-Interface design and methodologies on almost all projects. For example using the most appropriate JavaScript frameworks, like YUI, for most efficiency and cross-browser compatibility. Ex. Help integrate web 2.0 widgets such as drag & drop within our online-surveys.
  • Supervise code reviews and ensure all solutions meet coding standards.
  • Collaborate with database administrators to design appropriate data structures.
  • Coach programmers with using new languages and techniques for coding efficient applications.
  • Lead developer of latest and greatest web software using tools such as Flash, ActionScript, JavaScript (Frameworks & AJAX). Ex Streaming video/audio, virtual shopping shelf, AJAX apps etc.

Digital Designs Dallas-TX June 2004-Feb 2005
Web Applications Developer for a web & graphics based company.
  • Planned, tested and implemented various web-based e-commerce applications and websites using PHP, MySQL, JavaScript. Significantly improved administration for user accounts and finance.
  • Administered MySQL database server using server tools.
  • Designed and created database structures for e-commerce applications.
  • Performed search-engine-optimization on web-sites which dramatically increased search engine rankings following higher traffic.

NeuTRINO Technologies Inc Norwalk-CA Aug 2003 – Jan 2004
Software Engineer for a desktop-seach-engine startup.
  • Coordinated with contracted programmers in India for development of e-commerce and intranet applications.
  • Relayed management decisions regarding direction and growth. Primary duties included problem resolutions and intermediate-level decision making revolving around product development.
  • Directed design, development and maintenance of e-commerce websites and intranet applications using PHP, MySQL, VB 6 and Flash.
  • Contributed in integration tests on the desktop-search-engine software components.
  • Integrated security system into e-commerce websites to prevent hacks using PHP encryption functions.
  • Tracked advertising accounts for marketing and website SEO. Coordinated with CEO to maintain goals and advertising costs.
  • Performed search-engine-optimization on websites and e-commerce sites which maximized product and company exposure on the internet.
  • Created Flash animations for advertisements and software CDs.

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GameIndustryMap.com - David Perry  Dallas-TX Sept 2006 – Sept 2007
Consultant & Developer of one of the most visited web 2.0 game-developers map mashup.
  • Coordinated with founder to design, develop and launch a successful web application using PHP, MySQL and Google Maps.
  • Engineered a search-engine for the web application to search thousands of entries and map locations.
  • Created content management tools to help administrators manage user accounts and data.
  • Utilized Google Maps API to develop a map mashup of user information allowing a more presentable UI.

Self-startup projects Mar 2002 – Aug 2003
Founder, developer, promoter of one of the most visited social media/media websites for South Asians.
  • Invested and setup web-servers to create website projects. Including purchasing of domain names and administering virtual dedicated web-servers.
  • Designed, developed and maintained member-based websites, media-websites using PHP, MySQL,  Apache/Windows Server 2003 and Flash.
  • Created graphics and web templates to maintain consistent look and feel across multiple websites.s
  • Founded and launched high-trafficked web brand names like pyardostihai.com (dating website for South Asians) and downloadhindimp3s.com (music website for South Asians).
  • Implemented and maintained advertising on web properties as well as strategically placing these ads which increased revenues 500% over a span of 6 months.

Education top

Bachelors of Science in Computer Science University of Texas as Dallas

Graduated Aug 2003


References top

Ian Davis
Applications Developer
Toluna USA, Dallas-TX
817-791-7834
Ashok Suresh
Founder/CEO/ Software Engineer  
NeuTRINO Technologies Inc, Norwalk-CA

562-929-1501
Anup Suresh
Patent Lawyer (formerly Embedded Engineer @ Boeing)
San Diego-CA
562-716-8256
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