Daniel Burfield

220 West Lincoln Ave #1

McDonald, PA 15057

412-995-0283

danburfield.com

Summary

An experienced web professional with an adaptive skill set, able to design and execute against defined business requirements within project scope and timeline. Significant experience with both browser and server programming, and working with teams in fast-paced environments.

Skills

Software: Text editors and IDE: Notepad++, Sublime, Dreamweaver, Flash, NetBeans, Eclipse, Visual Studio.Net. CMS frameworks: Episerver, Ektron, Wordpress, Mambo, Joomla, Nucleus, osCommerce, Hannon Hill Cascade Server, Saxotech

Programming: HTML5, XHTML, CSS3, .Net, PHP, Java, ColdFusion, ASP.NET MVC, Active Server Pages, C#, Python, JSON, XML, XSLT, RSS, Javascript, jQuery, UI, jQuery Mobile, SASS. RESTful web services, Responsive/Adaptive Design

Database: SQL Server, MySQL

Ecommerce and Marketing Strategy: Kaliocommerce, BigCommerce, A/B testing, ad campaigns

Graphics: The Adobe Creative Suite

Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Yelp

Analytics: Google Analytics, Omniture, Comscore, Chartbeat, SEO optimization

Version Control: TFS, Git, SVN

Development Process: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall. JIRA stage-illustration.

Work Experience

Brunner. Senior Visual Developer 10/2017 – 02/2018

brunnerworks.com

  • Cohodi project: Built a user interface which collected over 1000 points of data during a certified home inspection to calculate a rating score
  • Designed the visual graphic mockups
  • Web app built in ASP.NET MVC Razor with a Bootstrap front end fueled by smaller AJAX calls to optimize performance
  • Completed in an aggressive 6 weeks

Ciber Inc. Senior Application Programmer/Developer 01/2014 – 10/2017

ciber.com

  • Big Heart Pet Brand. Designed a responsive site using a Bootstrap framework plugged inside .Net
  • Handled everything frontend and UX and scripting backend data calls when needed
  • Handled product single page application season marketing campaigns with heavy scripting using Bootstrap and Waypoints for responsive parallax solutions
  • Websites included Milkbone, Natures Recipe, Meowmix, and 9 Lives. Worked directly with Del Monte's creative team, Evolution Bureau, translating PSD layouts to web standards solutions
  • Redesigned Del Monte; Created a refreshed website using .Net and Ektron
  • Oversaw all frontend components
  • Bayer Inc:Responsible for working closely with the client to create desktop and mobile-ready marketing websites via PHP and Javascript.
  • Scripting PHP and database JSON calls when required
  • AscensiaDiabetes. Working closely with the client to divest all assets from Bayer and redesign their corporate websites
  • Handled both the US and Canada teams in this transition
  • Converted .Net to temporary PHP and eventually Episerver

USA Today Sports. Full Stack Web Developer 11/2010 – 12/2013

usatodayhss.com

  • Implemented 38 broadcast and print media sports articles into the current site during a year-long project; used a proprietary newspaper content markup system, Saxotech
  • Created the successful NFL “Everything to Prove” and Asics “Ultimate Athlete” contest hubs
  • Implemented the first RESTful search within the High School Sports website for the All USA pages
  • Optimized results filtering with jQuery
  • Created internal Content Tools to create the Super 25 MasseySportsRankings
  • Introduced open sourced technologies to the site, including SASS, and standards of best practices to optimize site performance and aid in rapid development
  • Added Omniture analytics tracking on schedulestar.com
  • Exhibited leadership skills as usatodayhss.com technical senior developer, the Omniture SiteCatalyst technical lead, and the Saxotech technical lead
  • Developed a streamlined process to orient new team members
  • Assisted in HSS product knowledge training and gave project direction to junior staff members
  • Aided in the transition of product technologies from ColdFusion to Java
  • Led the mobile project of usatodayhss.com website with jQuery Mobile
  • Demonstrated ongoing dedication to technology training in an effort to improve the HSS product and team function

BarkleyREI: Front End Developer 05/2010 – 10/2010

barkleyrei.com

  • Created standards compliant, semantic web interfaces via XHTML, CSS, Javascript (using jQuery) from Photoshop documents
  • Implemented transformations of XML to HTML via XSLT
  • Standardized RSS feeds
  • Integrated Yelp reviews using JSON
  • Used the Facebook API for Ad Campaign voting
  • Integrated templates into custom CMS and the Hannon Hill Cascade Server CMS
  • Used cross browser debugging techniques, created full support rendering for all browsers including IE6+
  • Maintained SVN/CVS version control
  • Coded for mobile websites and tested for current market phone browsers
  • Clients included: VisitAnnapolis, ExploreAsheville, VisitPhoenix, CalU, CMUTepper, NOVA, Simon, UniversityofWyoming, UniversityofCalifornia, NationalMSSociety, and TwoOfUs

Alcoa Inc. Web and Graphics Developer 02/2007 – 05/2009

alcoa.com

Designed and published web pages for Alcoa's global corporate website.

  • Created an interactive map demonstration for Alcoa Defense
  • Created a Javascript-driven animated historical timeline celebrating Alcoa's 120th Anniversary
  • Created PDF to HTML solutions
  • Created the majority of the sites for Alcoa Australia.
  • Worked one-on-one with contacts in Australia from initial mock-up to final product
  • Pulled a Typepad blog feed into the site. This gave the marketing representative the ability to blog his experiences at the CES trade show
  • Created Flash banners section adverts
  • Upgraded the Careers section to meet Section508 web standards
  • Created the AlcoaCarriers template-driven intranet site to allow the client to upload custom data
  • Created and implemented the Innovations site

Freelance Web Developer 11/1999 – Current

Pittsburgh, PA

Online Portfolio: Danburfield.com

  • Web Design Company: Danburfield.com which includes complete graphic layout, logos, identity
  • Worked with clients from initial survey of needs to wireframe and final product

Client list includes:

  • Pennsylvnania Dental Hygenists Association: an association informational and event ticket management website. Current client since 2010
  • Grow Sales, Inc. Worked on front-end and PHP core code solutions. Sites: Spectra Medix, mVisum
  • LogixGuru, a jobs placement agency website with full jobs listing database
  • Jane Freund Ceramics: a ceramics artist's portfolio website
  • Black Yoga, yoga business informational and bookings website
  • Goal Getters, personal growth business informational and bookings website
  • Danielle Nichole Photography: a family photographer's portfolio and bookings website
  • Penn Hills Police Fallen Heroes Fund: a memorial and donation fund website
  • Wadsworth Real Estate, Inc: a real estate listings website
  • Bryn Mawr Farms: a community beautification project forum
  • Tenor Michael Jankosky: A professional opera singer's portfolio site michaeljankosky.com
  • Trim Lounge: a salon website
  • Metrolina Crating: standards compliant, keyword rich website with an aggressive Google Adword Campaign that doubled national orders via the website in 3 months
  • Mag-Kits: an eCommerce site. Front-end and content management
  • Reese Remodeling: A home remodeling services site
  • Created a custom PHP social forum Coinball.com
  • Performed CSS optimization for Play the News Game

Education

Web Design: Community College of Allegheny County, PA: 2005

Fine Art: University of Akron, OH: 1995

Ongoing Education

Continued online training via Lynda.com, Code Academy, Coding Podcasts and community research.

Attend The Pittsburgh Web Design Meetup.