Damion Mullins, MS, MBA, CSM, CSD
www.damionmullins.com
Rockville, MD 20852
Linux, Apache, MySql, & PHP Stack (LAMP) Web Application Developer & VR Development in Unity
Web & VR application developer highly skilled in developing multitiered web applications
Education:
MSc.IS Software Engineering major (Graduated with Distinction) Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, HI 2012 - 2014
MBA Project Management major City University of Seattle, Seattle, WA 2005 - 2007
BSc.BA Business Management major Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, HI 2002 - 2005
 
Summary of Qualifications:
15+ years of experience building web applications in a Linux, Apache, MySql, and PHP (LAMP) environment Seasoned in HTML, Canvas, CSS, JavaScript, IndexedDB, Ajax, jQuery, JSON, PHP, and MySql
Database-driven web application deployment and administration experience on CentOS, Ubuntu, Amazon Linux, & OpenSUSE Skilled in leveraging AWS, EC2, S3, and other cloud services
Skilled in Object Oriented Programming (OOP), writing algorithms, and complex database-driven workflows Skilled in design, front-end engineering, user interface architecture, and mobile (touchscreen) compatibility
Personal application development also in Python, Django, and Sqlite Certified Scrum Master & Certified Scrum Developer
VR development in Unity and C# for Meta Quest
Professional Experience:
Volanno, Senior I Programmer/Analyst Washington, D.C. 6/2016 - Present
Developed and refactored web applications for the FAA, Amtrak, and company resources
  • LAMP stack developer on a major FAA web application project from conception to production
  • Developed and integated, into production, custom React components, JS plugins, and respective documentation
  • Designed a major web application logo now used by the FAA
  • Performed major HTML5, CSS3, JS, PHP, and SQL code refactoring on a legacy federal government application
  • Developed public facing website components for Amtrak
  • Front-end, middle-tier, and back-end web development on a public facing Joomla CMS website
  • Extensive team and project stakeholder collaboration within Agile Development environments
  • Daily scrum, and bi-weekly sprint planning and sprint review
  • Test Driven Development, peer-to-peer development, and code review
  • Major technologies used and supported: HTML5, Canvas, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, IndexedDB, Bootstrap, PHP5.+, PHP7.x, MySql, PL-Sql, AWS, VM, LAMP, Oracle Stored Procedures, Joomla, CodeIgniter, Tortoise SVN, GIT, Phalcon, Codeception, Nanobox, Phinx, Scrutinizer, React, PHPStorm
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), PHP Developer Rockville, MD. (Contractor) 2/2016 - 6/2016
(TekSystem Contractor) Supported FINRA’s LAMP technology stack and other related technologies
  • PHP development on various high-traffic Drupal 7.x websites and applications on the AWS platform within Development, QA, and Production environments
  • AWS Infrastructure support programming in Python and Bash Script
  • REST API development in PHP, Symfony, Doctrine, and PostgreSQL
  • Team and project stakeholder collaboration within Agile Development environments
  • Daily scrum, and bi-weekly sprint planning and sprint review
  • Major technologies used and supported: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, LAMP, AWS, VM, Symfony, Python, Bash Script, PostgreSQL, GIT, Bitbucket, Jira (Agile management), Confluence, Jenkins, CLI, Drupal
Telesis, PHP Developer McLean, VA. 7/2015 – 2/2016
Supported a security controls management web application for multiple federal government agencies
  • Installed, configured, and managed LAMP and other dependencies on multiple Linux distributions in AWS, secured dedicated servers, and local servers
  • Setup and managed AWS, EC2, RDS, and other cloud components for supported application instances
  • Performed daily HTML5, CSS3, JS, jQuery, and PHP5x development in terminal vi ssh for customer requirements
  • Performed daily MySQL development, and database troubleshooting and analysis in SQL (DDL/DML/DCL) using CLI and MySQL WorkBench
  • Managed a GIT repository, created test scripts, and performed development within UAT and production server environments
  • Developed critical web tools for workflow automation in HTML5, CSS3, and JS
  • Designed and developed a unique and novel scalable interface for the application, creating added value
  • Added new database input fields and corresponding UI, modified the application UI, developed additional system
    • logic, built complex reports, and resolved previous technical/syntactical issues
  • Performed a major UAT and production server migration for a high profile federal government client
  • Other duties: business analysis for client requirements, deployment project management, application support ticketing processes, application documentation, Sharepoint page management
  • Major technologies regularly used and supported: LAMP, PEAR, Pecl, Linux (CentoOS 7/OpenSUSE/Ubuntu), Zend Framework, Doctrine, Solr, YAML, APC, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON, XML, PHP5.x, PDO, PHPExcel, MySQL, CLI, GIT, BitBucket, Putty, WinSCP, FileZilla, and VirtualBox
Pacific Rim Constructors (PRC), Web System Engineer Seattle, WA 11/2011 - 7/2015
Architected and implemented a company-wide ERP web system
  • Architected a major custom ERP system in LAMP on a CentOS 6 dedicated server
  • ERP system has been in continuous global operations since 2011 processing and managing material requests, purchase orders, budgets, managerial finance, project management, asset control, heavy equipment rental, human resources, time entry and processing, inventory control, safety, and much more
  • Performed extensive daily web development in HTML5, CSS3, JS, Ajax, PHP5.x, MySQL
  • CentOS 6 production server daily administration storing backups, reviewing logs, system and server security, and other processes using ssh, WHM, Webmin, and cpanel
  • Tested and performed development and updates using MAMP on local servers for modularity while traveling
  • Developed and supported a system password protection and security processes, a super-admin control panel, business modules, widgets and dashboard items, complex dynamic reports, automated business emails, offline applications with syncing capabilities, file management, an integrated calendar, business/system analytics, powerful search algorithms, and many other major ERP system features
  • Other duties: created and managed an AdWords campaign, and managed Google Analytics and company-wide technologies, accounts, and resources
  • Performed development, SEO, and migration activities on Pacific Rim Constructors’s company website and RPSG’s company website (sister company to Pacific Rim Constructors)
  • Major technologies regularly used and supported: CentOS 6, WHM, Webmin, CLI, ssh, LAMP, HTML5, CSS3, JS, Ajax, IndexedDB, JSON, PHP5.x, pChart, PHPExcel, MySQL, Text Editor, FileZilla, and cron
Website & Web System Development Projects Honolulu, HI 09/2012 – 06/2014
Freelance, academic, and part-time web development projects
  • Built and launched a reservation system for Tonglen Lake Lodge in Alaska
    • Worked with a SME on gathering system requirements virtually
    • Built and deployed the system on CentOS 6 in a LAMP environment
    • System went live over 2-years ago and is still in operation
  • Blue Hawaii Lifestyle’s e-commerce website front-end redesign on Zencart eCommerce framework
    • Developed a dynamic front-end with greater visual product representation and improved SEO
  • Built and launched a book cataloging system for the Buddhist Study Center in Honolulu
    • Performed business and client-needs analysis, and project management duties
    • System was designed to run off of a local MAMP server at the study center
  • Web developer for an architectural document upload management system for the State of Hawaii’s Department of Accounting and General Services
    • Developed the system’s search algorithm, architectural document view UI, and document search Google Maps API UI
    • Mentored junior developers and classmates on database architecture and system logic
  • Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Hawaii website front-end redesign on Wild Apricot CMS
    • Performed client needs analysis
    • Developed a dynamic front-end with improved UX and SEO
* All projects developed in HTML5, CSS3, JS, jQuery, JSON, XML, Ajax, PHP5.x, & MySQL
U.S. Peace Corps, Small Business Developer Khemisset, Morocco 09/2010 – 08/2011
Web development and IT support for stakeholders in support of the Ministry of Artisana in Morocco
  • Built an eCommerce product-share website in CentOS using LAMP for Moroccan artisans to freely share their work online
  • Developed a Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) literacy application in client-side languages hosted on the web
  • Developed a simple CRM application in client-side languages also using IndexedDB as a backend
  • Other duties: performed project management, volunteer IT hardware and software support, and taught business
    • and English courses
* Projects developed in HTML5, CSS3, JS, XML, Ajax, IndexedDB, PHP5.x, Text Editor, & MySQL
The Institute for Systems Biology, Sponsored Projects Administrator Seattle, WA 09/2008 – 07/2010
Built and managed a grant and subcontract database system for ISB’s Director of Sponsored Projects and grant administrators, and performed web, software, and database development for the inclusion of automation and departmental operations efficiency, including cross-departmental and external client collaboration
  • Developed a grants and subcontract software application in Tcl/Tk and Sqlite, which I installed on a shared department drive
  • Developed a deemed export control standalone software application in C#
  • Built a conflict of interest management application in VBA
  • Developed a proof-of-concept scientific publication storage web application in ASP.NET, C#, F#, ADO.NET, and PHP
  • Managed ISB's IP portfolio system
  • Performed paid in-house technology consultation for supported bio-tech organizations
Volt Technical Resources, Information Technology Recruiter Seattle, WA 02/2006 – 07/2008
Program lead specializing in software engineers, web developers, and systems administrators
U.S. Army, Voice and Data Switch Network Engineer/Operator Schofield, HI 03/2001 – 07/2005
Architected and implemented a company-wide ERP web system
  • Deployed, setup, operated and maintained, and redeployed a small extension node that provided encrypted and non-secured voice and data communications for battalion-wide support
  • Managed a Tactical Large Area Network Encryption device and encryption keys during peace time and war time exercises
  • Managed and led a SEN team in supporting an entire battalion's communication requirements on a FOB in Iraq
  • Supported the 25th Infantry Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom between 2004 and 2005
  • Awarded an Army Commendation Medal and two Army Achievement Medals during my service
  • Secret security clearance and honorably discharged
Other Relevant Skills & Recognition:
NYU Professional Certificate in AR/VR Development and 3D Graphics, Advanced Python 3 Programming Certificate, Certified Scrum Developer, Certified Scrum Master, Architecting on AWS Certification, AWS Technical Essentials Certification, Army Commendation Medal, 2 Army Achievement Medals, Upsilon Pi Epsilon International Honor, Honors Graduate (MS), Dean’s Academic List (MBA), Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Tactical LAN Encryption System course certificate, & Network Switching Systems Operator/Maintainer course (General Dynamics), 2-years doctoral studies in finance, and an AAS in Business Management