SRJC Web Development Program
Final Presentations Spring 2004

	URL:	http://webdev.santarosa.edu:8080/projects/cafe/
	Client:	SRJC Culinary Training Program
	Web Site Development Team
	Project Manager	David Williams
	Designer	Robert Thompson
	Programmer	David Williams
	Content Developer	Jason Hill Mark Norman

David Williams: david@davidswilliams.com, 707.484.6061

Employment Objective: To work for a company developing cutting edge Web Sites, integrating text, video, imagery, and audio, as well as database connectivity.

Skills: Experienced web site developer with extensive programming and graphic skills.- Highly motivated and dependable in achieving set goals. - Resourceful: skilled in analyzing and solving problems. - Work effectively as both a team member and independently. - Software application expertise including: Dreamweaver, PhotoShop, Flash, FTP, MS Word, MS Access, ImageReady, Fireworks, FreeHand, Flash. - Programming Skills: HTML, C++, JavaScript, ASP, Perl, ColdFusion, Flash ActionScripting.

Courses: HTML certification courses, Dreamweaver certification courses, Database connectivity with Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Networking essentials (both Theory and Practicum), Telecommunications, C++, JavaScript, Perl.

Project Role: I am both the Project Manager and the Programmer for this project. As the Project Manager I organized the proposal, designed and developed the project site, encouraged the team, communicated the deadlines and made sure that all details were taken care of. As the Programmer I was responsible for the implementation and modification of the events calendar, implementing the random image generators and developing the "Contact Us" form.

What I learned from the project: My thirteen years experience as a project manager helped me tremendously in preparing to manage this particular project. I must say that my success on this project is directly related to each of my teammates. They are all eager to learn and willing to work hard to accomplish the goals we set at the beginning of the semester. The one thing that differentiates this project from the thousands of other projects I have managed is that this is the first time I have had to deal with more than one client on a given project. The politics of working on an SRJC website can be quite daunting. I learned how to give the client what they want within the Public Relations guidelines as well as the Computing Services guidelines.

Employment Objective: In a web design capacity on a contract basis, or for a progressive company involved in novel Internet solution design and implementation, particularly database driven e- commerce and flash based multimedia sites.

Skills: In a previous career, an accomplished engineer with over 22 years of extensive research and development engineering and engineering management experience working for a major electronic instrument manufacturer. My background and key strengths include: -Engineering research and development -Exceptional project management skills -Excellent organizational abilities -Perceptive team builder, leader, and player -Adept decision maker and problem solver -Outstanding work integrity and perseverance -Technical strategy development -Excellent written and verbal communication skills Relevant web design skills include HTML, Dreamweaver, Web Graphics and Screen Design with Photoshop, Image Ready, Illustrator, and Flash. Also proficient with MS Office Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.

Courses: In pursuit of Web Graphics Design, HTML, Dreamweaver, Multimedia, and ASP certification. Prior education includes an MS in Engineering Management from Stanford University, and a BS and MS in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of California, Davis.

Project Role: As the designer for the Culinary Arts web site, it was my responsibility to develop the ?look and feel? of the site based on existing concepts the client already had in mind. I developed mockups for final approval, templates for the content developers to insert client and Culinary Arts program information, and optimized client photography for web presentation. Other key responsibilities included meeting aggressive deadlines, and communicating effectively with other project members and the client.

What I learned from the project: In my opinion, the critical importance of strong leadership (PM), the value of frequent and responsive communication among project members, and an individual AND team commitment to a project are the key success factors at work here. Establishing a mutually respectful and communicative relationship with the client is also essential. Finally, identifying key people in an individual (and team) support network, and knowing their strengths, weaknesses and interaction characteristics is also crucial. Most of these things I've learned from past experience, but they continue to hold true for me today in all areas of my professional life. It was truly a privilege for me to work with my other project members and for our client.

Employment Objective: I would like to Design Web pages.

Skills: Photoshop, Photography, HTML, Dreamweaver

Courses: 58.51A Creating Web Pages 1 HTML 1.5 CIS 58.51B Creating Web Pages 2 HTML (frmly 84.42B) 1.5 CIS 78.11A Intro to Telecommunications (frmly 84.41) 1.5 CIS 58.54 Web Content Development Introduction to Adobe Photo Shop (frmly 83.12A) 1.5 CIS 73.31B Intermediate Photoshop

Project Role: Content Developer.

What I learned from the project: Solidified my HTML skills, Photoshop skills, and learned Dreamweaver.

Employment Objective: I would like to eventually work as an IT administrator or as a web developer.

Skills: I have experience in sales and customer service as well as a great deal of computer knowledge. I was in a supervisory position for a few years in a shipping department as well.

Courses: I have completed Adobe Photoshop begining,Inermediate and advanced to recieve the Photoshop user certificate. I have also completed both sections of the HTML classes offered at the JC, Intro to Telecomunications, and Web Content Development to recieve the HTML Web Design cerificate.

Project Role: My role on this project was as a Content Developer. My responsibilities were to help in the creation of the client proposal, the Client manual, as well as placing text and images into the site. I also helped in the testing of the site by preparing the Classmate Testing questions and summary report.

What I learned from the project: I learned a great deal about the importance of team work and preplanning during this course. I also feel that the Client Proposal was a great tool that I plan to use in future projects of my own.