Web Programming :: Andrew Merlino

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I am a talented, reliable freelance web programmer in Center City Philadelphia. I have 8 years of professional experience hand-coding dynamic websites, complete eCommerce solutions, powerful corporate intranets, and secure, high-traffic web applications for clients nationwide. My focus is ASP.NET, but I am also highly experienced with ColdFusion MX and classic ASP.

I have completed key projects for clients in a variety of industries, including: finance, human resources, architecture, healthcare, hospitality, graphic design, insurance, technology, manufacturing, law, and marketing. My clients are located in major cities across the United States, including: Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, Salt Lake City, and San Francisco.

Feel free to use the contact page or to email me at for more details or to discuss a potential project. I will also consider full-time, on-staff web programming positions if you are located in Center City Philadelphia.

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Freelance

Dates
Location
Title
Platform

October 2003 - Present
Philadelphia, PA
Web Programmer
ASP.NET, ColdFusion MX, ASP, SQL Server, MySQL

I have completed key projects for clients in a variety of industries nation-wide. I have worked successfully in the capacities of a contractor, sub-contractor, and consultant, both on and off-site. All projects have consistently met or beat client deadlines. Work has included:

     · Database driven websites and web applications
     · Critical architectural improvements
     · Site localization for multiple languages/cultures
     · Resalable eCommerce package with AJAX UPS integration
     · Components, functions, and other re-usable modules
     · Secure, efficient authentication and session management routines
     · Integrating web applications with 3rd party API's and software
     · Dynamic image manipulation, scaling, and thumbnail creation
     · Consulting, mentoring, and troubleshooting

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HRN Management Group

Dates
Location
Title
Platform

July 2002 - June 2005
Salt Lake City, UT
Senior Web Programmer
ASP, ASP.NET, VB6, Access, SQL Server

While employed on staff, I was responsible for all web programming, intranet development, web design, database design, online security, and LAN administration. Major projects included a web-based employee survey generator; a complete eCommerce system; a company intranet with PTO tracking/request system; dozens of internal applications to support marketing analysis, marketing communications, site management, and administration of various online applications; and a thorough web security overhaul (which passed a rigorous audit by an outside security firm).

Furthermore, I developed the latest version of HRN's flagship performance appraisal application and database. The completely rewritten application is more secure, stable, feature-rich, efficient, and user-friendly than its predecessor. This product is the main source of income for HRN. I also created an automated free trial setup of this application as well as web-based conversion programs to upgrade users from earlier desktop and online versions to the far more powerful version currently available.

Though I relocated to the east coast in 2003, I continued to work for HRN as a freelance programmer until 2005.

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Morgan Stanley

Dates
Location
Title
Platform

May 2000 - August 2002
San Francisco, CA
Web Programmer & Lead Designer
ASP, ColdFusion, SQL Server, Access, AS/400

I created a number of web applications used nation-wide by the company's call centers, including high-profile applications for senior management. I was responsible for all facets of the development process, from database design to web page layout to server-side programming. I also converted inefficient, costly AS/400 programs and data stores to more functional, user-friendly, cost-effective web applications.

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Columbia University

Master of Arts; English
Marjorie Hope Nicolson Fellow
New York, NY
1995-1996

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Richard Stockton College

Bachelor of Arts; English
Summa Cum Laude
Pomona, NJ
1992-1995

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Andrew Merlino
Web/Database Programming & Design | Architecture | Security

As this entire site details my skills and background, I will just give a quick summary here. I have 8 years of professional, high-level web programming, design, and database experience. I am particularly knowledgeable about website/application architecture, localization, and security. I hold a Master's Degree in English from Columbia University in New York City and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Richard Stockton College in New Jersey. Since 2003, I have worked strictly freelance and have earned the respect, trust, and repeat business of a diverse range of clients across the United States.

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Alice Merlino
Web/Database Programming & Design | Usability | Project Mgmt

Alice has 13 years of professional experience in graphic design; digital production for film, television, and online animation; web design; and web programming. She has worked extensively in ASP.NET, ColdFusion, SQL Server, and MySQL. Her programming skills are enriched by a comprehensive knowledge of design software, including Photoshop and Illustrator.

Alice has particular expertise in developing large scale, highly complex sites, applications, and custom content management systems for the pharmaceutical, marketing, legal, and hospitality industries. She has considerable experience interacting with clients and end users to define core business objectives, user requirements, and functional specifications. Alice's ability to easily translate client needs into user-friendly, effective web programming and design is one of her many strengths and is central to the outstanding quality of her work.