Mike Polowick
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604.314.8903
mike@mikrotron.com
www.mikrotron.com

1338 West 6th Ave
Suite 302
Vancouver, BC
V6H 1A7


[ Highlights ]

  * Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  * Experienced in training junior developers and coaching clients
  * Ability to efficiently work independently and in a small or
    large team
  * Posses a wide range of technical and creative skills
  * Well versed in usability, accessibility and web standards


[ Experience ]

Freelance Web Designer
Mikrotron Consultants, 1993 - present
  * Established an entrepreneurial venture which incorporates a 
    variety of technical consulting services for a diverse clientele
  * Provide services including: website design, hosting, web solution 
    consulting, logo design, page layout, photography, search engine 
    optimization, technical support
  * Strive to understand and anticipate the specific needs of each 
    unique client

Web Developer
Atomic Motion, 2006 - 2009
  * Worked closely with a diverse team to strategize, design and 
    build web-based solutions for medium-sized companies, 
    associations and government institutions
  * Collaborated with clients to develop information architectures,
    plan navigational structures and organize content
  * Balanced marketing goals, search engine optimization and 
    accessibility considerations to optimize user experience
  * Crafted CSS and XHTML templates utilizing current web standards 
    and best practices 
  * Enhanced client-side interface with Javascript (jQuery) and Flash
  * Integrated proprietary content management software and customized 
    server-side modules and plugins using .NET and SQL
  * Additional responsibilities included the design and 
    implementation of databases, coding and sending email 
    newsletters, and a wide range of maintenance duties

Webmaster
Canadian Federation of Medical Students, 2006 - 2008
  * Responsible for various duties throughout the year including: 
    website and member account maintenance, interface enhancements, 
    support for email accounts and mailing lists, project management 
    in collaboration with website provider, recommendations and 
    consulting for website redevelopment 

Web Developer
Worldsites Montreal, 2002 - 2006
  * Applied both artistic and technical skills for a small web 
    development firm
  * Actively involved in the complete process of creating websites 
    for small and medium-sized businesses 
  * Key tasks included:
     - collaborating with clients to develop creative concept and 
       organize content
     - coding websites in HTML and PHP or ASP.NET 
     - writing W3C standards compliant stylesheets
     - laying out content with Dreamweaver and building forms
     - using and providing support for proprietary content management 
       software and plugins
     - creating Flash intros, videos and CD business cards 
     - integrating third-party software such as PayPal, WordPress 
       and Google AdWords
     - designing documents for print
	
Help Desk Consultant
Information Technologies, University of Calgary, 1999 - 2002 
  * Provided first-level drop-in, telephone and email support with a 
    variety of computer-related issues for students, staff and faculty 
  * Worked full-time on a variety of technical projects during the 
    summer 

Cycling Instructor
CanBike Ottawa, 2007 - 2009
  * Led classes of children aged 8-13 and occasionally adults on safe and 
    efficient cycling skills
  * Responsible for children's safety while on bicycles amidst traffic	


[ Education ]

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
University of Calgary, 1998 - 2002
  * Built a strong foundation in the science of computer technology
  * Repeatedly required to quickly learn and apply new technologies
  * Specialized in human-computer interaction and Internet
    technologies
  * Maintained high GPA throughout
  * Developed strong oral, written and web presentation skills
    through practice in many classes
  * Completed three studio art courses - including one media arts
    course


[ Languages ]

  * Intermediate spoken and written French
  * Basic Spanish


[ Interests ]

  * Cycling, martial arts, music, reading, photography, camping, 
    travel, reading


[ Skill Set ]

  **** CSS and XHTML (W3C standards compliant)
   *** Javascript and jQuery
   *** PHP
    ** ASP and ASP.NET
   *** SQL and database design
   *** Java and C++

  **** Photoshop and Dreamweaver
   *** Flash and Actionscript
    ** Fireworks and Illustrator

  **** Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint
    ** Apache and IIS web servers

  **** OSX and Windows
    ** Linux and Unix


References available on request