Matthew Sponagle
Resume

Current Position

Application Developer
Kolody - Toronto, On
Semptember 2010 - Current

I am experienced in programming, software engineering and database management. I am currently an Application Developer at Kolody Inc. In this position, I develop micro-sites, modules and web/mobile applications. I have designed Technical Architecture for large scale marketing applications, handling millions of database records. I have also deployed applications on LAMP, Amazon AWS and Windows Azure environments. Working at Kolody Inc., I have been involved in all aspects of product development including SOWs, wireframes, user flows, technical architecture, build-plans, functional specification, data modeling, stub code, development, code reviews, deployment and Q/A.

This work includes using technologies such as Flash, AS3, HTML, PHP 5+, Objective-C, AJAX, MySQL, jQuery, Javascript, Google API's, Facebook API's and Youtube API's.

Currently Proud Of

Creating an online point-and-click web-application creator, which translates to iPhone, iPad, Android and most Blackberries. Full tracking, reports, charts and an easy-to-use interface made this project successful. The use of HTML5 was also key to this success, as it took advantage of offline storage, canvas elements, geo-location and the local sql database.

Strengths

  • I enjoy programming
  • Ability to quickly learn new languages and API's and effectively apply them
  • Excellent researching and analyzing skills
  • Ability to find creative solutions to complex challenges
  • Team player, but enjoys taking leadership roles
  • Very detailed-oriented

    • Core Skills Summary

    (Experience Level: 0-10)
    Adobe Photoshop 7.0
    AJAX 8.0
    Action Script 3 8.0
    Cross Browser Support 8.0
    CSS 8.5
    C/C++ 4.0
    HTML5 7.0
    Java 4.0
    Javascript 9.0
    MySQL 7.0
    Objective-C 8.0
    OpenGL 4
    PHP5 8.5
    Python 3
    SEO 5.5

    API's and Frameworks

    (Experience Level: 0-10)
    Facebook 7.5
    GD Library 7.0
    Google map api 7.0
    Google chart api 6.5
    jQuery 8.5
    Twitter 6.5
    Youtube 4.0

    Past Experience

    Web Developer/Coordinator
    Rive Gauche Media - Toronto, On
    June 2009 - September 2010

    Managed a small team which developed and maintained several publication websites, with a strong reliance on web languages, database design and maintenance. Designing and developing a custom CMS system to manage the websites' content. Expanded the companies online presense with branching out into the mobile atmosphere. Working with several outsourced and in-house designers/programmers required consulting on user interface design and usability, allowing me to further software development skills.

    This role required me to work with Objective-C, HTML5, AJAX, Javascript, jQuery, MySQL, Facebook API's, Twitter API's, Googles API's and Youtube API's.



    Sr. Software Developer/Programmer
    flatapp - Toronto, On
    December 2009 - June 2010

    Flatapp was a small start-up focused on both native and web mobile development. Was responsible for preparing documentation, research and planning for all projects. This role also required me to delegate work to appropriate resources, reviewing all final materials and participated in testing and trouble-shooting. Was heavily involved in the maintenance phase, liaised with clients and worked on enhancements.

    This role required me to work with Objective-C, HTML5, AJAX, Javascript, jQuery, MySQL, Facebook API's, Twitter API's and Google API's



    Instructional Assistant/Marker
    Sir Wilfred Laurier - Waterloo, On
    September 2008 - April 2009

    Working in an 8 person-team to create lesson plans, demonstrations and teaching strategies for university Computer labs. Marked and provided constructive feedback on assignments and lab tasks.

    This work included MS Suit, Javascript and HTML.

    Education

    Sir Wilfred Laurier University
    Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science (2009)