Brian Benzinger
1(203)788-5104 + benzinger@gmail.com + http://brianbenzinger.com

"It's my objective to challenge myself and end the day with a sense of accomplishment."


=== Languages ===

PHP:
  Custom application development, Custom CMSs, Cron Scripts, Object Oriented or Procedural
  Programming, CakePHP, CodeIgniter

C/C++/Objective-C:
  iOS Development, Core Data, Core Audio, Object Oriented Programming, Memory Management

SQL:
  PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite. Strong understanding of SQL, Database Design, Normalization,
  Data Migration, Performance Optimization

HTML/CSS/JavaScript:
  Web Standards, Browser Compatibility, JavaScript, HTML5, Canvas

ActionScript:
  Flash applications, websites, and general purpose Flash development. AMF Remoting with
  ZendAMF and AMFPHP

Python:
  Web Application Development using the Django Framework and general Python management scripts

Misc:
  Experimental programming with Processing (Java) and OpenFrameworks (C++)


=== Work Experience ===

Parallel LLC in New Milford, CT as Co-Founder & Developer (2005 - 2011)
  - Fast paced and buzzword flying design and development studio.
  - Helped lead a small team of talented developers and designers; Communicated with clients; 
    Created project proposals and documentation; Used Git and Subversion to keep the team 
    organized and up to date with code revisions.
  - Built custom applications and content management systems in PHP, Python (Django), and 
    Ruby (Rails) with MySQL/PostgreSQL databases; Designed custom APIs and implemented Facebook 
    and Twitter APIs.
  - Worked on various large scale projects with major record labels including EMI, Capitol Music, 
    Warner Bros., and Sony BMG.
  - Built and released Apple iOS Applications for clients and in-house projects.
  - Deployed WordPress, Drupal, and ExpressionEngine based websites with custom theme and plugin 
    development.
  - Created interactive user interfaces with Flash and ActionScript.

Web Services Corp in Tampa, FL (Telecommute) as PHP Developer (2004 - 2005)
  - Developed medium and large scale PHP and MySQL applications in the areas of Truck Dispatching, 
    Real-Estate, Insurance, Accounting, and Retail.
  - Built E-Commerce and shopping cart solutions with Authorize.net and PayPal.
  - Created an IMAP email monitor for automated data creation and response systems.


Solution Watch in Pajamas as Owner & Editor (2005 - 2007)
  - Started Solution Watch to share and review Web 2.0 startups and solutions.
  - Published over 500 articles and received 4,500 comments; Over 2 million unique visitors since 
    2005 and over 20,000 RSS subscribers.
  - Became a member of the Web 2.0 Workgroup alongside TechCrunch and ReadWriteWeb.
  - Vastly improved on writing, communication, and presentation skills.
  - Sample of posts: "Back to School with the Class of Web 2.0: Part 3", "Forget Paper and Sign 
    Contracts Online With Tractis", "Pownce on Your Friends."


=== Education ===

Gibbs College of Norwalk, CT (2005)
Degree in Associates of Applied Science, Digital Media
  - Awarded Dean's List
  - Graduated with a 3.77 GPA


=== Awards and Accomplishments ===

- Technology Student Association: 2nd in States, Cyberspace Pursuit, 2003
- Technology Student Association: 2nd in States, Cyberspace Pursuit, 2004
- Acceptance into 9rules Network.
- Acceptance into Web 2.0 Workgroup.


=== Interests ===

Piano, Reading, Mid-Century Furniture, Golf


=== References ===

References available upon request.