About

GIZMO is a company comprised of PHP/MySQL, UI/UX/JavaScript, and native iOS/Android developers. Built on the GIZMO Core™ cloud framework. Creating scaleable custom commercial web applications from end to end.

Senior Web Developer

Serving as member of development team for new and existing custom commercial web applications, including customer facing websites, client facing management tools, and RESTful APIs for integrated mobile applications. Participated in the development of management application and mobile applications APIs for GoBoomtown.com. Participated in the development of commercial applications for GoCraveIt.com (AKA Tenderpos.com) and Cardflex.com for tracking, reporting, and processing payments. Implemented payment processing with EvoSnap, Vantiv, Forte, and Tenderpos for other commercial sites. Implemented updates and introduced PHP OOP code patterning into companies custom application platform used for commercial sites. Rebuilt and optimized custom MySQL search for a UseMyBenefits.com increasing search speed by approximately 65%. Maintained, improved and optimized clients existing WordPress site. Activities: RESTful API development, testing, and implementation. Backend development with PHP, JavaScript, and Front end Development with ExtJS, using open source and commercial toolset (PHP, MySQL, Apache, Mac OSX, Basecamp, Jira, Git and others (i.e MAMP).

Incorporated in 2003 and headquartered in Los Altos, CA, Sonoma Wire Works develops high-quality, innovative software and hardware products and services that help musicians enjoy playing, recording and sharing music on Mac OS, Windows, iOS and Android. By combining intuitive interfaces and unique workflows, Sonoma’s products enhance the user’s ability to create great-sounding music. Sonoma’s products have been featured by Apple, Rolling Stone, Wired and more. Artists using Sonoma products include Anthony Gonzalez (M83), Al Di Meola, Chris Stein (Blondie),Dave Kushner (Velvet Revolver) and other artists.

On the Sonoma Project I participated in the development of a new application that supported united login, registration, and EvoSnap payments for  existing applications built on Slim Framework, Bootstrap, Php, MySQL, and jQuery. Also updated existing company website applications including PhpList, ZenCart, and PhpBB.