Contact

E-mail: zimon@case.edu

Phone: (216)-285-0396 (mobile and voicemail)

Work Experience

Jun 2009 - Sept 2012
Freelance Web Developer
Cleveland, Ohio

Developed websites for clients including companies, non-profit organizations and individuals, designed with Photoshop and utilizing markup/scripting languages including HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript, as well as Wordpress and other content management systems.

Feb 2012 - Aug 2012
Computer Literacy Tutor
Pepper Pike, Ohio

Educated adult clients on the use of basic computer and Internet functionality including e-mail, web browsing, word processing, Skype VOIP, and simple games. Additionally, provided technical assistance to clients when necessary.
May 2012
Office of US Senator Sherrod Brown
Cleveland, Ohio

As part of a high school senior project, interned in the office of US Senator Sherrod Brown. Acted as first point of contact for individuals contacting the Senator's office for assistance, or to share complaints and concerns. Worked with other interns and staff to assist caseworkers in managing and analyzing data, and in finding information from various federal agencies.

Education

Sep 2012 - Present
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science and Cognitive Science

Expected graduation: May 2016. President's Scholarship recipient.
Sep 2008 - Jun 2012
Orange High School
Pepper Pike, Ohio

Cumulative GPA of 3.8. Honors diploma.

Volunteer Service

Jul 2006 - May 2012
Computer Specialist
Beachwood, Ohio
Wiggins Place at Menorah Park
2 hours per week
 
Educated senior citizens about computer usage - e-mail, websurfing, word processing, etc. Maintained computers onsite and performed technical support.

Skills

Operating Systems & Software

Extremely proficient with Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Familiar with UNIX-like command line interfaces and Linux server administration (FTP, SSH, Apache 2, BIND, Webmin, CSF/iptables). Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office. Some knowledge of Flash and Photoshop.
Software Development

Strong knowledge of Java programming language and libraires. Proficient with Eclipse IDE, Git versioning system. Significant experience in developing and debugging suites of software with sizable userbases.
Web Development

Strong working knowledge of HTML and CSS. Some knowledge of PHP, MySQL and JavaScript. Strong knowledge of Wordpress and mangement systems such as cPanel. Some knowledge of WHCMS.
Other Skills

Excellent communication skills in verbal and written English. Experience in organizing and managing groups of people, ranging from large organizations (200+ members) to small development teams, including teams with members on multiple continents. Strong ability to deal with distressed customers/clients under pressure. Strong ability to troubleshoot with users at varying levels of expertise.

Other Experience

Jul 2010 - Present
Founder, Lead Developer, Financial Manager: The Last Outpost - Online Gaming Community

Founding member of The Last Outpost, an online community of Star Trek gamers with over 560 registered members in more than seven countries.

Published RPG-X Complete Edition, a free to play video game - conducted negotiations with Paramount Pictures, CBS Entertainment, and Raven Software to allow free online distribution. Developed portions of game software in Java and BlitzMax languages.

Lead design team developing group website at http://www.last-outpost.net, working in Photoshop, PHP, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, utilizing Wordpress, PHPBB, SMF (simple machines forum). Provided technical support for website and game suite.

Managed group finances; created long-term financial projections and handled expenses, income, and other accounting tasks.