Yaakov Ellis

Last updated October 21st 2009
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YAAKOV ELLIS

617-209-4294 (US), +972 052 611 9354 (Israel) -

TD 430 - Yad Binyamin 76812 - Israel
Website: ellisweb.net

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SKILLS 
Languages/Technologies: C#, ASP.net, Windows Forms, .Net Framework, Ajax.net, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, HTML, Javascript, Web Services, Java. Software/Platforms: Visual Studio, MS SQL Server, Subversion, Telerik RadControls, MS Reporting Services, WordPress, CodeSmith, VistaDB, MySQL, Symfony, VistaDB, Dreamweaver.

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WORK EXPERIENCE 

Verndale, Boston, MA / Israel

January 2006 - Present

  • Technical Lead (Nov 08 - Present):
  • Wrote technical documentation and acted as lead developer and architect for a number of large projects
  • Took an active role in managing junior and senior engineers throughout the development of complex web applications using ASP.net
  • Led company-wide source control migration from VSS to Subversion (SVN)
  • Evaluated existing software platforms for compatibility with client's needs
  • Senior Engineer (Sept 06 - Nov 08):
  • Served in lead developer and project management roles for a number of different web applications, primarily using ASP.net/MSSQL (and also using PHP/MySQL, Symfony and MS Reporting Services)
  • Primary Developer for Desktop Application using Windows Forms (C#). Responsible for all aspects of system architecture, development, documentation, testing and integration with remote database and web application via Web Services
  • Developer / Consultant (Jan 06 - Aug 06)
  • Assisted in the launch and support of new web applications, provided ongoing web application development and maintenance support for PI Worldwide internal and external web sites

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PI Worldwide, Wellesley, MA

February 2004 - December 2005

  • Application & Support Engineer (Jan 05 - Dec 05):
  • Acted as liaison with development company throughout the design and programming of upgrade to main client web application, leading quality assurance throughout the development process.
  • Complete development of web application (ASP.net, C#) designed to allow licensees and consultants to track prospective clients through the sales process.
  • Implemented version control (Subversion) and bug-tracking (FogBugz) for use by the Information Services Department
  • Technical Services (Feb 04 - Dec 04):
  • Provided technical support and online training for clients all over the world
  • Quality Assurance for new service packs and software releases

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EDUCATION 

University of Pennsylvania, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Philadelphia, PA, December 2003

Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Computer Science. Minors: Mathematics and Cognitive Science, 3.2, SSAT 1510 Grade Point Average

 

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