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Patrick Cavit                       2079 Delaware St #22
Phone: 360-224-1307                 Berkeley, CA 94709
Email: jobs@patcavit.com

I am looking for a job that will allow me to flex the problem-solving
skills I've built through the years by coming up with ingenious solutions to
difficult problems on the web.

Work Experience:

    * July 2007 – Present : Web Developer : Yahoo!

      One of three web developers responsible for the new Yahoo! Video’s look and feel.
      Responsibilities included not only layout and interactions but also CSS/JS
      optimization, PHP framework programming, and extending the PHP-based CMS used for
      editorial programming of the site.

    * Summer 2006 : Frontend Engineering Intern : Yahoo!

      Acted as a full part of the My Yahoo! team and contributed to development
      of a brand-new service. Work consisted of extensive Javascript, CSS, and HTML
      mixed with Object-Oriented PHP. Was solely responsible for implementing the look
      and feel of several components as well as realizing UED designs.

    * Jan 2004 - Feb 2007 : Web Application Developer : Restek Program at WWU

      Developed and supported multiple web-based tools in support of both Restek staff,
      students and other campus departments. Specialized in integrating server-side
      programming with client-side scripting to produce rich, degradable interfaces
      for web applications.

    * Summer 2003 : Intern : ColoCenters, Inc

      Interned at ColoCenters Inc., providers of bandwidth-neutral collocation
      services. Gained first-hand experience with advanced networking technology,
      including fiber-optic, DS3, and T1 connections. Also learned about large
      network topography and configuration, as well as router setup and
      maintenance. Acted as programming assistant, adding functionality to
      existing Crossover Request system using PHP.

    * Jan 2003 - Dec 2003 : Consultant : Restek Program at WWU

      Worked with a diverse staff troubleshooting student’s network connectivity
      issues on the campus network. Other duties included solving operating system
      problems, hardware conflicts, virus infection removal, and teaching students
      how to be responsible computer users. Was member of Staff Selection Committee,
      responsible for hiring new staff and conducting interviews.

    * Aug 2002 - Dec 2003 : Consultant : ATUS at WWU

      Worked at Help Desk as a consultant. Duties involved lab computer maintenance,
      general trouble-shooting, phone, email and in-person support, file conversion,
      and other miscellaneous duties. Volunteered for several in depth web
      programming projects.

Education:

    * Fall 2001 - Present : Western Washington University

      BS in Computer Science. Also took extra classes to receive Web Programming
      Certificate through the Internet Studies Center at WWU.

General Skills:

    * Programming
        o PHP-based Web applications  with a MySQL datastore
        o Progressive enhancement of web applications using unobtrusive Javascript
        o Advanced cross-browser page styling using semantic HTML with CSS
        o Win32 desktop development using C#/WinForms
        o Firefox extension development using Javascript and XUL
        o Some general C programming
        o Basic maintenance of Perl scripts
        o Database theory as well as extensive practical experience