Minh Vu
MV@MinhVu.Info 
15482 Pasadena Ave #34, Tustin, CA 92780                  
562-607-5484

*********** CAREER PROFILE AND OBJECTIVE ***********

Middle- and Bottom-Tier LAMP developer with eight years of comprehensive
experience in creative development of web applications seeks programming 
position to add value to and participate in the creation of exciting web 
enterprise solutions


*********** KEY MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY ABILITIES ***********

	* Linux Administration
	* Apache Web Server
	* MySQL
	* PHP Development
	* Object-Oriented Program
	* AJAX
	* Framework Programming
	* Benchmarking
	* Project Lifecycle
	* System Configuration
	* Intranet Development
	* CMS Development
	* CRM Development
	* Social Network Program
	* Open Source Customization
	* Parallel System Operation
	* System Development
	* CVS
	* Team Building / Motivation
	* Automation System
	* Thin Client Installation
	* Data Mining/Manipulation

*********** SUMMARY OF MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS ***********
	* Co-developed CMS console which was implemented by over 20 full-scale 
commercial websites. This console enables users to manage their websites 
without any programming knowledge while maintaining the professionalism of 
their system.
	* Developed large-scale intranet system for one of the nation’s largest 
loan brokerages, automating lead distribution from third party vendors 
resulting in the significant reduction of turn-around time from 1 hour to 30 
seconds.
	* Developed and implemented a large-scale internal management suite 
which, while governing over 50 employees, resulted in the elimination of paper, 
the facilitation of communication between manager and employees, and permitted 
employees to work remotely.
	* Developed and implemented complimentary communication system for 
Lexus dealerships across the country. This system integrates with existing 
dealership software, and resulted in the doubling of internet sales response 
within 30 days of implementation.


*********** SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY ***********

  Development Tools
	Application		Skill Level	Last Used		Years				
	Linux 			Intermediate	Currently Using		  2+
	Apache			Expert		Currently Using		  3+
	MySQL			Expert		Currently Using		  6+
	PHP			Expert		Currently Using		  6+
	Zend Editor		Expert		Currently Using		  3+
	OO Programming		Expert		Currently Using		  4+
	SOAP/XML		Intermediate	Currently Using		  3+
	Cygwin			Intermediate	6 months ago		  1+
	Adobe Photoshop		Intermediate	Currently Using		  6+
	Dreamweaver		Expert		1 year ago		  6+
	Web Position Gold	Intermediate	3 years ago		  3+
	MS Officer		Expert		Currently Using		  7+

  Open Source: Can implement and customize OpenSource applications including 
but not limited to: OSCommerce, FCKEditor, Zapatec AJAX Suite, dotProject, 
Prototype JS, JQuery 

*********** CAREER DEVELOPMENT ***********

Luminous Studios Inc. http://luminousstudio.com					  	2004 - Present
Title: Lead Developer							
Reference: Jason Jurusz (CEO) 					     
jj@luminousstudio.com  714-321-1845

Luminous Studios Inc. is an automation development firm, providing hardware/software solution to leading industries.

Job Duties:
	* Co-developed and installed custom CMS systems for clients and provided customer support for existing clients.
	* Implemented, updated and modified Open Source programs for existing applications.
	* Converted business model and logic to appropriate hardware (thin client, web server, etc…) and software (Intranet, CRM) solutions.
	* Developed and deployed plug-in components for on-demand software based on the framework of existing companies’ CMS systems.
	* Participated in all phases of project development, including consulting, planning, coding, testing and deployment.

P3N Entertainment Network http://pubdistrict.biz						    2004 - Present
Title: Systems Engineer
Reference: Hans Thurau (CEO)
hans@pubdistrict.biz  949-226-7419

P3N Entertainment Network is a leading provider of advertising and marketing solutions to clients seeking to showcase their products or services to the nightlife demographic.

Job Duties:
	* Developed and maintained infrastructure of pubdistrict.com, a nightlife web portal currently enjoying over 100 million hits per year.
	* Maintained external and internal databases of member data.
	* Integrated 3rd-party tools and utilities into existing system.
	* Co-developed back-end management console allowing site administrators to update the site with ease.
	* Co-developed e-commerce engine and shopping card for ticket sales and travel booking.
	* Integrated and managed OpenAds Server.


Nutechmart Inc.  								   	   	     2002 - 2004
Title: E-Commerce Developer

Nutechmart Inc. is an Internet Consultant company, specialized in e-commerce solution and real estate MLS management system.

Job Duties:
	* Designed website and created e-commerce store using Yahoo!Store systems.
	* Performed search engine optimization projects on behalf of clients including consultation, keyword research, copy writing, redeveloping the Website, creating incoming links, submitting to search engines and finally, reporting on its results.
	* Integrated MLS (Multiple Listing Service) real estate system to client’s website.

  
*********** EDUCATION ***********

	California States University, Long Beach
        1998 - 2001
	Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science

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