Veronique Topping Knight - A New York based Web Developer specializing in Web and Database Development Services and E-Commerce Solutions New York based Web Developer and owner of I-NetUniq Technologies, a New York Web Development company
Contact me for Web Design and Web Development Services at 516-285-UNIQ or vatk@inetuniq.com.
Career Profile

Web/Database Developer offering experience in Client/Server development, analysis, and design with experience in the full project life cycle development process including testing, maintenance, and documentation.
Summary of Qualifications

  • 15 years of IT development and support experience
  • 10 years of HTML coding and web building experience
  • 8 years of development experience including web application and intranet development and support
  • 8 years of relational database programming experience
  • 5 years of UNIX development and scripting experience
  • 3 years of experience designing/updating a corporate intranet website
  • Web application development experience using HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Java
  • Basic knowledge of Dreamweaver MX and Fireworks MX and other web design tools
  • Experience working with users to gather project requirements, analyze solutions, and create project definition and technical documents
  • Ability to perform project leader duties and manage assignments while adhering to time and budget constraints
  • Ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively in a team environment
Technical Skills

CLIENT: HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, Java Server Pages (JSP), PHP, PowerBuilder
SERVER: MySQL, Sybase - SQL, Oracle - PL/SQL, ISQL, Shell Scripts, C, FTP
SOFTWARE: Dreamweaver MX, Fireworks MX, Flash MX, Photoshop, PSP 7.0, NetStudio, PowerDesigner, Visual Cafe, FTP Explorer, Visio, PVCS, MS Project/Office, UltraEdit
SYSTEMS: UNIX, Windows 95/NT/XP, DOS
LEARNED: Web Project Management, Information Design, Internet Marketing
CERTIFICATION: Certified Internet Webmaster - Associate,
Advanced Web Design - ECommerce Concentration
Professional Experience

INETUNIQ TECHNOLOGIES (Web Development Company) Valley Stream, NY
www.inetuniq.com
Owner and Web Developer 2006 - Present
  • I-NetUniq Technologies partners with web designers to allow them to position themselves as a full service web development company for their clients increasing both their competitive advantage and market reach.
WOMANOWNEDNEWYORK.com
(Business Directory and Resource Center)
New York
www.WomanOwnedNewYork.com
Owner and Developer
  • WomanOwnedNewYork.com is an online directory and resource center for women-owned businesses in New York. The business directory allows consumers to connect with local business owners, while the business resources section provides useful tools for business owners.


BLACKOWNEDNEWYORK.com
(Business Directory and Resource Center)
New York
www.BlackOwnedNewYork.com
Owner and Developer
  • BlackOwnedNewYork.com is an online directory and resource center for black-owned businesses in New York. The business directory allows consumers to connect with local business owners, while the business resources section provides useful tools for business owners.



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S.L.E LUPUS FOUNDATION (Health Organization) New York, NY
www.lupusny.org
www.lupusresearchinstitute.org
www.lrichicago.org
Web Consultant 2006
  • Provided web design and development support for all of the organization's websites including leading website redesign projects and regularly posting site updates

  • Developed the website for the Lupus Research Institute in Chicago

LEARNING EXPRESS, LLC (Educational Software Company) New York, NY
www.learningexpressllc.com
Freelance HTML Programmer/Systems Integrator 2005
  • Integrated exam, course series, and test preparation data into the online course center and database engines

  • Created and edited HTML code to customize the format of the course and test pages

  • Developed complete academic, civil service, and licensing/certification online exams based on the course center data
CAMPAIGN FOR FISCAL EQUITY (Educational Finance) New York, NY
www.schoolfunding.info
Website Developer [Volunteer Position] 2005
  • Posted HTML/PHP web pages/content to the new content management system for the website

  • Created and updated page and image links to the website, as necessary

  • Reported and repaired any page content and design inconsistencies
ACTION AGAINST HUNGER (Humanitarian Organization) New York, NY
www.actionagainsthunger.org
Website Coordinator [Volunteer Position] 2004 - 2005
Accomplishments include the following:
  • Customized a Flash/XML application to use the organization's country/region mapping codes

  • Initiated a link integrity search and fixed the link/anchor errors on 19 website pages

  • Generated and posted an online report detailing the areas for improvement, such as slow pages and oversized images
Basic duties include:
  • Updating HTML pages, posting new content, and optimizing web pages and graphics

  • Researching website best practices and evaluating website for adherence to those standards

  • Examining website key terms, meta tags, etc. and updating these items, as necessary
Data Coordinator
  • Coordinated AAH data into segment and subgroup categories to support fundraising and outreach efforts

  • Organized the coordinated data in spreadsheets for uploading and segmenting into the online database


CENDANT/AVIS (Travel Industry/Rental Car Company) Garden City, NY
Programmer/Analyst 2000 - 2003
Programmer 1999 - 2000
Programmer Trainee 1997 - 1999
Accomplishments included the following:
  • Created/Maintained the Yield department intranet website to provide convenient central access to development, system, project, and support documentation.
    Updated and provided ongoing support for the Human Resources website.

  • Developed 5 out of 11 data entry/update screens using HTML, DHTML, CSS, JSP, Java, Java Servlets, and Oracle packages, procedures, and functions for the ARP Rebate Redesign project which converted the Mainframe-based rebate application to an intranet application.

  • Developed a single-click function for the GUI application that opens the current default e-mail application and converts the operations report to an HTML e-mail attachment allowing the Avis business analysts to e-mail the report to the field operators saving $100,000 per year in faxing costs.

  • Prepared project definition documents, based on customer meetings and system analysis, which included project requirements, screen design and function, database layout, and server program specifications for various projects.

  • Created/Maintained over 18 technical documents containing system, database, and application flowcharts, use, and troubleshooting information.

  • Streamlined the customer support response process by creating a global distribution list for the Yield team for customer use and by creating and documenting a new customer support request process which has improved communication between the business analysts and the development team.
Basic duties included:
  • Providing 24/7 support for the Avis Yield Revenue Management GUI application which includes over 40 screens used by over 20 analysts to maximize car rental revenue for over 240 locations.

  • Creating and updating the GUI application code based on project specifications.

  • Updating the department intranet website with the newest project and system information.

  • Creating and updating Sybase procedures and table, index, and, permissions definition files, UNIX scripts, and C programs for use in daily operations.

  • Creating and executing test plans, test scripts, and test results documents for specific projects.

  • Providing training and mentoring for junior developers.

THE FOUNDATION CENTER
(Non-profit Publishing Organization)
New York, NY
Database Operations Assistant 1995 - 1997
  • Created an average of 20 weekly reports to support ongoing database activities, custom search requests, and the production of over 22 annual publications containing data on over 60,000 grantmakers and 300,000 grants.

  • Wrote and executed programs and database queries for creating output files in varied formats and media.

  • Provided support for application problems and terminal and server connection issues.

  • Worked with the editorial and technology/network staff on equipment and database problems.
MORGAN STANLEY (Brokerage Firm) Brooklyn, NY
Computer Help Desk Analyst 1992 - 1994
  • Provided login and access support for worldwide Mainframe users of the various trading applications.

  • Provided support and troubleshooting for Mainframe job processes using the TSO/ISPF facility.

  • Resolved PC and dumb terminal connection issues immediately using the NetView facility which provided access to all network connections.

  • Performed supervisory duties in the manager's absence, including setting up user profiles and privileges.
Education

SESSIONS.EDU New York, NY
Advanced Web Design Certification May 2006
http://www.sessions.edu
PROSOFT LEARNING CORPORATION Westbury, NY
Certified Internet Webmaster Associate Certification March 2003
http://www.ciwcertified.com
ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY Jamaica, NY
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science May 1992
Graduated Magna Cum Laude