Karen Olson
Long Island City, New York 11109
arthurpdent@earthlink.net
(718) 274-4984

Education

zend certified
Zend Certified PHP 5 Engineer (February 2009)
Zend Technologies, Inc.

Private Piano Instruction (2004 - present)
Dr. Mark Birnbaum, New York, New York


Approximately 30 graduate credits in the area of Audio Technology (2004-2006)
New York University, New York, New York


Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform (September 2001)
Sun Microsystems

B.A., Music and Psychology (May 1999)
New York University, New York, New York

Private Piano Instruction (1985 - 1995)
Hulse Studio, Jamestown, New York

Skills
  • Java and JSP, VisualBasic and ASP, PHP
  • SQL and PL/SQL, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQLServer, MS Access
  • WebLogic, Apache, Tomcat
  • JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, XSL
  • Unix, Windows, Macintosh
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • type 80+ WPM
  • copyedit; proofread
  • sight-read piano scores
  • make excellent coffee

Experience

Web Developer
Yamaha Music Interactive (November 2007 - present)
New York, New York

Use PHP and PostgreSQL to create specialized web sites accessed by Yamaha keyboard instruments with the "Internet Direct Connection" feature. Via Internet Direct Connection, instruments can access free, purchased, and subscription content from Yamaha including MIDI files, style files, and digital sheet music.


Web Consultant
New York Academy of Medicine (August 2004 - present)
New York, New York

Develop new and contribute to ongoing web projects using a variety of technologies for the Academy and its various satellite organizations.

Freelance Web Developer (June 2003 - present)

Independently create websites for individuals and small businesses, from registering domain name and securing hosting, to developing site and providing ongoing maintenance.

Java Programmer
Wenger, North America (June 2002 - June 2004)
Orangeburg, New York

Developed custom applications for internal office use, and spearheaded initiative to create dynamic company website targeted towards consumers and retailers.

  • made comprehensive evaluation of requirements for bringing company's contracted website in-house in order to recommend host company, server specs, and webserver and database software
  • configured and administered Apache HTTP Server, Tomcat, and MySQL on a FreeBSD server
    http://www.wengerna.com
  • created procedures for real-time authorization of e-commerce transactions
  • developed web-based management reports and customer service tools using JSP on a Linux server running Apache Tomcat against a SQLServer database
  • created and maintained a SQLServer database to consolidate and organize sales and inventory data from an AS400, using data transform packages and stored procedures to cull the latest data from the AS400 on a daily basis
  • wrote custom Windows application using Delphi and MS Access to interact with hand-held data collection devices for inventory data analysis

Java Programmer
Vivre, Inc. (November 1999 - June 2002)
New York, New York

Developed and maintained e-commerce sites and web-based applications on a Unix platform running WebLogic with an Oracle database.

  • designed and constructed management reporting tools using JDBC
  • enhanced customer service interface, including addition of item personalization capabilities
  • developed new Java and JSP to allow shipment of single order to multiple addresses
    http://www.vivre.com
  • adapted Vivre website for GoldAvenue with additional functionalities including online catalogue, dynamic product pricing, and customer loyalty points program
  • performed copyediting and proofreading for printed and online editions of catalogue

Cocktail Pianist
Holiday Inn (May 1995 - September 1995)
Jamestown, New York

Provided light background music for Sunday brunch in hotel dining room. Selections included Beatles, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, standards.

Accompanist
United Methodist Church (April 1994 - September 1995)
Celoron, New York

Performed piano accompaniment for church choir at rehearsals and Sunday services.


Groupie
Hypnotic Clambake (1993 - present)
All over New York State (and sometimes Pennsylvania)

Follow eclectic jam band to gigs providing peace, love, and general good vibes.