Matthew Fried
PHP Developer

Matt Fried
PHP Developer
I am an experienced IT professional with strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and self-direction.
I was the unofficial webmaster for the Southern District of New York's internal and external web sites with proven computer project management including systems analysis, design, programming, implementation integration and management.
I am always striving to expand my knowledge and work skills.
Work Experience
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United States District Court
Feb 2002 - Present
Automation Support SpecialistDeveloped and coded PHP back-end structure including 33 tables with 300+ fields. Data tables included custom MySQL views and one-to-many dynamic queries to support complex front-end needs.
Designed, created and maintained the court's internal website using Mac OS X, Apache, MySQL, and PHP (MAMP). Migrated the court from static HTML code into a dynamic objects oriented programing (OOP) design allowing individual departments to ownership of their content.
Co-led a cross-functional team to develop a new, dynamic database-driven external website using MySQL/PHP with CSS styling.
Implemented the WordPress infrastructure for the U.S. District Court Wiki which allows end-users to find common procedures and answers to frequently asked questions.
Reengineered several existing DOS-based applications into Apache, MySQL, PHP to extend the longevity of the programs' usefulness while protecting 10+ years of historical data; thus eliminating the need to revert to paper-based record keeping for day-to-day tracking of motions, mail, letters, and appeals.
Managed several Mac OS X based servers to facilitate day-to-day web-based operations, file server management, and MySQL administration including file synchronization and data duplication/back-up. Co-administered Windows workstations for the White Plains' courthouse.
As part of a cross-functional team, developed the graphical front-end to display XML data into a easy-to-read, color-coded display used to monitor document processing and to facilitate even workload saving 30,000 hours annually.
Created various fillable Adobe PDF forms for various internal/external use. Forms developed included restricted fields with drop-down menus loaded with pre-filled data.
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PC/Mac Connection, Inc.
Oct 1998 - Jan 2001
Macintosh Technical SupportDeveloped and expanded Mac Tech Call Log database in FileMaker Pro for call statistics.
Provided Helpdesk and phone support for both Macintosh and PC clients including printer and network support, as well as software and application support.
Responsible for the Macintosh file server for PC Connections' Mac Tech Support group. Specialized in networking and Internet support.
Education
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Keene State College, Keene, NH
1994-2001BS. Applied Computer Science
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Ossining High School
1992-1994Regents Diploma
Volunteer Experience
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Ossining Fire Department
Aug 1995 - Present





