Ilan Patao
IT PROFESSIONAL / WEB DESIGNER / DEVELOPER
For nearly 10 years, I have been working in the IT and web development field, utilizing the skills I have learned in school and most importantly while doing actual work to produce results. Creative, motivated, driven, disciplined and strategic are only a few of the many traits I have acquired during the years.
Brooklyn, New York City.
+1 (347) 725-0315
ilan@dangerstudio.com
Tehnical Skills
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Web Development
ADVANCED, 9 years
The language that started it all, HTML, nearly 9 years deep into creating, modifying, re-building and applying cosmetic change to *.htm, *.html and *.php sites. Using Dreamweaver 8 I am able to turn any vision into a web reality. My abilities include but not limited to HTML (Freehand & GUI), Javascript, Flash, AJAX, CSS, PHP, SQL (Freehand & GUI) and CGI.
Some live examples:
- http://www.1800donatecars.com
- http://www.hftb.org
- http://www.freedomphone.org
- http://www.donateyouritems.com
- http://www.cec15.org
- http://www.stockloss.com
- http://www.stockfraud.com
Sites I have created in the past include shopping carts, CMS systems, CRM systems, blogs, photo galleries, landing pages, custom databases for internal use and internal/external communication web-based tools. Well versed in Google products (Gmail, Docs & Maps) and applying/integrating these products into existing projects.
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Graphic Design
ADVANCED, 8 years
Well versed in Adobe products such as Photoshop to create, modify, manipulate and edit all photo types from *.psd to *.pdf file types. I have been proficient in Photoshop for some time now, I have also mastered the use of Alien Skin plugins to create amazing visual portraits. My work includes but not limited to the following types of graphic & UI design:
- Graphics for Web publications, full sets and site kits (in *.psd or *.eps formats).
- Graphics for Print (300DPI +, Graphics intended for Brochures, T-Shirts, Flyers, Billboards, Advertising & Posters)
- Image Editing (Full Background Crops, Full Foreground Crops, Element Transform & Manipulation)
- Color Adjustment (Color & Contrast make-overs, BW Prints, Enhancement & Acutance)
- Personal Image Services (Logos, Letterheads, Custom Mailing Artwork, Envelopes, Postcards, etc.)
Samples of print works: 
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SEO / SEM / Advertising
INTERMEDIATE, 6 years
Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Link and Article Harvesting, Targeting the right audience, promoting through Social Networks, Newspaper ads and Site Stacking are my choices of good campaign management. My experience with using Google and Microsoft's Webmaster Panels over the years has developed to such extant that I am able to fully juggle Adwords and other Affiliate campaigns to gain paid and organic natural search results. Advertising is a crucial part of any business, whether it be online or off. My experties as a consultant and a campaign manager can assist in completing any goals you may have, or have been trying to reach.
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Help Desk & Technical Support
ADVANCED, 9 years
Troubleshooting all Windows operating systems, configuration of servers, firewalls, active directory, back up management, disaster recovery plans, printers, malware removal, optimization, setting up networks (LAN/WAN), full format and reinstallation of Windows and drivers; I am able to solve nearly any computer issue provided the hardware is not at fault. Suggestions of improving an existing set up, upgrading, downgrading and full remote and local support. Patience and experience is key to providing the best support possible, whether it be local, remote or through the phone.
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Wiring & Networking
INTERMEDIATE, 6 years
Experienced in working with switches, routers, hubs, Cat5e wiring and networking. I can seamlessly add additional lines, crimp, connect and provide support to any local area network. Integration of additional network lines and hardware firewall configurations, WiFi networking, print servers & other peripheral network devices.
Software Proficiency
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Software
All versions of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite (Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, GoLive, Acrobat Pro), CoffeeCup Software Suite, FlashFXP/CuteFTP Clients, VoIP/PBX Telephone Systems, QuarkExpress Passport, Adobe Photoshop, JASC PaintShop Pro, OCR Screen Reading and Macro Software, Sony SoundForge, Data Extraction tools such as eGrabber, Firewall / AntiVirus Malware Removal Tools, PDF Editing Software Foxit, Visual Basic 6.0 Enterprise, ISO and Virtual Disc Mounting Software, Compression Utilities, Automation Software, RightFAX (other Fax server/client solutions) and many more.
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E-ware
CRM Systems (Microsoft CRM, SugarCRM, BrowserCRM, SalesForce), Nearly all Google Products (Google GMail, Google Docs, Google AdWords, Google AdSense, Google Books, Google Maps), CMS Systems (Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal, GroupWare CMS), eCommerce Systems (OsCommerce, ZenCart, Magento), Social Networking in a Box (Social Engine), Live Web Communication (Customer Service, Live Chat, Click-To-Call, Ticket Systems), Databases for Leads, Customers and vendors. Experienced in many types of forums (IconBoard, VBulletin, PHPBB) public boards, live calenars, 100s of custom and branded PHP scripts and programs.
Education
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Hunter College
2007 - 2008
Continued Education Computer Science / Computer Information Systems.
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Brooklyn College
2006 - 2007
Continued Education Computer Science / Computer Information Systems.
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Kingsborough Community College
2004 - 2006
Graduated Computer Science / Computer Information Systems.
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John Dewey High School
1999 - 2000
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Sheepshead Bay High School
1997 - 1999
Work experience
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IT Director
2007 - PRESENT
Heritage for the Blind, Full-time
Currently, IT Director of a non-profit that aids the blind and visually impaired. Primary responsabilities include web development, SIP/VOIP telephone system upkeep, network administration, software configurations, printing and design of publications, data mining, managing advertising campaigns and tracking leads systems.
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IT Director
2007 - PRESENT
FreedomPhone, Full-time
Currently, IT Director for FreedomPhone Medical Alert Services. Primary responsabilities include web development, graphic development and design, advertising campaign management, network administration, help desk, employee equipment troubleshooting, data mining, mobile system, e-mail ticketing, lead capture system upkeep and all technology aspects upkeep.
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Web Developer
2008 - PRESENT
NYC DOE, Freelance / Part-time
Currently, managing front-end and back-end functionality and design to NYC's Department of Education's 15th district. NYC Licensed vendor, content updates, image to PDF conversions and remote support for mail boxes, district schools database, calendar upkeep and all other web and technical related in-progress projects.
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Web Developer / Help Desk
2006 - 2007
Krendel Export, Full-time
Design of company's web site, inventory system, design of company's sub company project web sites, ensuring employee's equipment upkeep, network administration and resolution for all technology related issues.
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Field Technician / Tier Technician
2006 - 2006
MSI NY, Full-time
On Call Technical Support for MSI clients (mostly schools, medical / law offices in Manhattan), NOC (Network Operations Center), Troubleshooting, Help Desk, Out-The-Box set up for new machines, upgrades for older machines, Seamless cable wiring, LAN/WAN Network Setups, Remote Desktop Support, Malware removal and prevention, data recovery and phone support.
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Web Developer / Help Desk
2004 - 2006
BilletAmerica, Full-time
OsCommerce web shopping cart modifications, design of additional pages, modification of pages and insertion of new products and product display features. Photoshop cropping of products, building galleries and showcases of products, managing SEO campaign, hands on with Google AdWords and Google AdSense OsCommerce integration.
Get in touch !
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I can be reached at all times via:
E-mail: ilan@dangerstudio.com
Phone: +1 (347) 725-0315
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