John McGaraghan * john@du-design.com
h.510.540.5188 * m.619.865.0003
3109 Wheeler St. * Berkeley, CA 94705
Selected Works
San Diego Youth Connect: Architected database and object model for PHP / MySQL application providing mediated internship matching for 1000's of San Diego youths and employers, led a team of developers in front-end application development.
William Lyon Homes: Developed data architecture and presentation engine for home builder Web site with hundreds of models in dozens of communities across several regions (includes dynamic display of maps, home renderings, floorplans, photographs, etc). Implemented Search Engine marketing strategies to optimize spiderability and relevance matching for dynamic content. Created Web based content management tools for client to independently manage Web site content.
Interactivate's Production Management System: Developed an online interactive tool suite to manage workflow and productivity in a 40 person Internet marketing company, enabling a significant reduction in management overhead.
LyonPride Corporate Intranet: Implemented a corporate intranet site for William Lyon Homes which utilized custom DLL's and object oriented programming to provide interactive tools for site users.
San Diego Home Builders: Created an online Pre-Qualification system allowing multiple developers to individually brand prequalification forms for their communities, as well as browse and process submissions online.
Pacific Gas & Electric Company: Maintained site and developed interactive tools allowing customers to pay bills online, search for information and resources, and participate in energy efficiency rebate and incentive programs.
Charles Schwab: Prototyped online trading products for various wireless devices (Schwab's PocketBroker products), developed support, information, and device configuration Web sites.
WebEcology: Created several demonstrative vertical application prototypes for an innovative search engine technology.
John McGaraghan: Visual design, information architecture, interaction design and all development work, including a variety of database driven features such as performance schedule, lyrics browsing, song downloads, playlist generator, etc.