I am a Web programmer based in Montreal, Quebec. I have been working in the field full-time for more than 4 years now.

I specialize in HTML/CSS integration and PHP/Javascript programming, including database management and analysis. I also have a good background in infography which lets me work in a design environment as well.

I have worked for 2 years and a half for more than 50% of my time on viral marketing for respected brands like Future Shop and Best Buy. I took part in the process of making a newsletter at its best to reach hundreds of thousands of people every week. I learned how to segment databases to personally get the interest of a subscriber. Newsletters are, to me, the start of the Web 2.0 and I think not enough companies see the potential and the importance of maintaining a good relationship with a strong image between the client and them.

The past years have been helpful to fully get in touch with my domain but I have spent my whole life giving a strong place to the Web and I got to experience the creation of what is the Internet today. It kind of grew up with me and I got to see all the changes first as an advanced user.

I have been part of the first members of Livejournal, Friendster, Myspace and now Facebook just to name a few well-known sites. My interest is not only in the technology but in the social results.

With all the new developments made online, it made me focus in the possibilities of Web 2.0. I think the future of the Web is amazing and scary at the same time. It is very important for me to see what’s out there, of course as a programmer, but primarily as a young woman in the age group mostly targeted.

With my work and life experience, I think I have developed a strong opinion on what works and what does not work online. My goal in the future is to create relationships with companies looking to make their place on the world wide web by embracing new technologies and help them in every of those steps by offering consulting services.

WORK

NVI Solutions
Lead Integrator // September '08 to Present

Hue Web Studio
Webmaster/Developper // October '07 to August '08

Inpix
Mailmaster/Developper/Project Manager/Analyst // August '05 to October '07

RESUME

French CV - updated on August 18th, 2008
English CV - updated on February 29th, 2008

CONTACT

For any questions or comments, feel free to contact me at:

info@sofiashendi.com

Visit my blogs:
Social Distraction
Food and Drinks in Montreal

Join me:
Twitter
LinkedIn
Facebook

Check out my mixes:
Sofia Shendi Dj

PORTFOLIO

As a very active web developper/integrator, I work on too many websites to give you a real overview. But here are a few examples of my latest work:

DJ Mini

DJ Mini

Creation of new Wordpress theme for DJ Mini, training on platform // PHP, XHTML, CSS
Studio 303

Studio 303

Creation of new Wordpress theme for Studio 303, training on platform // PHP, XHTML, JS function library, CSS
Secret Societies

Secret Societies

Creation of new Wordpress theme for SidLee, training on platform // PHP, XHTML, JS function library, CSS
88 Queen St.

88 Queen St.

Programming and complete skin redo on Prestashop for online store // PHP [smarty], XHTML, JS function library, CSS
Casinos du Québec

Casinos du Québec

Integration of prototype website for Loto-Québec // PHP, XHTML, JS function library, jQuery, sIFR, CSS
Bora Bora

Bora Bora

Addition of new private press section, handling of XML // XHTML, JS function library, XML, CSS
Future Shop Newsletter

Future Shop Newsletter

Integration, design, mailing and reports of weekly newsletter for Future Shop // HTML, CSS, DB, Design
Éduc'alcool

Éduc'alcool

Project manager on CMS site made with SPIP and training for Éduc'alcool // SPIP learning
Red Bull 381 Projects

Red Bull 381 Projects

Integration of gallery website for Red Bull // XHTML, JS function library, CSS
Red Bull Flugtag Canada

Red Bull Flugtag Canada

Integration of contest website for Red Bull // XHTML, JS function library, CSS