the Forty-Second Parallel

Hello, I'm Matt Grayson and this is my website. Feel free to learn more about me or just browse the archives. If you feel so inclined, you can also drop me a line. Thanks for stopping by!

Résumé

mattgrayson@eitheror.org

http://eitheror.org/

I'm a web developer who builds user-focused web sites and applications with an emphasis on usability, scalability and open standards.

I believe applications should be intuitive. When users have to think about how to use an application, it hinders them from accomplishing the task at hand.

Since 2001, I have been building rich, interactive, user-friendly sites using standards-based (X)HTML, CSS, Javascript and a variety of back-end technologies. I also have as many years of systems administration experience in multiple environments including Windows, Linux and Mac OS X.

I am currently employed full-time, but am always looking for freelance opportunities. Feel free to get in touch.

Skills

Web Application Development

Web Servers

Web Technologies

Databases

Applications

System Administration

Experience

Information Systems Manager, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Library, Memphis, TN - 2005 - Present

Responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of web information systems. Develop custom web applications as needed to support library online services. Oversee support and administration of a heterogeneous network of Mac and Windows workstations. Administer Mac, Windows and Linux servers. Manage IT support for library users, faculty and staff. Supervise IT support staff.

Technology Coordinator, School of Information Sciences, University of Tennessee - 2003 - 2005

Primary responsibilities included the management of all computing operations of the school, including the planning, acquisition, implementation and support of technology to assist the teaching and research needs of faculty, students and staff. Designed, implemented and maintained web information systems for the school, integrated data from multiple database servers and disparate information systems. Administered a heterogeneous network consisting of Windows, Linux and Mac clients and servers. Oversaw support for distance education delivery system.

Web Developer and Server Administrator, School of Information Sciences, University of Tennessee - December 2002 - May 2003

Primary responsibilities included a complete redesign and redeployment of the school's web site. Transitioned the existing static site to a dynamic, CMS-based site. Maintained and configured web server running Apache Web Server on Red Hat Linux. Designed and implemented a custom content management system for maintenance of site.

Graduate Research Assistant, Dr. Carol Tenopir, University of Tennessee - 2001 - 2003

Primary responsibilities included analysis of data collected by web based surveys. Designed and implemented web based survey and automated the data collection process. Organized and administered web usability studies as part of a research project for the National Science Foundation's digital library project. Participated in the authoring and editing of scholarly research to be published in peer reviewed journals.

DBA (Internship), EHC.com, Nashville, TN - May 2001 - August 2001

Designed and built database to collect web traffic data for analysis. Created a user interface in Microsoft Access using VBA to facilitate administration of the aforementioned database. Created original content for internal client support and designed a dynamic Intranet site to host that content.

Data Analyst, Safe Communities Coalition Augusta, Augusta, GA - May 2000 - May 2001

Collected and organized automobile traffic data from different sources into databases for comparison and analyzing. Developed comparison indices to rank intersections based on multiple categories. Edited and supervised publication of annual coalition fact book. Mapped intersections of concern using ArcView GIS software. Designed and maintained coalition web site.

Education