About Me

Sheldon Callahan

Resume:
I am an expert Web Developer and Community Builder.

Professional Experience

Atlassian: 2016 - Present
Developer Advocate

Build Developer community using Atlassian tools. Create and present talks on Development and various global events. Create and refine developer website and documentation. Create blog post and articles and specialized development topics. Work with strategic partners to build integrations for our app store and ecosystem.

Schema.io: 2015 - 2016
Chief Developer Evangelist

Work with the lead engineer to create presentations, code examples, and create documentation. Present and educate potential clients on the platform to begin the sales cycle. Build community by attending industry events, as well as creating online events to promote the platform.

Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies: 2011-Present
Executive Director

Create and manage programs, host and manage community and private events as well as oversee budgeting, marketing, and technology decisions. Responsible for attending speaking engagements on behalf of the foundation. Create and organize onsite and online course materials. Train and manage teachers, staff and volunteers.

AAA Insurance: 2015 - 2016
Contract Front End Web Developer

Build high end responsive websites and Single Page Applications in javascript, css, and html. Create and connect to API’s for the applications. Manage Scrum team and contribute to process and workflow decisions.

Salesforce: 2014 - 2015
Frontend Web Developer/ Prototyper

Work with marketing product owner to concept, prototype and build web experiences for flagship Salesforce and Dreamforce websites. Weigh in on key development and technology decisions and consult on best practices. Build high end responsive websites and Single Page Applications that integrate with CMS and internal/external API’s. Host team talks on current technology standards and use cases.

ServiceMax: 2011- 2014
Senior Web Developer/ Salesforce Admin

Develop technology strategies to enable front facing marketing website. Architect, develop, and deploy full stack and responsive web technologies. Manage end to end web functions using HTML5, Javascript, PHP, APEX, Visual Force, MYSQL, and MongoDB for marketing purposes. Build custom solutions using the force.com and open source platforms. Integrate 3rd party applications and API's for seamless 360 view marketing campaigns and customer life cycles. Manage projects, contractors, and direct reports to achieve objectives. Create internal developer groups and encourage cross team sharing.

MedAmerica 2010- 2011
WebMaster/ Media Department Lead

Bridge IT and Marketing departments with web and media consultation. Lead teams and projects from start to completion. Implement UI/UX Design as well as coordinate multiple corporate websites and projects. Create and manage media department. Integrate multiple platforms including Salesforce.com and Content Management Systems.

Ideal Concepts America 2000 - 2009
Web Development Consulting
Freelance Project Manager

Provide web design and web application development on a project basis using HTML, PHP, MYSQL, JavaScript, CSS and Flash. Create and modify modules and plug-ins for open-source software such as Joomla, WordPress using PHP and JavaScript. Produce film, video, animation content for interactive web and DVD Projects. Clients have included RDNC.org, Golden Gate University, Perfect Fitness, DirectTV.

• Effectively marketed services to acquire multiple clients
• Launched hosting service offering for clients
• Completed and added value to all client projects

Perfect Fitness, Mill Valley, CA (Wholesale/Retail Fitness Products) 2009
Senior Web Developer

Primary web and ecommerce site and community developer for the makers of the Perfect Pushup/Pullup using: HTML, PHP, MYSQL, JavaScript, CSS and Flash. Created Flash video modules and used open-source software such as Joomla, WordPress, and Magento using PHP and JavaScript. Produced film, video and animation content for interactive web.

• Launched Online Video Platform
• Transformed Company's Online image
• Deployed Canadian, UK, and US web stores utilizing the Magento ecommerce platform

CBS Interactive (Formerly CNET Networks, Online Media Publisher): 2007 - 2009
Associate Software Engineer

Developed and implemented enterprise level Flash video for advertisements, overlaying it over flagship sites. Worked with Project Managers to define requirements, designed software architecture and developed software code using ActionScript, XML and JavaScript. Acted as project manager for implementation of applications. Trained staff and provided ongoing application support.

• Designed and Created an Integrated Video Ad client served over one million billable impressions.
• Developed formal design documents and online testing suite and procedures for Ad Client
• Developed solution for in-flash ad serving coordinating with XML files
• Coordinated product development to many changing requirements to satisfy many diverse teams

Technical Producer 2006 - 2007

Provided online quality assurance for ad operations and the technical department. Worked with remote and local teams to troubleshoot problems. Setup, revised, edited and created HTML, XML, JavaScript and Flash ads running on all CNET network sites. Resolved bugs and documented them.

• Contributed to the improvement of our in-house ad system
• Promoted to Software Development Team within 6mo
• Taught CSS training class to the Product Development team

California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA 2002 – 2006
Computer Lab Manager

Maintained computers labs and provided server administration, database development and website design utilizing HTML, CSS XML, Flash, JavaScript, PHP and MYSQL. Created custom automation and web workflow applications. Imaged software to deploy in the lab computers.

• Won SIGUCCS web competition.
• Developed desktop widgets
• Upgraded and Improved overall computer lab culture, equipment, and functionality

Education

• BS In Progress - Communications, Westwood College of Technology
• AA - Multimedia and Graphic Design, Westwood College of Technology
• Attended 2 years ay Academy of Art University for Computer Arts Program
• Studied Mandarin Chinese, Online, SF, and Beijing