JESSE HILLER PRODUCT / PROJECT MANAGER
EDUCATION
Jun. 1995 		   Cal Poly State University (www.calpoly.edu) - San Luis Obispo, CA
BS Mathematics
Minor in Computer Science
  • Programmed graphical scenes using visual programming language.
  • Programmed coursework in C/C++ and ADA, working on UNIX and Solaris workstations as well as AIX mainframe terminals.
  • Also worked on NeXT workstations and developed in xwindows.

TECHNICAL SUMMARY
 Project Management Skills:
SDLC, Conflict Resolution, Team Building, Communication

Programming Language Familiarity:
SL, ASP, HTML, TQL, C, C++, Java, JavaScript

Industry Experience:
Publishing, Web development, Multimedia, ERP, eCommerce, Online Personals, Entertainment
EXPERIENCE
Jun. 2004
to Jan. 2005 		FriendFinder, Inc. (www.friendfinderinc.com), Palo Alto, CA
PRODUCT MANAGER - ONLINE PROJECT MANAGER AND PRODUCER

  • Managed product development, beating revenue projections every month of employment.
  • Managed development of internal and external web initiatives on weekly basis for worldwide leader in online personal ads.
  • Maintained project communications to team, internal and external clients, and Management Team.
  • Responsible for producing project mockups for all design-oriented projects, and specifications for all weekly and multi-week deployment initiatives, gathering approval from Management Team.
  • Regularly submitted new business recommendations to Management Team for approval, adoption and implementation.
  • Managed the implementation of all approved recommendations.
  • Interacted daily with CEO, CTO and company Directors regarding ongoing initiatives.
Jan. 2004
to Jun. 2004		 Jooles, Inc.. (www.jooles.com), Hercules, CA
ERP CONTRACTOR - WEB PROGRAMMER ANALYST

  • Web Programmer Analyst contracting for ERP installation.
  • Designed and built web-based repository for mission critical data elements for use with multi-site ERP data definition, retrieval and distribution system.
  • Constructed change management process in collaboration with client team to insure repository data definition integrity
  • Maintained master data set to accurately mirror installation as per change requests
  • Verified individual changes using Baan V for Fortune 500 client.
2001
to 2004		 Travel, Writing, Photography, Recording and Independent Web Design

  • Traveled extensively through Europe and the Western US.
  • Wrote a novel based on travel experience. Currently shopping for agents.
  • Began semi-professional photography career using photos taken abroad.
  • Recorded two full-length albums with two separate bands while starting four more.
  • Developed building plans for a professional recording studio in 2003 around the area of Seattle, WA. Recording studio currently under construction.
  • Created professional web sites for family and friends which led to sub-contracting for IBM.
Apr. 1999
to Feb. 2001		 iPrint.com (www.iprint.com), Redwood City, CA
PROJECT MANAGER - WEB PRODUCER

  • Led six-person software development team, contributed toward the iterative release structure, project scope, timelines, deliverables, task assignment and project communications.
  • Gathered requirements and defined project scope in technical and user documentation.
  • Led production of user interface templates for select projects.
  • Debugged code and investigated data inconsistencies using SQL on SQL Server.
  • Assisted Accounting Department with consolidating key EDI transmissions, comparing monthly reports to raw EDI text files to assure accuracy and timeliness of transmissions. Also used EDI software package to view and edit information, filling in gaps with necessary information. Worked with 810 Invoice.
  • Interfaced extensively with Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Development, Marketing and Management and worked closely with Database Management Group to assure that data updates followed development path, from engineering to testing to live environment.
Nov 1997
to Apr. 1999		 DVant Digital, Inc., Novato, CA
PRODUCT ENGINEER - MULTIMEDIA PRODUCT DESIGNER

  • Produced DVD master tapes using beta DVD authoring software and hardware in mixed-system environment (Mac/Win/UNIX).
  • Encoded audio and video from digital tape using dolby and MPEG-2 encoders as well as DVD authoring software to create a disc layout, which was sent to DVD replication facilities.
  • Responsible for complete product design, testing and manufacturing.
  • Performed sales calls, fielded technical questions and discussed projects directly with clients, managing expectations, communication and deliverables.
  • Authored Production Service Agreements detailing scope of work, production methods, product specifications and project scheduling for inclusion in Service Agreement Contracts.
Aug 1997
to Nov. 1997		 dHouse, Inc., Novato, CA
QA MANAGER - MULTIMEDIA SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE

  • Established ownership of work, production staging, and progress tracking for failing product development cycle improving product quality, decreasing project turnaround time, and amending contracts to include proof-of-quality reports before project completion.
  • Mastered the use of beta version DVD authoring software and hardware for audio and video encoding and editing as well as multimedia authoring, to assist development team with demanding workload.
  • Responsive to software and hardware vendors, assisting them in developing more robust tools and systems.
Nov 1996
to Aug. 1997		 Upside Publishing Co., San Mateo, CA
ONLINE PRODUCER - WEB PROGRAMMER ANALYST

  • Managed online textual magazine article database
  • Programmed site using TQL and HTML on a remote UNIX system via Telnet and FTP.
  • Worked in mixed-system environment (Mac/Win/UNIX).
  • Designed and implemented online content workflow process, cutting costs and improving quality and timeliness of work by allowing editors to update articles online.
  • Designed, produced and maintained online bookstore, allowing authors, editors and shoppers to share opinions and make purchases online.


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