Yosef A. Zidell

2809 Damascus Court • Baltimore, Maryland 21209 • 347-223-9081 (C) / 410-318-8152 (H)
Email: admin@YossiZidell.com • Website: http://www.YossiZidell.com

• Thoroughly proficient in (X)HTML, CSS, JS, XML, XSLT, MySQL, and PHP with strong focus on OO.
• Focus on standards compliance and cross-browser compatibility, including AOL® web browser.
• Moderate experience with Java programming, as well as converting projects from PHP to Java.
• Quick learner: self-learned most of my skills.
• Well versed in all aspects of Windows XP, Vista and 7, including Microsoft Office® and OpenOffice®.
• Installed, configured, and worked in several GNU/Linux environments, with ability to work in Bash shell scripting, and highly familiar with KDE/GNOME desktop environments.

• Freelance web development with strong customer repeats, including customer support even after the job is done, giving them peace of mind.
• Fashioned MySQL-based websites with constantly updating and changing data to meet the needs of dynamic and growing businesses.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with customers, leaving them satisfied after a job is done.
• Worked with 3rd party companies such as Google®, WordPress®, Payal® and others.
• Created several administrator front-ends to allow not-so tech savvy administrators to make daily updates.
• Created secure login systems, with multiple user types, and subscriptions using SSL.
• Professionally designed websites for small-to-medium sized businesses, and set up blogs.
• Ability to work closely with team members to accomplish goals.

• http://www.RealLuach.com - A free, multilingual one-stop information source for the Jewish Calendar. The site was designed from scratch, using a thorough knowledge of the Jewish calendar system. It has been localized into 19 languages and includes many unique features such as themes, preferences, RSS, and bug submission.
• http://www.NYCGrantsWatch.com - A subscription-based, daily grants website with the most current funding opportunities. It also includes an RSS feed, advanced search, archives, and many ways to sort through grants. Created a multi-type user login and an admin control panel to allow the administrator to make daily updates.
• http://www.PickYourOwnSeat.com - A revolutionary way for synagogue administrators to manage the constant choosing and changing of seats that has been the norm during the High Holidays time. An interactive module customized to match the look and feel of your website, can be installed hassle-free, allowing people to choose their own seat.
• http://www.BaisHaknesses.com - Revamped a synagogue's site to enhance design and functionality. Created schedules that can be updated on a week-to-week basis. Developed an administrator control panel to seamlessly allow administrators to make schedule updates without the technical know-how.
• My extended portfolio is available at http://www.YossiZidell.com.

• Freelance American Sign Language Interpreter. Extensive experience working with the deaf population, including directing and coordinating educational retreats.
• Administered an extensive fund-raising event for Ner Israel, which netted over $47,000 in one week.
• Serves as a local computer troubleshooter / IT for Ner Israel students.

• Ner Israel Rabbinical College, Baltimore MD.
  Bachelor of Talmudic Law (January 2009) GPA: 3.7
  
• Attending prerequisite courses for entry into Johns Hopkins Computer Science Program.
  
• Currently pursuing a Masters of Talmudic Law. Expected Graduation Date: January 2012