Matthew Simon Ryan Cavalletto

simonm@cavalletto.org • http://matthew.cavalletto.org

(646) 596-7024 • 219 W 106 St #1E, New York, NY 10025

OBJECTIVE

Web application developer with over fifteen years of experience creating custom Internet systems seeks consulting opportunities or permanent positions at web startups, technology firms, or data-driven organizations which have a mission-critical need for custom web solutions and related services.

CORE SKILLS

• Internet application design, from business analysis through interface design and technical architecture.

• Rapid prototyping and development using open-source platforms including Apache, MySQL, and Perl.

• Agile project management methodologies and coaching for growing software development teams.

EMPLOYMENT

Magnify.net – CTO January 2006 – December 2009

• Co-founder, chief technology officer of an Internet video syndication and channel building startup.

• Enabled the company to bloom from vague initial idea to being one of the top 2,500 sites worldwide.

• Developed all code for initial release of product, then managed additional developers as team grew.

• Helped pitch venture investors, sat on corporate board, met clients to close and launch key accounts.

• Managed technical operations for 50,000 web sites serving over 1 million dynamic pages per day.

• Customers included The Weather Channel, New York Magazine, Rodale Magazines, and Etsy.com.

Independent Consultant November 2001 – December 2005

• Consultant and custom software developer operating as an independent sole proprietorship, 

• Project manager and senior technologist for development and support contracts with clients.

• Created interactive web sites featuring e-commerce, content management, and supporting technology.

• Clients included Evolution Robotics, Per Scholas, Columbia Presbyterian, and Stanford University.

Evolution Online Systems – Managing Partner October 1994 – October 2001

• Senior partner and lead developer for an internet technology and web development company.

• Project manager and senior technologist for development contracts with dozens of clients.

• Created interactive web sites featuring e-commerce, content management, and supporting technology.

• General business management including financial oversight and human resources administration.

• Customers included Nature Magazine, idealab!, Bluefly.com, Eyeglasses.com, and WhenU.com.

Independent Consultant January 1991 – September 1994

• Contractor working for a variety of corporate clients in financial service and publishing industries.

• Provided desktop publishing, LAN management, and custom database development services.

• Clients included Daiwa America Securities and Brean Murray Foster Securities.

EDUCATION

Columbia Applied Technology Program • Languages and development methodologies. 1993 – 1994

Columbia School of General Studies • Calculus and foundations of computer science. 1990 – 1992

The Cooper Union • Exchange classes on the history and sociology of technology. 1990 – 1991

Lang College / The New School • Classes in politics, sociology and philosophy. 1989 – 1991

Stuyvesant • New York City's top math and science magnet high school; debate team. 1985 – 1989

REFERENCES • Contact information for past team members and clients is available upon request.