Adam Toro Studios Design and Hosting

Adam Toro | Founder and Web Developer

Web Development Skills:

  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • XHTML / HTML
  • AJAX
  • Photoshop
  • Dreamweaver
  • Ruby on Rails
  • XML & XSLT
  • PHP
  • ASP
  • MySQL
  • MS SQL Server

Recent Projects and Work:

Designed/Developed ListSomething.com, a web publishing application for classifieds, jobs, and community events.

  • Built the application using the Ruby on Rails framework.
  • Incorporated the use of AJAX, CSS, and XTHML to develop a rich user interface.
  • Responsible for all usability and aesthetic features of the site.
  • Solved complex UI problems associated with a high volume – high traffic dynamic publishing system.

Designed/Developed Ajaxed.com, a free site enabling users to deploy AJAX functionality on their sites without the need for custom programming.

  • Worked closely with back-end developer to design a rich, scalable interface for the application.
  • Built the site using Ruby on Rails, AJAX, CSS, and XHTML technologies.

Create/Maintain websites for Small Businesses and City Municipalities.

  • Design/Develop standards compliant, accessible, and cross-browser solutions for a wide-range of audiences.
  • Work closely with clients to establish user requirements and design specifications.

Work Experience

Web Developer/Designer
Perot Systems, Inc. (IT for NHP), February 2005---Present

  • Responsible for the development/implementation of an enterprise ASP application to process Group Enrollment/Disenrollment transactions via the web.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve any end-user problems pertaining to the legacy web application.
  • Designed user interfaces for in-house web applications.
  • Lead designer/developer for NHP’s corporate website.

Web Developer/Designer
Neighborhood Health Partnership, Inc., September 2003--- February 2005

  • Communicated with department managers regarding content and developed action plans to implement changes to the corporate website.
  • Completely re-engineered the site using structured XHTML, CSS, and Javascript.
  • Applied knowledge of web standard principals to promote accessibility and eliminate cross-browser issues.

Web Developer/Designer
AtechnologySolutions, September 2002---Present

  • Manage a small web development firm that utilizes web standards and the latest technologies to provide fast, professional, and superior solutions.

Education:

B.S., Management Information Systems
Barry University, Miami Shores, FL

Pursuing the Managed Healthcare Professional (MHP) designation
AHIP Insurance Education

Certifications & Activities

  • Certified Business Education Teacher in the State of Florida.
  • 4 year member of the Barry University Baseball Team