My name is Orlando Castillo. I specialize in web site development. My experience includes providing web site services for individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, and contract services for other media/web development companies. Currently, I work as a programmer focusing on JAVA/JSP and Oracle in addition to PHP/MySQL development.
I am originally from the Albuquerque, NM area. After attending New Mexico State University (Computer Science and Education), I completed my degree at the Univerisity of New Mexico in 1998 with a degree in Secondary Math Education. Throughout college I provided web development and design services for organizations large and small. After moving to Austin, TX after college and working as either a teacher or a web developer, I finally made the jump from part-time free lance developer to full-time developer in 2000.
• Languages: PHP, Java, JSP, X/HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, XML, C/C++, ASP.
• Databases: MySQL, Oracle
• Operating Systems: Linux, UNIX, Windows, and Macintosh OS.
• Server Software: Apache, Apache Tomcat, IIS, Sendmail, Samba, Quicktime Streaming Server.
• Graphics: Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, ImageReady, Acrobat, Flash, and DreamWeaver)
• Tools: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher), Lotus Notes
Austin Independent School District
November 2007 - Present
Austin, TX
Programmer/Analyst IV
Java/JSP and Oracle Developer for Vignette Content Management System.
• Responsible for planning and development of Vignette Portal and VCM using Java/JSP and Oracle.
• Developed and currently manage AISD Teacher Webpages System which allows any AISD teacher to easily create and manage their own website using a web browser.
Austin Independent School District
October 2000 - October 2007
Austin, TX
Web Manager / Web Developer
Responsible for design, development, and management of main AISD web site (www.austinisd.org) and AISD Schools server.
• Developed and currently manage Board of Trustees Policy Monitoring System, which allows online management of Board Governance Policies, submission of Policy Ratings, and Board Requests using PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript.
• Other software applications include the Online Directory, Scholarship Search, HR Job Posting Search, Athletics Sports Standings, Construction Management/Purchasing Bids, main web site Search Engine, and custom online surveys/forms.
• Assisted with AISDweb Intranet including development of department account administration interface; assisted with new AISDweb Intranet including development of calendar application using Vignette CMS, and JSP.
• Developed manuals and documentation for software applications; Organized and conducted training sessions for AISD Board of Trustees and staff.
Independent Consultant
1996 - Present
Provide web site services for media companies, businesses, organizations, and individuals. Services include web site marketing, ecommerce, complete web sites, database programming, and web-based software development.
• Creator of CCleague Pro Sports Content Management System (CMS) built with PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript.
• Customization of osCommerce (ecommerce) with PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and AJAX.
• Online Portfolio: http://www.orlandocastillo.com
Austin Independent School District
1998 - 2000
Austin, TX
Member of the Campus Technology Leadership Team (CTLT).
Webmaster for McCallum High School web site.
Sponsor for McCallum Computer Club.
• Used the internet and other technology to assist with math lessons.
• Configured school computer systems and network printers.
University of New Mexico
1996 - 1998
Albuquerque, NM
Computer Lab Technician for UNM College of Education (COE)
Maintained student computer labs and faculty computer systems for COE.
• Built integrated Windows/Macintosh Local Area Network (LAN) and file servers.
• Organized and built Windows NT (4.0) file and web servers.
• Integrated Windows and Macintosh platforms using Windows NT.
• Assisted COE students with assigned computer lab projects.
New Mexico State University
1994 - 1996
Las Cruces, NM
Software Developer and Computer Lab Technician for NMSU Advanced Manufacturing Center
Developed Software for converting Anvil 5000 CAD/CAM output to Machine code.
• Used C Programming Language for software development.
• Worked with UNIX (AIX) and Windows NT.
University of New Mexico
1996 - 1998
Albuquerque, NM
B.S., Secondary Math Education
New Mexico State University
1993 - 1996
Las Cruces, NM
Three years completed in Computer Science and Education
• Apple Training: "Media 300 Podcasting and Streaming Internet Media"
• Verhoef Training: "JAVA Programming - Server Side"
• "Fast Track to ColdFusion" training for Macromedia ColdFusion
• XMaLpha "Fundamentals of XML"
• TSPRA Gold Star Award (2006, 2008) for the Austin ISD web site.
• AISD Board of Trustees Recognition (2005) for earning Texas Schools Public Relations Association (TSPRA) Crystal Commendation Award for assisting in the development and promotion of the Austin ISD 2004 Bond Program.