Jeffrey Voris
Summary
jeff@jeffvoris.com
510.258.2599
www.jeffvoris.com
Technologies
ColdFusion, PHP, Perl, CGI, JavaScript, HTML, XML, RSS, SQL, ODBC,
Oracle, Microsoft Access, MySQL, Microsoft Project, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
ImageReady, Windows, Unix (Solaris, Linux), Mac OS
Professional Skills
Project management, team leadership, strategic analysis,
database-backed web application development, quality control, database administration,
strong communication skills in technical and non-technical environments
Experience
Manager of Production, Advanced Projects
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online
April 2004 – present
North Hollywood, California
As Manager of Production I lead a bi-coastal team of Project Managers in concept,
creation, execution, and support of world-class interactive experiences, both online and in
Disney Theme Parks. I am responsible for the budget and planning of the Advanced
Projects segment, which focuses on new technologies and markets. My position requires
me to work with VPs, external partners, diverse Disney groups, and individual contributors
every day.
In addition to other projects, I personally served as Project Manager for Virtual Magic
Kingdom (a massively multiplayer online and in-Park game with over 2.4 million characters
created to date) and Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Online (the first-ever connected
attraction, which features a PC-based game that connects players with riders on the
Disneyland attraction live and real-time).
Technical Lead
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
April 2003 – April 2004
San Francisco, California
Directed and participated in the implementation of large-scale e-commerce websites for
Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids for this $3.8B company. Lead a team of ten developers
in building high-availability, robust, scalable, n-tier web applications.
Personally developed the checkout and search functionality for the sites. Responsible for
creating and maintaining best practices for programming, load testing, and performance
tuning. Managed multiple projects simultaneously to ensure on-time, on-budget launch.
Independent consultant
May 2002 – April 2004
As an independent consultant for such industry-leading companies as Ritz Interactive and
Drawn & Quarterly Publishing I was responsible for the planning, implementation, and
maintenance of mission-critical commerce and community web applications using
ColdFusion, PHP, Oracle, MySQL, JavaScript, and other tools.
Director of Development
PhotoAlley, Inc.
January 2000 - April 2002
San Francisco, California
As Director of Development I directed the planning and technical implementation of new
features and projects as well as the day-to-day web operations of the largest photographic
retailer on the Internet. I worked with and in every division of the company, from building
key site features to conducting strategic research and providing customer support.
I was responsible for directing the work of the development team, as well as for maintaining
the integrity of the brand throughout the site and ensuring rapid response through code
and image optimization. During my tenure I implemented a structured system of project
planning, built a full development environment including source control, and developed
testing processes. I was also an active developer, building key community and commerce
features.
Team Leader, Instructional Technology
Emory College, Emory University
January 1999 - January 2000
Atlanta, Georgia
At this top-twenty University I served simultaneously in two positions based in the
Information Technology Division, both of which dealt extensively with diverse parts of the
University community.
As leader of the Teaching & Research Interactive group my main responsibility was to
develop and build leading-edge web projects of varying scope for the faculty and
departments of Emory College. I served as a consultant, driving all phases of departmental
and special project web initiatives through every step from conception to launch. I designed
and built web applications using ColdFusion, Tango, Perl, and other tools as necessary.
Departmental Technology Specialist
Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
January 1999 - January 2000
Atlanta, Georgia
In addition to my role as the desktop computing support specialist for this University
division I re-architected, expanded, and maintained the Museum's extensive educational
website. I also maintained the Museum's legacy collections management applications and
member/donor databases. I served as the Museum's technical liaison to University
administration and the Information Technology Division, making recommendations for
hardware, software, and strategic direction.
Web Application Development Trainer
Pervasive Software
March 1999 - October 1999
various locations
I led multi-day onsite training sessions to teach strategies for database-backed web
application development using Pervasive's Tango and other tools. I flew to unfamiliar
locations on short notice and taught to diverse audiences in a wide variety of settings,
which required great adaptability and technical proficiency.
Education
Emory University
3.77 / 4
August 1996 - August 1999
Atlanta, Georgia
Doctoral program in History. Major: Colonial Latin America; Minor: Colonial America.
Specialization: 16th-century Cuba. Lydia Cabrera Award for Cuban Historical Studies,
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences/University Fund for Internationalization,
CTC/Culpeper Program in Teaching and Technology Fellow.
University of Michigan
3.81 / 4
September 1993 - May 1995
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction in Latin American & Caribbean Studies and American
Culture, May 1995. Phi Beta Kappa, Dean's List, Golden Key, James B. Angell Scholar.
Universidad de Guanajuato
3.85 / 4
June 1994 - August 1994
Guanajuato, GTO, Mexico
CIC Summer Study Program.
Albion College
3.58 / 4
National Merit Scholar, Honors Program, Dean's List.
August 1991 to May 1993
Albion, Michigan