Dave Schatz
16 Terrace Street, Haworth NJ, 07641
daveschatz@gmail.com | 201.390.9590
Technical Qualifications
Languages: Javascript, PHP, Java (Servlets, JSP, JMS, JDBC), Groovy, ActionScript 3,
Perl, C#
Databases: MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Riak
Version Control: Git, Perforce, CVS, Subversion
Frameworks: NodeJS, jQuery, Socket.IO, CodeIgniter, CakePHP, ExpressJS, Grails,
Spring, Joomla, WordPress, LAMP
Architect: GOF Design Patterns, UML, SOA, Relational Database Design, SEO
Experience
Noble Metrics, Inc. | New York, NY
Founder, CTO (October 2010 - Present)
Architected full stack infrastructure for Noble Metrics – developed custom platform
libraries, analytics engine, and analytics interface; provisioning and managing Debian
based cloud instances between AWS and Rackspace Cloud for the git repositories,
databases, application servers and web servers.
Built drop-in libraries for Yahoo! Connected TVs and Roku boxes to track raw user
interaction data.
Built an analytics engine using NodeJS, Riak, MySQL to collect and analyze raw data
into analytics based on TV specific metrics.
Built the backend analytics interface using PHP and Javascript to allow customers to
access reports of their data and export their data.
Developed business strategy, performed industry and market research, designed and
developed product.
Built business relationships, acquired 5 clients on analytics platform.
Built a real-time social video platform using Node.JS, Socket.IO and the Facebook and
YouTube APIs.
Raised seed investment from NYC SeedStart.
Demand Media | Santa Monica, CA
User Interface Engineer (August 2010 – November 2010)
Collaborated with product managers on the design and development of new UI
functionality for the Demand Media Studios Content Creation Platform.
Mocked up application interface interaction with backend API access to facilitate rapid
prototyping.
Developed the Demand Studios mobile web app optimized for Webkit based Android
and iPhone browsers.
Assisted in designing APIs to meet specific user experience requirements.
Built applications primarily using Javascript and HTML.
Walt Disney Interactive Media Group | North Hollywood, CA
Lead Software Engineer (June 2009 – July 2010)
Lead a select team for a large scale strategic and development web overhaul, actively
engaged in SCRUM meetings during the agile development process. Developed with
Java and Grails, frontend HTML/CSS/JS development, and hooked into a proprietary
CMS.
Architected aforementioned project’s guest facing layout structure and CSS; mentored
three web developers during sprints from December through June.
Developed several websites and applications in ActionScript & Java for various high-
traffic Disney websites.
Coordinated Maintenance and Support team for various Disney pages including
Homepage.
Consulted various Disney business units to provide technical insight on how to
incorporate business needs into future sites.
Worked alongside Architect to create an iPhone/WAP portal for an existing family travel
website. Using MVC and Singleton design patterns, integrated technologies including
JSP, Java, SAX/XML, CMS integration, mapping APIs and ehCache on a Linux/Apache
system. Participated in full product lifecycle, from requirements/technical design to
development, QA and finally production.
Contributed in creating a more interactive experience between a Disney Channel
television spot and its web presence. Attended filming and meetings with show
producers and directors to establish goals, developed Flash components to meet
objectives.
Walt Disney Interactive Media Group | North Hollywood, CA
Undergraduate Technology Associate (June 2008 – August 2008)
Collaborated with another intern to develop a specification for multi-platform
application development and distribution using Java, Grails, ActionScript, ActiveMQ
JMS, Adobe AMF, XML, Objective-C.
Led biweekly project status meetings to update stakeholders in various departments.
Created and pitched new approaches to tie together multiple division initiatives and
push innovation. Met with leads in multiple divisions to share synergetic project ideas.
ONO (Cableuropa S.A.U.) | Madrid, Spain
Marketing and Web Development Intern (February 2008 – May 2008)
Collaborated with marketing and web teams entirely in Spanish to ensure web
standards compliance.
Designed page layouts, updated Flash invoice display system, and applied Search
Engine Optimization techniques to improve PageRank and search indexing.
Walt Disney Animation Studios | Burbank, CA
Undergraduate Technology Associate (May 2007 – August 2007)
Developed an XMPP-based instant message bot as frontend for a bug tracking web-app
with artificial intelligence to diagnose and fix common computer problems for Disney
employees.
Investigated compression/encryption techniques to conduct key R&D projects.
Programmed complete PHP/AJAX widget system and misc. web-apps for company
intranet.
Recognized as Employee Highlight for July 2007.
Freelance Web Developer (2003 - 2009)
Consulted clients to identify needs and developed innovative web and mobile solutions
to increase sales and productivity for various companies.
Consistently managed simultaneous projects from concept and scope development
through timely completion and deliverables.
Built many flexible, custom content management systems from the ground up using
PHP, MySQL, XHTML, JS, CSS that clients could even manage using their cell phones.
Leveraged and developed widgets and components for many open source platforms
including WordPress and Joomla.
Education
Syracuse University, May 2009
School of Information Studies
B.S. Information Management and Technology
Magna Cum Laude – Deans List – 3.71 GPA
Theta Chi Fraternity Social Chair and Event Coordinator
Syracuse University Abroad Madrid, Spring 2008
Conversational in Spanish