Mario Cisneros: Professional Work History
EXPERIENCE
EDS, Plano, Texas
Senior Web Standards Developer, 2005 - 2009
Charged with managing all projects related to interface design and Web standards technologies for our corporate Internet (client facing) and Intranet sites. In addition, tasked as the lead project manager, designer and XHTML/CSS developer on four high-profile internal and external client projects:
Internet Development: Led a highly-visible and time sensitive web-based initiative for an external client based in Houston that resulted in EDS being named as the client’s Technology Partner of the Year (PDF, 57K). This newly re-designed web standards customer facing site included an initial three-day requirements workshop, fully developed personas, wireframes, mockups, style guide, a functional prototype, .NET framework, SQL Server 2000, skillfully crafted user-centered graphic interface, well-structured and organized information architecture.
Intranet Development: Charged with re-designing and converting our internal travel site to an in-house content management system and migrated the site to a new server environment for our travel organization. The interface and information architecture (IA) was completely re-engineered to provide the associate a more highly usable and efficient site structure. Extensive functionality and content was added in an effort to provide the user with substantially more information, visual cues and intuitive features that will enable them to conduct a well-defined search for employment opportunities on a global scale.
Intranet Development: Charged with re-designing, implementing and deploying a dynamic Web presentation focused on career opportunities at EDS for our recruiting organization. The interface was completely re-engineered to emulate the eds.com brand and visual identity. Extensive functionality and content was added in an effort to provide the user with substantially more information, visual cues and intuitive features that will enable them to conduct a well-defined search for employment opportunities on a global scale.
Extranet Development: Assigned to build an online micro-site posting the roughly 500 agendas produced annually, and logistical information currently gathered for executive briefings. The primary objective was to create a unified system for posting executive briefing data where a client or prospect accesses a personal, secure site to review their latest information. In addition, it provides EDS with the ability to create analytical reports based on topical data gathered for each visit and targeted surveys in an effort to improve the overall client experience.
Perot Systems, Plano, Texas
Web and Graphic Design Specialist, 2001 - 2003
Served as a member of the graphics and multimedia design team tasked with defining and prioritizing web initiatives, and taking a lead role in the front-end design, layout, composition, development and implementation of large scale Web presentations. Held responsibility for defining, preparing and coordinating with all departments, including marketing, operations, sales, IT, and senior management, a site requirements document for all Web development initiatives. Defined, created, implemented, and monitored a detailed project plan outlining the development of assigned Web sites.
Prioritized and implemented change requests as needed and communicated status of each change/project to the customer. Created graphical mockups of proposed sites in the design phase before actual construction. Managed editing and assembled digital video for Web publication, complete with sound and special effects. Updated, edited, and maintained content for the corporate Intranet. Provided HTML support to the company’s content managers to ensure that proper adherence to the standards, policies, and style guidelines mandated for Intranet development were followed.
Web Content Manager, 1999 - 2001
Functioned as the Perot Systems University development manager responsible for updating, editing, and maintaining content for the corporate Intranet training site. Held responsibility for instructing classes on various Web-based technologies to clients and Perot associates company-wide. Led the continued development and maintenance of the company’s second largest Intranet site, which housed eight unique Web presentations pertaining to associate training and continued education. Managed the overall design and development of the School of e-Business, the company’s information repository for Web based technologies.
Web Production Engineer, 1998 - 1999
Worked on a client account addressing the Year 2000 millennium bug for Excel Communications. Held responsibility for developing and managing the client’s Y2K Intranet site, including the overall design and implementation of Excel’s Intranet sites by creating and linking new HTML pages and graphics. Interfaced closely with the client’s content managers to gather project requirements and engaged in all aspects of the project from conceptualization, to the fine details of design and layout.
EDUCATION
Lawrence Institute of Technology, Southfield, Michigan
Humanities and Computer Science, 1979.
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Professional Suite, Macromedia Studio MX, XHTML and CSS