Tania Leonian has over 20 years of experience as a full-stack web developer with expertise in frontend technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular and React as well as backend skills including PHP, Python, Node.js, and databases like MySQL. She holds a B.S. in Physics and Astronomy from UC Berkeley and has worked as a developer for companies such as TCS, American Skysat Corporation, The Kabbalah Centre, and Anheuser-Busch. Her career has also included work in database development, CMS platforms, software engineering, project management, and scientific research.

1. Tania Leonian
1 Daniel Burnham Court. #809, San Francisco, CA 94577
tania.dev77@gmail.com
tleonian@alum.calberkeley.org
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/tania-leonian/7/56a/a01
Cell: 510-306-4370
SKILLS:
Internet development - Frontend/UI (years experience): CSS2 (6) and CSS3 (3), HTML4 (10+) and
HTML5 (2), XML (4), JSON (3), Java/JSP (2), and JavaScript (7) – functional and object-oriented, ajax
(3), Bootstrap (1), DOM model (4), Web services, REST API (2), all cross platform browser testing,
responsive design (1), bootstrap (1)
Javascript frameworks - native javascript (5 years), jQuery (4 years), YUI (1 year), angurlar.js (1 year),
polymer (< 1 year) , react.js ( < 1 year)
Server side/backend, Mid-layer: MEAN - node.js, mongoDB, angular, express.js, LAMP – Linux,
Procedural and OOP PHP 4 and 5 (3 to 4), MySQL (4), Apache, Tomcat, Python (2), Java (2)
SEO and Web Analytics:Google Analytics, Google Webmaster tools, A/B testing, SEO
Database development:MySQL, MS Access, Oracle
CMS experience: Drupal, joomla, Wordpress, Demandware
MVC experience: Zend, Cake, CodeIgniter
Operating Systems: Windows, UNIX, Linux, some MAC OS
Version Control: svn, cvs, git
EDUCATION:
● UC Berkeley, Berkeley, California - graduation - 5/94
● B.S. Degree: Physics and Astronomy with engineering
● San Francisco State University – San Francisco, CA Spring 1996
● Graduate work in Astronomy under Dr. Geoff Marcy
COMPLEMENTARY COURSES, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
● Software development : PHP 4 and 5, python, MUMPS, some Java and Ruby, UNIX, LISP,
templating: Smarty, HTML5, CSS3 JSP working knowledge; general troubleshooting/debugging,
some unit testing, version control: SVN, git
● some android platform mobile programming coursework, MVC model and Zend framework

2. ● social networking api applications– facebook and twitter, google API and tracking, email
marketing campaigns, Allen Bradley control logix/Intellution, LISP, UNIX, MUMPS programming
language, electrical engineering, foreign language, Linguistics
● Design experience: Adobe Suite – Dreamweaver, Photoshop
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
TCS - June 2015 to present - web applications developer at Apple in Customer Systems web
development - duties inlude developing, troubleshooting and maintaining various applications using native
javscript, javscript frameworks YUI, prototype.js, jQuery, polymer and react.js, CSS, Sass, npm build
tools, bootstrap design framework
American Skysat Corporation Consultant – clients such as Apple, Federal GSA, Hewlett-Packard
Labs, LinkedIn, Yahoo!, Terracotta, Meltwater Group, Yellow Pages online, Anheuser-Busch, The
Kabbalah Centre - San Francisco, and Los Angeles area, CA, individual sites 6/10 to
present
● LAMP and Java environment web site development and maintenance, SEO and performance
optimization, security and e-commerce modules, blog styling and design, photoshop graphics
work, online marketing sites, Wordpress customizations, email marketing campaigns, creating
responsive designed web pages
● Responsibilities included data and ecommerce forms set up and database storage and retrieval
usingphp and MySQL –Mysqlyog, MVC model and Zend framework, front-end: xhtml, css,
javascript, jquery, JSON, ajax, jsp, HTML5, CSS3, RESTful APIs
● SEO and web analytics reporting and analysis
Applications used: CSS, XML HTML LAMP - PHP MySQL javascript, Jquery – lightbox, calendar picker,
form show/hide functionality, ajax form prompt fields and validation, javascript slideshow, forms, dhtml
tooltips, MVC model and Zend framework, HTML5, CSS3, Drupal CMS, Twitter Bootstrap
Web Developer – The Kabbalah Centre, L.A. 5/08 to 6/10
● Responsible for the development and maintenance of main web sites in English, Russian,
Portuguese and German HTML emails weekly and monthly
● Responsibilities included data and ecommerce forms set up and database storage and retrieval
usingphp and MySQL database – both command line interface and phpMyAdmin
● Creation and maintenance of personal blogs for top leaders
● Regular marketing email blasts
Applications used: CSS, XML HTML PHP MySQL Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, javascript,
JQuery, some ajax, Apple Macintosh computer/applications, HTML5, CSS3
Software Engineer – Bold New World, LA 8/06 to 4/08
● Software Engineer using LAMP PHP system to develop backend web sites – responsibilities
included form data capture, management and retrieval, photo contest management and ranking
modules, dynamic content and image display
Applications used: Frontend work included CSS, javascript, jQuery applications
Used CVS version control as well as mySQL database application

3. Systems Engineer – Anheuser-Busch Van Nuys, CA 3/04 – 9/05
● Worked as system engineer, designed, developed both software and hardware; this required a
complete understanding both hardware and software and the interaction between the hardware
and software.
● Independently managed system design, entire programming, configuration and environment
setup.
● The HMI screens I developed were for high-speed bottling line using Fix Intellution software and
scripting language, to interact with SQL database as well as Allen-Bradley Control Logix
programmable logic controllers.
● File configuration and management
Independent Contractor – American Skysat Corporation, CA - intermittently from 5/03 to present
● Developed a Visual Basic Application in VB .NET for managing the inventory for an ecommerce
application. The MDI application connected to a robust SQL relational database using SqlClient
in .NET, supporting an ecommerce system.
● Worked on a proprietary satellite communication system developing codes in C and C++,
developed a Microsoft Access custom application – designed and populated relational database
and reporting scheme, as well as ASP .NET pages for an e-commerce application with visual
Basic.NET code behind.
● Additionally, I performed project management and COO duties
Solutions Engineer/Project Manager - Workshare, San Francisco, CA 2/02 to 4/03
● Sales engineering for document comparison and collaboration software. Conducted research
and implemented analysis for beta release issues in the areas of installation, integration,
configuration, workflow analysis and functionality of software.
● Duties also include technical training, technical presentation and project management
● Managing client information in Siebel CRM application,
● Managing the Livelink project management software
Sr. Software Engineer - IDX Corporation, San Francisco, CA 7/01 – 11/30/01
● Code fixes in MUMPS language for IDX products, specialized in the scheduling application;
including reporting bugs and updating central database
● Responsibilities included problem solving, technical troubleshooting, programming using
MUMPS, DBMS, lotus notes, Vantive case-tracking application
Project Engineer - Informative Inc., San Francisco, CA 10/99-7/3/2001
● Worked as a project manager, managed the beta release of new product from design to
commercial release, provide technical support, development assistance.
● Responsibilities included problem solving, technical troubleshooting, programming using ASP, C
++, Perl, Visual Basic, database analysis using SQL, training.
NASA-SETI Institute, CA 3/96-4/98
● Public Information Specialist for the scientific search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI),
assisted development of main web site and other applications in a UNIX environment. Gave
radio and television interviews as public information specialist a public interface with.
Radio Astronomy Laboratory - Hat Creek Radio Observatory, CA 7/94-1/95
● As Technical Specialist, I independently managed and performed preparation and installation of
radio telescope receiving dishes;
● Duties included operation of mechanical and electronic equipment and precision installation work
to .003”;

4. ● Also manufactured and installed sheet metal insulation panels according to chief mechanical
engineer’sspecifications.
UC Berkeley Lawrence Berkeley Laboratories – Student Intern, Berkeley, CA 1993
● Supernova Search Project – astronomical image analysis and data reduction looking for
supernova candidates
Contracting work – Bay Area - 1995 to 96, 1998 to 1999
● Designed and built relational database in Access;
● Online form design using Visual Basic, JavaScript, ASP,
● Create and run reports using SQL for Oracle database,
● Professional math and language tutor
Personal
● California State High School Spelling champion
● Multi-lingual in descending order of fluency: English (native), Spanish, French, Russian, German
● Interests in green energy, ever-expanding internet technologies, spirituality and the arts
● US citizen