Chintan finished his undergrad in computer science from Sarvajanik College of Engineering, Surat, Gujarat, India in May 2003. He came to University of Southern Califonia (USC) to persue his masters in computer science in Aug, 2004. During his masters, he mainly concentrated on courses related to Web Technologies, Database, Computer Securities, Computer Network and Multi-media. He graduated from USC in May, 2006 with masters in web-technologies and multimedia. After graduation, Chintan joined WestsideRentals.com, #1 home finding service in Southern California and worked there mainly to implement and improve WestsideRental's rental search technologies. He also worked towards WestsideRentals' organic search engine optimization and bring the site on top 5 result slots for popular rental types and area keywords search. Chintan joined Wasserman Media Group (WMG) in May 2007 as Senior Web Application Engineer and working for WMG's Sportnet Group to implement popular and high-scale sports portals. After joining Spornet group, Chintan has successfully launched more than 10 big sports portals like Motocross.com, Skateboard.com and many more. In April, 2009 WMG's Sportnet Group merged with Purevideo Inc. to form the largest online network in action sports and chintan works with Purevideo Team now to bring together both groups' sites under single technology umbrella.

Chintan Kathiriya's Specialities:

  • Proficient in PHP and Coldfusion Programming
  • Excellent in Object Oriented Programming
  • Strong Database Knowledge including MYSQL, MSSQL & ORACLE
  • In Dept Understanding of Web Servers like APACHE & IIS
  • LAMP Stack Experience
  • Very Good at JavaScript Object Oriented Programming
  • Proficient in AJAX programming and DHTML
  • Proficient in CSS and Photoshop
  • Experience using SVN, Firebug and Web Developer Tool
  • Strong command of web standards, cross-browser compatibility and Site SEO Optimization
  • Working knowledge of YUI Libraries
  • Experience writing/using Web Services, APIs and Schedule Tasks
  • Strong Knowledge of HTML, XHTML, XSLT, XML, DOM, XSS and JSON
  • Industry Level Experience developing highly efficient and high traffic web sites
  • Excellent Debugging and Testing Skills
  • Excellent Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
  • Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
  • Fast Learner, Team Player and Strong Sense of Commitment & Responsibility

Chintan Kathiriya's Experience:

Senior Front-End Developer, eHarmony.com Sep 2009 - Present

  • Develop optimized/cross-platform front-end code in CSS/XHTML, JavaScript, and AJAX
  • Develop functional prototypes from wireframes and mockups
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and application engineers to refine and improve the user experience
  • Partner with peers in application engineering to ensure that interactive techniques and technologies translate through to world class products and services
  • Work with Quality Assurance to test functional product features
  • Follow industry trends with regard to front-end technologies and techniques

Senior Web Application Engineer, Pure Video Inc / Wasserman Media Group May 2007 - Sep 2009

  • Actively Involve in creating GrindTv Site Features like User Profile, User Activity Feeds and Gnarbucks Virtual Currency
  • Develop/Maintain crucial GrindTv site sections like home page and category pages
  • Developed Content Delivery Platform (CDP) For WMG Sports Portals
  • Involved in creation of WMG Sports portals like motocross.com, skateboard.com, wetsand.com snowboarder.com, ridemonkey.com etc.
  • Involved in architecturing CSS and Core Scripting layouts for Wasserman sites
  • Worked on WMG Live Events Sites like Billabong Pipeline Masters, Reef, O'Neill

Senior Web Application Engineer, WestsideRentals.com Apr 2006 - Apr 2007

  • Involved in creation of WestsideRentals.com
  • Implemented WestsideRentals' Core Framework and Main Search Functionality
  • Involved in SEO optimization of WestsideRentals
  • Wrote APIs and XML feeds For WestsideRentals to publish site content on third party sites like Oodle.com, Rentmarketer.com, Vast.com, Losangeles.com etc.
  • Created WestsideRentals Facebook Application
  • Develop tools and applications to automate WestsideRentals' daily processes.
  • Maintain existing applications by implementing new features and fixing critical bugs.
  • Involve with the process of improving WSR database systems.
  • Directly work with customers and the customer facing teams to insure the WSR service quality.
  • Daily interaction with other engineers on existing code and process enhancements.
  • Site's Organic SEO improvements
  • Implement new technology standards

Chintan Kathiriya's Education:

MS, Computer Science

University Of Southern California (USC), 2004 - 2006

BS, Computer Science

Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology (SCET), 1999 - 2003