Darren Mason

 
DARREN MASON 1295 Parkwood Drive Novato, CA 94947 Tel 415-717-8277
darren AT darrenmason.com www.darrenmason.com
 
Profile
I’ll bring over 15 years of internet, web, and software development experience to your project or company. As a proven leader, I’ve designed, built and managed projects ranging from simple personal blogs and websites to complex web systems supporting millions of users. As an effective communicator, I can translate all things tech into meaningful conversations, whether its for a client, a conference, or the board room. I’m creative in vision, current in trends, and fiscally responsible. I believe technical projects should further overall business objectives and do so effectively and within budget.
 
VP of Operations, Localtoolbox, San Rafael: 2007-Present
LocalToolbox creates complex community web portals for cable and telecommunication companies. Completed major development initiative to migrate all software code into a revision/control system. Led systems team to implement a load-balanced, redundant server infrastructure for hosted clients. Oversaw migration of all clients to new software control and redundant server platform. Setup, configured, and maintained Google Analytics, Adwords, Adsense and Urchin software
 
Director of IT & Development, Swident, Novato: 2006-2007
Swident provides a web-based software asset discovery, analysis, and management service. Co-wrote specifications & designed a SaaS product for the Software Asset Management market. Managed two offshore outsourced development teams in Argentina & Russia. Oversaw budget, purchase and implementation of entire IT infrastructure
 
President/Principal, Solomon Intl, Novato: 2005-2006
Solomon Intl is a wholesale/retail home & garden store focused on eco-friendly pottery and sustainable products. Initiated and developed international relationships with home & garden product manufacturers. Prepared annual budget and financial projections for cash flow management. Developed corporate network, website, email, CRM, and marketing strategies
 
Director of IT & Development, Keynomics, Novato: 2003-2006
Keynomics provides web-based training software for Fortune 1000 contact & call centers. Reduced IT budget by more than 25% while meeting or exceeding all corporate objectives. Transitioned flagship product from a client/server platform to Software as a Service (web-based). Successfully managed the development and rollout of 3 major software releases. Managed two offshore outsourced development teams in India & Russia. Trained international partners on two continents and supported related software rollouts
 
Skills
A thorough knowledge of current web/internet and software development trends/practices.Proven experience managing IT and development teams both local and offshore.Ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge, identify problems, and find solutions.Creative thinker and troubleshooter, excellent customer service and communication skills.International relations experience, near fluent in Russian language
 
Technical Skills
Savvy on both the MAC and the PC and related productivity software.Understanding of internet optimization techniques and practices (seo, sem, major analytics packages).Knowledge of web development languages and tools (html, css, php, mysql, ajax, javascript, mootols).Experience with server technologies (windows server, exchange, freebsd, linux, apache, lamp)
 
Education
College of Marin: Associate of Arts - Christian Life International: Bachelor of Arts
 
Referrals
Jens Hoj – General Manager, El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen in Sonoma
Robert Scalcione – Director of Operations, SPG Solar
Herb Gottlieb – Principal, Swident
Robert Borsari - Principal, Office Work Software