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Resume

Tedd F. Sperling

Sperling Corporation
600 Bluebell Drive
Lansing, MI 48911
[email protected]

Web Developer & Web Programmer

Innovative, practical, and experienced Web Developer / Programmer with over 31 years devoted to Internet software development. Skilled in designing, building, and deploying applications for education, business, geoscience, and public sector use.

Core Languages and Technologies

  • HTML — structural foundation of the web; markup for clarity and accessibility.

  • CSS — presentation and layout; experienced in responsive design, Flexbox, Grid, and accessibility-based styling. Separation of structure & presentation is key.

  • PHP — server-side logic. My primary language. Experience with OOP, PDO, secure database access, modern PHP 8+, and full application development.

  • MySQL — database design, data storage, query optimization, relationships, and dynamic presentation.

  • JavaScript — behavior and dynamic user interaction. ES6+ conventions, API integration, JSON handling, front-end functionality.

  • Legacy Tools (jQuery, AJAX/AHAH) — supported for older systems when needed, but modern standards preferred.

Also programed in Java, C, C++, Objective-C, Swift, Kotlin, and teaching these concepts to beginning students. Experience designing websites that comply with W3C standards, accessibility guidelines, and best practices for maintainability.

Summary of Qualifications

Skilled in creating user-friendly web applications that allow customers to easily find services, products, and relevant data through:

  • logical navigation and consistent UI patterns,
  • search/filter tools and product presentation systems,
  • pricing, discount, and real-time information delivery,
  • secure account management and authenticated user portals.

Equally experienced on the back-end: dynamic data retrieval, API routing, secure access, authentication, dashboard presentation, and scalability.

Work Experience

Sperling Corporation — 1995 to Present
Web development services for public, private, and educational institutions.

Lansing Community College — 1980 to Present
Full-time Professor of Computer Programming and Web Development (PHP, JavaScript, SQL, Kotlin, Mobile App Development).

Sperling Geophysics Corporation — 1980 to 1995
Gepphysicist and Geologist (CPG-2297) Hydrocarbon and mineral exploration. Desktop software development for geoscience and medical industries.

Additional

  • Teach PHP programming (beginning & advanced) at the college level
  • Teach JavaScript, SQL, and mobile application development
  • Pioneer of the first desktop seismic modeling software (1984)
  • Pioneer first oil/gas well discovery with seismic modeling software (1985)
  • Creator of Ask Sage — an AI-powered student assistance system
  • US Army veteran — Military Police MP Logo — Vietnam (1966-1968)
  • References available upon request

Education

Bachelor of Science (Honors)

California State University

Master of Science

Michigan State University