
Welcome to the personal web site of Marc Takeuchi. This is version 4 of bamboo digital which was first launched back in 1999. The name comes from my Japanese/Hawaiian heritage combined with my passion for the digital media design and technology. The intent of the site is to showcase my work in Web Design, Web Development, Graphic Design and Art. It's also an outlet to express my views and perspectives on various Web related topics I've experience throughout my career thus far.
I'm a customer driven IT specialist with 10+ years experience in the design and development of e-enabled web solutions. Experience providing support in all aspects of the system development lifecycle excelling at the development of requirements /functional analysis and design and configuration management. read more about me

efelle media, Seattle, WA - May 2010 to present
Web Development Lead
www.efellemedia.com | 206.384.4909 | contact us
Front-end Web Developer integrating efelle media's CMS (Content Management System) modules into our customer web page templates along with custom web design and social media branding and integration. Responsible for training and mentoring the analysts and interns in content entry/formatting along with work-flow processes and unit testing. Also responsible for setting up, configuring and documenting the development and production server hosting environments which include MySQL, DNS, SSL and email configuration (Google Apps). Provide 24/7 support working one-on-one with customers gathering requirements and developing solutions using web best practices and standards. Monitor and troubleshoot technical support tickets along with completing custom work orders. Create and document internal processes and procedures.
Provide complete customer training for all our CMS modules including newsletter template and campaign creation as well as SEO and strategic Online Marketing consultation. I primarily work with HTML/CSS3, PHP5, MySQL, Javascript, jQuery, Plesk and cPanel, Kayako Support Suite. Tools include Dreamweaver/Fireworks/Photoshop CS5, and Heidi SQL.
The Boeing Company, Bellevue, WA - May 2009 to May 2010
EO&T IT Business Systems
Web Developer/Analyst
Support Shared Services Group (SSG) - Boeing Commute Office providing web development, database reporting and design, functional analysis, requirements analysis and configuration management for the Transportation Resource Assistance Management System (TRAMS) system.
Team and collaborate with the customer one-on-one in refining the application/system architecture. Created functional and configuration documentation of the system modules and processes to help develop solutions and pinpoint current deficiencies. Documentation included process diagrams, wireframes, conceptual and technical models of both the database and application components. Integrate and align business processes to the system functions. Design and develop automated tasks/procedures in the database and web server to simplify manual reporting processes. Create ad hoc queries from teradata (EPDW) to generate weekly/monthly reports for the commute focals as well as WageWorks (Boeing vendor). Technical lead for the annual Enterprise, El Segundo and Mesa commute web surveys automating the email distribution, data collection and reporting to WSDOT, Los Angeles Metro Transit and Maricopa County.
Technology used: SQL 2001/2005, Oracle, Teradata, ColdFusion 8, Javascript, AJAX, jQuery, HTML, CSS, SourceSafe, Visio.
Key Achievements:
- Re-architected and successfully implemented automated processing of WageWorks participant data for the Commuter System reports (Incentive monthly totals and alternate commute modes).
- Instrumental in the development and architecture of the new TRAMS Pre-Tax web tool building in automated back-end tasks in support of the St. Louis, Chicago and Wash DC commute offices.
- Led the successful completion and implementation of the TRAMS Parking module(s) enhancement effort providing database and web development along with functional analysis and configuration management support between the customer and development team.
The Boeing Company, Auburn, Renton, Bellevue WA - 1999 to 2009
EO&T Computing & Network Operations
Web Developer/Analyst
Designed and developed dynamic data driven websites integrating e-enabled solutions for the overall Computing & Network Operations organization. Developed and planned information architecture, database design and content management strategies focusing heavily on usability. Worked closely with customers in all realms of the system development (AD&S) lifecycle creating documentation, wireframing and designing prototypes of the web application UI interfaces. Participated on company-wide web and IT teams (Web Working Group, CNO eBusiness).
Technology used: ColdFusion, SQL 2001/2005, Javascript, HTML, CSS, Visio w/FLEX UI Stencils, WSSO, Fireworks/Photoshop, SourceSafe.
Key Achievements:
- Lead the efforts in consolidating our director-level organization's 45 2nd-level and 1-level web sites into a functional based CMS (Content Management System) saving the organization $90,000/yr in web server space, while providing a one-stop-shop approach to our organization's products and services.
- Marketed our CMS tool across CNO and successfully re-used and implemented our solution to other organizations throughout the CNO community.
- Participated and teamed with web focals across CNO in creating the branding of what have become the CNO web standards and successfully implemented these to all 2nd and 1st – level management web sites
- Lead the successful implementation of WSSO authentication into all our web applications.
The Boeing Company, Renton, WA - 1996 to 1998
Computing & Network Operations
Workload Manager
Responsible for managing daily computing help tickets supporting 4000 employees within the Renton domain. Teamed and coordinated with the LAN, UNIX, and PC desktop technicians ensuring tickets were completed within the required timeframe. Represented our group on the Boeing Action Request System (BARS) deployment team leading our work cell to a successful implementation of the tool. Designed and maintained group web site.
Consulting Work, 1997 - present
Aloha Airport Shuttle, A&M Precision Measuring, Cle Elum Land & Homes, Another You Permanent Cosmetics, Moorman Properties, Northwest Metrology, Integrated Management Concepts, WSU Alpha Kappa Lambda Alumni, Certified Green Carpet Cleaning, Aaron Peterson Estate Sales, Magdalen Hsu Li, Karrsen Electronics, Pacific NW Shredding
Volunteer Work - PCMoneyClub.com, 1997 to 1999
Redesigned the entire front-end website. Designed custom web graphics along with the company branding. Designed and created a full Flash marketing movie.
Volunteer Work - Netmusic.com, 1997 to 1999
Redesigned the entire website. Provided web services for Insight Records designing websites for all new recording artists along with embedding audio files.

Areas of Expertise:
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Technical Proficiencies:
Languages: |
HTML, CSS3, ColdFusion, Javascript, SQL, Oracle, Teradata |
Knowledge in: |
HTML5, Flex, jQuery, AJAX, PHP, MySQL, Stored Procedures, WSSO, Google Apps, Web/Domain Hosting, SSL, Plesk, cPanel |
Tools: |
Adobe CS5 (Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop), SQL 2008, Oracle SQL Developer, Teradata SQL Assistant, Visual Source Safe, ClearQuest, Visio Pro, MS Office Suite |

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Systems
City University, Bellevue WA - 2002
Graduate Certificate in Information Systems
City University, Bellevue WA - 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Graphics/Media Design
Washington State University, Pullman, WA - 1995
Adobe Flex & ColdFusion series, SQL 2008 & Oracle Series
University of California Irvine Extension - 2007 - 2009




