Objective
To utilize my experience and knowledge of various IT processes, my experience in user interface architecture and my background in the graphic arts effectively. To continue fulfilling my responsibilities and exceeding expectations. To never be satisfied with the status quo. To continue my education of new technologies.
Accomplishments
- Led a team of developers on multiple projects for major web applications for the insurance industry.
- Developed processes to dynamically generate PDF documents from a web application in PHP and C#.
- Specified process and implementation of software version control system.
- Built cross platform (PHP and C#) data access model using design patterns and code generation tools.
- Customized an open source e-commerce solution in PHP and deployed it for use with multiple clients.
- Designed and developed windows application to manage online store inventories via web services.
- Developed web based applications in C# and VB to integrate with a JD Edwards ERP solution.
- Written and developed project specification documents for development teams.
- Designed the user interface and experience for the online presence of a school uniform retailer.
- Specified, procured, installed and maintained web, e-mail, ftp and file servers.
Capabilities
Programming languages
- C# (.NET 2.0 and 3.5)
- VisualBasic (.NET 1.1, 2.0 and 3.5)
- PHP
- Perl
- Bash
Database servers
- MySQL Database Server
- Microsoft SQL Server
Software packages
- Visual Studio 2003, 2005 and 2008
- ZEND IDE for PHP development
- Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Technologies
- SOAP
- ASP.NET
- Red Hat Linux
- Windows Server
- Apache Web Server
- Microsoft IIS Web Server
- Lotus Notes (Domino)
Experience
IdeaStar, Inc.
(November 1999 to Present)
Development Manager (6 / 2007 - Present)
Software Engineer (3 / 2004 - 6 / 2007)
Network Engineer, Web Developer (11 / 1999 - 3 / 2004)
Originally hired as a network administrator when the company was first formed. Wired the new office with Category 5 network cabling, specified and built the internal file server and public web, mail and ftp servers. Gradually evolved to become a member of the development team as a leading software developer and project technical lead. Developed web and windows applications for the medical insurance industry, on-line retailers, manufacturers, importers and non profit organizations. Promoted to Development Manager in charge of a team of developers.
Whittman-Hart, Inc.
(September 1999 to November 1999)
Consultant
Developed user interface architecture for the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Schoolbelles online school uniform store.
Haselow Marketing Communications, Inc
(July 1996 to September 1999)
Multimedia Specialist, Macintosh Administrator
Developed web sites and multimedia applications using applications such as Macromedia Director and Flash. Maintained the network infrastructure.
Cuyahoga Community College
(August 1997 to August 1999)
Part Time Instructor
Member of the adjunct faculty and taught classes in Adobe Photoshop advanced Photoshop and Macromedia Director.
Dennison Advertising, Inc.
(May 1993 to July 1996)
Desktop Publisher
Functioned as a desktop publisher and illustrator. Retouched project photography. Maintained the network and Macintosh workstations.
KSK Color Lab, Inc.
(October 1991 to May 1993)
Imaging Systems Manager, Film Processor
Processed color and B&W negative and color slide films. Managed the digital imaging lab. Specified and installed digital imaging equipment.
United States Air Force
(July 1989 to March 1991)
Still Photographer
Participated in all aspects of photography including journalistic, portraiture and forensic.
Radio Shack
(November 1986 to July 1989)
Salesman/Manager Trainee
Education
Cuyahoga Community College
(Fall 1998)
Completed an approved course in Emergency Medical Technology and acquired a certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic.
Community College of the Air Force
(Fall 1989)
Successfully completed photographic career course with a final examination score of 92%.
University of Akron
(Fall 1985/Spring 1986)
Declared Major: Electrical Engineering