Resume

My resume is listed below. If you’d like to download a copy of my resume, it is available in either Word or PDF format:


Technical Skills

Web scripting: Nine years of experience programming web applications utilizing several platforms in a production environment.

  • ASP.NET
  • Classic ASP
  • PHP


Database development and administration: Familiar with the full lifecycle of database development from installation to design to implementation to tuning and maintenance.

  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Transact SQL
  • Stored Procedures
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • Microsoft Access


Programming languages: In addition to the professional experience I have utilizing these languages, I also have experience using many others on a casual basis.

  • C#.NET
  • VB.NET
  • VBScript
  • JScript
  • PHP


Libraries and programming concepts: An expert understanding of programming concepts gives me the confidence to handle new challenges and learn new concepts quickly.

  • SOAP
  • XML-RPC
  • NHibernate (ORM)
  • Enterprise Library
  • LINQ
  • API Integration
  • Windows thick client
  • Windows Services


Other web skills: In addition to my foundation of the primary web technologies, I also have experience with advertising, marketing and site promotion utilizing such tools as Google AdWords and search engine optimization techniques.

  • XHTML / HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • AJAX
  • XML
  • PayPal
  • Paymentech
  • Sterling Group


Systems administration: Experience with configuration and maintenance of server installations for high-volume web sites.

  • Windows Server 2003
  • IIS
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • PHP
  • Apache
  • MySQL
  • Fast CGI
  • Windows DNS
  • Performance Analysis


Employment History

Web Developer II — F+W Publications, Inc. (2006 - Current)

  • Integrated e-commerce applications with required payment processors to allow for real-time credit card processing
  • Developed real-time scheduling and reservation system for a large, multi-city conference
  • Served as mentor to more junior programmers and created de facto standards for development and internal systems
  • Performed all systems administration tasks for the 15 servers that were used for hosting all corporate web properties
  • Migrated 25 sites to alternative hosting location in less than 12 hours following a catastrophic hardware failure
  • Modified large, existing codebase as needed in order to become PCI compliant

Member — Custom Fantasy Sports, LLC (2007 - Current)

  • Focus on providing fantasy sports players with custom memorabilia (both physical and digital) for their fantasy teams
  • Requires self-motivation and creativity to keep the company moving forward and expanding into new ventures
  • Perform all major development on corporate web properties

Senior Consultant — Sara Lee via Centric Consulting (2005 - 2006)

  • Overhauled Trade Planning application to utilize a more intuitive object-relational mapping system and provide additional features to help improve overall corporate profitability
  • Created custom helpdesk application for Sara Lee Food Services which featured a unique dynamic template system
  • Upsized and enhanced Loss and Damage Prevention application for tracking losses on delivery trucks
  • Learned SOX compliance and associated procedures

Web Developer II — F+W Publications, Inc. (2002 - 2005)

  • Served as project manager for several large development projects. Communicated with customers, gathered requirements, delegated responsibility to other members of the team, and contributed to development
  • Flourished in a fast-paced environment that allowed independent thinking with minimal supervision
  • Created automated Google position monitoring tool to track web site positions for different keyword searches
  • Spearheaded adoption of Google AdWords as a successful marketing tool
  • Developed website migration project that involved moving 15 websites from outsourced hosting to in-house hosting

Web Developer — Kansas Insurance Department (1999)

  • Planned and executed project to redesign department web site
  • Developed intranet for internal use in the insurance department
  • Authored and presented a speech to the annual NAIC national meeting of information technology representatives for insurance regulators
  • Implemented open source solutions (Linux, Apache, MySQL) to operate with a minimal budget


Education

ASP.NET Web Programming — Global Knowledge, Atlanta, GA (January 2004)

  • Course targeted towards transitioning Classic ASP programmers to ASP.NET.
  • Detailed use of ADO.NET, XML and web services in ASP.NET applications.

B.S. Computer Information Systems — The Ohio State University (March 2002)

  • Specialized in software systems.
  • Classes included database systems, networking, operating systems, compiler design, software engineering and statistics.


Portfolio

Please visit my portfolio page to view samples of the sites that I have worked on.