OBJECTIVE

Software development position where my knowledge and experience can grow while adding value to the organization.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

I have developed, maintained and supported numerous, fully interactive, professional web sites, desktop applications and server-based applications. I am a senior level software engineer with strong skills in design patterns, refactoring, and general object oriented programming with a variety of technologies. I work well under pressure and have excellent communication and organizational skills.

I have written more than thirty articles for a respected internet publisher on topics such as object oriented programming methodologies, database design and programming, and website search engine optimization. I have worked closely with clients to ensure their satisfaction and retention, and also with management, to promote the business' capabilities to assist with customer acquisition.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Steep Rock Inc - 2008

• Advanced SQL query writing for configuration of large, scalable web application.
• XML parsing and processing
• Basic Python scripting to support SQL configuration tasks..
• Extensive use of CVS, custom build scripts, and custom Linux environments.
• Worked independently to provide complex features to clients.

Art and Logic – Contract Software Engineer --- 2005 - 2008

• Lead engineer on workflow management application for a leading investment firm using ASP.NET/C# with SQL Server, along with AJAX, XML and XSLT.
• Development on internal PHP/MySQL defect management system.
• Development on PHP/MySQL workflow management application for photographers and photo editors.
• Development on Excel VBA reporting application
• Worked in small teams with a focus on quality application design, automated unit testing, and a high level of maintainability and extensability.
• Developed Windows services to perform various types of automation and communication, such as log watching and email integration.

Turning Minds Media – Lead Software Engineer --- 2002-2005

• Develop scalable, high capacity n-tier E-Commerce solutions using a variety of technologies including .NET, PHP, SQL Server, MySQL, DHTML, Flash and XML. Heavy focus placed on ease of administration and reporting.
• Develop intuitive Content Management systems with easy to use administration tools, flexible content presentation and easy file and image management with a focus on web standards and accessibility.
• Developer training for .NET, PHP, OOP, MySQL and general database design and administration.
• Multiplatform network administration, security and end user support on a mixed Windows/Macintosh network. Provided user support and training for various applications.
• Web Server administration and support on multiple Linux servers including installation, configuration, administration and maintenance.
• Business and product planning for ecommerce and content management products.
• Customer support for hosting related issues such as website updates and email.

Direct Response Technologies – Contract Software Engineer --- 2005

• Development on a server and web based pay per click keyword management application.
• MySQL programming of complex reports on terabyte size databases across fifteen servers.
• MySQL administration, backup and replication.
• Advanced PHP programming and application performance tuning in a large, high scale enterprise application.
• Product feature and project planning.
• Provide support for tier two technical support representatives.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming

ASP.NET, C#, PHP, .NET Framework 1, 1.1, 2.0, VB6, VB.NET, Classic ASP, VBScript, JavaScript, DHTML, AJAX, XHTML, XML, XSLT, XSD, Flash Actionscript, Flash Remoting, Ruby, Rails

Practices and Methodologies

Object Oriented Programming, Extreme/Agile Programming, UML, RUP, Relational Database Design

Databases

MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQLAnywhere

Server and Network Technologies

IIS, Apache, OpenSSL, SSH, Exim, Sendmail, LDAP, cURL, DNS, TCP/IP, VPN, Firewalls

Applications and Tools

SubVersion, CVS, Eclipse IDE, Zend IDE, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Visual Studio 6/.NET/.NET 2003/.NET 2005), Microsoft Visio, Visual Source Safe, Macromedia Studio (MX/MX2004/8), Adobe Photoshop (7/CS/CS2), PHPUnit, SimpleTest, Nunit, JSUnit, Prototype, JSON, AJAX.NET, NUnit

Operating Systems

Windows (2000/XP/2003), Linux (Red Hat 9, ES, Fedora), Unix (Cobalt, FreeBSD), MAC OS9/OSX

CERTIFICATIONS

• Microsoft Certified Professional
• CompTIA A+ Certified PC Technician
• Zend Certified PHP Engineer

REFERENCES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST