Great feel for computer technology and problem solving in the realm of consulting. Excellent communication skills with team members and clients. Very mindful of providing value to clients in present and future terms.
Daily exposure: ASP, Crystal Reports, Linux, MS SQL Server (2000 and 2005), PHP, Report Services (SSRS), Subversion, Visual C++
Frequent exposure: C#, CSS, Java (JSP / Servlets), JavaScript, MySQL, .Net, Visual Basic (VB), XML
Some exposure: C, COBOL, SAP (ABAP/4)
Contractor / Owner for
Mabon Services, Seattle, WA
(10/2006 - Present)
Software contractor for primarily one client, also consult for other projects.
- Development Database Manager for company ERP database system
- Developer Lead, in-charge of technical proposals to solve business requests
- Additional Projects proposed and integrated:
- Developer Lead for expansion of internal ERP system to international locations (Visual C++, MS SQL Server)
- Implemented development standards for a client's critial business systems (SVN, Bug Tracking, Unit Testing, etc)
- Consultation work for a private business web service (ASP, MS SQL Server)
- Visual C++, Crystal Reports, Linux, PHP, MS SQL Server, Report Services (SSRS)
Software Engineer for Ascent Systems, Pittsburgh, PA
(10/2004 - 10/2006)
Software consultant assigned to various client projects. Also assist with creation of technical requirements for various company proposals.
- Software Consultant for a mid-size company
- Design and build enhancements for an existing system while maintaining the current production system
- Some examples include: Enhanced Inventory tracking, Shipping, Budget, and Reporting modules
- Project Lead, usually in-charge of one or two floating consultants
- Additional Projects proposed and integrated
- Migrate report system from a custom Crystal Reports system to SQL Server Report Services
- Bug tracking solution (Mantis bug tracking system)
- Migrate application database from SQL Server 2000 to 2005
- Visual C++, MS SQL Server, MS Reporting Services (SSRS), Crystal Reports, Subversion, Mantis
Independent Contractor for RedZone Robotics, Pittsburgh, PA
(6/2004 - 10/2004)
Started as a Software Intern, and became an independent contractor.
- Developed the prototype Mobile Pipe Worker (MPW) client software, which controls a 500 pound robot performing pipe inspection for area sewers (C#, .Net)
- Incorporated engineering changes to the MPW robot, including an attachable arm (C#, .Net)
- Planned and executed a successful Bugzilla migration from an old Linux server to a Windows server (Bugzilla, ActiveState ActivePerl, Apache, MySQL)
- Built prototype software for various other projects:
- Edge-Trace algorithm, commanded a robot to self-guide itself while re-drilling a sealed hole (VB6)
- Property Manager, an XML-based system property manager. Designed to provide system properties to various programs, and to convert legacy property files to new XML format (C#, .Net)
- Bugzilla bug tracking system, C#, Visual Basic 6
Solutions Engineer for Coalfire Systems, Seattle, WA
(1/2003 - 3/2005)
Started my position while living in Seattle, then stayed on as a remote contractor after moving to Pittsburgh. Software Consultant assigned to numerous client projects: banking, wireless, and government related.
- Designed and built a social engineering web application to assist with bank security assessments (ASP, MS SQL Server)
- Built a custom web-based reporting tool which accessed an Alexus Recruiting database (www.alexus.com), for future integration with Crystal Reports (ASP, Excel, SQL Server 2000)
- Designed functionality and reporting options for an ASP web application (Ultimate Survey) to assist with government compliance surveys for our clients (ASP, JavaScript, MS SQL Server 2000 )
- EZSevis project, an intranet web based application that enabled Batch SEVIS compliance (ASP, XML, and Tamino)
- Strategic Valuation Associates; designed and built a web version of a Business valuation tool, a site administration tool, and redesigned the existing website (ASP, Authorize.net, SSL, SQL Server, JavaScript)
Staff Consultant for Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), 100% Travel Position
(8/1998 - 5/2001)
- SAP Report and Interface Developer (ABAP/4, VBA, Web Scripting)
I like taking classes to keep my skills current and to learn more about things I'm using at work.
University of Pittsburgh, 1998
Bachelor of Information Science
University of Washington, 2003
Certificate in Web Database and E-Commerce Programming
* Java Focus: JSP, JSTL, Servlets
University of Washington, 2008
Certificate Program in SQL Server Specialist
* Tools, Development, Administration, Query Optimization
Computers and technology, Outdoor activities (Hiking, Running, Snowboarding, etc), Sigma Alpha Mu