As a career web architect, programmer and systems administrator, I have worked with
large organizations and small software startups, lead teams in designing complex
interactive web-based portals, administrated servers and networks, and installed,
configured and maintained systems. From starting programming on an Atari 400 in
Basic and Assembly Language, to Java Client/Server applications exchanging SOAP
messages over the Internet, I have the experience and skills to ensure the successful
completion of any programming project.
- 12+ years focus on web development, from requirements analysis and modeling, to server installation, to production-grade web applications.
- Lead a team of 5 developers in creating an online portal for use in schools.
- Held positions with management responsibility, including training, for up to 5 employees engaged in computer applications development, data center operations, engineering support, and related activities.
- 14+ years experience in software architecture, structured development, user interface design, documentation creation, and database design.
- Java, Perl, Php, Python, C/C++, SQL, C#, Visual Basic, XML, Oracle, MySQL
- 10+ years as a System Administrator, very knowledgeable on all major Operating Systems.
- Installed and administrated Linux/Unix (many distributions, including Red Hat, Suse, Gentoo and FreeBSD), Sun Solaris, and Windows NT servers
Alikelist Inc., Sunnyvale, CA |
Feb 2010 – Current |
Contract Programmer / Developer
Alikelist Inc. is a silicon valley start-up, developing a social networking website that aggregates other social networks, to produce local business recommendations for its members, Using Facebook, Twitter and others, this sites provides a way for members to see what businesses and services others in their social networks have 'liked', in an easy to understand and use fashion. Businesses can also access their listings, communicate with potential customers, and offer "deals" to them. As well, "deals" are aggregated from other services, like ValPak and Restaurants.com.
Responsibilities: Lead the development of the AlikeList Mobile site, for iPhone and other mobile devices Developed the Facebook and Twitter authentication and data import systems for the Alikelist site Developed various portions of the customer-facing website using PHP 5, the CodeIgniter Framework, AJAX, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML and DHTML, CSS, using Subversion (SVN). Continued to upgrade the application from procedural coding to using the Model View Controller (MVC) pattern. MySQL Database design with normalized table structure.
ClearWire Inc., Seattle, WA |
Oct 2009 – Jan 2010 |
Contract Programmer / Developer
ClearWire Inc. is a 3G and 4G Internet Service provider in the US. ClearWire offers a robust suite of advanced high-speed Internet services to consumers and businesses. As part of a multi-year network build-out plan, ClearWire’s 4G service, called CLEAR™, will be available in major metropolitan areas across the U.S., and bring together an unprecedented combination of speed and mobility. ClearWire’s open all-IP network, combined with significant spectrum holdings, provides unmatched network capacity to deliver next-generation broadband access.
Responsibilities: Developed various portions of the customer-facing website using PHP 5, the Zend Framework, AJAX, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML and DHTML, CSS, using Subversion (SVN). Developed the application using the Model View Controller (MVC) pattern. Database design with normalized table structure.
Self-Employed |
April 2005 – Sept 2009 |
Contract Programmer / Developer
I was contracting as a programmer / developer / architect. I worked as a contractor for
several companies, some of which are listed below:
- PrivateJVclub.com – This site was completely revamped, to create a MVC Php site using Smarty templates, and the Zend controller package. In addition to the programming, I designed the database structure, created a lot of the graphics and CSS, and recently moved the entire site to a new server. (www.privatejvclub.com)
- Captus Technologies – Performed a Java Client/Server poker gaming application configuration and installation for a testing environment, as well as system and procedure documentation. Also installed system monitoring software, and configured warning levels and output graphs. (www.captustech.com/)
- Pro List Hosting – This Company runs a safe email advertisement delivery system to subscribed customers. I have been extensively reworking the applications, moving towards object oriented mod_perl from the original script Perl. As well I have performed maintenance and enhancements including a new payment processor, reworked the optimized database schema and simplified the entire application.
- Timbre Restaurant - Designed the site's look and feel, created all the graphics, and programmed the site using PHP and MySQL, with an Administration area so the client can update food menus and events in the site quickly and easily (www.timbrerestaurant.com)
- Bubble Action Pumps Ltd. - Did a complete site redesign, using PHP and MySQL, so that the customer can update the site with ease (www.bubbleactionpumps.com)
Red Hawk Gaming Inc. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
May 2004 – March 2005 |
C++ / Java Developer
Red Hawk Games creates Electronic Gaming Machines for the Casino market. As a C++ and Java
developer working as part of a team, we created a proxy application to allow this company’s
games to communicate via XML/SOAP with other Vendor’s servers. This project allowed Red Hawk
to place Gaming machines into several new markets that had previously been dominated by
their competitors. Also, I went on several business trips to new casino locations to assist
in installing these game machines and servers.
Self-Employed |
July 2001 - April 2004 |
Contract Web Architect
During these three years I was self-employed, contracting my web design and programming
skills to several companies, in projects ranging from the simple single page website to
Java/Oracle eCommerce sites.
- Media Funding Corporation (www.mediafunding.com) provides financing for Infomercials in the United States. This company needed a new website developed that reflected this company’s long experience in the Infomercial Industry, as well as enabling new avenues of contact with prospective and current customers. This involved mostly graphic and HTML/JavaScript work, with a few Perl scripts for the online forms.
- Merchant Finance Company (www.merchantfinanceco.com) assists restaurants and other small businesses with loans based on their credit-card volume. This company needed a new website designed that would operate as a front-end to those businesses, providing account information and status, as well as being an advertising vehicle to attract new customers. The solution was developed in Perl using a simple database.
- Up and Running Studios is a small website company that needed additional website tools to help their customers make better use of their internet domains. I installed several free Linux applications, such as a Gallery, a website statistics tool, a blogging application, and forum software. As well I upgraded their servers from Redhat Linux to a more secure Gentoo Linux distribution, while maintaining all their customers’ websites and applications.
- Andre Bieler Inc. (www.andrebieler.com) is a small artist-based company that needed an online database of the artworks, to assist in inventory and sales. The solution was developed in Mod_Perl with a MySQL database.
- Rolling Oaks Enterprises (www.rollingoaks.net) provides financing for small to medium sized companies. They needed a website update, to reflect changes in the company.
- Bubble Action Pumps Ltd. (www.bubbleactionpumps.com) makes solar-water-heating equipment. They needed a simple website to advertise their products, and provide customers with more information on their products.
- World of Giving International (www.worldofgiving.com) is creating software to assist large companies in offering automatic charitable donations for their employees. This software had been designed in Java using an Oracle backend, however the documentation was sparse and the customer needed a full set of documents to continue forward. I created a full set of design specifications based on the current system, including Database Schema diagrams, Process Flow, Use Case analysis and Installation documents.
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Oakland, California, USA |
Sept 2000 - June 2001 |
Contract Programmer (Darwin Partners)
In this position I was contracted to assist with the redesign of the
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Online financial web site from a Perl-centric design to a
Java-centric design, as well as maintaining the existing Perl site. I coordinated
efforts between my manager and several junior employees, and lead a team in rewriting
the email notification system into Java, as well as several smaller projects relating
to the day-to-day operations of this financial website.
Ingenuity Works, Burnaby, BC, Canada |
July 1999 - August 2000 |
Lead Programmer / Systems Analyst
Ingenuity Works is creating a K-12 school web portal, with an
expected user count above 600,000. I managed a team of 5 programmers, developed
timelines, objectives, specifications, configured the Linux hardware and OS, set-up
the Apache web server, designed the initial framework, assisted with the Oracle database set-up and
configuration, programmed the first beta scripts, helped with the database design and
maintenance, configured DNS, and installed systems to monitor the servers.
BCTel
Interactive, Burnaby, BC, Canada |
December 1997 - June 1999 |
Systems Analyst
This position involved creating new form-based Perl and Cold Fusion programs,
to meet the business needs of the company. I also assisted in documenting and
organizing procedures and policies as pertained to programming. As well, I was
one member of a team of six that was responsible for the 24/7 operations of 50+
servers running the Solaris, Linux, and Windows NT operating systems for over
100,000 ISP customers in BC.
Ministry of Forests,
TAS Branch, Victoria, BC, Canada |
December 1996 - June 1997 |
Assistant Webmaster
In this Co-op work term I served as the assistant webmaster for the branch responsible for
distributing Ministry codes and practices. At the time the ministry was working to put all
their handbooks and guides onto the Internet, and I was responsible for devising the HTML
document standards, as well as converting manuals into HTML. As well, I made updates to
the Branch website, researched internet technologies and developed small applications to
assist in the day to day business processes.
Programming Skills:
| Language | Skill Level | Last Used | Experience |
|---|
| Java | Intermediate | Currently Used | 6 Years |
| SQL | Expert | Currently Used | 9 Years |
| Perl | Expert | Currently Used | 8 Years |
| C | Intermediate | Currently Used | 4 Years |
| C++ | Intermediate | Currently Used | 5 Years |
| Shell Prog. | Intermediate | Currently Used | 7 Years |
| HTML | Expert | Currently Used | 10 Years |
| JavaScript | Expert | Currently Used | 7 Years |
| Visual Basic | Expert | 3 Years Ago | 7 Years |
| XML | Expert | Currently Used | 5 Years |
| Oracle (PL/SQL) | Intermediate | 3 Years Ago | 4 Years |
| Flash | Intermediate | 2 Years Ago | 2 Years |
| CSS | Expert | Currently Used | 5 Years |
| Cold Fusion | Intermediate | 2 Years Ago | 3 Years |
| Mod_Perl | Intermediate | Currently Used | 4 Years |
| PHP | Expert | Currently Used | 5 Years |
| Python | Intermediate | 1 Year Ago | 2 Years |
| ASP .NET | Intermediate | 2 Years Ago | 3 Years |
| Tcl | Intermediate | 2 Years Ago | 2 Years |
Administration Skills:
| OS/DB | Skill Level | Last Used | Experience |
|---|
| Linux | Expert | Currently Used | 7 Years |
| Oracle | Intermediate | 3 Years ago | 5 Years |
| Win NT/IIS | Intermediate | 2 Years ago | 4 Years |
| Apache | Intermediate | Currently Used | 6 Years |
| MySQL | Intermediate | Currently Used | 6 Years |
| Solaris | Intermediate | 5 Years ago | 3 Years |
Concept Skills:
| Skill Area | Skill Level | Last Used | Experience |
|---|
| Operating Systems | Expert | Currently Used | 9 Years |
| Interface Design | Intermediate | Currently Used | 6 Years |
| PC/Server Hardware | Expert | Currently Used | 9 Years |
| Networks | Intermediate | Currently Used | 6 Years |
| Project Planning | Intermediate | Currently Used | 4 Years |
| OO Design | Intermediate | 2 Years Ago | 4 Years |
| Team Management | Intermediate | 2 Years Ago | 3 Years |
Camosun College, Victoria, BC, Canada |
September 1995 - December 1997 |
Diploma, Computer Systems Technology
Completed the Computer Technology Specialist Program at Camosun College. This involved 3 years
study in programming (mostly C++ and Java), and systems design. This included 9 months of co-op work
terms, split into three 3 month periods. I completed two work terms at the Ministry of Forests in
Victoria at the TASB division as a webmaster responsible for maintaining and upgrading the
Ministry's web-based documentation. My final work term was spent working at BC Tel Interactive
for 3 months, which then became a full-time position.
Sun Solaris Systems Administration, Levels I + II |
August 1999 |