- Web development experience using SEO techniques and experience utilizing the following web technologies: HTML, XHTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, Dojo, jQuery, YUI, AJAX, PHP, ASP, ASP.NET (VB and C#), Java/JSP, Perl, mySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and MS Access.
- Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services, Crystal Reports, and iReport
- Experience with the following version control software: SVN, TFS, CVS, StarTeam
- Skilled in writing secure software code utilizing tools such as Fortify and FindBugs
- Possess strong knowledge of C++, Java, UNIX operation and scripting, Visual Basic, which was acquired through courses at UT and ACC. Also, basic knowledge of Pascal, Haskell, Scheme, ML, Prolog, and assembly language.
- Customized various e-commerce and CMS platforms (writing plugins and creating templates) including: Drupal, Wordpress, Joomla, Mambo, osCommerce, dashCommerce
- Have experience designing and administering databases as well as administering a Red Hat Linux server (which includes Apache, mySQL, PHP, Qmail, Subversion, Bugzilla, and BIND installation and configuration).
- Extensive experience with the hardware of personal computers (PCs) and software experience with both PCs and Macintoshes. Also, possess strong troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with various software: Visual Studio (2005 & 2008), Eclipse/MyEclipse, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, FrontPage, and Access), as well as a variety of other graphics programs, web page editors, FTP and server applications, word processing programs, drafting, spreadsheet applications, e-mail, programming applications, CD recording programs, etc
- Designed, developed and maintain ComputerFeet.com’s front and back end. Also, designed and maintain JenniferSemtner.com and BrentLeeWarnock.com.
- Have experience assisting customers acquired through hosting/waitressing at Chili’s for one and a half years and also as a technical support representative at Monocle Systems.
Used VB.Net and Java to remediate applications to modern platforms and repair security vulnerabilities. Applications were originally programmed in VB 6, Java, and FoxPro. Also worked with SQL Server Reporting Services, Crystal Reports and iReport to create reports. These projects also used YUI and the Ajax Control Toolkit. Also utilized Fortify and FindBugs for development of secure software.
Updated old and created new features on the front and backend of the buildasign.com website. Also, performed search engine optimization (SEO), created page mockups, graphics, and coded html newsletters. Technologies used included ASP.NET (VB and C#), netTiers, Entity Framework, SQL, AJAX, XHTML, CSS, Javascript, Dojo. Programs used include: Visual Studio (2005 & 2008), SQL Server, Visual Source Safe, Subversion, Fogbugz, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and Fireworks. Also, worked in an Agile Development environment.
Maintained, updated, and expanded USGS TX’s internal and public websites. Utilized technologies such as HTML/XHTML, Javascript, Ajax, ASP, ASP.NET, PHP, MS Access, and SQL Server. Also worked with the graphics programs Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Worked in PHP and Java/JSP developing dynamic applications interfacing with MySQL databases for Rapido’s clients. Also worked customizing open source applications, like Mambo and osCommerce. Additionally, designed and produced graphics and layouts for websites.
Updating existing code and graphics as well as adding new web pages to the winternals.com site by utilizing Dreamweaver and Photoshop as well as FTP and SSH applications.
Contracted to program PHP, MySQL, and Javascript into Community TechKnowledge’s web-based data management product.
Set up the Red Hat Linux server with Apache/BIND/Qmail/PHP/MySQL to host ComputerFeet.com’s and LaurieDahl.com’s website. Also designed and developed each site’s MySQL database as well as their PHP/XHTML/Javascript backend user interface and frontend graphics and design. Have also worked on additional sites.
Data warehouse database development work utilizing SQL (for DB2), Perl, shell scripting, and Java.
Completed a bachelor of science degree in computer science with concentrations in geology and chemistry.
Distance learning courses to master fundamental art skills – completed half the program.
