EDUCATION

University of South Dakota - Vermillion, SD

• Bachelor of Science, Mathematics - December 1999
  • Minor: Computer Science
    

• Master of Arts, Computer Science - May 2004
  
  • Colloquium Topic: Hyper-Threading Technology

SKILLS

• Languages: Java, PHP, Perl, C++, PL/SQL, Visual Basic
• Internet: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, J2EE, JSP, Apache
• Databases: MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server
• Strong academic preparation in computer sciences, focusing on database systems and object oriented programming.
• Experience with database-oriented applications involving both development and maintenance.
• Excellent teamwork and problem-solving abilities

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

English Department, University of South Dakota - September 1997-December 1999

Website Development

• Designed departmental pages for e-journals and literary projects.   
• Developed a system used to maintain literary works. HTML, DHTML, and Javascript were used for the implementation.

Dynamic Business Solutions, Sioux Falls, SD - September 1999-March 2001

Hardware/Software Technician   

• Oversaw operations of high-speed cable internet installations in residential areas.
• Worked with many networking and routing protocols.
• Repaired both hardware and software components on PCs.

Computer Science Department, University of South Dakota - September 2001-January 2002

Graduate Assistant

• Teaching assistant for CSCI 105: “Introduction to Computers”
• Designed lessons, taught labs, held office hours and graded assignments for undergraduate students.

 
Center for Instructional Design and Delivery, University of South Dakota - March 2002-July 2004

Graduate Assistant/Instructor

• Served as instructor to USD faculty and students for many standardized computer applications  ranging from Microsoft Office products to Macromedia FlashMX.
• Met one-on-one with faculty and staff for technology assistance.
• Trained students on various object-oriented programming languages such as PHP and C++.   Also, trained students/faculty on OOP prototype languages such as Visual Basic and ActionScript.
• Served as Webmaster for the department.

State Publishing & Printing Company, Pierre, SD - December 2004-December 2007

Data Specialist/Information Services

• Handled all incoming and outgoing data for the facility.
• Created and managed relational databases (MSSQL and MySQL) to store and access data  on-site.
• Created custom applications for various departments to manage data more efficiently using PHP/MySQL, Visual Basic, and Microsoft Access.
• Performed all IT duties for the plant including hardware swap-outs, operating systems upgrades, tuning, and networking, trouble-shooting, and installations.

 
Smart Software Solutions, Inc, Pierre, SD - December 2007-Present

Software Engineer

• Develop dynamic web applications in PHP/MySQL and J2EE.  Areas of expertise: PHP, MySQL, Java, AJAX, PL/SQL and JSP.

Lead Software Engineer

• Continue developing database-driven dynamic web applications using PHP/MySQL and Java/J2EE.
• Responsibilities include database architecture, software design, project management and team leadership.

ACTIVITIES, HONORS & AWARDS