PROFILE

• Strong academic preparation in computer sciences, focusing on object oriented programming with over 6 years of professional experience
• Over 3 years of hands-on of experience developing enterprise applications across a range of platforms and environments
• Strengths in modeling, design, architecture, implementation and optimization.
• Proficient in Java, J2EE, ColdFusion, FLEX, PHP, Oracle DBMS, MySQL, and MSSQL
• Complete software life-cycle experience, from conception through testing, production deployment and maintenance
• Excellent teamwork and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable interacting with both technical and non-technical audiences

ACADEMIC PREPARATION

University of South Dakota - Vermillion, SD

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

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

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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.

Software Engineer

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Languages: Java, PHP, Perl, C++, PL/SQL, Visual Basic
• Internet: J2EE, JSP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Apache
• Databases: MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server
• Application Servers: Glassfish, Tomcat, JBoss, Jetty, Sun Enterprise Server

ACTIVITIES, HONORS & AWARDS

• Received the Archer B. Gillfallen Award for Web Page Development.