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Remote Working, iOS, Mac OS X, and more

Résumé

Summary

Results-oriented software developer with fourteen years experience in development and deployment for production systems. I focus on creating software with useable, intuitive user interfaces that meet the needs of both the publisher and users of the software. I value creating highly readable and easily maintainable source code with a robust version control history to accompany it. I am constantly striving to learn new technologies and better myself and my skills as the industry evolves.

Technical Skills

Languages: Objective-C (10); PHP (14); Swift (1); JavaScript (5); JSON (5); C (5); SQL (14); HTML (14); CSS (14)

Databases: MySQL (14); SQLite (6)

Development Software: Xcode (10); Git (6)

Technologies: RESTful web services (8); FuelPHP (2); multiple JavaScript frameworks (8)

Web Servers: Apache (14); LAMP (10+)

Platforms: Mac OS X (15); Linux (10+)

Cloud services: Amazon AWS (EC2, S3, Route53) (6); Rackspace (5); DigitalOcean (1); Postmark (6); USPS Address Validation (6)

Beyond the traditional developer skills I also have significant experience with Adobe Photoshop (14+), Adobe InDesign (9), Adobe Illustrator (9), Apple Motion (3), and many other media asset creation programs.


Work Experience

Independent & Contract Development

2006 – Present

  • Studio Pro – An app for professional photographers to drive sales sessions, generate invoices, and receive payment. I am responsible for the development, design, customer support, tester, and every other related aspect.
    
https://studioproapp.com
  • Portfolio for iPad – An app for media professionals to present a custom experience showcasing their work to prospective clients. I am responsible for the development, design, customer support, tester, and every other related aspect.
    
https://ipadportfolioapp.com
  • Portfolio for iPhone – A separate iPhone version of Portfolio for iPad. I am responsible for the development, design, customer support, tester, and every other related aspect.
    
https://iphoneportfolioapp.com
  • DENTSPLY Rinn – A catalog app targeted at the dental field showcasing products from the Rinn division of DENTSPLY. I adapted the existing PDF-formatted catalog to the iOS form factors, developed the app, and provide ongoing updates.
  • Sultan Healthcare – A catalog app targeted at the dental field showcasing products from the Sultan Healthcare division of DENTSPLY. I adapted the existing PDF-formatted catalog to the iOS form factors, developed the app, and provide ongoing updates.
  • More – Additional development history available by request.

IT Administrator

The Davenport Hotel — 2002 – 2011

  • Sole administrator of the network (primarily Cisco) and phone system (Avaya).
  • Shared responsibility for management of Windows servers (2000-2008), Active Directory, workstations, printers, and user support.
  • Migrated all workstations first from Windows 2000 to Windows XP and then to Windows 2007 with minimal interruption.
  • Expanded the original phone system with approximately 800 extensions to approximately 1800 extensions with the addition of the Tower and approximately 2000 extensions with the addition of the Hotel Lusso.
  • Configured and added a completely segregated network for guest use on top of the same network topology while maintaining the security and isolation of the hotel’s administrative network.
  • Provided all network support and configuration for hosted events, such as the annual medical events that brought in outside private networks.
  • Developed and maintained the hotel’s website for the final 7 years of my employment.

Electrician

Worthy Enterprises for The Davenport Hotel — 2000 – 2002

  • One of a three-person team installing all of the network and video wiring in The Davenport Hotel, The Davenport Hotel Tower, and Hotel Lusso before moving into a systems administration role after the hotel opened.
  • Installed and tested several million feet of network wiring and fiber optic cabling.

Education

Eastern Washington University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – June 2006

Coursework: Advanced Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Finite State Automata, Electrical Engineering, Design Patterns, and minors in both Mathematics and Physics.


Special Recognition

  • Eastern Washington University – Magna Cum Laude
  • Eastern Washington University – Dean’s List
  • Eastern Washington University – Killin Award Recipient
  • White House Communications Agency Special Recognition

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