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MANAGEMENT / TECHNICAL SKILLS

Accomplished Internet Architect and Developer with extensive experience In a diverse range of internet disciplines including user experience and technical specialties. Keep up-to-date with changes in the industry through continuous research and continuing professional development. Recognized as an expert problem solver and for helping to develop innovative and creative solutions.

  • Information Architecture: Microsoft Visio, Sitemaps, Process Diagrams, Wireframe, Prototypes
  • User Experience/Usability: Analysis, Usability Testing, Focus Groups, Design Audits
  • Business Analysis: UML, Use Cases, Non-Functional Requirements, Functional Specifications, Personas, Scenarios
  • Project Management: Microsoft Project, Project Planning, Risk Management, Quality Assurance
  • Strategy: Conversion Rate, Per Customer Revenue, Customer Retention, Cost Reduction, Error Reduction, Marketing
  • Languages: ADO.NET, ASP.NET, AJAX.NET, ASP, C#, C++, CSS, DHTML, HTML, Java, JavaServlets, JSP, ODBC, Perl, SQL, VBScript, VXML, WML, XML, XSL
  • Development: Visual Source Safe, Iterative Development, Source Code Management
  • Packaged Software: Access, DreamWeaver, FrontPage, IBM DB2, Oracle, SharePoint, SQLServer, Visual Studio, WebMethods

EXPERIENCE

WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPER December 2006 to present
ASAP Printing, Salt Lake City, Utah  
  • Assumed ownership of their stalled .NET web-based print design application project and rapidly completed and launched the system, opening new revenue channels to major retailers such as Kinko's and UPS.
  • Led user testing and system improvements by designing test scenarios and personally visiting retailers as a consumer to witness how the system is used in a real world environment.
  • Responsible for working with clients to design, develop and maintain multiple custom implementations of the .NET print design application
WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPER June 2004 to June 2006
EG&G Defense Materials, Stockton, Utah  
  • Led the initiative to completely re-architect, redesign and rebuild the organizations Intranet system, utilizing ASP.NET 2.0/C#/ADO.NET, significantly increasing the availability of information throughout the organization.
  • Rebuilt legacy applications as .NET applications and web services to be delivered through the company intranet, expanding the accessibility of critical information.
  • Improved the consistency and reliability of information through the integration of several disparate information systems including Human Resources, Training, Medical, Safety and Project Communications into a single, comprehensive interface.
  • Increased the speed and accessibility of critical data through the implementation of enterprise level applications such as MS Project Server, SQL Server Reporting Services and Syberworks Learning Management System.
  • Developed systems that proactively notify individuals of essential information.
CHIEF ARCHITECT / DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING August 2002 to present
Peakskills Learning Systems, Long Island, New York  
  • Created and led the product development life-cycle for a leading edge Learning Management System.
  • Worked closely with stakeholders to ensure the system addressed key business needs.
  • Managed a cross-functional team, scope and project timeline throughout the development of the system.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of key technological resources.
Lead Information Architect
March 2000 to July 2002
Lante Corporation, New York, New York (Formerly Luminant Worldwide)
  • Documented functional specifications including the development of Use Cases and Process Diagrams for internet and intranet sites for MasterCard, OrangeGlo, Enron and JT International.
  • Coordinated user interface development for B2C, B2B and intranet sites for Amerix, MasterCard, OrangeGlo, JT International, Enron and Keyspan. Documented sitemaps, navigation maps, wireframes and prototypes employing best-practice usability and accessibility design techniques.
  • Developed marketable solutions around leading-edge wireless, voice and interactive technologies.
  • Researched next generation technologies including 3G wireless and the Semantic Web. " Led front and back-end development efforts using HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Perl, JSP and ASP
  • Integrated SharePoint Portal Server as a document management solution for JT International. Developed custom interfaces using SQL Server, ASP and XML.
  • Maintained ongoing relationships with key local and international clients.
  • Won an IBM sponsored eastern region wireless development competition for developing a secure, wireless, person-to-person currency exchange concept and prototype using WML and VXML.
Webmaster
July 1999 to March 2000
Adecco, Provo, Utah
  • Integrated numerous isolated information systems using an Oracle database with an ASP gateway.
  • Developed an intranet based project management and reporting system using ASP and Java
  • Led training courses in optimizing the use of computer and Internet technology within day-to-day tasks.
Informatics Lab Coordinator / Webmaster
August 1996 to July 1999
University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Designed comprehensive internet site including a Java based content management system.
  • Led development of one of the first eLearning courses at the university using Java Servlets and Oracle.
Tactical Satellite/Microwave Systems Operator
January 1989 to August 1996
United States Army, Various Locations
  • Integrated network utilities including email and shared calendars.
  • Automated reporting and scheduling procedures using a custom Access database system.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

  • B.S., Computer Science
    B.S., Computer Engineering
    In Progress
    University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Webmethods Business Partner Integration Developer
    May 2002
  • IBM Certified Specialist
    July 2002

AWARDS

  • Team awards for interactive design and functionality; International Web Page, London International Festival and Addy Advertising Awards
  • IBM Wireless Development Competition

AFFILIATIONS

  • American Mensa
  • IEEE
  • American Society for Information Science & Technology
  • American Computer Science Association
  • Association for Computing Machinery

Resume:

  • Information Architecture
  • Application Integration
  • Project Management
  • Network Architecture
  • Enterprise Strategy
  • Business Analysis
  • Database Design
  • User Experience
  • Training

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