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Goals
To obtain a team-oriented position that will challenge my analytical, creative, and professional skills in Ruby on Rails and software development.
Specialties
Ruby, Rails, Rspec, Cucumber, Jquery, Prototype, Scriptaculous, HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Actionscript, Agile Software Development, MVC architecture, Unix Administration, Linux Administration, Asterisk, Apache, Git, Subversion, Capistrano, Photoshop, Illustrator, Claytools, 3D Max, Maya
Experience
Software Consultant, Obtiva, Chicago, IL May 2009 - Present
Director of Technology, XM Satellite Radio ReachMD August 2008 – May 2009
Manage technology infrastructure supporting customer-facing and company-facing applications.
Providing support for four different asp.net applications while guiding a rewrite in Ruby on Rails.
Manage End User support. Improved availability and performance of revenue-generating applications.
Improved overall satisfaction with internal technology services including response/resolution time for end user support requests and performance of company-facing applications.
Actively involved in the development of ReachMD CME iPhone App featured in "What's Hot" on itunes.
Lead Software Developer, XploreU, Chicago, IL March 2008 – August 2008
Worked and trained with obtiva and David Chelimsky.
Applying Agile methodologies to develop architecture for a secure student travel social network. Wrote rspec and storyrunner tests.
Trained a team for developing the application.
Configured secure Linux server using git, capistrano, apache, and mongrel for deployment.
Setup and managed OpenX ad management system for advertiser.
Principal & Managing Director, Web Designs Chicago, Chicago, IL 2007 - 2008
Founded Web Designs Chicago a fast growing company delivering internet solutions 2006 - 2008.
Developed one of a kind sales and marketing strategies to produce 40k net profit in less than 6 months.
Software Developer, Killswitch Collective, Chicago, IL April 2007 - August 2007
Developed and supported Ruby on Rails applications.
Created and maintained custom content management systems using Restful Rails.
Developed AJAX incentives for web applications and modules.
Web Designer, Cherryone, Chicago, IL February 2006 - April 2007
Developed custom dynamic and database-driven websites for a variety of nationwide customers, ranging from individuals to large corporations.
Edited and create custom graphics using Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash and various alternative software solutions.
Scripted secure web forms using PHP and HTML to render dynamically generated PDF documents, suitable for print. Create designs to exact specifications by writing advanced custom CSS stylesheets for both print and web.
Created dynamic and customized shopping carts using open-source PHP software Zen - Cart, to interface with a variety of shipping and payment gateways.
Created, maintained, and backed up MySQL databases
Quality Assurance Analyst, Midway Games, San Diego, CA May 2005 – December 2005
Provided ideas and information for the game programmers and artists.
Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks
Remote Tech, Clear Channel, Phoenix, AZ January 2003 - May 2005
Setup Promotional Events for 4 of 8 Clear Channel stations located in Phoenix, Arizona.
Served as Promotion Assistant, responsible for the plans and execution of Station Promotions, such as station artist meet and greets, on location marketing, as well as the coordination between radio stations, advertising sponsor and the station audience.
Education
University of Advancing Technology Bachelors, Multimedia Game Design, 2003 – 2005.
Activities: Game Developer Conference, E3, 03, 04, 05.
University of Iowa Communications, 2001 - 2003.
Societies: Pi Kappa Alpha.