Brian Evans
Summary
Mr. Evans is a Solution Developer/Architect with experience in both
internet-based eCommerce and Client-Server windows-based applications. He
has extensive experience with the languages C# and Visual Basic.NET, as
well as various relational database systems including Microsoft SQL Server
7, 2000, 2005 and Oracle 8i, 9i, 10g and 11g. Mr. Evans has completed his
MCAD.NET certification and hopes to attain the MCDBA certification next.
Mr. Evans has over five years experience architecting solutions on major
projects. He has gained development experience in projects for various
state agencies, the medical and insurance industries, financial services
companies and the auto manufacturing industry. He has gained enterprise-
level analysis, design, development and implementation experience with the
Microsoft/Accenture joint-venture .NET technology specialist Avanade and
has since made his home in Columbus, OH. Unless otherwise noted Mr. Evans'
primary language of development is C# (v1.1, v2.0, v3.5).
Mr. Evans has a commitment to continuing education and is constantly
learning new, more elegant solutions to common software problems. His goal
is to design de-coupled, flexible and reduced maintenance code that helps
today's businesses achieve their goals more efficiently.
Technical Skills
Microsoft Specific Skills Other Skills
C#.NET Flash
VB.NET Crystal Reports 8, 9, 10
SQL Server 7, 2000, 2005, 2008, CSS
DTS, SSIS XML, XSLT, EDI, X12
Oracle 8i, 9i, 10g, 11g PL/SQL Remoting, Web Services, WPF
.NET 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, 3.5 Windows Services, COM+
Visual Studio.NET 2002, 2003, Agile and Test Driven Development
2005, 2008
Ajax, vb script, php3, ruby,
JavaScript
Certifications
Microsoft [pic]
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP ID #
3420 July 2005
Microsoft Certified Application Developer
March 2006
Experience
Smiths Medical - Sr. Developer / Architect
01/2008 - 02/2010
Served for over two years as lead developer and architect in charge of all
ad hoc bespoke development for a multi-national company. Built database
connected applications and managed Intranet utilizing best practices.
Stream-lined and improved all processes, developed and implemented coding
standards; also served as DBA for all SQL Server databases, migrated DTS to
SSIS. Language used: C# v1.1, v2.0 and 3.5, SQL Server 2000, 2005, Oracle
10g, 11g, PL/SQL
ReSource - Contractor
08/2007 - 11/2007
Developed web-based (ASP.NET v2.0) application for Hewlett Packard for
their Graphics and Imaging small business initiative. Language used: C#
v2.0, CSS, Omniture
World Harvest - Contractor
03/2006 - 07/2007
Developed web-based (ASP.NET v2.0) authentication framework for user/role
rights access. This allowed a single user to have multiple roles and
rights on the separate sites at a page level and this functionality was
configurable by an administrative tool. The concept is similar to Active
Directory applied to website authentication processes. Language used: C#
v2.0, SQL Server 2000
Nationwide - Contractor
09/2006 - 03/2007
Worked on a data migration from Oracle 8i to SQL Server 2000; this is
coupled to an application built with vb.net, v1.1 designed to replace
several systems currently in place at Nationwide. This is a client-server
application using a traditional three-tier model and will save this third-
party administrator for the Bureau of Worker's Compensation several hundred
thousand dollars over the life cycle of the application. Language used:
VB.NET v2.0, SQL Server 2000, DTS, Oracle, HP3000/9000, vb script
Agile Technologies - Contractor
06/2006 - 09/2006
Consulted and developed application in last stage before UAT. The Ohio
Protection Order Registry web-based application has been implemented using
ASP.NET (VB.NET) with Oracle 10g backend. This application uses
Microsoft's Application Blocks for data, error handling and logging. Mr.
Evans was hired specifically for his ability to 'hit-the-ground-running'
without any training and assisted the existing team in getting up to speed
after an unexpected departure. Language used: VB.NET, Oracle PL/SQL,
JavaScript
vSync - Contractor
03/2006 - 06/2006
Assisted in developing supply chain management software with SQL Server
2000 and the .NET platform. This software streamlines the process of
shipping with multiple carriers and rate shopping those carriers to
determine the best cost and time for each shipment. Language used: C#
v2.0, SQL Server 2000
United HealthCare Group - Avanade 01/2006 -
02/2006
Developed ASP.NET 2.0 application using Enterprise Library 2.0, UIP 2.0
with Oracle 9i as the backend, this application utilized Microsoft's data
provider for Oracle. Mr. Evans was responsible for developing stored
procedures and packages and developing the data layer of this application
used to tailor solutions for perspective clients and/or existing clients
looking to modify their existing policy(s). Language used: C# v2.0, SQL
Server 2005, Enterprise Library 2.0
Harley-Davidson Dealer Systems - Avanade 06/2005
- 12/2005
Mr. Evans worked as a developer for a large American motorcycle
manufacturer on maintenance upgrades for enhancements and issue resolution
for the Talon ES dealer system. This enterprise-level client server
application utilizes C#.NET and SQL Server 2000 as the core technologies to
implement this end-to-end dealer services application complete with
inventory tracking, price book maintenance, customer quotes, point-of-sale,
new/used motorcycle purchasing and reporting. Language used: C# v2.0, SQL
Server 2000
Ohio Department of Education - Touchmark Consulting 07/2004 -
05/2005
Developed ASP.NET applications utilizing Oracle as the backend. All
database calls are transported using remoted objects. These applications
utilize XML orchestration files to enforce a rules engine controlling the
flow of actions allowed based on the current state of the file management
process and determine what actions are to take place next. Language used:
C# v1.1, Oracle, work flow, remoting
Title First - SARK 03/2004 - 05/2004
Design and development of dynamic file manager application using C#.NET;
script-blocking functionality was added to existing site for a small custom
software company to prevent malicious script injection to database.
Designed and developed an ASP.NET shopping cart and credit card processing
application. Development of real estate transaction processing
applications built using Data Objects and CORBA. Language used: C# v1.1,
SQL Server 2000
Donatos Pizza - Quick Solutions 06/2003 - 12/2003
Responsibilities included streamlining existing processes or creating new
applications that automate FTP data transport, ASP to ASP.NET migration,
SQL 7 to 2000 migration, developed new applications using ASP, vb script,
FTP, ASP.NET, stored procedures, and triggers. Language used: C# v1.0,
VB.NET v1.0 SQL Server 2000, DTS
Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund 06/2002 - 06/2003
Responsibilities include database programming in SQL Server 7, 2000 and
Oracle. Interacted with Business Analysts and Users, and solidified user
requirements through project management. Custom application development:
ad hoc reports, console, Windows Forms, Web Forms.
Responsible for a Crystal Report migration project: Upgraded all existing
and developed new reports inside and outside the .NET framework for an
entirely web-based (intranet) reporting solution. SQL Server 7/2000,
Oracle 8i databases. Legacy migration and data clean from existing AS/400.
PL/SQL packages and stored procedures, views and indexes to fix or
optimize existing applications/reports, use of link servers to join data in
SQL Server database with AS/400 data using views. Language used: C# v1.0,
SQL Server 2000, AS400, DTS, Crystal Reports
The Daily Woof - Red Star Web Designs *
08/2008 - 03/2009
Developed data-driven ASP.NET application using CSS as proof of concept for
new dog-based eCommerce solution; site was designed to deliver content
daily to registered users enticing them to use services local to their
profile details.
The Conspiracy Band - Red Star Web Designs * 09/2006 -
11/2006
Redesigned the previous site using Flash and php. PHP scripting allowed
use of dynamic content to simplify maintenance and provide this regional
band with exactly what they needed to schedule performances and upload new
images and song lists at their discretion.
Drew Shoe Corporation - Red Star Web Designs * 01/2004 -
05/2005
This ASP.NET application utilizing C#.NET and SQL Server 2000 was fully
envisioned, designed, developed, implemented, tested and delivered by Mr.
Evans as his first serious professional development project. In the
challenging times just after 9/11 Mr. Evans sought out new opportunities
for himself and learned a great deal about the entire software development
life cycle from the perspectives of both developer and sales/service. This
application currently serves as a reference for the entire dealer network
affiliated with this wholesale footwear manufacturer. Through the use of
the sites reporting, credit card processing and dealer-only access areas,
dealers throughout North America can place orders on-line securely while
those not belonging to the dealer network can still peruse the newest
inventory without viewing dealer-only information.
DigiHouse Media - Red Star Web Designs * 06/2004 -
07/2004
Created a Flash based web portfolio for a small local media group. The
application used SQL Server 2000 to supply content dynamically and detail
information for the flash card style layout.
Education
DeVry, B.S., Information Technology
Ohio State University, B.A., Music
* note: Some of the dates may overlap with respect to contracts with other
firms and Red Star Web Designs. Mr. Evans started this small company just
out of college as both a source of supplemental income and experience.
This has afforded him significantly more experience than he would have
otherwise due to the fact that he worked as salesperson, architect,
developer, tester, customer service, etc.