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Elizabeth A. Scott

**** ********* *****, *********, ** 27282, 336-***-****,

ace4y3@r.postjobfree.com

SUCCESSFUL SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Highly skilled and experienced web-based Software Applications Developer

with expertise in website design through hard coding, systems analysis, and

application integration. Ability to increase reliability, maximize

productivity, and introduce system efficiencies. Provides genuine

commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Demonstrates success in

problem solving with a proven track record in applying strong attention to

detail. Outstanding verbal/written communication skills. Ability to

coordinate multi-detailed projects from initiation to completion in a

deadline-driven environment. Functions well in a collaborative team

environment.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Software: Paint Shop Pro, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,

Outlook), Lotus Notes, Dreamweaver, FrontPage, Fireworks, Blackboard,

Adobe, iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote), Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Google

Chrome, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Visio, Notepad, WordPress, SAS,

Apache, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Visual Studio, Oracle, Seibel,

Crystal Reports, Datatel, SQL Server 2008, LiveSite, SSIS, DB2, Eclipse,

SFDC/Salesforce.com CRM, VMWare VCloud Suite, EDI, Microsoft Dynamics,

Kenexa Workbench, Kenexa XML, 2XB User Interface, Brassring, NoSQL, APC

Cache, Memchache

Languages: HTML, XHTML, DHTML, PHP, MySQL, CSS, AJAX, JavaScript, XML,

Perl, CGI, VB.NET, C, C++, C#, ASP, VB Script, Java, Visual Basic, .NET,

HTML 5.0, CSS3, MySQL 5.0, PHP 5.0, PhpBb, JQuery, J2EE, JSP, Servlets,

EJB, JMS, JNDI, JSF, J2SE, JDBC, Threading, RMI, XML Parsing, AXI, JSON,

DB2, Oracle, UML, Rational Application Developer, WebSphere, Agile, SCRUM,

ASP.NET, Eclipse, Backbone.js, Hibernate, Tomcat, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, X++

Development Platforms: LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL,Perl/ PHP), WAMP

(Windows, Apache, MySQL, Perl/PHP)

Operating Systems: Windows, Lion, Linux

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Science in Computer Science, College of Alameda - Alameda, CA

Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Microsoft Office User Specialist-Expert (MOUS)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Kenexa, an IBM Company, High Point, NC, July, 2013-Present (Remote

Position)

Software Engineer/Web Developer

Contracted to create and review Prove It employment tests. Responsible for

creating job-related questions in a multiple-choice format for employers to

administer to potential employees. The exams I create are formatted

utilizing IBM's proprietary CMS (similar in functionality to LiveSite and

WordPress) software. Tests include original sample code, terminology, and

questions regarding programming principles.

Prove It tests that I have either authored or reviewed include the

following:

. Java Server Faces

. ASP.NET 4.5

. C# 5.0

. Entry Level Java

. J2EE 6.0

. Microsoft Office 2013 Help Desk

. .NET Framework 4.5

Recognized for outstanding ability to create sample code that challenges

the potential employee, and gives the employer a good overview of the test

taker's programming ability.

Subject Matter Expert for Java Programming projects.

Heavy utilization of Kenexa Workbench, Kenexa XML, 2XB User Interfacing,

and Brassring.

Recognized for extensive documentation capabilities following the Software

Development Life Cycle.

Environments: Java, JSF, JSP, J2EE, CMS, SDLC (Software Development Life

Cycle) Documentation, Servlets, J2SE, AJAX, JQuery, JSON, Firefox

Development Tools, JavaScript, PHP, ASP.NET, C#, Visual Studio 10,

Backbone.js, Perl, Kenexa Workbench, Kenexa XML, 2XB User Interface,

Brassring.

Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem, NC, August, 2002- July,

2013

Software Engineer/Computer Science Instructor

Earned high marks for the quality of classroom teaching and curriculum

development for the following courses:

. Website Development

. Web-based EDI Systems

. Microsoft Dynamics

. Technology Skills for Employment

. .NET

. C

. C++

. C#

. HTML

. Java Script with Backbone.js

. JSP

. Perl Basics

. Advanced Application Building with Perl

. PHP

. Microsoft Office

. Keyboarding

. ASP

. SharePoint

. Microsoft Visual Studio

. DB2

. Oracle

. MSSQL

. SQL Server 2008

. Java Enterprise Programming with J2EE

Developed innovative approaches that were held as the model standard for

creating certification courses in Educational Technology. Worked

collaboratively with IT instructor teams and task forces focused on

curriculum development and textbook review. Quickly became a "first to

call" resource for tutoring incoming computer lab students.

In addition to teaching, selected to develop web-based distance-learning

software for all Computer Science courses in the Continuing Education

department. Tasked with developing online software packaging to house

curriculum data. Followed strict guidelines of the Software Development

Life Cycle (SDLC) for enterprise web development. Utilized Blackboard for

creating high-level web-based lesson plans, student accounts and

interactive student-teacher chat functions. Wrote curriculum content and

hard coded interfacings using JavaScript, JQuery, and XML. Created CSS

style sheets with Master Pages to keep consistent design of the website.

Deployed applications on the server side in C#, VB.NET, and ASP.NET.

Ensured cross-platform capabilities between all of the current Windows

operating systems (2000, XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8). Paid close

attention to cross-browser functionality between Safari, Firefox, Google

Chrome, and Internet Explorer.

Coded in VB.NET, ASP.NET, and C# utilizing Microsoft Visual Studio versions

10 and 12.

Utilized CSS3 for scalability functions for iPad, iPhone, and

Android/Google applications.

Utilized VMWare VCloud suite to develop Cloud applications for individual

student assignments within each curriculum course.

Coded using LAMP(Linux/Apache/MySQL/Perl/PHP) and

WAMP(Windows/Apache/MySQL/Perl/PHP) development platforms for creation of

student-teacher message boards.

Created PHP/JQuery scripts for student-teacher message boards, which

accompanied each online course. Utilized PHP Memcache module in order to

decrease the database load.

Utilized NoSQL database methods to utilize horizontal scaling for our

student databases related to the message boards.

In order to speed up the PHP code, incorporated APC (Alternative PHP Cache)

since there were often multiple message boards per course.

Subject Matter Expert for building interactive chat functions utilizing

open-source PHP, Perl and CGI scripting.

Utilized WC3 Schools Validation process to ensure HTML 5.0 compatibility

for I.E. versions 6-10.

Recognized as a subject matter expert and senior level team lead for

projects involving troubleshooting, software research, and software package

pricing. Utilized AGILE/SCRUM methodology for directing team goals.

Used Microsoft Dynamics as the main reporting feature for student

enrollment data, etc. Integrated Vantage Point software as our EDI.

Created student class count reports with Datatel software.

Documented all business requirements and changes per the Software

Development Life Cycle.

Position eliminated due to a decrease in grant funding.

Environments: Blackboard, XML, JavaScript, JQuery, XHTML, CSS3, LAMP

(Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Perl), WAMP (Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Perl),

C#, ASP.NET, Microsoft Visual Studio, Perl, CGI, SQL Server 2008, Windows

2000, XP, 7, and 8, DB2, Java, Backbone.js, JSF, JSP, WebSphere, Oracle,

Datatel, NoSQL, PHP Memchache, APC, Microsoft Dynamics, VMWare VCloud, and

J2EE.

ECPI University, Greensboro, NC, February, 2000 - August, 2002

Web Programming Instructor/Web-Based Curriculum Developer

Full-time Instructor in the IT program. Contracted to teach courses in the

following areas:

. Web Page Design

. Active Server Pages

. VB Script

. Java Script

. Perl Fundamentals

. Intermediate and Advanced Application Building in Perl

. Network Management

. Computer Applications

. Oracle

In addition to teaching, selected to create web-based distance-learning

curriculum for all web programming courses in the Information Technologies

department. Utilized Blackboard for creating student accounts and

interactive student-teacher chat functions. Wrote curriculum content and

hard coded interfacings using JavaScript, JQuery, and XHTML. Coded

utilizing LAMP(Linux/Apache/MySQL/Perl/PHP)/WAMP

(Windows/Apache/MySQL/Perl/PHP) development platforms. Created student

message board using PhpBb.

Lay off during a department elimination.

Environments: Blackboard, JavaScript, JQuery, XHTML, CSS3, LAMP (Linux,

Apache, MySQL, PHP/Perl), WAMP (Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Perl), PhpBb.,

C#, ASP.NET, Visual Studio

American Express, Greensboro, NC, 1993-1999

Account Manager

Responsible for providing marketing campaigns and securing increased card

charge volume for over 1000 clients in a variety of industries. Selected

to be on the ground floor in being part of a team of marketing

representatives who answered questions regarding securities and stock

portfolios for customers of American Express Bank. Obtained the Series 63

License for this purpose.

WEBSITE PORTFOLIO

Freelance WordPress Developer, High Point, NC, 2012- Present

WordPress Website Developer

Contracted by my church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,

to create a blog-style website to combat the untruths written on a hostile

message board-style website. I still maintain the site and am responsible

for all code. URL for the live site is:

http://mdbinsidersview.wordpress.com/

Environments: JavaScript, JQuery, HTML 5, Firefox Development Tools,

WordPress Tools and Builder

PJ's Video Corner, Upper Darby, PA, 2012- Present

E-Commerce Web Programmer

Contracted to develop and maintain e-commerce website for online video

store. Wrote copy for all product descriptions and promotions. Created

and maintained online databases for inventory and customers utilizing SQL.

Front-end development for shopping cart was completed using JavaScript and

JQuery. Utilized ASP.NET for back-end server-side development. Payment

options included Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, and

Check. URL for live site is: http://www.pjsvideocorner.com

Coordinated advertising efforts through Google AdSense. Developed Facebook

website: https://www.facebook.com/pjsvideocorner

Environments: JavaScript, AJAX, JQuery, XHTML, ASP, CSS3, ASP.NET

Lighthouse Catholic Media, Sycamore, IL, 2009 - 2011

Contract Web Developer

Worked collaboratively with the Pennsylvania Regional Development Team to

maintain the regional online database in MySQL which houses biographical

information for Pennsylvania Account Managers in both Intranet and Internet

environments. Utilized SSL(Single Socket Layer) security for password sign-

ons. Hard coded online store in JavaScript, JQuery, and XHTML.

The URL is: http://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/

Environments: JavaScript, JQuery, XHTML, CSS

Tall Ship Canada Magazine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2000 - 2003

"E-Zine" Web Developer/Freelance Journalist

Contracted to maintain and develop online magazine or "e-zine". Created

and maintained an online database in MySQL which warehoused digital copies

of all print articles for the magazine. Wrote additional copy and

developed graphics utilizing Fireworks and Flash which were available for

online subscribers only. (Unfortunately, the Editor and Founder of Tall

Ship Canada Magazine, Ross Trant, passed away in 2011. At that point, the

server for the website was disabled at his family's request, since he could

no longer make contributions. Therefore, no URL is available.)

Environments: ASP.NET, C#, XHTML, JavaScript, JQuery, Fireworks, Flash

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