ADAM FERGUSON

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. abidu1@r.postjobfree.com

Education

University of Evansville

Evansville, Indiana

Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer Science, Minors in Internet

Technology & Mathematics Class of 2002

. Awards: Received the Award for Senior Design Project -

Most Benefit to Industrial Sponsor

. Leadership: Web Design, Programming & Math Tutor - Held

sessions to help teach other students as needed

Wabash Valley College

Mount Carmel, Illinois

Associate of Science, Emphasis on Mathematics & Computer Science Class

of 2000

. Received scholarships & an invitation to attend the University

of Evansville in the fall

. Leadership: President, Mount Carmel Skate Park Committee - led

teams of students toward creating a new skate park

Skills Summary

. Experienced LAMP programmer - PHP, PEAR, Apache, MySQL,

CGI, & Linux Server Administration

. Experience with PhpMyAdmin, WordPress Development, PHPBB

Forums, & osCommerce Development

. Experience using & studying PHP frameworks for projects -

ZEND, Expression Engine, Smarty, CakePHP, etc.

. Experience using C++ on multiple platforms (Linux, Windows

& .NET Environments)

. Object Oriented Programming - Specifically, developing

with C++ & PHP

. Language experience: C++, VB .NET, C#, & ASP (.NET); Java,

JSP, XML, SQL & C

. Network experience including setup, troubleshooting,

repairing & securing TCP/IP based networks,

including WIFI networks, devices, etc.

. Security & penetration testing WIFI networks, websites,

Linux & Windows systems and servers

. Experience with Visual Studio 6, 2003, 2005, 2008 and 2010

(including all .NET versions) as well as Linux gcc

. Server Management - Linux Web Hosting; Windows 2003 / 2008

Server / Exchange and Windows 7

. Creating dynamic web sites using PHP and MySQL - LAMP and

Windows IIS & Apache configurations

. Strong understanding of HTML, AJAX, CSS, JavaScript,

JQUERY, and other scripting languages

. Experience using Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop CS / CS4 &

others - Installed and used ZEND Platform also

. Experience developing ASP.NET 3.5 using C# .NET & Visual

Studio 2008

. Experience developing ASP.NET 2.0 & VB.NET using Visual

Studio 2005

. Knowledge of Linux / UNIX and Windows 9X/NT/2K/XP/Vista/7

operating systems & DBMS

. Computer repair experience - hardware, custom building

PCs; malware and virus removal, etc.

Experience

TRI-STATE TECH SERVICE, LLC. Evansville, Indiana

TriStateTechService.com 2001 - Present

. Experience working on-site in hardware repair, network &

software troubleshooting & mgmt., Intranets, security

consulting & more

. Experience working with many different languages and

environments including PHP, Linux, MySQL & Apache;

IIS, Visual Studio, ASP.NET, & other .NET lang. w/ SQL

Server/Access; JavaScript, XML, VB.NET & more

. Gained experience with on-site hardware repair, virus

removal, developing custom web-based applications to spec

. A detailed portfolio can be seen online at:

www.TriStateTechService.com

Tri-StateHosting.com & TriStateDesign.com

2001 - Present

. Self-employed using TriStateDesign.com while attending college

full-time starting in 2001

. Continue to manage servers & create hosting solutions for

businesses

KEMPER TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING (KEMPER CPA GROUP LLP) Evansville, Indiana

Software Engineer

March - June 2010

. Worked with the web development team, to develop web-based

applications to customer specifications as well as taking a given

project, and basically make it a functional website.

. Gained experience developing and compiling apps for iPhone &

iPad on Apple computer systems

. Worked independently on several internal projects that were

developed according to Payroll Departments needs

. In one instance, I created an application to take input from the

customer's time clock, parse it according to the needs of the

payroll software, and a CSV formatted file is used next to import

the data for use in payroll; saving much time.

GET WET SURF & SKATE Evansville, Indiana E-Commerce Specialist, Software

Programmer & Research Analyst, Evansville & Fort Wayne Locations

August - December 2009

. Developed custom E-commerce solution for Get Wet Surf & Skate

including 3 web sites controlled by one universal Administration

Panel; created custom applications to improve Search Engine

traffic and customer service & client interaction.

. Deployed secure network for POS systems, WAN security cameras &

DVR systems, secured and maintained employee computer systems with

remote administration; and deployed secure dual access point WIFI

network.

. Created web sites for both locations (Fort Wayne & Evansville)

as well as an online community for E-commerce

. www.GetWetEvansville.com, www.GetWetFortWayne.com, &

www.SkateHaven.com

PC QUEST, INC. Evansville, Indiana Software & Database Development

Specialist, Network Analyst, Web Development Division

April 2008- January 2009

. Developed Database applications to client specifications,

including SQL and Access databases

. Created web-based applications for clients using ASP.NET, C#

.NET, and Access databases on Windows platforms

. Created web sites for customers using PHP and MySQL database on

Linux platforms

. Worked with IYI to create professional dynamic web sites for non-

profit organizations including Boom Squad Inc.,

Ark Crisis, Fathers Matter, Little Lambs, and performed

maintenance as needed on other sites also.

. Created PC Quest's company web site which included an

Administration system, customer support tools and

featured online tools to allow customers to build a custom PC

and calculate price in real-time and purchase it online.

. www.PCQuest.net

CMC

Evansville, Indiana

Programming Specialist, .NET Development Division

October 2006 - January 2007

. Worked with the Programming Team of 9 to create applications to

assist the company in any ways necessary

. Created desktop applications to aide in QA for banks handled by

Call Management Center; specifically created tools that query the

Documentum

repository to retrieve calls and other information that can be

zipped or packaged and delivered to banking clients for Quality

Assurance securely.

. Developed MyCMC using ASP.NET, C# .NET & SQL which allowed

employees to access secure network resources

once they have logged into their computer system, promote

company news, & add bookmarks to resources.

. Worked with the team using VB.NET, C# .NET, SQL Server, Visual

Source Safe, & Visual Studio 2005

MID-AMERICA POWERED VEHICLES, CORP.

Chandler,

Indiana

Webmaster, Software & Database Development Specialist, Server

Administrator & Contractor

2001 - Present

. Contracted to design, maintain and code many websites on request

. Gained years of custom programming and E-commerce experience

. Linux web server administration; domain creation; web hosting

and support for many other MAPV clients

. Recently MAPV had 15 sites that could be updated simultaneously

with a global Administration Panel that I created

. Developed a Parts Catalog System used for E-commerce & Parts

Department; built from the ground-up. This

system used a MySQL database backbone and main parts pricing

database that can be imported yearly to update all

prices as they change. The system is built from nearly a dozen

golf cart parts catalogs, with search functionality

and parts explosion diagrams to allow users to find parts

quickly for comprehensive golf cart rebuilds & sales.

WATERWAYS EQUIPMENT EXCHANGE, INC.

Chandler,

Indiana

Webmaster, Software & Database Development Specialist,

Server Administrator & Contractor

2001 - Present

. Contracted to design, maintain and code many websites on request

for WWEX in Evansville and St. Louis

. Gained programming knowledge with JavaScript, PHP, HTML, and SQL

as well as PhotoShop design experience

. Developed custom applications including Mass Mailer Applications

which sent over 5,000 emails per use, Document Repositories that

were used to create, print, and save documents in the company's

secured Admin area; created methods for templating and listing

vessels for sale on the company web site:

www.WaterwaysEquipment.com

. Built applications to mail HTML MIME encoded messages to the

intended recipients, while also rejecting SPAM

. WWEX always pushes my abilities to research and create new

solutions for their company

DOWNTOWN EVANSVILLE, INC.

Evansville, Indiana

Webmaster, Software & Database Developer & Contractor

2004 - 2006

. Contracted to design and create a new web site with a

comprehensive Content Management tools

. Trained employees to use the Content Management System to manage

the web site; listing and searching properties, advertising for

sponsors, managing banners, links and advertisements, uploading

and handling PDF documents, etc.

. Added custom PHP applications as needed - performed other

website maintenance and updates on request

EXPRESSWAY DODGE, EXPRESSWAY CHEVROLET, & EXPRESSWAY CREDIT CONNECTION

Evansville, Indiana

Webmaster, Software & Database Developer & Contractor

2003 - 2006

. Developed the company's first easily updatable New & Used Car

Inventory Systems - This system included an

Administration System to be used by employees to Add / Remove /

Edit Used Vehicles. These could be listed by type,

including Car, Truck, SUV, or Van and multiple photos could be

added to allow customers to view vehicle details and contact

salesmen online. I was told that this was the first tool that

really allowed Expressway Dodge to make sales across state lines.

. Using PHP & MySQL, I created a utility that allowed Expressway

Credit Connection to receive credit submissions

securely via the Internet. Customers could fill out the secure

credit application on the web site, and this data is

passed into a custom PHP application that securely stores the

data and sends a link to employees. Then employees

can retrieve this information which is then displayed on

screen, perfectly formatted for Printing. Saved many hours

that would have been spent retyping this data, as well as no

longer requiring an in-person meeting to request credit.

RESOURCE NURSE

Newburgh, Indiana

Software & Database Developer & Contractor

2003 - 2004

. Contracted to create an Infusion Tracking software package to

keep track of medical catheter infusion information

. Generated reports to track occlusion rates and reports could

then be exported to .CSV files (Excel spreadsheets)

. I also developed a system to allow a teaching instructor to

upload a Continuing Education Online Nursing Quiz,

including a preformatted document that included a test

question, possible answers and the correct answer. A nurse

can then log in, take the secure online quiz, receive their

grade immediately, and then either proceed or retake the

exam as needed. Certificates were awarded to individuals that

passed these exams for additional training.

PRODUCERS, INC. / MCCOOL MEDIA, INC.

Evansville, Indiana

Software & Database Developer, Server Administrator &

Contractor

2001 - 2002

. Independently contracted to design the company's website

. I received more contract work through Producers, Inc. over the

last several years

. Still provide web site hosting & support to several of their

clients

SCENE SERVER & MEDIA

Santa Claus, Indiana

Software & Database Developer, Server Administrator &

Contractor

2001 - 2006

. UE Senior Project Sponsor - Created an object oriented &

customizable Shopping Cart System from the ground-up

. Custom programming and E-commerce experience gained through

several projects I was contracted to develop

Relevant Experience

. Launched Successful Consulting, Web Design & Hosting

Company while simultaneously attending university full-time

for a degree in Computer Science.

. Recently, I developed an application for AT&T's union -

local CWA 4700, that allows them to receive requests

from their new web site to receive text message alerts.

The President can log into their secure Administration

Panel, and send text messages from the web site to groups

or to everyone in the union in real-time.

. Visual Studio 2008 experience developing and deploying

software using Microsoft's .NET 3.5 Framework.

. Experience debugging and maintaining complex systems for

companies, both remotely and on-site.

. Experience designing complex / large systems to client

specifications.

. Experience with Visual Source Safe and other file locking

mechanisms

. Successfully managing a Web Design company:

TriStateDesign.com, and working with very well established

businesses in Evansville and around the Midwest.

I designed customer specific software to improve business.

. Recent studies & experience with Visual Studio 2008; cross-

platform compilation including Vista & Windows

Server 2008; mobile device & mobile browser-based

software deployment; penetration testing using business

ethics with Linux & Windows platforms.

References

. Mr. Vince Legeay - Owner, Mid-America Powered Vehicles,

Corp.

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. Mr. Kevin Elliot - Owner, Get Wet Surf & Skate

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. Mr. Paul Legeay - Owner, Waterways Equipment Exchange,

Inc.

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Volunteer Experience

EVANSVILLE MUSIC SCENE Evansville, Indiana

Webmaster and Founder, EvansvilleScene.com August 2000 - present

. Created a social networking tool for the local music community

to use to promote their bands, book shows, chat, etc.

. This web site has received a great amount of traffic which has

continued to grow, giving Evansville's artists an outlet

. I continue to dedicate my spare time to promoting local music

and events on this website:

www.EvansvilleScene.com

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Princeton, Indiana

Webmaster & Software Developer - TheOnenessofGod.com May 2004

- present

. Created a web site for the church to promote the ministry on the

Internet, reaching people outside the immediate

geographical location. They can post sermons online, recent

messages, news, photos, links as well as an online Bible.

. This web site is managed by its own Content Management System,

which was built by myself from the ground-up.

. With the CMS System, the Administrator can Add / Remove

Guestbook posts and links, as well as making any content additions

to the web site. The Mailing List is saved in a MySQL database on

this web hosting account.

. This site was created in 2006, but there are plans for an

upgrade in the very near future.

. www.TheOnenessofGod.com

Personal Information

. Speak, read, and write fluent Spanish. I have recently

tried Rosetta Stone software, and I intend to improve my

understanding of Spanish, as well as learning other new

languages that could help me in my career.

. I study programming languages and technique in my spare time; recently I

have begun using and learning about

VMware, and I have used it to simulate Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows

environments on my PC.

. I am also studying iPhone Application Development, Advanced PEAR

Development and AJAX, DOJO, Security +

Certification, Silverlight 2 & C# .NET, Visual Studio 2010 & .NET 4.0,

TOR, & much more.

. I have enjoyed playing guitar in rock bands since my youth and I dedicate

my free time to promotion of local talent

. I love to spend time & attend church with my family as often as possible

. Computers are much more than just a profession or a job ... it's my life.

. For a detailed Portfolio please feel free to visit:

www.TriStateTechService.com

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