DAVID W RICHARDS
Athens, TX *****
**************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Motivated and resourceful software developer skilled in multiple
programming languages and paradigms looking for challenging and rewarding
environment to further develop skills. Educated mathematician with well
developed logic skills; experienced in .NET Framework 3.5 and Visual Studio
2008.
Website: http://davidwrichards1.web.officelive.com/default.aspx
Portfolio: http://cid-
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o.pptx
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/drichardstxnet
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Languages:
C# 3.0, C++, Java, Visual Basic 6, Pascal, COBOL, HTML, XML, CSS
.NET Skill Set:
.NET Framework 3.5 and Common Type System, ASP.NET, SilverLight, AJAX,
XAML, WPF, WCF, ADO.NET, LINQ, .NET Class Libraries, Web Services
Databases:
MS SQL Server 2008, MS Access
Software:
Visual Studio 2008, Visual Studio 2005, Microsoft Office 2000-2007
SetFocus, LLC Athens,
Texas 01/10 - 04/10
.Net Master's Program
. Developed solutions for diverse programming scenarios in C#, employing
object-oriented programming concepts: encapsulation, inheritance,
polymorphism, and abstraction.
. Used C#, LINQ and ADO.NET to define and implement secure middle-tier
components using connected and disconnected environment strategies.
Components consumed by web applications and windows applications
utilizing SQL Server and stored procedures to perform logical business
transactions.
. Created and deployed XML Web Services using ASP.NET and Windows
Communication Foundation (WCF). Consumed Web Services from Windows
forms and ASP.NET web applications.
. Created complex business components in C# using .NET Class Library
assemblies while migrating and implementing in a multi-tier
environment suitable for .NET Remoting, XML Web Services and WCF
Services to address application infrastructure issues associated with
building scalable enterprise level applications used by clients.
. Developed Windows n-tiered "Public Library Management System"
application and ported the application to a dynamic ASP.NET
Internet/Intranet model utilizing the same secure middle tier data
access components. Non-public web pages secured using Windows
integrated and ASP.NET forms security models.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX
9/06-5/09
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics - Overall GPA 3.16
. Major GPA 3.29
. Senior capstone project - Commutative Involutive Bases
o Mathematics and algorithms behind Computer Algebra Systems
o Worked independently with advice and clarification of concepts
from faculty adviser.
o Met all project deadlines ahead of schedule.
Trinity Valley Community College Athens, TX
9/01-8/06
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts - Overall GPA 3.97
. Completed coursework in
o Introductory and Advanced Visual Basic Programming
. Group project - Grade book application
o Java Programming
o COBOL Programming
o AS-400 Operations
o Introduction to Databases
. Worked as peer tutor tutoring College Algebra, Calculus I & II,
Trigonometry, Developmental Studies, College Math, Math for Business I
& II, Programming Fundamentals, Microcomputer Applications
. Phi Theta Kappa - Junior College Honor Society
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tyler Independent School District Tyler, TX 8/09 - 10/09
Secondary Math Teacher
. Provided instruction and support to students through C-Scope
curriculum in Algebra I and Geometry.
. Provided one-on-one tutorial assistance to students.
. Wrote lesson plans.
. Incorporated techniques in fostering algebraic thinking from
experience in Teacher Quality in Mathematics seminars provided by the
University of Texas at Tyler grant.
Western Lithotech Jacksonville, TX
10/98 - 4/99
Shipping Clerk
. Processed orders for shipping label printing.
. Created Microsoft Word template for printing of individual labels.
Texas Instruments Dallas, TX
2/93 - 7/98
Product Development Technician
. Assisted Product Development Engineers with integrated circuit
characterization, internal node testing, and discrete device testing
for design optimization, performance improvement, and new
semiconductor device qualification.
. Utilized Pascal and C/C++ programming skills for formatting, decoding
and analysis of test data.
. Prepared data analysis presentations using Excel and Visual Basic.
. Automated project planning and tracking system with Visual Basic
modules to dynamically link Excel and Microsoft Project.
. Automated download of test data from Lubbock test site to Dallas
engineering site using MS-DOS batch process through TCP/IP connection.