Software Engineer Assistant

BRENTON SMITH

Pierre, SD *****

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Strong academic preparation in computer sciences, focusing on object oriented programming

with over 6 years of professional experience

Over 3 years of hands-on of experience developing enterprise applications across a range

of platforms and environments

Strengths in modeling, design, architecture, implementation and optimization.

Proficient in Java, J2EE, ColdFusion, FLEX, PHP, Oracle DBMS, MySQL, and MSSQL

Complete software life-cycle experience, from conception through testing, production

deployment and maintenance

Excellent teamwork and problem-solving abilities

Comfortable interacting with both technical and non-technical audiences

ACADEMIC PREPARATION

University of South Dakota - Vermillion, SD

Master of Arts, Computer Science - May 2004

Colloquium Topic: Hyper-Threading Technology

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics - December 1999

Minor: Computer Science

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Smart Software Solutions, Inc, Pierre, SD - December 2007 - PresentLead Software Engineer

Continue developing database-driven dynamic web applications using PHP/MySQL and

Java/J2EE.

Responsibilities include database architecture, software design, project management and

team leadership.

Software Engineer

Develop dynamic web applications in PHP/MySQL and J2EE. Areas of expertise: PHP, MySQL,

Java, AJAX, PL/SQL and JSP.

State Publishing & Printing Company, Pierre, SD - December 2004-December 2007Data Specialist/Information Services

Handled all incoming and outgoing data for the facility.

Created and managed relational databases (MSSQL and MySQL) to store and access data on-

site.

Created custom applications for various departments to manage data more efficiently using

PHP/MySQL, Visual Basic, and Microsoft Access.

Performed all IT duties for the plant including hardware swap-outs, operating systems

upgrades, tuning, and networking, trouble-shooting, and installations.

Center for Instructional Design and Delivery, University of South Dakota - March 2002-

July 2004Graduate Assistant/Instructor

Served as instructor to USD faculty and students for many standardized computer

applications ranging from Microsoft Office products to Macromedia FlashMX.

Met one-on-one with faculty and staff for technology assistance.

Trained students on various object-oriented programming languages such as PHP and C++.

Also, trained students/faculty on OOP prototype languages such as Visual Basic and

ActionScript.

Served as Webmaster for the department.

Computer Science Department, University of South Dakota - September 2001-January 2002Graduate Assistant

Teaching assistant for CSCI 105: Introduction to Computers

Designed lessons, taught labs, held office hours and graded assignments for undergraduate

students.

Dynamic Business Solutions, Sioux Falls, SD - September 1999-March 2001Hardware/Software Technician

Oversaw operations of high-speed cable internet installations in residential areas.

Worked with many networking and routing protocols.

Repaired both hardware and software components on PCs.

English Department, University of South Dakota - September 1997-December 1999

Website Development

Designed departmental pages for e-journals and literary projects.

Developed a system used to maintain literary works. HTML, DHTML, and Javascript were used

for the implementation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: Java, PHP, Perl, C++, PL/SQL, Visual Basic

Internet: J2EE, JSP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Apache

Databases: MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server

Application Servers: Glassfish, Tomcat, JBoss, Jetty, Sun Enterprise Server

ACTIVITIES, HONORS & AWARDS

Received the Archer B. Gillfallen Award for Web Page Development.

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