Scott Ford
Jenison, MI *****
*****@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
ASP.NET Web Developer
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS 12 Years of experience as a programmer, web developer, and
software engineer. Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from GVSU with 3.97
GPA. Honored as an outstanding graduate student from GVSU in 2004. . Very experienced with
ASP.NET MVC, C#, VB.NET, C++, Classic ASP, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, XML, Json, web
services, nHibernate, Automapper, StructureMap, SQL Server, Subversion, Git. Also
experienced with Java, VB Script, PHP, Ektron content management server, Sharepoint,
Crystal Reports.EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Web Developer, 07/2010 - 07/2012Rapidparts Inc, Grand Rapids, MI
Created and supported multiple web applications specifically for the forklift industry
utilizing the latest technologies in ASP.NET MVC, nHibernate, jQuery, Ajax, Sitecore, Sql
Server. Helped work on a new revision of Dealernet, a web application used by dealers
internationally to order fork lift parts. Helped rewrite the company's global login
application that all other company sites use to authenticate users on. Created company
intranets for both Rapidsparts and MCFA using Sitecore Created a b2c site on Americommerce
for the company selling pallet jacks (www.catliftstore.com). Was a firefighter on a
rotation with other web developers providing support to help resolve dealer issues by
phone and by email.
Software Developer/Consultant, 11/2005 - 07/2010Bluesphere Solutions Inc, MI
Created multiple web applications for various companies from conception and planning to
coding and implementation using a variety of technologies such as ASP.NET 1.1 and 2.0,
VB.NET, C#, SQL Server 2000 and 2005. Created a new inter-company website for Steelcase
using classic ASP, VB Script, and JavaScript. Helped in the development of a major upgrade
to Steelcase's website Acted as a maintenance programmer for all bugs and feature requests
for Steelcase's main websites. Upgraded a construction contractor company's rating system
to add all new set of features using C#.NET and SQL Server 2005 Gave presentations to
fellow employees on GUI design, advanced debugging of applications, ASP.NET MVC, and
InfoPath integration with SharePoint. Helped bring about change in company's job
descriptions, processes, and procedures. Gave a presentation for the company at the West
Michigan .Net Users Group on SQL Server Reporting Services
Systems Programmer, 12/2002 - 04/2005Compulit, Grand Rapids, MI
Designed and implemented applications for company users to help process client data and
documents for litigation purposes using VB6 and VB.Net Upgraded current applications to
add new features and to fix errors Setup new projects in the company system to process
client data using AS400 operating system Helped resolve user errors and problems as they
arose
Computer Programmer, 10/2001 - 12/2002Presort Services, Grand Rapids, MI
Developed programs in order to help process customer data into various forms and to
extract names and addresses for mailing purposes Developed Command Line and Windows
applications for company users using Microsoft Visual C++ Developed database applications
using Access and Visual Basic Analyzed data processing procedures with users in order to
create more efficient and use friendly programs that would be used by the data processing
department
Software Engineer, 03/1998 - 12/2000BRAIN North America, Grand Rapids, MI
Worked with a team in order to provide active software support to over 200 automotive
plants and their programmers and system administrators Analyzed client's program code and
files to debug and resolve issues Tested new versions of the company's software regularly
as it was released for quality assurance Areas focused on in the software were EDI,
Shipment Entry, Accounts Receivable, and Inventory Control Programmed and documented
software changes to be implemented on client's accounts
Instructor, 09/2006 - PresentDavenport University, Grand Rapids, MI
Teaching entry
computer courses online
InstructorITT Technical Institute, Grand Rapids, MI
EDUCATION
Master of Science - Computer Information Systems
Grand Valley State University, MI
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Cornerstone University, MI
CERTIFICATES / LICENSES
Sitecore Certified Developer
MCAD.NET
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
Honored as an Outstanding Graduate Student from GVSU