Christopher R. Maden

**** *** **.

Gainesville,

32609

+1-415-***-****

abpjep@r.postjobfree.com

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Objective

Very satisfied with current challenges, and not looking for

other offers. For the record, in the past: I have enjoyed

challenging and varied work interpreting and manipulating

large data sets and understanding how humans interact with

them, including document conversion, electronic and print

publishing, Web development, database conversion,

business-to-business integration, and interprocess

communication.

SkillsProgramming languages:,,

;

also some,

C++, and

Structured information standards and tools:,,,

Schema, RELAX

NG,,,,,, and Freebase.com Publishing standards and tools:,,,,,

Open

Publication Structure (epub,,

),,, Other:Long experience in electronic and print publishing,

document processing and conversion. Strong ability to

communicate technical concepts clearly and accurately.

Strong knowledge of information ergonomics and publishing

sthetics.

Experience,

OffTheGrid Group, Inc.

Home-based,

Grafton, and

Gainesville,

2011

Managing technology development for start-up seeking to

organize the informal economy.

Consultant

Home-based, various locations

2000 2005; 2011 as Principal,

2001 2002 as co-owner,

Consulting International, Inc., Fremont, Analysis, implementation, and training for a division of

a top hardware/software company converting its

documentation process to and

from FrameMaker-based processMassive online publishing project using Perl and

for

a large reference publisherImplementation of high-quality print publication from

database queries for a financial analysis firmStylesheet, /Perl

systems management, and Web publishing development for an

aerospace manufacturer,

schema, and training and

consulting for various clientsOther,,

JavaScript,,,

ColdFusion, ActionPoint, analysis, and integration

projects for government and private-sector clients

Content Architect,

Home-based in Portsmouth,

2009 2010 as Consulting Content Engineer

2010 2011 as Content ArchitectDesigned content schemas and conversion instruction for

Lexis legal document holdingsLed data modeling project, building conceptual and

logical data models representing customer-facing

information across entire business

Data Architect, Metaweb Technologies, Inc.

San Francisco,,

and home-based in Portsmouth,

2005 2009Successful startup acquired

by,

July 2010Loaded and manipulated massive datasets

(, all of and all of

) in data commonsDefined key aspects of Freebase data model at its

inception, facilitating flexible user data modeling and

internationalizationProvided expert support and assistance to Freebase users

within and outside of MetawebGained expertise in

and

data extraction, and familiarity with

Team Lead, Lexica

San Francisco,

2000 as Senior

Analyst

2000 2001 as Team

Lead

Analyzed, developed, and maintained technology for

automation of insurance and other business transactions,

using,,

JavaScript,, and

ColdFusion

Solutions Architect, Yomu

San Francisco,

1999 2000Part of design and architecture team for,

an

and browserContracted with publishers to perform document

conversions and to review internal processes to facilitate

in-house electronic publishingAssisted sales team in consulting negotiations

Senior Tools Specialist, O Reilly

& Associates, Inc.

Cambridge,

1997 1999Developed -based

print and on-line publication processDeveloped round-trip,,

FrameMaker, and Microsoft Word conversion processApplied knowledge of

and to help

revise on-line publication strategyPerformed conversions to and from,,, troff,

FrameMaker, and Microsoft Word

Technical Support Product Expert, Electronic Book

Technologies, Inc.

Providence,

1994 1996 as Applications Consultant,

1996 1997 as Technical Support Product Expert, Inso

Corporation

1997 as Technical

Support Representative, Inso CorporationProvided expert-level support of

publishing tools and a C program interface, including

acting as dedicated support for strategic customers such

as Sun Microsystems and

and co rdinating product beta releaseActively participated in product design process,

including specifications for adding

capability to products

Education; Bachelor of

Science in

Salient coursework provided detailed knowledge of computer

hardware operation; assembly, C, and Pascal programming

languages; practical use of document preparation systems,

including Microsoft Word and LaTeX; Russian and Japanese

cultural studies; and independent study program

development

MiscellaneousLong-time fascination with alphabets includes

semiprofessional calligraphy skills, collection of

typography information, and deep interest in non-Latin

scripts and non-English typesetting issuesDirector, Triangle Martial

Arts Association, Inc.; Master Instructor; fourth

degree black belt, taekwondo; second degree black belt,

hapkido; blue belt with stripe, American kenpo karateMembership Chair (2011) and Vice Chair

(2010), Libertarian

Party of New Hampshire; Chair (2002 2004), Vice Chair

(2001), and Contributions Chair

(2000 2001), Libertarian

Party of San Francisco; two-time candidate for

California State AssemblyBoard member, St.

Anthony Trust of Rhode Island, Inc. (non-profit

educational foundation), 1997 2004; Secretary,

1998 2002; Webmaster, 1999 2005Collegiate leadership experience included Student

Conductor of the and

leadership of the

of, a

nationally co-educational literary fraternityCompetent in French; working knowledge of ; passing

familiarity with RussianAlways eager to learn new concepts and acquire new

skills

Publications, Talks, Standards, and Patents

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