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Frederick, MD

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November 12, 2012

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Steven Haddox - Résumé

Mar 3rd, 2012Experienced Rubyist

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http://blog.stevenhaddox.com

https://github.com/stevenhaddoxSummary

To find a position where I can utilize Ruby and the Ruby on Rails MVC framework to develop proficient code that is written through behavior and test-driven development. I want to work in an environment where best practices and W3C standards are considered a part of development rather than a luxury of development.ExperienceWeb Application Developer at SLK design

May 2008 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Developed web applications that were consistent with W3C XHTML, HTML5, CSS2, and CSS3 standards. Development with the following technologies: Ruby, Rails, Sinatra, Goliath, MySQL, and Redis. Practiced Test-Driven Development with RSpec and RSpec 2 as well as Behavior Driven Development with Cucumber and Capybara. Developed custom Rails applications specific to client’s unique needs. Utilized jQuery JavaScript libraries. Setup and maintained multiple Linux-based servers. Created several open source projects including RVM::FW (RVM for use in a LAN environment) and Flickr4Twitter (allowing Twitter clients to upload images to Flickr). Implemented blog themes, Refinery CMS sites, e-commerce sites on the Shopify platform, and custom-built sites from scratch.Software Engineer at Black Oak Technology Group

February 2009 - February 2012 (3 years 1 month)

Technical and team lead of 7 people. Acted as ScrumMaster, and mentor to other team members. End-to-end web application development with Ruby and the Ruby on Rails MVC framework for the back-end while the front-ends were built using the Blueprint CSS framework and jQuery JavaScript library. Several RESTful APIs were implemented using a Behavior-Driven Development and Test-Driven Development approach. Developed open source tools to assist with LAN environment needs, specifically RVM::FW. Applications were developed using best practices to include Capistrano, Bundler, RVM (in development and production), Passenger with REE / 1.9.2, unobtrusive JavaScript, and XHTML / HTML5. Several libraries & tools used included: Ruby, Rails (2 & 3), RVM, Passenger, Capistrano, MySQL, and Redis.Senior Web Developer & Server Administrator at Mountain Leverage

August 2007 - April 2008 (9 months)

Acquisition, installation, and maintenance of physical web servers running Linux (including web clusters). Programming and scripting in Python, PHP, Plone/Zope, JavaScript, AJAX, XML, and advanced XHTML/CSS. Utilized open source software to create simple-to-maintain Content Management Systems and blogs for clients receiving more than 9 million page views per month with more than 5 million unique visitors per month. Created both cross-browser compatible desktop websites as well as mobile websites. Also implemented and maintained web servers utilizing Varnish in front of Apache as a caching mechanism.Senior Web Developer / Applications Engineer at Altus Consulting Corporation

December 2006 - August 2007 (9 months)

Acquisition, installation, and maintenance of physical and virtual web servers running Linux operating systems. Programming and scripting in Python, Plone/Zope, PHP, ColdFusion, JSP, JavaScript, XML, and advanced XHTML / CSS 2. Utilized open source software to create an enterprise-level Content Management System (CMS) for more than 15 organizations and 1500 people. Managed and spearheaded the effort to import and get approval to utilize Plone as an open source Content Management System to save customers more than 2,500,000 dollars within the first 6 months. Designed and maintained Plone CMS, PHP (MediaWiki), ColdFusion, and RSS/XML applications and websites.Senior Web Developer at Essex Corporation

September 2005 - December 2006 (1 year 4 months)

Web development for over 10 websites in a variety of programming languages. Development in PHP, Perl, Python, Plone/Zope, JavaScript, XML, advanced X/HTML with CSS2. Website design utilizing MySQL, and ZODB databases. Was also responsible for maintenance and upgrading of Solaris/Linux based servers. Played a pivotal role in utilizing Open Source Software to create a large-scale professional Content Management System for more than six organizations. Designed and maintained MediaWiki, MovableType, and RSS/XML applications and websites.President at Progressive Web Design LLC

December 1998 - December 2006 (8 years 1 month)

Website development and implementation with X/HTML W3C compliant code. Programming and scripting in ColdFusion, PHP, Perl, JavaScript, and Java. Database experience with MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Access. Linux web server administration, security monitoring, and add-on maintenance. Small network installation and maintenance. UNIX, Linux, and Win32 based operating system installation and experience.

Development using the following software:Dreamweaver, Flash, ColdFusion, FrontPage, text editorsAdobe Photoshop, Illustrator, FireworksMySQL, Oracle, MS SQL, and MS Access databasesWeb Developer at Cubic Defense Applications

October 2004 - August 2005 (11 months)

Web development for multiple organizations in a variety of programming languages. Development in PHP, JSP, ColdFusion, JavaScript, XML and advanced X/HTML. Development utilizing MySQL, Oracle, and Microsoft Access databases. Dynamic content, customizable queries and self-administrated websites are key requirements that were implemented within each site.Web Developer at US Army

November 2001 - September 2004 (2 years 11 months)

Web development for office needs and support. Webmaster for Charlie Company, 741st MI Battalion and Alpha Company, 305th MI Battalion. Successful transition from JavaScript flat database files to Perl database utilizing web interfaces and CGI Perl Module. Programming and scripting utilizing Perl, PHP, XML, JavaScript, and advanced HTML. Trained other personnel in software implementation and usage. Data mining analysis and software improvement.ProjectsRVM::FW

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RVM::FW is meant to be a simple Sinatra application that you can easily deploy on an intranet/local network server and enable quick and easy access to install multiple ruby versions side-by-side the way RVM does at home.

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Flickr4Twitter is a service for uploading images from Twitter clients to Flickr.com after you have authenticated with both services.

December 2011 to Present

Members:

I organized and run Frederick Riding Rails for Rubyists in the Frederick, MD area.Skills & Expertise

EducationAmerican Intercontintal University Online

Masters of Science, Information Technology, 2004 - 2005University of Maryland University College

Bachelor of Science, Computer Studies, Legal Studies, Internet Technologies, 2003 - 2004Anne Arundel Community College

Associate of Art, General Studies, 2002 - 2004Honors and AwardsEagle Scout with Silver Palm; Gold and Silver Venture Scout AwardsCreated one of Time Magazine’s “Top 50 Websites of 2008”Suma Cum Laude, Anne Arundel Community College, 2003Valedictorian, Hurricane High School, 2001Distinguished Graduate, US Army Intelligence Center (ELINT Analyst)Recommendations

“Steven was a integral part of team building new functionality into production Ruby on Rails project that we worked on together. When he joined the project we had a Rails + Mongrel Cluster application. Steven migrated it to Passenger, introduced the team to RVM and Cucumber and built a standard Capistrano deployment mechanism that has saved the team literally hundreds of hours in the last year and half. Steven has very strong linux administration skills in addition to his Ruby and Ruby on Rails development skills. Steven has a true affinity for finding the technologies that reduce risk and add visibility into the project and I would recommend him for a senior development position; particularly in a team that would benefit, as ours did, from exposure to Ruby on Rails best practices.”

Galen Palmer, Senior Software Engineer, Six3Systems, was with another company when working with Steven at Black Oak Technology Group

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Steven for the last 4 months, and he is one of the most passionate developers I have ever encountered when it comes to Ruby, Rails, and leveraging best practices as whole. As someone new to Rails development, Steven was really helpful in effectively communicating some of the little nuances of Rails. I feel that his expertise would be an asset to any team.”

Maurice Rand, Software Engineer, Booz Allen Hamilton, was with another company when working with Steven at Black Oak Technology Group

“Steven has great software development skills and is passionate about any project he takes on. He is an expert in Ruby on Rails and strives for agile, behavior/test driven development.”

Larry Lay, Software Engineer, Black Oak Technology Group Inc, worked directly with Steven at Black Oak Technology Group

“I worked with Steven for a year and within that time frame he taught the team so much about RVM, Passenger, and the fringe details of Rails that only an incredibly experienced developer would know. Steven is not only passionate about Ruby, Rails, and all the great gems that are available, but he’s also passionate about best practices and doing things right from the start. Steven is also a very tenacious developer who doesn’t give up finding the right solution for a difficult problem, but also has no issues seeking help from fellow team mates. Any team that focuses their developmental technologies around Ruby, Rails, and open source libraries/gems will find Steven truly invaluable.”

Jesus Jackson, Senior Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton, worked directly with Steven at Black Oak Technology Group

“Steven Haddox brings a skillset, enthusiastic drive, and passion for Ruby that has been unmatched by any software engineer I have worked with. Steven lives and breathes Ruby, because of this, the projects he works on have fewer bugs, follow industries best practices, re-use code were ever possible, implement the latest technologies, and are of high quality and exceptional value for his clients. If your project needs a Ruby expert Steven is the guy.”

Tony Alletag, PMP, IT Consultant / Project Manager, Booz Allen Hamilton, managed Steven at Black Oak Technology Group

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