Engineer Management

STUART MORSE

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Victoria, BC V8Z 1N4 *****@*******.***

Objective: A position where I can use my enthusiasm for application development to address significant challenges

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Talented and accomplished internet technology professional with experience in UI design

Over ten years of experience utilizing client and server side Java technologies

Balanced left / right brain thinker ensures production of solutions which are creative, logical and valuable

Specialty in web application development and skilled / talented in the creation of unique graphic design

Perceptive and contemporary with an intuitive understanding of end user needs, wants and expectations

Experience includes delivery of risk management services nationwide for major financial institutions

Competent in dealing with intellectual property and sensitive, confidential and proprietary information

Tenacious and passionate; thriving on overcoming ‘impossible’ challenges and significant problems

Extraordinary degree of focus with an earned reputation for highly critical and analytical thinking

Skilled in developing educational sites for post secondary institutions / leading research organizations

Experience in developing / implementing web based applications for both private & public sectors

Masters Degree in Computer Science, specializing in World Wide Web applications

VALUE PROPOSITION

Programming is like play for me and I am consumed by it, living and breathing it every day. This is likely why I am so

successful at it. My balance of web application design along with my natural talents in graphic design save development

costs and provide rich / broad perspectives. I can help to reduce outsourcing (development) costs due to my talents in

multiple disciplines.

SIGNATURE STRENGTHS

Managers agree that I am technically competent, creative, intuitive and intellectually grounded. They appreciate my

business acumen and my solid, steady and strong work ethic. They would agree that I am very easy to manage and a

valuable, adaptable person; one who is very positive in an environment which is rife with change and fluid priorities

Colleagues would agree that I am reliable and supportive teammate - one who is capable with multiple talent

perspectives and deep capacity

CAREER EXPERIENCE

SparkTrust Systems, Victoria, BC SENIOR WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPER 2011 – 2012

Operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of ParetoLogic Inc., SparkTrust Systems provides Web and PC vulnerability

scanning, Web site hardening and malware remediation services.

Scope: Responsible for maintenance of web properties and their integration with application functionality and

eCommerce infrastructure.

Technologies: PHP, CSS, XML, Javascript, HTML, MySQL, MS SQL Server, IIS, Scrum, Windows Server,

Linux, Subversion, Photoshop

Managed user interface development for two major web applications and the corporate web site

Key Results:

Utilized a broad range of Web technologies including providing a user friendly and functional interface to

underlying web scanning technologies

Created eCommerce workflows and supporting web content for the sale of online services and Tools

Constructed online marketing materials consisting of SEO optimized web pages and embedded analytics and

performance monitoring hooks

Stuart Morse, Career Experience, Cont. 2/5

ParetoLogic Inc, Victoria, BC MANAGER OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE SYSTEMS / 2006 – 2011

WEB APPLICATION PROGRAMMER

Scope: Responsible for defining long term vision and tactical functions, and managing all aspects of the department

Technologies: PHP, Javascript, MySQL, XML, MS SQL Server, IIS, Scrum, Windows Server, Subversion

Co-ordinate strategic initiatives with other departments

Ensure day to day tactical functions were in line with strategic initiatives

Software infrastructure development, design / deployment of strategic solutions

Key Results:

Managed multiple agile sprints, creating/maintaining online purchase processes for software applications

Recognized by the Owners as a high potential employee

Co-managed the Business Operations department which won the ViaTec award for ‘Department of the Year’

Identified as an outstanding manager in employee surveys

Key Competencies:

Agile / sprint programming method management

eCommerce software infrastructure design and implementation

Optimedia Solutions, Victoria, BC ECOMMERCE ARCHITECT AND OWNER 2004 – 2006

Scope: Responsible for creative direction, programming and data integration for private sector organizations

Technologies: J2EE, PHP, CSS, HTML, Javascript, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Apache, Tomcat, Photoshop

Manage all business functions including business development, project management, financial

management and infrastructure planning and implementation

Key Results:

Created content management system for top producing realty company to improve access and reduce wait time for

clients’ property updates. Trained at ‘Small Business Victoria’; a nine month business course

Created web sites using J2EE technologies, including Servlets and EJBs

ExcelSystems, Victoria, BC SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER 1997 – 2004

Scope: Managed development lifecycle of two major Java-Based web development tools including research and

development, quality assurance, beta testing and technical support. Introduced these tools to a global market

Technologies: J2SE, Delphi, C++, Websphere, Tomcat, Oracle, DB2, Photoshop, HTML, Javascript

Assist in development/design of user interfaces; streamline product branding strategies for global market

Develop intranet solutions for nuclear medicine, real estate, and textile sectors

Key Results:

Created CASE tool products and managed the entire development life cycle for release to world wide business markets

Produced manuals (technical writing, graphics, flow charts, Windows help versions, html versions) for eCommerce

development and communications applications used globally by public and private organizations

Created visual branding for training and user manuals, product packaging and advertising for major software

applications with world wide markets including logos, Internet banners, splash screens, cover designs and web design

Stuart Morse 3/5

Sicom Solutions Inc., Calgary, AB SENIOR APPLICATION ENGINEER 1997

Scope: Consulted to and managed project teams of software engineers to develop potential web based gaming for

worldwide users and data management solutions for real estate industry

Technologies: Borland Intrabuilder, HTML, JavaScript, IIS, Front Page

Provide Java and Java Script based solutions for real estate clients and Java applet gaming solutions for

corporate clients

Key Results:

Developed and initiated human resource strategies including management of project teams consisting of developers,

marketers, publicists, writers, and designers, which improved morale, productivity and retention of quality employees

Alberta Research Council, Calgary, AB APPLICATION ENGINEER 1996 – 1997

Scope: Managed research initiatives into multimedia web based educational solutions for post secondary distance and

onsite learners

Technologies: HTML, Apache, Oracle, Autotrol CMS

Key Results:

Integrated educational curricula into an Oracle based database management system

Educated faculty in data management procedures

Designed and developed software to dynamically render database content into web pages

Developed and managed educational strategies and authored software training materials for internal/external users in

corporate and educational environments including distance learning

University of Calgary, AB HYPERMEDIA AUTHOR / COMPUTER SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR 1994 – 1996

Technologies: HTML, Photoshop, C, Solaris, Premier

Key Results:

Increased efficiency of intra-faculty communications by creating web based data distribution system. Spearheaded

innovative project to encourage multi-faculty use of World Wide Web to improve ease of access to public information.

Conceived, produced and delivered training for federal government sponsored program, ‘Multimedia on the Internet’.

Provided follow-up student coaching.

Delivered and facilitated courses which provided instruction and coaching for groups and individuals in multimedia, C-

programming and data communications

P REVIOUS EM PLOYM ENT

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST/PROGRAMMER ANALYST 1990 – 1994

Spartan Controls, Calgary

PROGRAMMER 1988 – 1989

American Express, Markham, ON

TECHNICAL SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE 1987–1988

British Olivetti Ltd., London, U.K.

Stuart Morse 4/5

P ROGRAM M ING A ND TECHNICAL SUM M AR Y

Programming:

Developed and managed two major Java products for use by major public and private sector organizations including

conception, design, testing, risk management, documentation, release, acceptance and trouble shooting

Specialized in J2EE technologies under IBM WebSphere, Tomcat, SQL and JDBC in association with Oracle,

Microsoft SQL Server, DB2 and MySQL

Upgraded transaction billing software for Fortune 500 Company to comply with in-house protocols, thus reducing

maintenance costs

Designed and coded pioneering Real-time Multi-user game for world wide use Designed and coded CASE tool to

deploy traditionally local applications to global audience

Designed and coded e-commerce development tool to enable non-programmers to easily create dynamic web based

solutions for private and public sector organizations

Languages Used:

HTML and XHTML (Hand Coded), CSS, JavaScript, PHP, J2EE (including XDoclet, JSP, JDBC), SQL, Delphi, C,

C++, XML, PL1, Basic, Prolog, Transact, Lisp, 6800 Assembler, Pascal, Cobol, RPG

Applications:

Adobe Photoshop, MS Word, Excel, Project, Corel Draw, Apache, Tomcat, Reflection, Micrografx Designer and

Graphics Works, Borland Intrabuilder, ODBC, Oracle, MySQL, DB2, MS SQL Server, Winsock

Computer Systems:

IBM PC Compatibles, IBM iSeries, Sun Sparc Family, SGI Indy, Stratus (IBM System/88), HP 3000, HP 9000, VAX

11/750, Apollo Domain, MAC

Software Systems:

16 and 32 bit Windows Operating Systems, Linux, Free BSD UNIX, Sun Solaris, Sun OS, SGI IRIX, MPE XL, MAC

OS, GEM Windows

F ORM AL EDUCATION

University of Calgary Master of Science Degree (M.Sc: Computer Science) 1994 – 1995

Key Results:

Thesis: World Wide Web work place support, Course Specialization: Artificial Intelligence

De Montfort University, Leicester, UK Bachelor of Science(Honours) (B.Sc.: Computer Science) 1983 – 1987

Key Results:

Co-op Experience: Human-Computer Interface Research Unit, Loughborough University - Responsible for developing

architectural tools, using an artificial intelligence language/protocol mediating the flow of interactive graphic design

tasks where user has access to partial knowledge. Users: architects, engineers, designers.

P ROFESSIONAL A CCOM PLISHM ENTS

Sought after public speaker on topics involving history and linguistics of religious and scientific thought

Development/management of promotional campaigns for non-profit groups and technical consulting for BC Network

for Compassionate Communication.

Stuart Morse 5/5

P ROFESSIONAL DEVELOP M ENT

BC Network for Compassionate Conflict resolution and mediation in human resource context 2004 – 2006

Communication

Business Victoria Financial Management 2005

BizVic Venture Program Business Development 2004

Microsoft curriculum 1015 Mastering MFC using Visual C++ 6.0 2000

Sun Service SL-270 & SL-230 Advanced Java Programming / Basic Java Programming 1996

University of Calgary Multimedia and Laserdisc Technologies 1994

Mount Royal College, Calgary Total Quality Management 1993

Spartan Controls, Calgary Quality Improvement Training 1991

P ROFESSIONAL A CCOM PLISHM E NTS

Successfully conceived of and created a successful consulting business which specialized on client branding and website design

utilizing Enterprise JavaBeans™ amongst other JTEE features

P ERSONAL QUALITIES ( EXPRESSED BY OTHERS)

I will always remember Stuart for his never ending optimism when it came to solving problems. His

positive outlook and his practical approach to working on difficult issues always ensured we found a way to

solve them. Stuart's ability to keep focused on what was important allowed him and his group to manage our

eCommerce systems in a fashion that could transact ten to fifteen thousand purchases per day. Greg Amlin

ex VP of Operations, ParetoLogic

As a senior web application developer, Stuart took full ownership of SparkTrust web applications as well as

leading the charge for major updates of SparkTrust web properties. Stuart is fast learner, tenacious and has

always been able to adapt to the constantly changing priorities that are present in a startup environment. Stuart

is an excellent web application developer whose combination of experience, knowledge and commitment, make

him a valuable asset to any dynamic product development team Paul Alan Lechner CPM, General Manager

SparkTrust Systems (Paretologic company)

I had the pleasure of working with Stuart during his time with ParetoLogic. He was always very loyal to the

company, hardworking, talented, and a joy to be around Elton Pereira, CEO of ParetoLogic

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Information Technology 2011

extremely pleasant to be around and helpful when anything was asked of him Jamie-Lynn Gowett

Director of Human Resources, Paretologic

R EFERENCES

Excellent References Available

Thank you for your time and consideration

Stuart Morse

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