Mark Burrs
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Objective
I am a passionate life long learning with an objective of finding a
place of employment or contract where I can utilize my wide range of
skills. I am a creative, solutions driven person looking for a company
or team that would value my services. I know several languages and am
always learning more as technology evolves.
Background TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR/SENIOR SYSTEMS ANALYST/SENIOR FRONT
Summary END DEVELOPER with extensive experience in JavaScript,
eLearning Systems, IT Systems, Database Systems, Web
Applications, Application Development, System
Integration, Agile Best Practices and Project Management.
Related areas of expertise are:
JavaScript
JQuery
Backbone.js
ActionScript, Flash Application Development
HTML and CSS Technology
Articulate
UX Best Practices
Visio
XML
JSON
eLearning Standards Implementation - AICC, SCORM 1.2,
SCORM 2004, and Tin Can
Architecting Database Systems
SQL
AJAX
Project Management
Lotus Notes Development
Relational Database Architect
ASP
.NET Development (Experienced but rusty)
Section 508 Compliance Implementation
Experience
ALLEN INTERACTIONS 2009-2014
Senior Developer, Mendota Heights, MN.
Developed award winning eLearning
solutions for Fortune 500 Companies and
Universities
Developed xml data driven ActionScript,
Flash and JavaScript frameworks to
support easy to produce, reuse and
maintain courses
Prototyped new production frameworks
that utilized JavaScript, JQuery,
Backbone.js and Underscore.
Promoted best practice UX design
principles
Provided onsite training for clients and
internal users
Developed training material for clients
and internal users
Architected eLearning solutions for
clients
Created learning objects that conform to
industry standards: AICC, SCORM 1.2,
SCORM 2004, and Tin Can
Implemented courses in several LMS and
CMS systems including Moodle,
Blackboard, Cornerstone, Adobe Connect,
SumTotal, Peoplesoft, and custom systems
Mentored and trained other developers in
the company
NONIN MEDICAL 2008-2009
Web Developer, Plymouth, MN.
Developed an international website that
catered to users and distributors.
Developed xml data driven Flash
Tutorials
Developed web based xml driven survey
engine that saved to RDB and provided
reports using Business Objects Crystal
Reports XI
Developed Flash touch-screen Kiosk
survey system that saved to RDB and
provided reports using Business Objects
Crystal Reports XI
Developed a SQL Server based website
management system for maintaining the
website and integrated Multilanguage and
versioning features. Also included an
interface for non-developer to manage
copy for the site.
Redesigned website to optimize SEO
Managed SEO for the site and maintain #1
ranking status for most essential
keywords.
Provided essential Google Analytic
support for the marketing department
LODESTAR LEARNING CORP 2006-2008
Owner/Technology Director, Stillwater,
MN.
Managing the technology direction of
this recent startup software and
eLearning service company.
Software presentations and training at
tradeshows, conferences, user sites and
online via WebEx or GotoMeeting.
Responsible for development of several
eLearning web based interactions with an
emphasis on usability, accessibility and
multi-language support.
Managed several projects for clients
looking to enhance their current
eLearning systems with data driven,
interactive Flash based learning
objects.
Experience with D2L, Moodle, Blackboard,
and Microsoft distance learning
platforms
LeFEBRE COMPANIES, INC. 2002 - 2006
IT Manager, Elk River, MN
Based in Elk River, this trucking
company had locations across several
Midwestern states.
Responsible for implementing information
systems that would tie this multi
division company together.
Installed a managed a Windows server
environment that utilized 5 servers.
Architected and implemented web services
to provide Business to Business
integration.
Installed and managed a web based
reporting system.
Developed reports and SQL to provide
reporting services to web based users.
Developed systems using Lotus Notes,
Domino, .NET web services and web based
reporting to improve efficiencies across
the divisions. Managed IT Projects
utilizing both local resources and
international resources.
Provided user training on systems and
office productivity tools.
CYBURRS SOLUTIONS, INC. 1999 -
Owner/Senior Systems Analyst, White Bear 2002
Lake, MN
Specializing in workflow productivity
solutions for clients, CyBurrs Solutions was
a small development company with some
excellent clients. Clientele included
Enbridge Energy, Auria, The State of MN, VML
of Kansas City, Burger King, St, Jude's
Hospital in Duluth MN, Sprint, Northwest
Airlines, Ojai Digital Arts Center of CA and
numerous others.
Provided training services one week out the
month to Ojai Digital Arts center in advanced
Flash application development.
Contributed to the Flash 5 Bible.
Provided training services to Northwest
Airlines to assist their developers in
designing and implementing simulations.
Provided development services to the
international energy company Enbridge. The
challenge was to design workflow and
collaboration systems that would bring all
divisions and departments together in as real
time as possible.
VIRTUAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1994 -
Internet Technology Director/Senior Systems 1999
Analyst, Roseville, MN
Provided workflow, collaboration and
development services to numerous clients.
Provided mentoring and training to new
consultants and recruited 2/3 of their staff
before leaving in 1999 to start CyBurrs
Solutions.
TERNES REGISTER SYSTEM 1990-199
IT Coordinator, White Bear Lake, MN 4
Designed and developed the customer service
and production database system that was used
in a manufacturing environment.
Provided user training on the system as well
as office productivity tools and suites.
Computer and server implementation and
maintenance.
Education Computer Scientist Major, Elementary
Education Major, UW River Falls, WI.
Skills ActionScript 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 JavaScript
JQuery Backbone Captivate Story Board
HTML CSS Photoshop Beyond Compare SVN
JIRA Agile Best Practices SQL XML
JSON VB.NET LotusScript Data Driven
Flash Google Analytics Java (light exp)
Lotus Formula SQL Server Access Domino
Lotus Notes Crystal Reports Usability
Accessibility Training Graphic Design
PC Support Windows Server 2000/2003 Admin
Networking
I have worked with databases extensively.
Personal A passionate life long learner!