OBJECTIVE
Senior Software Architect.
FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY
Specialize in XML-SOAP-RPC Web Services, Microsoft .Net Framework 1.0 to 4.0, Visual Studio 6.0 - 2010, C#.Net, VB.Net, ASP.Net, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, MS-SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLLite, DB5, FoxPro, Access, OMNIS. Moderate experience with Visual C++ and PHP. Limited Experience with MVC, and WPF. Experienced in setup and management of Microsoft Server Platforms. Functional experience in Linux and UNIX platforms
Extensive knowledge and experience with STAR Standards http://starstandard.org. Built many different Automotive manufacturer interfaces (Ford, GM, Chrysler, Volvo, BMW, etc.)
20+ years of software development experience. Developed software in many languages. Dedicated to making deadlines and take pride in quality work. Knowledge in many software industries such as gaming, 3D graphics, web application development, and MMOG which helps to create intuitive and user friendly applications. Flexible and able to adapt to new technologies.
EMPLOYMENT
Consultant Los Angeles, CA
(April 2010 - Present)
Developer / Software Architect
April - July: Managed a health food store. During this time developed several custom reporting tools to help manage the business. Built in C#.Net, importing data from PDF reports, XML, and HTML reports. Populating a relation database for searching and compiling data and reports.
July - October: Developed 2 online marketing websites and a construction website in C#.Net, ASP.Net.
October - January: Built the database and backend to a Flash Workstation Design and Production Management tool. This was built in C#.Net, ASP.Net. and Flash AS3
November - April: Zack Ford Games and Scorent. Lead a team of 4 developers in creating a Facebook game in Flash, AS3, MySQL, JavaScript, and PHP. As the lead architect, designed, built and managed the databases, all PHP server backend and the custom CMS (Content Management System). Also designed the entire architecture to the games’ Quest system. Helped with 2D Physics implementation in another Flash Facebook game.
April - May: Updated and rewrote several pieces of an agricultural company’s CRM, Invoicing and Reports Management system written in VB.Net, ASP.Net. Built two websites for two clients.
Currently building a small music licensing website in C#.Net, ASP.Net, MVC and SQL using SOAP:XML to gather data from outside sources.
DealerBuilt Mason City, IA
(June 2006 – April 2010)
Developer/Project Coordinator
Developed applications for Parts Service, Accounting, Payroll, factory Interfaces, CarFax, RouteOne, NADA, Alldata, and USPS interfaces. I developed a customized framework that the rest of the development team used to increase productivity in development. Built highly secured web enabled applications. Developed applications in OMNIS 7.3, ASP, ASP.NET, C#.Net, AJAX, Java, XML, EBXML, Web services. Developed and created an Automated Software Distribution / Update Service to push updates to clients automatically, saving the company support staff man hours.
Thunder Basin Ford Gillette, WY
(July 1999 – May 2006)
Network Administrator, Developer
Network Administration/IT Support, Service Writer, Assistant Service Manager, Parts Counter, Warranty Administration, Mechanic, Sales. I managed a network with 4 Servers, 36 Workstations. I developed many add-on modules to the ADAM software systems to generate operational reports, warranty administration, STARS interfaces, Ford Secure networks, ALLDATA interfaces, Cash Flow reports, and other reports required by the parts, service, F&I, sales and accounting departments.
EDUCATION
1993 - Present
Certifications
I was a Microsoft Certified Partner and have taken many of the required courses for the MCSE certification.
A++ certification by IBM. Various training by IBM in printer repair, Microcode programming, EPROM programming. I assisted in writing software and hardware drivers for commercial printers used by the military and newspaper publications.
Certified by Hewlett Packard in printer repairs including both Inkjet and LaserJet printers.
Various courses and training in PC repair, AC and DC Electronics, Microprocessors, and Digital electronics provided by The Cleveland Institute of Electronics and Heathkit.