Resume
This resume is available for download in several formats from the downloads section of my web site.
Personal Profile
Programming is my passion, my hobby and my job. It's a 16 hour a day addiction that I count myself fortunate enough to be paid to do. My desire and dedication to my craft drive me to push the boundaries of my knowledge and expertise each and every day.
The breadth of my programming experience spans both server and web application software as well as client-side and event-based programming. My career started in procedural programming and eventually lead to object oriented programming utilizing proven design patterns. I consider myself an agile programmer and focus much of my attention on optimally balancing the speed of development with the security, stability, performance and feature requirements of the project at hand.
My achievements include spearheading large projects for Fortune 500 companies. Building an IT department which develops web applications consumed by millions of visitors every month. Leading a two-man development team which architected, built and maintained a web service consuming over 2 billion data points and monthly transaction counts in 100 million range. But the most beloved feather in my cap was being granted karma on the PHP development team.
Areas of Knowledge and Ability in Technology
My primary programming and development skill set includes: PHP, CodeIgniter, Ruby, MySQL, X/HTML, XML, Javascript, jQuery, Prototype, JSON, CSS, Flash/Flex, ActionScript, Bash and Photoshop.
My secondary programming and development skill set includes: C, Java, Ada95, Perl, OpenBase, SQLite, Zend Framework, WebObjects and Rails.
I'm intimately familiar with Apache, Unix, Linux, Mac OS X, Windows 9x/2000/XP/Vista, Routers, Switches, DNS, POP, IMAP, SMTP, TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, UDP, VPNs, SVN, Git, cryptography and security.
I'm knowledgeable in Bind, Qmail, Sendmail, and CVS.
Work History
Brandmovers, Inc (03/2006 - Present)
Atlanta, GA
I was initially hired by this company to fill the position of lead programming architect. My duties included architecting the frameworks and classes which power all of the companies online projects. I was responsible for all web service infrastructure including server hardware, server software, data centers and platform decisions. I was tasked with defining code and development standards as well as promoting best practices and streamlining the entire development process. Finally, I was responsible for all large to medium scale projects and many of the small projects as well.
In November of 2007, I was named the Vice-President of Information Technology. While maintaining all of my previous responsibilities, I have now been additionally tasked with the management of all operations related to the IT department of the company. This includes the hiring, training and supervision of all IT department staff. I select and manage all the IT related assets within the company and continually research and evaluate new technologies for feasibility, efficiency and improvement of our IT services.
HIP Advertising, Inc (01/2003 - 03/2006)
Springfield, IL
Lead web applications programmer for the company. My responsibilities included project analysis, quotation, implementation and testing of all web applications handled by the company. I was also responsible for all web and database servers. I telecommuted to this job from my home office in Georgia. I continue to do freelance work for this company to this day.
Door2Door Technologies (04/2002 - 01/2003)
Newnan, GA
As a PC repair and network technician my responsibilities included troubleshooting and fixing PCs, broadband connections and networks both in residential and commercial environments.
Freelance Programmer/Developer (2001 - 2002)
Daytona Beach, FL & Newnan, GA
After college I worked as a freelancer for local businesses in Daytona Beach, FL and then in Newnan, GA after my move. My work included project analysis, quotation, design, development and programming of web sites for small companies. Even after taking a permanent day-time job, many of my clients insisted I continue to provide web services for them during my evening hours. Some of those clients I still have today.
Educational History
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (1998-2001)
Daytona Beach, FL
Studied Software Engineering & Aeronautical Science
Marion Military Institute (1994-1996)
Marion, AL
Associates of Arts.
Lincoln Land Community College (1994)
Springfield, IL
Math courses my senior year in high school.
Calvary Academy (1990-1994)
Springfield, IL
Graduated with Honors
References
For both employment and character references, please visit the references section of my web site.
Portfolio
My project history has included many large and small companies. From Agilent and Dr Pepper to small equipment rental companies.
Some of my past and present clients include: Agilent, Dr Pepper, Popeyes, NASCAR, Holiday Inn, Royal Caribbean, Dairy Queen, Russell Athletics, Mizuno, Johnny Rockets, Atlanta Journal Constitution, BiC, Bravos, Wendy's, Estwing and many many more.
Please see the portfolio section of my web site for specific examples of my work.
Accomplishments
Began working with the PHP QA team in June of 2008 and was granted karma a month later.
Graduate of the November 2007 Ruby on Rails Bootcamp held by The Big Nerd Ranch.
Promoted to Vice-President of Information Technology at Brandmovers in November of 2007.
Graduated near the top of my class in the Army Early Commissioning Program's Basic Camp and was awarded a full ride scholarship to Marion Military Institute in Marion, AL in 1994.
Received the Mitchell Award in 1988 from the Illinois Wing of the Civil Air Patrol and promoted to Deputy Cadet Commander.
The only graduate of the Para-Rescue Jump Orientation Course from my squadron in 1997.