Overview:
Creative software developer with a strong focus on web technologies having 7 years of experience centered around enterprise-level solutions and integration of cutting-edge technologies with legacy systems
Technologies:
- C# / VB.NET
- ASP.NET / ASP
- ASP.NET AJAX
- XHTML / CSS
- ADO.NET / ADO
- JavaScript / VBScript
- SQL 2000 / 2005
- SQL Reporting Services
- .NET Web Services
- MS Live Meeting
- VB6 / VBA
- Adobe Photoshop
- Cognos BI
- MS Office 97 - 2007
- MS Project / Visio
- Crystal Reports 8.5 / 9
Experience:
Software Developer
New Tech Computer Systems Jul/06 - Present Shreveport, LA- Designed two accessible, CSS-based websites for physician office management and prescription tracking using ASP.NET / C#, ASP.NET AJAX, and AJAX Control Toolkit
- Created business and data tier objects including stored procedures with SQL Server 2005
- Met with clients on-site to gather requirements and observe website usage
- Created all graphics throughout both websites with Photoshop
Software Developer / Analyst
AFS Logistics Nov/04 - Jul/06 Shreveport, LA- Coordinated and led the execution of a migration from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005
- Conceived and integrated new web applications and processes within existing corporate website
- Developed web-based shipping solution utilizing AJAX and .NET Web Services to access and return transit times asynchronously from over 30 carrier websites
- Maintained current BI solutions and created new ones with Cognos and SQL 2000 Reporting Services
- Implemented and managed software training programs for salesmen and clients via Microsoft Live Meeting
Developer Support Technical Router
Volt Services / Microsoft Corporation Dec/03 - Nov/04 Charlotte, NC- Provided first-touch support for all Microsoft developer technologies
- Coordinated resolution of in-depth development issues with product-specific support teams within Microsoft
- Received extensive customer support training in a call center environment
IT Specialist
Logisource Aug/03 - Dec/03 Matthews, NC- Created reporting solutions with Crystal 8.5 / 9, VB.NET using Access and dBase as data sources
- Conceived and developed various reporting macros for Excel using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
- Designed future SQL Server database structure in Visio as the target for dBase migration
- Assumed the role of network administrator, provided internal and external support in a NT / 2000 environment
Information Systems Coordinator
United States Marine Corps Mar/03 - Aug/03 Camp Lejeune, NC- Recalled to active duty March 28 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom – released August 16
- Provided network and software support, administered email accounts with Exchange Server 2000 for over 200 Marines in a Windows NT 4.0 / 2000 environment
Software Developer / IS Help Desk Manager
AFS Logistics Oct/01 - Mar/03 Shreveport, LA- Created various desktop and distributed applications with VB6 and VB.NET for auditing and rate calculation
- Developed extensive Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook macros utilizing Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), focused on analyzing accounting information for clients
- Established new position of IS Help Desk Manager and tracked all IS projects with Microsoft Project
Telecommunications Maintenance Supervisor
United States Marine Corps Sep/96 - Oct/01 Camp Lejeune, NC- Installed, maintained, networked, and repaired PBX level switches, telephones, and cabling systems
- Meritoriously promoted from E-3 to E-4 based on outstanding leadership ability and technical proficiency
- Maintained Department of Defense SECRET security clearance / Honorable Discharge at the rate of E-5
Certifications:
- MCPD Microsoft Certified Professional Developer Web Developer November 26, 2007
- MCTS Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist .NET 2.0 Distributed Applications May 9, 2007
- MCTS Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist .NET 2.0 Web Applications March 21, 2007
- MCTS Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist .NET 2.0 Windows Applications March 21, 2007
- MCTS Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist SQL Server 2005 September 13, 2006
- MCAD Microsoft Certified Application Developer Microsoft Visual Studio .NET November 14, 2005
- MOS Microsoft Office Specialist Master Microsoft Office XP September 14, 2004
- MCDST Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician Microsoft Windows XP August 5, 2004
- MCSD Microsoft Certified Solution Developer Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 April 21, 2004
- MCP Microsoft Certified Professional November 4, 2002
Education:
- .NET University Louisiana State University Shreveport, LA 2006 - 2007
- MCSD / MCAD (C#) Preparation Course Louisiana State University Shreveport, LA 2005 - 2005
- MCSE / MCSA (2003) Preparation Course Louisiana State University Shreveport, LA 2005 - 2005
- MCSE (2000) / A+ / Network + Courses New Horizons Learning Center Charlotte, NC 2003 - 2004
- MCSD (VB6) Preparation Course Louisiana State University Shreveport, LA 2002 - 2003
- Computer Science (BASIC / PASCAL) Caddo Magnet High School Shreveport, LA 1993 - 1995