Resume
Education
Technologies
Languages
- Java examples
- C++/C#, including .NET examples
- PHP examples
- Python
- ColdFusion examples
- ASP
Web
- JavaScript / AJAX examples
- jQuery examples
- Apache
- Microsoft IIS
- Paypal API examples
- Google Maps API
Databases
- Microsoft SQL Server examples
- MySQL examples
- SQLite
- PostgreSQL
Operating Systems
- Windows desktop environments
- Windows Server 2003
- Mac OS X and Classic
- Linux (Ubuntu)
Other Technologies
- Citrix
- Network programming examples
- Network infrastructure and troubleshooting
- Computer hardware
- OpenGL and Direct3D examples
Skills
- Software engineering, including all steps of software development process.
- Code maintenance and support.
- Strong people skills, especially technical support, education, and supervision.
- Writing end-user instructions and programmer documentation.
- Strong communications skills, especially public speaking and writing.
- Customer service, including phone, desktop, and in-person support.
- Visual design, including web, page layout, images, and software GUIs.
Work Experience
October 2012 – Present: Software Development Engineer II, Amazon.com
- SDE on the AmazonWireless team.
December 2010 – September 2012: Software Development Engineer I, Amazon.com
- SDE on the AmazonWireless team.
June 2008 – Present: Backend Developer, Bigfork Web Development.
- Instrumental in bringing in new clients through technology code demonstrations.
- Evaluated, designed, and implemented custom web applications for diverse clients.
- Maintained, troubleshot, and upgraded existing systems.
- Balanced many projects on tight deadlines simultaneously.
- Improved development methodologies, with focus on security and best practices for the web.
- Lead troubleshooting and security investigations on old sites that were attacked.
Dec. 2005 – May 2008: RTA Coordinator, DirectConnect Office, University of Montana.
- Supervised tech support staff for 10 residence halls, including office scheduling, timecard management, discipline, and training.
- Participated in yearly hiring of new support staff.
- Managed programming team responsible for web-based connection center.
- Oversaw complete redesign of internal web-based tool, including system architecture and integration, porting from ColdFusion to PHP, testing, and documentation. More…
- Designed and implemented custom access management system for 3000+ dorm residents, including coding custom DHCP server, coding web setup interface, and setting up and maintaining connection server. More…
Aug. 2004 – Nov. 2005: Resident Technology Assistant, DirectConnect Office, University of Montana.
- Provided tech support for 400 residents and student staff in Jesse Hall.
- Worked support desk, including phone support.
- Provided tech support for departments of the Division of Student Affairs.
- Developed and maintained internal web-based connection center.
Extracurricular Activities and Awards
- 2008 Outstanding Senior, UM Computer Science Department.
- Vice-President, UM Computer Science Club.
- Computer Science Department student evaluation committee member.
- Intramural Ultimate Frisbee team.