Dave Short

Computer Programmer

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Resume

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Education

• 2002: Corvallis High School
• 2008: BS in Computer Science, University of Montana

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

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.

Fact: Java used to be one of my favorite languages, but I like a lot of features of C# better.