Resume



SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced web developer with a strong background working on open source technologies, including Ruby on Rails, PHP, MySQL, and Apache. Passionate for Ruby on Rails work developing world-class web-based electronic systems. Experience in software engineering and development, agile development methodologies, and test/behavior driven development. Proven ability to jump into new projects, exceed client expectations, and learn new technologies quickly. Managed complex development projects from concept to completion across various industries, including healthcare, logistics, financial services, banking, and government. Completed rigorous leadership training at Rapport Leadership International. Willing to travel; possible relocation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ruby on Rails Developer (contract position)
Integrum Technologies, Chandler, Arizona August 2007 - Present

* Worked on multiple client project using Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Javascript, and AJAX

Technologies Used: Ruby on Rails, MySQL, JavaScript, Subversion, Mongrel, Capistrano; development platform - Mac OS X; deployment platform - Debian Etch and Cent OS 5

Ruby on Rails Developer (contract position)
REMUDA RANCH, Peoria, Arizona May 2006-August 2007

* Serve as lead developer and architect for an enterprise class web-based electronic health records (EHR) system.
* Use Ruby on Rails to create the system that tracks the complete patient care process.
* Manage implementation of a computerized physician order entry system and admissions system.
* Integrate Jack Slocum's EXT library for enhanced user-interface and process flow.

Technologies Used: Ruby on Rails, MySQL, JavaScript, EXT JS, Subversion, Mongrel, Capistrano, Drupal, Xcache, PHP, Trac; development platform - Mac OS X; deployment platform - Ubuntu Server 6.06, 6.10, Feisty Fawn

Senior Web Developer (contract position)
DESERT SCHOOLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Phoenix, Arizona Jan.-May 2006

* Developed various internal applications and a customer-facing online banking system.
* Implemented an online tracking system and internal audit tracking system to communicate system results to marketing and senior management clients.
* Designed and deployed reporting services reports.
* Prepared coding standards documentation and provided coding reviews for other developers.

Technologies Used: ASP.NET 1.1, SQL 2000, C#, SQL 2005

Lead Web Developer (contract position)
JOBING.COM, Phoenix, Arizona Aug. 2005-Jan. 2006

* Led local job board company through a migration from old site to new site by developing new site features and overall appearance for site launch.
* Integrated JobingTV website into main Jobing.com site, created customer page width formatting tool, and implemented a resume upload process for job seekers.
* Built AJAX components to streamline processing and minimize visible page post backs.
Technologies Used: ASP, JavaScript

Lead Web/Windows Developer (contract position)
UNICORN FINANCIAL SERVICES, Mesa, Arizona Oct. 2004-July 2005

* Created and executed a customer facing online account application.
* Re-architected ASP 3.0 application used by funding department and senior management.
* Designed, executed, and supported internal 3-tier web application used to streamline daily operations in credit decisioning making and application processing.
* Replaced third-party application processing system with Windows .NET application.
* Created and integrated ad-hoc enterprise reports.
* Managed and developed stored procedures; desgined DTS packages and nightly jobs.
Technologies Used: ASP 3.0, ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#, SQL 2000, Crystal and SQL Reporting Services, SQL DBA

Software Engineer (contract position)
DHL, LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN, Scottsdale, Arizona Aug.-Oct. 2004

* Generated $875,000 in savings for client by designing and supporting customer-facing web-based logistics and supply chain management interface and reporting tools; worked on team.
* Decreased support time 48% by developing and maintaining an internal web reporting applications for the logistics website.
Technologies Used: ASP.NET, XML, SQL.NET Web Services, VB.NET, HP OpenView Service Desk

Systems Developer (contract position)
STATE OF ARIZONA, Phoenix, Arizona June-Aug. 2004

* Designed, developed, and implemented web-based vehicle tracking application using formal software development life cycle processes and methodologies.
* Created back-end database tables, views, and stored procedures for the application.
Technologies Used: C# ASP.NET, Crystal Reports 8.5, SQL Server 2000

.NET Developer (contract position)
MEDAIRE, INC., Tempe, Arizona April-June 2004

* Developed and implemented corporate integrated web portal system, custom web applications, client portal site, and custom report generator.
Technologies Used: ASP.NET, VS.NET 2003, SQL Server 2000, ASP.NET XML Web Services, MS InfoPath, Crystal Reports, C#, DotNetNuke

Previously held contractor positions include: Systems Developer for Rural / Metro Corporation; Systems Developer for CH Mortgage; MIS Specialist for NACOG Head Start

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems, 2002
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY, Flagstaff, Arizona
~ Honors: Dean's list; Regents Scholarship Recipient; Major GPA: 4.0; Overall GPA: 3.5

Graduate, 30-hours in Power Communications and Leadership Breakthrough I, 2005
RAPPORT LEADERSHIP INTERNATIONAL, Las Vegas, Nevada

SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming Languages: Ruby, PHP 4/5, SQL, JavaScript, HTML/XHTML, CSS, XML/XSL, Java, Python, C#, Visual Basic .NET / 6 / VBA, VBScript, ASP.NET, ASP 3.0, COBOL

Web Frameworks: Ruby on Rails, Zend Framework

Content Management Systems: Drupal (PHP), Radiant CMS (Ruby on Rails), Mephisto (Ruby on Rails), DotNetNuke (ASP.NET), Sharepoint (ASP.NET)

Operating Systems: Mac OS X, Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, Suse, and RedHat), Windows 3.x, 95, 98, 2000, 2000 Advanced Server, XP, 2003 Server

Programming Editors/IDEs: TextMate, Eclipse, Aptana IDE/RadRails, NetBeans Cocoa MySQL, Visual Studio 5.0, 6.0, .NET (2002, 2003, 2005), SQL Server Enterprise Manager

Source Code Control: Subversion, CVS, ClearCase, SourceSafe

Databases: MySQL 4/5, PostgreSQL 8, Sql Server 7/2000/2005, Oracle 8i/9, MS Access