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January 2008-Present Kennedy Computer Consulting Surprise, AZ
Software Developer
• Developed projects by request for customers. Acted as Project Manager, Software Developer, Risk Analyst, and core programmer.
• Developed and manage SQL Server management tools to monitor performance and reliability of databases. Developed data management tools for web pages to reflect capabilities of SQL Management Studio Express.
• Developed Web Based, Client/Server, and Desktop applications utilizing the .NET Framework and SQL Server.
• Utilized network management skills to write and deploy network management tools for Windows Based networks including backup tools, user management, patch and virus pattern management tools.
• Worked with clients directly to present reports on progress, choose outsourced development resources, develop training and manuals, and create appropriate technical documentation.
• Developed websites and active internet application on an as-needed basis for clients. Utilized CMS systems as well as ASP.NET/PHP and in some cases Flash/HTML/Javascript.
2003-2007 Desert Rain Software (DRS) Glendale, AZ
Senior Software Developer
• Acted as the general project manager and team leader for two development teams consisting of six developers, as well as coordinated off-shore development resources in the completion of new products.
• Designed and managed large scale database projects for corporate customers using SQL Server. Wrote complicated data manipulation tools using DTS, T-SQL, Stored Procedures, SQL Functions, and XML.
• Developed intensive reports for large corporate customers using SQL Reporting Services.
• Planned customer projects, timelines, performed risk management, and managed programming teams.
• Acted as the senior developer on ASP.NET, C#, and VB.NET projects, assisting in development of complicated tasks and training of new programming team members.
• Set team rules, designed working methodology for maximum efficiency of development teams.
• Worked directly with the Director of Business Development to formulate strategy of new market entry of internal development projects including the development of budgets, timelines, and technical specifications.
2002-2003 Desert Rain Executive Services Gilbert, AZ
Senior Internet Engineer
• Designed a web-based email system to reduce internal software licensing issues.
• Designed and implemented databases in MS-SQL Server and MySQL, as well as database front ends in Visual Basic 6.0. Designed and wrote programs for clients in Visual Basic.NET, and C/C++/C#.
• Developed Internet dialer software using Visual Basic for an ISP client.
• Managed projects for such clients as Home Depot and DHS.
• Project manager on the development of the DReS CRM application “Workstream.”
• Developed voice-activated applications for the health-care industry for use in hospitals and small doctor’s practice.
• Designed customer solutions for travel agencies, condo management firms and other related industries using MySQL and PHP.

2002 Momentum Interactive Phoenix, AZ
Contract Developer
• Performed development work as an independent contractor for a one client project involving business management and data collection for a local interior design firm.
• Developed enterprise business management system using classic ASP with VBScript. Began the conversion process from classic ASP to ASP.NET with C#.
2000-2002 Travelbridge.com Tempe, AZ
Senior Programmer/Senior Internet Engineer
• Led a small team of programmers to develop the Travelbridge Corporate Website and Database using ASP, VBScript, and C++.
• Implemented a company wide Internet based database access mechanism.
• Wrote and implemented several security programs to protect computer equipment from careless users using Visual Basic.
• Developed an Internet based travel request system powered by Microsoft SQL Server. Utilized my skills as a Visual Basic and ASP programmer to write several programs to assist in Accounting tasks and database maintenance.
• Designed web maintenance programs using PHP/MySQL
1999-2000 Robert Half International Consulting Phoenix, AZ
Computer and Internet Consultant
• Managed contract with Travelbridge Air Land Sea, Ltd.
• Used my programming, database, and web development skills to implement and internal office-to-office web based communication system.
• Managed company website and performed website maintenance tasks as requested.
1998-2001 Entity Web Presence Santa Maria, CA
Web Developer and Programmer
• Developed websites for business clients.
• Wrote ActiveX components for extending website capabilities. Developed COM objects to be used with Active Server Pages using Visual Basic.

1999–2000 Various Technology Related Seminars and Classes Phoenix, AZ
• Attended “How to Develop a World Class Website” by CompuMaster
• Attended Photoshop/ Illustrator Class May 2000-June 2001
• Attended Sabre and TRAMS Education Seminars September 2000.
• Attended 2 Semesters at DeVry Institute of Technology in Long Beach, CA
Member of the IEEE Computer Society, active musician and local community volunteer.
Special interests include: Implementing web accessible solutions for databases, email servers, contact management systems, corporate communications systems, accounting system

I currently maintain a high-end laptop and all required software to complete development tasks. I maintain a large library of computer books for self education. I trend towards trying new technology for personal projects and then applying new skills to my job and recommending new technologies I have adopted.

Visual Basic (extensive knowledge in working with MS-SQL Databases, writing COM objects for web use, and the Windows API)
C/C++ (primarily used for the development of COM objects to extend what cannot be done in Visual Basic)
Java (approx. 1 year of usage with Java, primarily used for created Java applets for AI programs)
VB.NET/C#/ASP.NET (extensive knowledge of the .NET Framework and writing data driven application for the desktop and the Internet). Strong usage of both ASP.NET 1.1 and .NET 2.0 frameworks.
PHP (various versions)
Software and Hardware support for Windows Based Networks (some of my positions have required me to be a jack of all trades), including Small Business Server 2003, Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000/NT.
I have also supported/performed customer installs of IIS, Exchange, SQL Server (2000/2005), ISA Server, Apache, and Active Directory.

Other Experience:
SQL Server, MySQL, MS-Access, FoxPro, J++, (Visual Studio 6.0 Suite), Flash 5.0, Perl, HTML, DHTML, ASP, PHP, Photoshop, MS-Office (and VBA), JavaScript, Sabre API Programming Interface, VB.NET, C#, Windows Mobile, .NET CF.

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