Software design & development
2309 Girard Ave S #1
Minneapolis, MN 55405

Profile

Software engineer and web framework specialist, experienced in all aspects of software development cycle. Pivotal/lead roles in bringing several distributed applications from concept to market. Especially strong in graphic programming, time-critical applications and user ergonomics.

Well-versed in both conventional and web-based frameworks, database design, interfacing and scalability, client-server connection-oriented and connectionless systems, web-based development, and scripting languages. Strong ability to learn new systems and relate the big picture to the tiny pieces. Good communication and teamwork, with proven leadership experience.

Education

Bachelor of Arts from the University of Minnesota - Morris. Computer Science with interactive media focus, English minor, 1996.

Experience

Winethief.net Minneapolis, MN, June 2007 - Oct 2007

Redesigned frames and graphics for a new look, retaining elements and spirit of original winethief.net site. Designed icons and illustrations to augment existing flavor illustrations. Built custom Flash & ActionScript for active header and flavor links. Provided internal interface for owners to maintain calendar and events and assess site usage. Implemented site in XHTML, CSS & Javascript using the OctaVista web content springboard.

AlwaysknownAs.com Toronto, ON, Minneapolis, MN, Sept 2004 - June 2007

As lead engineer worked closely with architect to build lean interface and user flow delivering a flexible and expansive web service. Built C++ app to implement an Outlook Add-in component, and another to handle automated internal housekeeping. Co-designed and administered sophisticated RDBMS back-end. Implemented advanced security and abuse monitoring subsystem, multi-language support. Observed versioning best practices via SVN. Implemented core AKA functionality in PHP and implemented the visual design as specified by designer with XHTML+CSS+Javascript active content.

Kathy Nesseth Watercolors Minneapolis, MN, July 2006 - Sept 2006

Derived graphics, frame borders and buttons based on details from artist's work. Built internal interface for maintaining Gallery and Blog areas. Implemented site in XHTML, CSS & Javascript using the OctaVista web content springboard.

fotopia.org Toronto, ON, Minneapolis, MN, Dec 2003 - Sept 2004

Worked closely with architect to build lean interface and user flow delivering aesthetically pleasing, dynamic content. Implemented core image processing and delivery functionality in PHP and implemented the visual design as specified by designer with XHTML+CSS+Javascript active content.

Fremont Auto Detail Seattle, WA, Aug 2003 - Oct 2003

Developed business transaction record-keeping system, storing client, job, service, employee data, and providing invoice and payment generation/tracking. System was built as a web-based application using PHP with a MySQL relational database back-end, featuring an intuitive user interface and intelligent acceleration of data entry. Designed and built public website for the popular Fremont neighborhood shop.

Jiro GUI Kit Toronto, ON, Seattle, WA, March 2001 - Dec 2003

Able to take time for my own projects due to residuals from previous work, I spent time implementing a framework for advanced application development. It was a grand dream to integrate GUI design with Flash-like real-time graphics, secure networking and distributed application support. This was a great learning experience, but I was using c++ when platform-independence was becoming a key attribute of successful ventures, so I set it down pending time for reimplementation in Java or something like.

Truepoker.com Toronto, ON, May 1999 - April 2001

Designed secure client-server communication system, built efficient, multi-threaded, socket-level server implementing game logic and collusion detected. Built real-time graphics engine for rendering complex, programmable scenes on nearly any client hardware, including 3D poker tables with animated characters, fast-paced poker play and live chat. Performed graphic design and worked with 3D artist to achieve the best character effects. Lead programming team up through commercial release of product and beyond. All in C++/SQL.

Drive! Golf Software Minneapolis, MN, Jan 1998 - May 1999

Developed standalone C++ GUI app providing street-level mapping for locating geo-coded golf courses throughout the US, and providing detailed course information from proprietary database. Designed high performance proprietary data storage format.

Multimedia Productions Inc Minneapolis, MN, Sept 1996 - Dec 1997

Developed CGI programs, wrote C++ scripts to power web front-ends, developed internal utility apps, took over development of the Drive! 2.0 street mapping and national golf course database application. Created 3D animated sequences and original music tracks for promotional demos.

Papyrus Software Northfield, MN, June 1993 - Sept 1993

Summer internship as a programmer with prominent game software company. Implemented support for hybrid hard disk/CD-R installation, interactive, C++ GUI car painting utility, involved in the groundwork for multi-user support.