To obtain a senior-level developer, team leader position utilizing my extensive and diverse experience in software development and information technology with the opportunity to advance into a project management role.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am an experienced, results-oriented software developer with considerable experience in designing and developing object-oriented, n-tier software applications with web-based or form-based interfaces. My project experience includes development in various areas of business, education, online learning and government. I possess skills and experience in gathering requirements, developing project plans, managing and tracking project execution, designing prototypes, and project implementation. I also have extensive experience in IT infrastructure design, planning, and implementation including database design and management, network administration, and systems engineering. Other assets include strong written and personal communication skills.
SKILL SUMMARY
Development Languages: C#, VB.Net, SQL, T-SQL, C/C++, JAVA, XML, HTML, JavaScript, DHTML/CSS, UML Web Technologies: ASP.NET, ADO.NET, ASP, JSP, Servlets, XSLT, XSD Schema, Web Services, SharePoint Web Parts, DOM, SAX IDE's/Frameworks: Visual Studio .Net/2005, Visual SourceSafe, .NET Framework Methodologies: OOP, Client/Server, N-Tier, Agile Processes/Extreme Programming Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SOAP Database Administration: MS SQL Server 2000/2005, MS Access, FileMaker Pro, MySQL Network/Systems Administration: MS Windows Server 2003 Enterprise/Standard, MS Exchange Server 2003, Windows SharePoint Services, IIS 6.0 Operating Systems: Windows 98/2000/XP, Mac OS 8.x/9.x, Mac OS X, Solaris, UNIX/LINUX variants Software: MS Visio, MS Project 2000/2003, Rational Rose, UML Studio, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, FrontPage), Simply Accounting, Crystal Reports, Adobe Breeze/Connect Professional
WORK HISTORY
** T4G Limited, Toronto, ON, April 2007 -- Present T4G Limited is a project-based, end-to-end technology services organization with offices across Canada in Toronto (Head Office), Halifax, Saint John and Vancouver with over 200 employees working with over 100 leading firms in Retail, Communications, Travel & Hospitality, Financial Services, Healthcare and other industries.
* Solutions Consultant • Design, develop, and test software systems using the most current industry tools and processes - Serve as a team-lead when required
Selected Accomplishments: - Participated in the development of an innovative enterprise web application now in use by one of North America's largest marketing organizations. (C#, SQL Server 2000, ASP.NET, MS Commerce Server)
* * The Catholic Principals' Council of Ontario (CPCO), Toronto, ON, 2002 - 2007 CPCO is a professional association that serves more than 2,100 principals and vice-principals in 29 Catholic school boards across Ontario. It is the leading provider of professional development to Ontario's Catholic principals and vice-principals.
* Information Technology Supervisor, 2004 -- 2007 - Responsible for CPCO's IT infrastructure - Project Manager of all IT and IT-related projects - The IT liaison with various educational and governmental partners - Software Architect and Head Software Developer - Network Administrator, Exchange Administrator, Database Administrator, Systems Engineer, and Webmaster
Selected Accomplishments: - Designed and developed the e-learning component of the Principal's Qualification Program -- the main training requirement for principals and vice-principals in Ontario. (C#, SQL Server 2000, ASP.NET) - Designed and developed an automated tracking system for the management of government-funded projects. It handles the tracking of staff time per project, with report generation for billing and auditing. (C#, SQL Server 2005, ASP.NET, Web Services) - Currently in the development stages of a software development project that overhauls and transforms the entire data management systems of CPCO into one Member Relationship Management solution. (C#, SQL Server 2005, WinForms, Web Services) - Reengineered the internal network from a peer-to-peer based to a centrally managed network complete with file servers, application servers, database servers, and mail server. (Windows Server 2003, SQL Server 2000/2005, Exchange Server 2003) - Instituted and administered the use of SharePoint Services to provide collaboration and other services to various committees, teams and working groups within CPCO's membership and internal staff. - Implemented the Adobe Breeze Web Conferencing and E-Learning platform.
* Information Technology Specialist, 2003 -- 2004 - Served as the Software Architect and Developer - Managed E-Learning Initiatives
Selected Accomplishments: - Designed and developed the CPCO Contract Manager, a web application that handles the archiving, management, analysis, and report generation of Principals' contracts with all the school boards in Ontario. (C#, SQL Server 2000, ASP.NET) - Designed and developed the Administrators' Forum, a web-based e-learning course utilizing case analysis and discussion. It acts as a knowledge transfer tool. (C#, SQL Server 2000, ASP.NET) - Created the Workshop Information System (WIS), a course administration software that allows the educational arm of CPCO to manage and track workshops, course offerings, instructors, and site coordinators across the province of Ontario. (VB.NET, SQL Server 2000, ASP.NET)
* Contract Programmer, 2002 -- 2003 - Responsible for various website and database upgrades
Selected Accomplishments: - Created a bridge between two key database applications. - Installed and configured the organization's first web and database servers. (Windows Server 2003, IIS 6, SQL Server 2000)
* * Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science Department, University of Victoria, BC, 2001
* Teaching Assistant -- Software Development and Introductory Computer Science - Instructed lab classes; graded and evaluated assignments, projects, and exams
* * 4thwave Technologies, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom, 2000 A leading ISP and application service provider in southern UK. Creator of the Advanced Knowledge Acquisition System (AKAS), a suite of software tools created for the rapid development and deployment of form driven databases across Intranets, Extranets or the Internet.
* Programmer - A software developer in the Advanced Knowledge Acquisition System (AKAS) team
Selected Accomplishments: - Designed and developed the encryption system of AKAS using the Twofish encryption algorithm. (C++, VB) - Participated in the development of Builder modules, creating Windows applications for the auto-creation of web forms and database backend. (VB, SQL Server)
* * Applied Communications Program, Faculty of Arts and Science, Camosun College, Victoria, BC, 1999 -- 2000
* Network Administrator and Technologist - Managed and maintained a 40-station computer lab (Win NT Workstations) - Managed file servers and domain controllers (Win NT Server) - Served as the webmaster (IIS) - Supported College Instructors, Community Instructors, Support Staff, and Students
EDUCATION
B.Sc. Computer Science with Distinction (Software Engineering Emphasis) -- 2002 University of Victoria, BC, Canada
TRAINING AND CONFERENCES
DevTeach International Developers Conference, Montreal, QC -- 2004, 2005, 2006 A developers' conference specializing in .NET, SQL Server, and Visual FoxPro
Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (Microsoft Course M2072) July 7 - 11, 2003 This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, administer and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server 2000.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
IEEE Member Since 2005
OTHER INTERESTS
Rock Climbing, Beach Volleyball, Creative Writing, Travelling
Certifications
See above
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