| Work Experience |
| 2005-Present | Expedient | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Programmer / Web Developer |
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General programming duties as the only on-staff programmer. Create new, mission critical systems,
as well as update and maintain legacy software.
- Working with PHP including the Symfony Framework, Java including
JSP, Tapestry and Spring Frameworks, Perl as well as working with Oracle and MySQL databases to implement robost web applications.
- Write, update and maintain internal reports on the Crystal Reports platform.
- Perform on-call duties as part of the Systems Operations team, including responding to
server break-fix issues as needed
- Specific projects include creating a system for tracking internal purchasing (Purchase Tracker),
and a web application for tracking servers and racks in our datacenter
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| 1999-2005 | Expedient (formerly Stargate
Industries) | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Corporate Technical Support Representative |
- Troubleshoot corporate and residential end-user problems
in a call center environment, including problems with dialup, ISDN, DSL, T1 connectivity, email
clients, websites and related issues.
- Training of new call-center employees in troubleshooting
methods and company procedures.
- Performed shift-leader duties, including assisting other
techs, answering email problems, and handling trouble tickets.
- Designed and implemented a version of the company intranet
site.
- Handle high-end corporate customer problems.
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| 2001-Present | Wrecked
Distribution | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Owner and Operator |
- Owner and sole-proprietor of WRECKED; an online music mailorder
business.
- Designed, coded, and maintain website, including a user system, shopping cart, and inventory
control. Written from the ground up using PHP. Designed and implemented the database using
MySQL.
- Involved in all aspects of the business, from receiving purchases,
to packing orders, coding, business and design issues.
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| 1997-2000 | PBS Promotions | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Event Organizer |
- Organize and promote events featuring new and experimental electronic
music.
- Involved with all aspects of production from concept to completion.
- Design all print promotional media as well as website content.
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| 1997-1999 | Falk Computer and Media Center | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Help Desk Assistant |
- Assist patrons in using a variety of software packages.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software problems as they arise.
- General upkeep of a campus computer and media center.
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| Summer 1996 | Public Interest Communications | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Caller |
- Actively participated in fundraising for non-profit
organizations.
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| Computer Skills |
Operating Systems
Windows, Unix, Mac OS
Software
MS Office, Vantive, Portal, Adobe Photoshop, SoundForge,
Macromedia Flash, and most internet applications including all standard browers, email
clients, FTP and SSH clients.
Programming/Scripting
Highly proficient with PHP, C++, C, Perl, JavaScript, MySQL, HTML.
I also have a strong foundation in underlying programming concepts.
Web Coding and Design
Experienced in building database driven web sites with PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Javascript (Protoype, JQuery) and other current web standards.
In addition I am skilled at designing graphics for both web and print mediums.
Networking/Internet
Highly experienced in troubleshooting problems with Dial-Up Networking, ISDN,
xDSL, Modems, Web Browsers, Email Clients and related issues. Understanding of TCP/IP networking.
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