| Skills |
- A Computer Oriented Thinker - Approaches computer problems in a computer appropriate way
- A Fast, Dedicated Developer - Many significantly large personal projects accomplished in one or two evenings
- A Conscious and Careful Approach - Makes sure to use well-formed code the first time, every time
- A Wealth of Experience and Knowledge - Either knows the syntax already, or can teach self the syntax quickly
- Higher Level Skills - VB.NET, C#, ADO.NET, MS/T-SQL, PHP, HTML/XHTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, UML, Design Patterns
- Lower Level Skills - S/370 Assembler, COBOL, Perl, Unix, C++, PC Networking/Maintenance/Building
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| Professional Experience |
September 2006 - Present
On Point Technology, Inc. · Westchester, Illinois
- Developed and Implemented the BARTS Unemployment Insurance Program
- Maintained a MS-SQL Database and CVS Repository
- Collaborated with a team of developers
June 2002 - August 2006
OfficeMax, Inc. · DeKalb, Illinois and Gurnee, Illinois
- Answered technical questions when other employees did not know the answer
- Helped customers find a business machine or peripheral compatible to their needs
- Sold computers, printers, fax machines, and so on
December 1998 - November 2003
On-Call Neighborhood Geek · Freelance work
- Built and installed a new lab testing computer with stretch film testing interface for
Mr. Petrash, of Illinois Tool Works, Glenview, Illinois, in November 2003
- Fixed a corrupt installation of America Online for Mr. Raisman, Wadsworth,
Illinois, in August 2000
- Designed a web site and fixed numerous software and driver installs for Mr. Eaton, Miami, Florida,
in April 1999 (and on many subsequent occasions)
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| Education |
- Bachelor of Science Degree, Majoring
in Computer Science - With Highest Honors
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois · Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0
- Associate of Science Degree, Majoring
in Computer Science - With Highest Honors
College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois · Overall GPA: 3.8/4.0
- Self taught many computer programs and programming languages.
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