Profile

I am proactive problem solver with excellent technical, analysis and relationship skills. I appreciate all aspects of the software creation process from system design to code implementation. While my strong technical background enables me to assess and correct systematic deficiencies and improvement opportunities, I am also able to very effectively translate technical requirements into effective leadership at all levels needed to get the job done. Additionally, my design and user interface experience means I am able to work with others to create usable sites that meet user needs and are visually appealing.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills: team and project management, including specification gathering, presentation, building and maintaining stakeholder confidence throughout the development process.

• Excellent technical writing and communications skills (ability to translate complex concepts into specific and discrete requirements at all relevant levels)

• Programming Languages: Ada, C++, Java, Lisp, Perl, Prolog, Python, Visual Basic

• Object Oriented Design, multi-threaded server development, relational database interfacing and design

• Web: AJAX, CSS, DHTML, Flash, Freemarker, HTML, Javascript, jQuery, MySQL, PHP(4&5), Python, XML, Zope

Work Experience

Chief Information Officer, Visa New Venture (present)

• Project analysis, design and oversight

• Team management

• Geek to Norm Liaison

Senior Developer, Network Technologies - Turbo Compliance (November 2007- June 2008)

• Designed and implemented global calendar scheduling system from the ground up

• Designed and implemented new tools and technologies to improve productivity and maintainability of code base

Web Framework Architect, Kemteck Inc. (October 2006-November 2007)

• Conceptualized, designed and implemented second generation BORG web framework/CMS capable of powering hundreds of web sites

• Consulted with company management to plan rollout strategy for new technologies

• Managed web design team to create web enabled layouts in a timely manner

• Recruited and managed internal web designers

• Managed off-site contractors to create commercial websites

Web Application Designer/Project Manager, Catalyst Design Group (May 2005-October 2006)

• Conceived BORG open source web framework

• Worked with clients to gather project specifications, recommend ideal solutions, and lead web projects to completion with high levels of customer satisfaction

• Created affiliate marketing web application

• Created Web systems that connect external systems such as Ebay, Linkshare, CJ, and Amazon APIs to company websites

Application Designer, Developer, Corporate Enhancement Group (January 2004-May 2005)

• Worked intensively with on-site Web Designers and Programmers to create thin-client CRM tools and order management systems

• Worked with enterprise class clients to gather information for project specifications

• Designed and implemented static and dynamic websites, Java servers, EJB components

• Leverage existing technologies and available talent to increase department output

IT Director, Montessori Day Schools (January 2001- January 2004)

• In 2004 became advisor to school board

• Designed and implemented a networked, software based time clock utilizing Java and MySQL for employees at distributed locations. This resulted in increased report accuracy and cut payroll calculation time by 66%.

• Designed and developed school website with Javascript, Flash, DHTML, and image gallery generator scripts.

• Developed beta version of community web based application for student tracking and teacher/parent communication.

• Created school interactive technical support site including software catalog. This resulted in reduced need for technical support and shorter response times when support was needed.

• Designed and implemented school WAN.

Education

BS in Computer Science, Arizona State University College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (May 2001)

Volunteer and Community

• Present: Projekt Orange – Open Source PHP and jQuery libraries

• 2006: Phoenix Bond Issue – Education Subcommittee Member

• 2004-2006:Downtown Voices Coalition – Steering Committee Member