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Summary of Qualifications:Extensive experience developing a diverse collection of applications, managing the projects from start to finish. Typically filling the additional roles of business analyst and project manager. Strongly focused on timelines, ROI, and customer service to both internal and external customers. A proven producer of quality solutions even under tight timelines.
 
Work Experience:

Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA
Adjunct Instructor, May 2007 - Present

Teaching various courses including "Intro to Website Development", "Visual Basic .NET". "Advanced VB.NET", and "Intro to XML". 

Wells Fargo Card Services, West Des Moines, IA
Application Systems Engineer 4, January 2007 - Present

Software engineer responsible for architecture, development, deployment, documentation, and maintenance of a complex web-based reporting system.  Utilizing the following technologies within the front and back end systems; SAS, SQL Server, T-SQL, HTML, CSS, ASP.NET, AJAX, DotNetNuke, VB.NET, C#.NET and other technologies as needed.  The application supported is a tool used by the Retail and Institutional Lending business lines to monitor and rate underwriter performance and is used to assist with the yearly delegation of authority.

Additional responsibilities include establishing coding standards for use within the department and providing guidance for other team members on how to create efficient technology solutions


Briggs Corporation, West Des Moines, IA
Analyst/Programmer, July 2006 - January 2007

Architected a technology solution for automatic population of all Briggs Corporation medical forms. Served as an internal technical consultant to resolve technology issues throughout the company. Performed database and application administration tasks needed to migrate applications from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005. Developed detailed technical and end user documentation for new and existing software systems.

IowaComputerGurus Inc. Des Moines, IA
CEO / Director of Development, May 2006 - Present

Develop complex software applications for clients in multiple industries. Creating muliple portals and modules using the DotNetNuke open source application framework. Creating system framework models for new software implementations and for the restructuring of existing applications.

GeoLearning, Inc., West Des Moines, IA
Web Application Developer, March 2006 - July 2006

Diagnosed and repaired break fix issues in web applications using both ColdFusion and ASP.NET. Developed productivity applications to improve developer productivity by integrating business processes into an utility application. Performed advanced diagnosis of performance issues with web applications and SQL Server. Continued involvement in development activities started in the previous position.

Customer Care Advisor, February 2005 - March 2006

Fully implemented a custom knowledge base application for internal use using .NET and SQL Server technologies. Performed advanced analytical queries for client reporting needs that exceeded system abilities. Trained the Customer Care Advisor team on the use of SQL and the internal system architecture. Served as the client contact for all pre and post production issues and coordinated the related changes.

Customer Care Representative, August 2004 - February 2005

Answered front line support calls for end users of client applications. Quickly advanced to training new employees as well as implemented a new organization method for tracking follow-up calls.

Adecco Employment Services, Clive, IA
Contract Placement, May 2003 - August 2004

Administered user accounts for a large corporation on over twenty computer systems. Developed an automation process that improved productivity by over 400% by removing manual text entry processes.

 
Certifications:
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer 2008
  • Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Enterprise Applications
  • Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Web Applications *
  • Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Windows Applications *
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET 3.5 Windows Communication Foundation Applications *
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Web Applications *
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Applications *
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Distributed Applications *
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2005 *
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2008, Database Development
* = Charter Member
 
Publications & Speaking Engagements
  • Author of Professional DotNetNuke 5 Module Programming - Wrox Press
  • Multiple .NET/SQL Server publications listed on www.sswug.org
  • Two articles published in an online edition of ASP.NET Pro magazine.
  • Guest speaker at Des Moines Area Community college on the topic of XML Web Services using .NET
  • Speaker at the OpenForce '07 conference on DNN module development
  • Speaker at Iowa .NET User Group Meetings
  • Speaker at the 2008 Iowa Code Camp
 
Additional Qualifications:
  • Experienced with all current versions of Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X
  • Expert level skills with the Microsoft Office suite
  • Strong organization skills
  • Experience with the following development tools/methodologies: Web Services, C#.NET, VB.NET, SQL, XHTML
 
Organization Memberships:
  • Iowa .NET User Group
  • Iowa DNN User Group
  • Microsoft Hobbyist Developer Council
  • SQL Server Worldwide Users Group
  • DotNetNuke Documents Module Team
  • Des Moines Area Community College Computer Information Systems Advisory Board
 
Education:Grand View College, Des Moines, Iowa
Bachelor of Science Degree, August 2006 - Present
Major: Information & Technology Management
Expected Graduation: Spring 2009

Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA
Associate of Applied Sciences Degree, 2006
Major: Business Information Systems
 

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