## BIO
Summary of Qualifications * Extensive knowledge of web-based technologies incorporating PHP, Perl, ASP.NET, Web Services, XML * Proficient in a wide variety of programming languages including Java, C/C++, VB.NET, PHP, Perl, Python, and UNIX Shells * Familiar with a range of platforms including Unix/Linux/BSD, Windows, and Windows CE as well as development tools and methodologies for each * Extensive experience designing and implementing database solutions on PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL Server, and Oracle * Excellent awareness of business issues as they impact overall project plans * Outstanding problem solving and communication skills * Independent, self-motivated worker Education Fall 1995-2000 * University of Waterloo * Bachelor of Mathematics Combinatorics and Optimization Honours Co-operative, minor in Computer Science * Electives in Managerial Sciences, Classical Studies, Psychology, Sociology, and Biology Professional Experience October 2003 to Present * Manager Technology * Architect/team lead on large scale corporate projects * Manage geographically diverse teams to drive requirements and establish technical direction for projects * Implemented content management, transactional, and customer care solutions for a leading telecom manufacturer and a utility in southern Ontario October 2001 to July 2003 * Senior Software Developer, Saved Online Incorporated based in Toronto, Ontario * Designed and co-developed company's flagship product * Managed a small team of programmers and technologists during development cycle of several small and large projects * Interfaced with clients in sales, development, and support roles * Exercised skills in many areas including PHP, the .NET Framework, and the Java, Embedded VC++, PHP, and XML languages on several platforms ranging from Windows 2000 to Windows CE to Linux September 2000 to October 2001 * Partner and Senior Developer, Black Echo Systems based in Guelph, Ontario * Engineered and implemented custom software solutions using diverse technologies having a special focus on integration and interoperability with existing systems * Met with clients and subsequently formalized their needs into concise design documents * Responsible for creating technical and functional specifications and clearly communicating proposed concepts and technology to non-technical clients Winter and Fall 1999 * Programmer, London Life based in London, Ontario * Accountable for the creation of web-based applications using the Windows NT Server platform. Utilized echnologies included Active Server Pages, COM and VBScript * Spearheaded initiative to develop a custom management and tracking solution for use in asset management and acquisition. The primary technology in use was SQL Server, and Visual Basic 6.0 * Observed strict coding standards and participated in code reviews, enforcing good coding style and efficiency Summer 1998 * Programmer, CGI (formerly Bell Sygma), based in Toronto, Ontario * Responsible for the development and rollout of intranet-based applications on Windows NT Server and Workstation platforms using Active Server Page technology, Perl, and Java * Filled a consulting role with other departments pursuing similar initiatives Fall 1997 * Jr. Programmer Analyst, Canadian Tire, based in Toronto, Ontario * Assisted in the development of formal specifications for large-scale conversion of UNIX-based batch processing jobs to an AS/400 environment * Subsequently implemented these specifications using the JCL language Winter 1997 * Programmer, Nortel Networks, based in Ottawa, Ontario * Lead programmer for a small team involved in design and implementation of a web-based tracking and reporting tool using C, Perl and UNIX shell scripting in an HP-UX environment * Acted as part of a team managing new installations and replacement of switching technology in the Nortel captive labs
## Area of Expertise
The resume I have posted is communicates most of my technical skills. I'd like to add that I take pride in my ability to translate business requirements into a solution that is not only technically sound, but functional and usable for clients.
