SUMMARY

Computers have been my primary career interest since junior high, and I have obtained several years of practical experience in computer support. I am skilled in maintaining computer systems, including personal computers and servers. I consider myself a well-rounded computer technician/programmer.
Software engineering is my strong point and is the focus of my studies. I have logged more than three years of professional programming experience.

SKILLS

I'm capable of diagnosing and repairing problems with both operating systems and hardware, on-site or otherwise. I can set up and maintain servers and manage networks of various sizes, and I type at 70+ words per minute.

Programming

I have extensive programming experience in:
  • Java
  • Adobe Flex
  • C++
  • PHP/HTML/CSS/Javascript
In addition, I've experimented with other languages such as C#, Python, Perl, etc.

Technologies

I am either well-versed in or familiar with all of the following technologies/computer applications:
  • Microsoft Windows operating systems
  • Linux/other Unix operating systems
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • OpenOffice
  • Microsoft Visual Studio (C++, C#)
  • Eclipse (Java, PHP)
  • Apache/Tomcat
  • MySQL

EXPERIENCE

Improving Enterprises

http://www.improvingenterprises.com
Software Consultant
12/10/07 - Present
Curtis Hite -- 972.200.0028 --
I am currently employed full-time with Improving Enterprises. Our project team has been working with American Airlines to improve their automated self-checkin kiosks, which are used in airports around the world.

Advanced Gaming Systems Inc.

http://www.advancedgaming.biz
Sysop
1/1/07 - Present
Don Gilman -- 979.229.1053 --
I work as an independent contractor for AGSI. I am the primary web developer/administrator, handling tasks like keeping our software up-to-date on the web server and providing new functionality when needed. I also perform various other duties such as distributing beta software to the testers and running the community forum.

Infinity Pro Sports

http://www.infinityprosports.com
Website Developer
2/6/07 - 8/17/07
Sarah Gilreath --
I worked full-time with Infinity Pro Sports as a website developer. My job was to turn layouts produced by the graphic designers into fully functional websites, using a combination of HTML/CSS, Javascript, Smarty templates, and PHP.

Texas A&M Economic Research Laboratory

http://erl.tamu.edu
Software Developer/Technician
6/13/05 - 12/1/06
John Van Huyck -- 979.845.7340 --
Developed software for performing economics experiments in the ERL using an open-source Java framework. I also maintained the numerous (30+) dual-boot machines in the lab, as well as developing and maintaining the Tomcat/MySQL-based web server at http://econdollars.tamu.edu.

Capsher Technology

http://www.capsher.com
Software Developer
1/03/05 - 6/10/05
Mike Downie -- 979.776.7520 --
Pure C++ programming. My project group used MS Visual Studio to develop the newest generation of software to be installed in oil-pumping trucks used by Schlumberger. I worked on all aspects of the project, including the server program and the client/UI used on the trucks themselves.