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Objective:

As a highly motivated developer, I want to use my collaboration and programming skills to build fantastic applications that grow my organization and make the world a better place.

Capabilities:

Collaboration

  Teams: Experienced in working both virtually and in person.
  Clients: Skilled at gathering functional requirements and building strategy.

Development

  Languages: Ruby, PHP, MySQL, Javascript, AJAX, HTML and CSS.
  Frameworks: Ruby on Rails, RSpec, CakePHP and Prototype.
  Tools: Subversion, Git, Trac, Unfuddle, CollabNet.

Infrastructure

  Platforms: Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris and Windows.
  Servers: Apache, Mongrel, MemCached, Amazon EC2 and S3.
  Security: SSL, SSH, DES, AES, PGP and GnuPG.

Culture and Travel

  Japanese: Familiar in the language, culture and customs.
  Travel: Able to produce high quality work, even while on the move.

Experience:

Time Inc. – Ruby on Rails Developer
March 2008 to Present
Using Agile development practices to create high quality service orientated applications.

  • Employed cryptographic protocols to secure Time Warner’s single sign-on system.
  • Developed online community services for both Health and Real Simple magazines.
  • Currently developing Entertainment Weekly’s new TVFan online community.

Optima Global Solutions – Senior Web Developer
February 2007 to March 2008
Web development group specialized in using virtual teams and open source technology.

Architected a secure content management system for the University of Pennsylvania.

  • Fully addresses the complex needs of their technology transfer department.
  • Securely interfaces with UPenn’s confidential research and invention database.
  • Utilizes data found through an extensive usability study to ensure ease of operation.

Developed the crises management system used by public schools throughout New Jersey.

  • Employs multiple security and encryption features to protect sensitive information.
  • Backed by a very flexible code base that allows new features to be added quickly.
  • Designed in a manner to allow quick access to critical information during a crises.

L.nkage – Partner and Web Developer
August 2006 to February 2007
Start-up that developed a unique advertising system for forums, blogs and mobile phones.

  • Architected a secure platform and collaborated with partners in its development.
  • Setup a source code and project management system to increase collaboration.
  • Wrote a business plan in order to garner the attention of potential investors.

Myself – Web Developer
August 2005 to August 2006
Freelance business that focused on increasing client productivity and competitiveness.

  • Programmed the sales-tracking system used by many Cingular Wireless stores.
  • Created applications that automated and amplified the efforts of their users.
  • Designed computing and network infrastructures for multiple small businesses.

U.S. Air Force / 70th Intelligence Wing – Cryptographic Communications Specialist
August 2001 to August 2005
Intelligence group supporting national-level decision making through cryptologic operations.

Driving force in multiple cryptographic communication projects throughout Japan and Asia.

  • Managed people and materials throughout a $200K encrypted network upgrade.
  • Re-engineered multiple critical systems to increase performance and reliability.
  • Designed and built a laboratory to test cryptographic systems before deployment.

A history of trust, responsibility and professional growth.

  • Attained and maintained a Top Secret SCI security clearance.
  • Attended college full-time while excelling at all job duties.
  • Awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal for leadership and technical skills.

A strong record of rapid promotion.

  • Step promoted to Airman First Class (E-1 to E-3) within six months of service.
  • Promoted six months early to Senior Airman (E-4) through a rigorous board.
  • Selected for Staff Sergeant (E-5) less then one year later, a major achievement.

Education:

University of Maryland University College
August 2002 to August 2005
B.S. in Computer and Information Science with a 3.4 GPA and 3.6 GPA in major classes.

References:

Available upon request.