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Current employment status: Looking for contract work only. I am currently trying to move away from .NET development. Would like to work with Linux more.

References available on request. 
 
July-09:July-10 TrainUp.com, Dallas, Texas
Software Engineer

  • Plan, develop, and maintain many separate ASP.NET applications at any given time (using for development HTML/CSS, C#, SQL, ASP.NET, LINQ (and Linq2Sql), Javascript (jquery and AjaxControlToolkit), and custom server and web controls)
  • Design databases for said applications using MS-SQL Server 2005.
  • Talk and guide project managers of Fortune 500 and international companies through software development processes such as release time frames for major and minor builds.
  • Design and build SSO Federation using SAML
  • Work with and manage a small team of developers in order to meet roadmaps and (tight) deadlines
  • Design and build database-driven RSS (XML) engine and integrate Twitter into legacy VB.NET 1.1 project using Twitter REST API.
  • Create SEO efficient web applications

 
Sept-08:June-09 Institution Solutions, Richardson, Texas
Developer/Systems Administrator

  • Build, maintain, and repair many servers running various operating systems including Linux, SunOS (SPARC), and Windows Server 2003 and later.
  • Build rich and web applications using a variety of technologies including Gtk, Mono, C#, ASP.NET, MS-SQL, HTML/CSS, and Javascript.
  • Help manage network of 30+ workstations running Windows, Mac OS, and Linux, all authenticating with Active Directory.
  • Use the VMware virualization suite to run multiple server nodes on a single machine.

 
 Feb-08:Sept-08 VALID Systems, Fort Worth, Texas
Software Developer

  • Visualize and develop in-house applications to manage various amounts of data using MS-SQL, ASP.NET, C#, HTML/CSS, and Javascript.
  • Work with a team of two other developers and a SQL DBA to test and refactor MS-SQL databases.
  • Test, troubleshoot, and fix bugs in existing software.
  • Help build physical network while moving offices with Systems Administrator

 
Nov-06:Feb-08 Computer Care of Arlington, Arlington, Texas
Technician

  • Install and troubleshoot home and small business networks.
  • Build, maintain, and repair desktops and servers running both Windows and Linux
  • Troubleshoot customer issues over the phone in a timely manner.
  • Write and maintain a few small applications for use within the repair shop including a Linux live CD and .NET and C++ applications.

 
Education:
Aug-04:May-07 Arlington High School, Arlington, Texas
High school diploma

  • 3rd place in ATPI state-wide Photoshop contest.
  • 3rd chair tuba in All-City band
  • 5th chair tuba in All-Region band
  • A+ Certification

 
 Other:
2005-2010 QuakeCon, Dallas, Texas -- Volunteer
Security/Network setup/Tear down

  • Work with and manage volunteers around the clock
  • Organize crowd control
  • Crimp, run, and keep track of unused ethernet

 
Skills:

  • Can manage and maintain projects with no supervision.
  • Very proficient with Unix and related operating systems and technologies including, but not limited to, LAMP stacks, Postfix, and Mono.
  • Proficient with Nagios and understanding of vulnerability assessment tools such as OpenVAS, Metasploit, and Nessus
  • Understanding of web application auditing frameworks such as w3af and other tools such as sqlix and sqlmap.
  • Deep understanding of the Windows and Unix(-like) operating systems and kernels.
  • Can work with and manage groups of people in a fast-moving environment.
  • Understanding of distributed source control, and inner-workings of SVN
  • Moderate C/C++ experience
  • Moderate PHP experience
  • Moderate Python experience
  • Moderate Java experience
  • Moderate Bash experience
  • Incredibly fast learner
  • Excellent written and verbal skills