Highlights of Qualifications

  • Strong software development skills: Produced data cataloguing and reporting software; developed Java and C/C++ programs throughout undergraduate degree.
  • Proven web application development ability: Developed content management systems, e-commerce systems, and searchable online databases.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in project life cycle management including requirements definition, design specification, interface implementation, testing, and maintenance.

Technical Skills

Platforms:
UNIX, Windows
Languages:
.NET C#, Java, C++, Visual Basic, VBA, VB Script, PHP, XML, XHTML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSP, ActionScript 2, SQL, UML
Databases:
MS SQL 2000, Oracle 8i, MS Access, MySQL
Applications:
Photoshop CS, Illustrator CS, Flash MX, Dreamweaver

Education

  • B.Sc. Computer Science University of Manitoba, October 2004Courses included: Java, C/C++, Software Engineering, Project Management, Assemblers & Machine Language, Algorithms & Data Structures, Distributed Computing
  • B.A Economics University of Manitoba, May 1999, Dean's Honour List 1997

Work Experience

Senior Programmer Analyst

June 2006 - Current
British Columbia Medical Association
Vancouver Canada

  • Currently re-architecting internal application into a 3-tier .NET based (C#) enterprise-level application. Responsible for database redevelopment as well as middle-tier and UI.
  • Developed both stand-alone applications and Drupal based modules (LAMP stack) for corporate website. Developed a PHP 5 shopping cart and transaction processor based on OOP best practices.
  • Envisioned, developed and deployed AJAX based website (www.bcmamedicalmuseum.org) using PHP, XHTML (strict), CSS, and JS frameworks (JQuery, Prototype). Tasks include data migration and normalization and development according to proven design-patterns (MVC, Singleton/Factory, and Subject/Observer).
Lead Web Developer

September 2001 - July 2005
The Living Prairie Museum
Winnipeg Canada

  • Designed a data collection and record keeping application in VB which included data import/export and transformation functions, and report generation capabilities.
  • Designed and created a 180 page Virtual Museum of Canada website using XHTML, DHTML (CSS, HTML, JavaScript), and PHP.
  • Created a multi-index searchable online museum artifact database in PHP, DHTML, and MySQL.
  • Produced 3 stand-alone interactive exhibits and 2 games using Flash MX with programmed behaviours in ActionScript.
  • Designed and created department website which is now the 3rd most visited website within the City of Winnipeg network.
  • Designed and implemented backend website content management system and user mailing list in ASP.
  • Created the organization’s web-store which included user management system and integration with the backend inventory control system.
  • Assisted in the preparation of a 3-year, $500,000 government grant proposal, conducted project component feasibility analysis, and produced milestone and deliverables schedule. Monitored project timeline throughout the life of project.

Other Work Experience

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