Churchton, Maryland USA

OBJECTIVE:

  

Seeking opportunities to utilize my experience as a contract software developer, network consultant, and technical architect, preferably in a Microsoft .NET environment.

  

SUMMARY:

  

§         Fifteen years of experience in the analysis, design, testing, and maintenance of technology solutions, with a focus on secure, extensible, object oriented software.

§         Seven years of project management and technical lead experience.

§         Strategic IT planning and security policy making with a proven ability to train clients and staff to meet or exceed project goals.

§         Strong technical skills, based in C and C++, and now concentrated on C# Forms, ASP.NET and Compact Framework embedded development.

§         Experience using development tools and libraries, such as MS Project, Visio, Photoshop, N-Unit, FX Cop, DotNetNuke and MS Enterprise Library to produce localized, stand-alone, web enabled, and n-tier applications.

§         Recent projects include Compact Framework development, Internet/Intranet portals, and migrating legacy systems to the .NET Framework and SQL Server in clustered environments.

  

CORE TECHNICAL SKILLS:

  

§         C# (4+ years), C / C++ (5 years), ASP (3 years), JavaScript (2 years), Perl (2 years)

§         SQL Server / TSQL (2+ years), Oracle / PL-SQL (2 years), Access (2 years)

§         Windows (10+ years), IIS / DNS (7+ years), ISA Server (1+ year), Exchange (1+ year), SMS/WSUS (1+ year)

§         Java (2 years), FoxPro (4 years), Cold Fusion (1 year), CVI Lab (2 years) , Unix (3 years), Novell (3 years)

  

CERTIFICATIONS:

  

§          Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), estimated completion in 2008

§         Microsoft Certified C# Application Developer, 2005

§         Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform curriculum, 2002

§         Novell Certified NetWare Administrator, 1995

  

EDUCATION:

  

§         M.S., Technology Management / Software Development, Univ. Maryland UC, 4 courses completed, 1999

§         B.S., Computer Science, Univ. Maryland UC, (GPA: 3.8), 1997

§         A.S., Information Systems, PGCC, (GPA: 3.0), 1994

§         H.S., Eleanor Roosevelt Science and Technology program, 1990 

  

OTHER INFORMATION:

  

§         Clearance: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Public Trust, 2003-2006

§         Clearance: U.S. Department of Defense Secret / Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI), 1997-1998

§         Featured as a guest speaker on the Washington D.C. based  “Better Business” radio show, 2000

§         Published as a technology consultant in “Expansion Plans”, Computing and Communication magazine, 1998

§         I am semi-literate in Danish and I also enjoy game and network programming as well as astronomy in my leisure time.

  

RECENT EXPERIENCE:

  

SeatonSoft, LLC – Churchton, MD

Software Developer and Network Consultant (Contractor)                                                                               11/02 – Now

Following the dissolution of my company, I have worked as an independent contractor in various capacities on behalf of many clients, including:

  

B.A. Systems, LLC – Upper Marlboro, MD

  

Senior Software Engineer

Work with customers, as required, to ensure products conform to customer requirements and meet the customer’s needs.  Design and implementation of desktop applications and embedded RFID solutions using C# and C++ languages based on the Windows .NET, Windows CE, and Pocket PC platforms for clients such as the U.S. Census Bureau and Motorola.

DCP Group, LLC - Towson, MD

Senior Applications Developer

Responsibilities include software development and architecture for building educational client and server software for Sylvan systems, operating with over 30,000 concurrent users.      Working primarily via telecommuting, the implementation includes C# and C++ code for back-end student processing and message handling for VOIP communications between teachers and students and a localized, skinned, child friendly user interface written in C# using industry accepted patterns.

HeiTech Services, Inc. - Lanham, MD

Technical Architect / Network Engineer

Manage and direct other technical contributors as a team to achieve common goals in taking a web site from requirements to acceptance, via drawing boards, prototypes, testing, and release.  Work closely with clients to identify requirements of what they want or need and document the results.  Perform RAD prototyping and hosting of JAD sessions to prepare functional and technical requirements documents.  Plan the strategic direction of corporate technology and customer server farms and maintain security through regular audits.

  

Responsibilities include web site design, middleware and database integration, using C# / VB .NET, ASP, Cold Fusion / Contribute, Crystal Reports, Access, SQL Server and Oracle.  Work closely and diplomatically to guide clients on technical issues and conducting regular security audits.  Developed 24/7 data center to host mission critical, data sensitive government web sites, including server and split DNS setup, SMS/WSUS services, IDS and VPN access using ISA Server, security policies and audits, coordinating .NET Web Services, and operational maintenance.  Clientele include government agencies, such as Defense Information Systems Agency, Dept. of Transportation, Dept. of Labor, Dept. of Education, EPA, and NASA.

  

Wolf Media Works / Electronic Signs, Inc. . - Claymont, DE

Senior Web Developer

Provide web software consulting services for C# / VB .NET, ASP, Access, SQL Server, list servers, search engines, full text searching, and more.  Work is performed remotely on existing production systems, requiring minimum impact to availability and performance, such as Feeley & Driscoll, Family and Workplace Connection, Smart Hose, Del Corp, Electronic Signs, and The Reinvestment Fund.

  

Apogen Technologies, Inc. - Suitland, MD

Principle Software Engineer                                                                                                                                                       11/03 – 10/06

Develop C# software for deployment to over 500,000 Pocket PCs, using the .NET Compact Framework, SQL CE, Oracle Lite, XML and open source libraries, to support the US Census Bureau 2010 decennial collection.  Continuously analyze and develop requirements via JAD sessions to enhance automation processes, including interview workflows and data collection, multiple language support, GPS tracking and mapping services, and un-assisted data synchronizations.  Assist with all facets of the development, testing, and production process as well as participating in code reviews and re-factoring.

  

PAST EXPERIENCE:

Computer Management Consultants, Inc. - Annapolis, MD

President / Founder                                                                                                                                                                         2/96 – 11/02

Responsible for the initial startup and regular operation of the seven employee company, including technical direction, accounting and payroll, sales and marketing, human resources and financial management.  Services provided included software engineering, systems integration, network design and administration, and web design and hosting.  Cultivated reoccurring revenue sales base by implementing an Application Service Provider infrastructure for providing clients with seamless web hosting and development services. 

  

Project manager and technical lead for projects using C, C++, COM, Java and FoxPro to develop wireless systems, network operation centers, telephony & CTI applications, communication and remote monitoring networks, and embedded systems for clients such as General Electric, ARINC, and Lockheed Martin.  Produced accounting, billing systems and e-commerce enabled web sites using ASP, Perl, IIS, Access, Oracle, and SQL Server for clients such as World Links, US Internetworking and the Steven Forbes Presidential Campaign site.

  

Won multiple contracts to develop and host client Internet sites, including the integration of SSL encryption and credit card authorization e-commerce capabilities.  Implemented an online, self-maintaining, customer signup and maintenance application for web hosting accounts and provided 24/7 server monitoring and support.

  

Northrop Grumman - ESSD / Space Systems Software - Baltimore, MD

Software Engineer                                                                                                                                                                            1/97 – 3/98

Software engineering and algorithm design for classified embedded and workstation systems, using both C and C++ based on Windows 9X/NT, SGI and Solaris operating systems.  I utilized CVI Lab Windows to facilitate the integration of electronic lab equipment with products under development.  I coordinated with engineering team members to meet strict specifications and schedule deadlines, utilizing full software development life cycle processes.

  

Earnest & Associates - Glen Burnie, MD

Software Consultant                                                                                                                                                                        4/95 – 1/96

Responsibilities included software and systems integration consulting for a wide range of systems, including Windows 95 / NT, Novell, SCO / AIX UNIX, and LAN / WAN installations.  I configured network hubs and routers to interlink satellite offices of customers.  Installed Novell Server, GroupWise e-mail and contact management software and trained personnel in its usage.  I also developed internal applications for managing contracts and corporate assets using Visual FoxPro and assisted with the modification of client software using the FACTS basic business language.

Microconetics - Indiana, PA

Computer Specialist                                                                                                                                                                        9/94 – 4/95
I developed and supported business software using C, FoxPro, and DBase languages.  Conducted diagnostics and troubleshooting for hardware, software and network systems based on MS-DOS, Windows and Novell.  Customer support provided by telephone and remote network access for nationwide clientele.

P.G. Community College – Largo, MD

Network Administrator / Technical Support Staff                                                                                                    1/93 – 9/94
Responsibilities included maintaining 130 PC workstations on a Novell based network.  I performed hardware repairs and inventory control using DBase software and system maintenance tracking via the campus mainframe.  Software support and tutoring for students was also provided for a wide variety of application and software development packages.