I have 23 years of experience in software development. My background includes programming, application development, team leadership, and technical relations. I have experience in the iterative processes of business models composed of customer satisfaction, improving profitability through quality, generation of new business, and brand recognition
My current position as Full Stack Developer includes the following responsibilities. I am responsible for the front and back end coding of websites. My project management experience and attention to detail lend themselves to the day to day work. This includes designing user interfaces, writing server side code, and building relational databases. Feature requests must be flushed out, put into project form, and completed in a timely manner. Website are made mobile friendly, responsive, and up to the ever changing standards of the web. SEO is monitored and new technologies are explored and used.
I am a self-starter and tried running my own businesses. I pursued an interest in podcasting and stand-up comedy. Podcasting was about to change broadcasting and stand-up comedy was about to experience a boom in popularity. (Both of these continue to gain in popularity today.) Lastly, I invested my time doing IT work for a social network targeting comedians. It was an attempt to merge comedians, their connections, and content together. This did not gain in popularity and proved to be difficult to generate revenue.
My position of Technical Relations Manager was to serve as the primary point of contact between a software development team, external departments, and customers. My interacations with the software development team consisted of prioritizing the work of enhancements, new features, and bug fixes. The work of the tasks, completion, release, and closure of tasks were verified. The external department interactions included technical writers, marketing, and quality assurance teams. I coordinated and participated in meetings between these departments and customers. The customer interactions included interpreting business needs, delivering solutions, and contributing to the financial growth of their organization.
As a Lead Developer I was responsible for directiong a development team in the design, development, coding, testing, and debugging of a software application. Time and quality targets were met by coordination and effective communication between team members and IT functional areas. Professional growth was fostered within the team.
The position of Software Developer required me to research, design, implement, and manage a software application. Feature requests and bug fixes were interpreted and solved using creative solutions and executed using the software development life-cycle. Object Oriented methodolgies were used in collaborative work within the team to meet time and quality targets.
As a Software Engineer I created, maintained, audited, and improved systems under the direction of a software architect. Areas of modificaction were identified, code was written, refined, and communicated to other programmers involved in the projects. This work often required work with project managers, graphic artists, other developers, as well as sales and marketing professionals.
The position of Software Programmer required me to engage in all phases of the software development life-cycle. I particiated in design meetings and consulted with clients to refine, test and debug programs to meet business needs. Good technial decision were sought out to provided solutions to time sensitive business challenges. Work was done in a team environment and required effective communication.
This position of Software Engineer required the design and implementation of system interfaces for unique hardware solutions. The company focused on custom monitoring devices which were created and controled over the BlackBerry Network. An Agile Software Development Life-cycle was followed, new developers were managed and mentored. Technical documentation was written and effective communication was required between customers and the development team.
http://boatToBrunch.com
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http://gsmoot.com
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http://loubarlow.com
(hosted on Amazon Web Services)
Apart from being a full stack developer, regular exercise, eating healthy, and playing guitar are part of my daily routine. On weekends I can be found dining out and occasionally at local music venues. I support local businesses whenever possible.
Keeping up with technology is a part of every developers lifestyle. I am currently working to earn a technical certification in AWS Cloud Computing. Cloud Services such as Infrastructures, Platforms, and Software are interesting. I believe these services will replace legacy IT Infrastructures as they become easier to use and more cost effective.