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Resume

April 25, 2008

Summary Of Qualifications

  • Expert client-side programmer (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
  • Highly skilled in various programming and scripting languages (Java, JSP, XSLT) and familiar with many others (Ant, Ruby, bash, C#, PHP, ColdFusion
  • Highly skilled in the use of various IDEs (Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, Dreamweaver)
  • Highly skilled in modern development processes and tools (Agile, Subversion, Selenium, JUnit, BigLever Software Gears)
  • Skilled in *nix administration (Apache, Qmail, Debian, Redhat, OSX Server)
  • Skilled in desktop publishing (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat)
  • Experienced user of video editing apps (Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Premier)

Experience

  • UI Engineer
    HomeAway.com Inc., Austin, TX
    2005-present
    • Primary developer of client side code for http://connect.homeaway.com
    • Created portable functional test framework using Ruby and Selenium-RC
    • Developed client side coding standards and training documentation and actively promoted standards based development.
    • Participated in teams working on the following sites: HomeAway.com, Cyberrentals.com, Greatrentals.com, A1Vacations.com
    • Assisted in development of product line deployment strategy for property listing sites using Ant and BigLever Software Gears
    • Developed complete client side implementation for TripHomes.com
  • IT Manager
    Texas Society of Architects, Austin, TX
    1999-2005
    • Specify design requirements to third-party web developer.
    • Develop and maintain company website (HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript).
    • Develop custom database solutions (php/MySQL, Filemaker, Cognos).
    • Install and configure Mac, Windows, and UNIX/Linux software and hardware.
    • Configure and maintain network resources (Apache web server, Qmail/Postfix email, file server).
  • Post Processing Technician
    Accelerated Technologies, Inc., Austin, TX
    1997-1999
    • Post finish rapid prototypes.
    • Inspect and process CAD data.
  • Teaching Assistant
    University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
    1994-1997
    • Assist students in developing ideas and overcoming technical challenges.
    • Conduct demonstrations of Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, mold making, ceramics, welding, etc.

Education

  • Master of Fine Arts, Studio Art
    University of Texas at Austin, 1998
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sculpture
    Virginia Commonwealth University, 1994

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