Dan Flory's Resume, July 2009

729 West 31st Terrace • Joplin, Missouri 64804

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Technical Profile

Data Analysis ~ SQL Server Development ~ Database Architecture

Solutions-oriented technology professional with hands-on experience designing, supporting, and managing complex web-based applications and software programs. Demonstrated expertise throughout the entire project life cycle, including requirements definition, testing, and maintenance; able to identify potential problems and offer solutions to enhance performance. Talent for rapidly discerning and incorporating customer-specific requirements, ensuring reliability and quality. Effectively convey technical data into easily understandable terms for technical and non-technical audiences.

Highlights of Expertise:

Technical Proficiencies:

Platforms:

Windows, Linux, Windows Server 2008

Tools:

Visual Studio, WCF, Entity Framework, Eclipse, Nunit, C#, ASP.NET, PHP, AutoIT Macro Scripting, UML, JavaScript, Joomla CMS, Regular Expressions, .NET, LINQ, Dojo-AJAX Toolkit, DOM, CSS, Flexy, Subversion, MySQL, FireBug: Firefox Debugger, Flyspray Bug Tracking, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, SQL, EntityDataSource

Professional Experience

Independent Contracts, Joplin, Missouri 2009 – Present

Web Designer

Manage all aspects of Web design projects for diverse clientele; coordinate Web development from initial concept through completion including Web hosting, design, administration, and functionality testing. Communicate extensively with customers to define requirements; refine and translate goals into working sites. Manage various business administrative tasks including recordkeeping and financial management.

Key Contributions:

• Established and built this successful small Web design firm.

• Designed and developed customized ASP/EntityFramework Web application focused on streamlining operations for client by managing job data from estimate through final payment.

• Designed social Web site using Joomla CMS; managed all facets of site development including domain transfers, email setup, initial population of Rocket Theme template with user data, security checks, ongoing site administration, and module management.

• Created, hosted, and served as administrator for 6 Web sites; managed various Web services including content management systems, database design, and templates.

• Developed quality applications / database systems; optimized functionality by removing performance bottlenecks.

• Developed long-term business relationships with clients by consistently delivering quality services.

Cardinal Scale, Webb City, Missouri 2008 – 2009

Software Engineer

Designed and developed innovative software programs; actively participated in all phases of development life cycle. Engineered and tested software in accordance with client-specific objectives. Interacted with technical colleagues to assess new features and implement bug fixes. Wrote source code, performed functionality tests, defined objectives, and modified software in accordance with requested changes.

Key Contributions:

• Instrumental in design and development of Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) component remote subscription to weight data from headless server and proprietary weight in motion sensors.

• Successfully retrieved information from database to facilitate stable storage in SQL and transmitted to remote subscribers.

• Participated in several development projects including label printing and custom CD label printing that featured a Windows form to select products from company SQL server and format label.

• Utilized various tools and technologies to streamline development activities and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Pitsco, Inc., Pittsburg, Kansas 2007 – 2008

Web Application Developer

Collaborated with technical team members to define requirements, identify potential issues, and resolve technical bugs. Prepared testing and design specifications, and recommended appropriate solutions to aid in solving programming issues and drive improvements. Conducted debugging functions and implemented fixes. Utilized various technologies and tools; worked extensively with Dojo tree component during Beta and first release.

Key Contributions:

• Actively participated in full life cycle development for Web-based learning management system; performed comprehensive analysis, design, and implementation activities, ensuring optimal functionality and performance.

• Debugged several modules of program comprised of 60k lines of code; wrote lazy-loading store in order to maintain acceptable performance levels.

• Played key role in optimizing development operations; initiated implementation of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

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Early experience included Machine Operator (Modine Manufacturing – Joplin, MO), and Lab Assistant/Repair Technician (CNS/Crowder College – Neosho, MO)

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Science (CIS), 2007

Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, Missouri

C# Tutor; CIS Club President/Web Site Administrator/Developer/Trainer

Bachelor of Theology Ozark christian College, Joplin, Missouri

Professional Development

A+ Certification Training ● Technical Writing ● Fiber Optics Splicing ● Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database(MCITP), in progress ● BrianBench certifications  see here.

Languages: Fluent in Italian; Introductory Spanish