Social Network Entrepreneur and Developer
Rochester, Minnesota Area
Social Network Entrepreneur and Developer
Rochester, Minnesota Area
Focused on providing small businesses quality web based applications that allow growth in their market. From simple data acquisition and analysis tools to CRM systems, web content management to e-commerce. Effective use of the internet is something that small businesses often leave to the owner of a company. The time they spend following industry trends is time spent not focusing on their core businesses. Technology consulting provides them with a way to continue to use the internet to their advantage without loosing sight of what’s critical in their daily activities.
Project management, project specification, software development, web applications, server architecture, interface design, database schemas, web services, ColdFusion (Cold Fusion), PHP, Perl, Flash, XML, HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, usability (Section 508 and WACG), CSS, Windows, *nix, SQL Server (2000/2005), MySQL, RDBMS, IIS, Apache, OpenSocial, Facebook
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Information Technology and Services industry)
August 2005 — Present (4 years)
Providing technology consulting focused on areas including e-commerce, web content management, application specification, hardware infrastructure and workflow analysis. Serving industries as diverse as startups to large non-profits, focusing on small to mid sized businesses.
(Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Internet industry)
March 2000 — July 2005 (5 years 5 months)
Projects include designing and implementing a web cluster to serve 4.5 million unique users annually and integrating a second site for a combined reach of 9 million users. Implementing multiple e-commerce initiatives. Integration with external systems and security considerations.
Most recently managing a team of 5-8 developers, designers, content producers and marketing (overlap in most positions) to implement a new site structure and re-design forged around a clear corporate vision and strategy.
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Internet industry)
January 1998 — April 2002 (4 years 4 months)
Application development and design in Perl, PHP, MySQL and other technology support as needed.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering industry)
July 1995 — November 1997 (2 years 5 months)
Selling, building, maintaining industrial automation soldering robotic and assembly systems. Primary focus on tooling and fixturing, secondary on installation and service. Included custom PLC programming and extensive application of mechanical engineering principles.
internet marketing, usability, accessibility, application architecture, change management, new technology, auto racing