Clint Hill

Clint Hill

Sr. Software Developer at Apollo Group

Phoenix, Arizona Area

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Clint Hill’s Summary

I am a software developer with almost a decade of experience. Well versed in dynamic and strongly typed languages for developing all types of applications. Special interest in user interface development and the advancement of web based content. I am capable of developing on both Windows and Linux platforms with a preference for the Mac. Expert in developing browser based applications adopting new technologies. Very interested in open source projects and emerging technologies and constantly expanding my skill set. I spend a great amount of my personal time keeping myself sharp in technologies outside of those used in day-to-day activities and then sharing my findings with those I work with.

Clint Hill’s Specialties:

Web based applications as well as Enterprise software. Special interest in UI design and web based information. Languages that I have used and know: C#, Java, HTML, CSS, SQL, Ruby, Python, JavaScript, XML, Ruby on Rails, SQLite3, MySQL


Clint Hill’s Experience

  • Sr. Software Engineer

    Apollo Group

    (Public Company; APOL; Higher Education industry)

    August 2009Present (5 months)

    UI Development.

  • Owner

    h3o(software) LLC

    (Computer Software industry)

    July 2005August 2009 (4 years 2 months)

    Open source software development. Currently working on software for the education market that facilitates SIF software implementations.

  • Software Developer (contract)

    Scottsdale Insurance Company

    (Privately Held; Insurance industry)

    October 2008April 2009 (7 months)

    Working on the Account Analysis project. Successfully prepared the Ruby on Rails application to run on IBM WebSphere Application server using JRuby. Integrated the company LDAP system to provide authentication and authorization. Involved in all phases of development and worked closely with operations to introduce Ruby on Rails projects into standard implementation procedures.

  • Security Developer (contract)

    Arizona Department of Education

    (Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

    May 2008October 2008 (6 months)

    Responsible for the security of the data warehouse user interface and data. I facilitate the design and development of the security measures to protect data while allowing for the most effective access for reporting. I analyze the architecture to assure safe movement of data during the ETL process as well as during the end-user registration and usage. Working within a large team of multiple disciplines and coordinating the security development effort with the user interface developers and database developers. Designing and developing new authentication system for all of ADE resources that includes use of open source Java libraries such as CAS (a JA-SIG project). A partner in the project utilizes open source technologies and I will be coordinating the implementation of those technologies into the .NET infrastructure of the agency.

  • UI Development Manager

    Food Services of America

    (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Food & Beverages industry)

    August 2007March 2008 (8 months)

    Managed a staff of 5 .NET developers on multiple browser based applications and WinForm applications. Developed and maintained standards for the development of the user interface. I was responsible for development task assignments and time management of the developers. Lead the design of applications and assisted with the requirements document development. I coordinated discussions on design decisions regarding 3rd party controls or in-house development of AJAX features.

  • Database Administrator

    Arizona Medical Clinic

    (Hospital & Health Care industry)

    November 2006August 2007 (10 months)

    Responsible for the maintenance of the companies database systems. Database systems comprise of 12 SQL Server and 1 Oracle distributed over 5 servers. Projects include design and development of public website using ASP.NET 2.0 and SQL Server 2005 as well as design and implementation of disaster recovery system for EMR applications.

  • Software Architect

    Remuda Ranch

    (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)

    November 2004November 2006 (2 years 1 month)

    Lead developer on major projects for internal operations. In charge of design, development, implementation of applications as well as user training. Most projects were implemented under the .NET architecture (ASP.NET) using C# and SQL Server 2000 databases. I was responsible for design, development and implementation of electronic health record system. The EHR project spans all departments and includes re-engineering manual processes to automated solutions. Lead the switch from .NET architecture to open source specifically Ruby on Rails and MySQL. As well transitioned the team from Windows based development to Linux using Ubuntu. Lead group of 5 developers including QA staff. Created and implemented all software development life-cycle standards for the company. Spear headed design of interfaces as it pertained to DHTML features that utilized AJAX (drag-n-drop functionality for certain features).

  • Software Engineer

    Apollo Group

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; APOL; Higher Education industry)

    June 2004November 2004 (6 months)

    Designed and developed systems to enhance student and faculty experiences with University of Phoenix. I developed a web service that married the student portal to a third party tool designed to help students check for plagiarism in their papers. Work duties included design documents, systems analysis, technology implementation and coding solutions. I also performed unit testing and prepared deployment documents. Heavily involved in architecture discussions and providing feedback on implementations.

  • Senior Software Developer

    Aerotech Laboratories, Inc.

    (Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

    February 2001May 2004 (3 years 4 months)

    I was the lead technology driver for entire company. I designed the architecture for all applications built in house for the company and provided leadership for development team. I created intranet systems for all of companies operations. Utilize multiple technologies including ASP, ASP.NET, VB, Web Services, SQL Server and Access. Manage all projects from design phase to implementation. Lead a group of 10 developers and was responsible for all aspects of supervision including performance reviews and salary adjustments. Created and implemented all software development life-cycle standards for the company. Conceived and delivered a shrink-wrapped Windows based application for clients to connect to internal systems through web-services and download results for analysis.

  • Software Developer

    Advertising Checking Bureau

    (Public Company; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    November 2000February 2001 (4 months)

    Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Microsoft PlanIt MDF web based application. I acted as liaison to Microsoft Marketing Regional VP for application feature requests. Development was ASP and SQL Server 7.0 based. Project included a complex reporting system that included COM Automation for Excel spreadsheets.

  • Senior Interactive Developer

    CentralGraphics Lab

    (Online Media industry)

    September 1999November 2000 (1 year 3 months)

    I was responsible for development of major websites for leading clients. I utilized many technologies including ASP, ColdFusion and SQL Server 7.0. Most work involved use of advanced technologies such as Flash and Director to provide creative media components and where viable JavaScript was used to attain similar features. Clients consisted of larger corporations looking for functional and entertaining websites or CD-ROM content. Constant involvement in design work and assisted with color department tasks.


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Clint Hill’s Interests:

software development, boating, baseball, football

Clint Hill’s Groups:

Working with Rails

  •    International Association of Software Architects
  •    Arizona Professional Networkers
  •    Arizona Technology Council
  •    Refresh - Promoting design, technology,and usability.
  •    End to End Web Developers

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