Web app/RIA development focused on RIA and user interface design
Des Moines, Iowa Area
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- Owner/Developer at Vital UI
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- Web Developer at LightEdge Solutions
- Java/J2EE Programmer at Robert Half Technology
- Programmer at Iowa Interactive, LLC
- Education
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- Self Taught
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Josh Eckerman’s Summary
I'm a programmer and graphic designer of 14 years.
--Programming--
I specialize in many different languages and environments. I go from enterprise level Java/J2EE, MS SQL Server/Oracle projects, to LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) applications, down to scripts to keep systems in check. I'm always pushing myself to learn new languages, technologies, and ways of thinking and handling situations. I love hearing "Well, we don't have a fix for this, or it can't be done". That is music to my ears, the challenge to find a solution to the possibly impossible.
I've been doing Adobe AIR and Flex work for quite awhile now. I've also been taking a serious look at Microsoft's latest web platform initiative. I'm impressed with Visual Studio 2010 Beta, and Silverlight. Also looking into Curl and JavaFX.
--Graphic Design--
Most of my work in design is from freelancing. It consists of web site design, logo design, user interface layouts, photography manipulation, and print work. The tools of the trade I use, are Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Autodesk SketchBook; and a must have, a pen tablet. (Wacom Intuos3 and Wacom Bamboo [when mobile])
--Pushing Myself--
I read and research as often as possible to expand my knowledge and skill set. I stay up on trends, both technical and business related in and out of the IT world. I work on projects that are out of scope of my normal environment, to keep me on my toes. And possibly find a use for it down the road.
I'm a people person, and like to be social and engage people. I'm a loving father, and a dedicated worker. I hope to someday branch out on my own or lead a team of younger developers and guide them through their career. I've had many great people help me throughout my career, and do my best to offer the same to others.
Josh Eckerman’s Specialties:
My top two specialties are in user interface design, RIA development, problem solving and flexibility.
For problem solving, regardless the language or platform, I'm on it; especially if it's said that it cannot be done. I love a good challenge.
My flexibility comes from working for start-ups before the dotcom bubble burst. This required being able to to wear many hats; it's now a part of my work character.
Josh Eckerman’s Experience
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Owner/Developer
Vital UI
(Information Technology and Services industry)
September 2009 — Present (5 months)
Web application/RIA (Rich Internet Apps) development, with a focus on the user interface, to give the best possible user experience.
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Web Developer
LightEdge Solutions
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
October 2008 — September 2009 (1 year )
Wearing several hats of programming (PHP,Perl,.NET), working on Linux/Windows, maintaining various databases platforms. And enjoying every bit of it. Hoo-rah.
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Java/J2EE Programmer
Robert Half Technology
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; RHI; Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2006 — October 2008 (2 years 6 months)
Doing Java/J2EE (now JEE) programming. With Spring, Hibernate, EJB3, Oracle, MySQL, and some DB2. Converting PHP applications, and converting former Java Applets to Adobe Flex applications, using Java as the middle tier.
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Programmer
Iowa Interactive, LLC
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; EGOV; Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2006 — March 2007 (11 months)
Application development for local state government needs. Using Java/J2EE, PHP and some Ruby on Rails. Using primarily MySQL as the database. Also worked on some internal applications, using Python.
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Consultant
N/A
(Computer Software industry)
February 2005 — February 2006 (1 year 1 month)
Ran a small consulting business for little over a year. Most of the applications were developed using Java/J2EE, Spring, Hibernate (or Apache iBatis) and MySQL or PostgreSQL as the database.
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Programmer
Alliance Technologies
(Computer Software industry)
August 2004 — January 2005 (6 months)
A brief contract in maintaing a C/C++ CGI application for Sony.
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Application Engineer (Programmer)
Red 5 Interactive
(Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2000 — August 2004 (4 years 8 months)
Started out coding C/C++ CGI web apps, then moved on to Java/J2EE web apps, using an in house framework, and MySQL as the database.
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Web Analyst
NCMIC
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Insurance industry)
July 1999 — December 1999 (6 months)
My primary work was in ASP with IIS and SQL Server. I worked with a team, in interviewing, and suggesting a 3rd party web development firm to the company CIO. And then supporting the 3rd party team to develop the companies public web presence. Also maintained certain internal applications.
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Technial Support and Programming
DICE
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Computer Games industry)
March 1996 — July 1999 (3 years 5 months)
Was senior technical support for DICE (now dice.com). Then moved on to programming. Created and maintained C/C++ CGI web applications, with Oracle as the database.
Josh Eckerman’s Education
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Self Taught
Computer Science, Graphic Design
Additional Information
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Josh Eckerman’s Interests:
Programming, UX design, Graphic Design, Researching new technologies, and approaches to software development. (ex. Test-Driven Development (TDD). And of course my son.
Josh Eckerman’s Groups:
UX Professionals, Web Solutions
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