
Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area
I build websites, work on data integration, and think up ways to write automated tests for all of this. I also hack on open source software while at work or in my spare time. While not doing "nerd" stuff I'm probably DJing or listening to records.
Python, JavaScript (twist my arm: Ruby, Perl, PHP)
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
October 2006 — Present (3 years 2 months)
I work on web applications and web services (Python, JavaScript) with a keen interest in automated testing and machine-to-machine interaction. I also help hire new developers, conduct code reviews, participate in system design and setting best practices for the team.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
October 2004 — October 2006 (2 years 1 month)
I develop web and server-side applications for internal or public use by the company. I focus on automated testing and mostly use python.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Computer Software industry)
July 2004 — October 2004 (4 months)
a short contract (renewed once) to work on NCAA's next website at the time
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Computer Software industry)
December 2001 — July 2004 (2 years 8 months)
This was my "company" when I was freelancing. I built a lot of websites in PHP/MySQL and sub-contracted to a few developers and designers.
Some accomplishments:
- built http://selectivesearch-inc.com/
- built the first version of what is now http://modago.com/
- worked on several pieces for http://e-government.com/
- built the first version of http://freeradiosaic.org/ as well as developed their in-house software solutions
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
August 2000 — December 2001 (1 year 5 months)
code monkey, javascript/ ASP/ ActionScript hacker
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
1998 — 1999 (1 year )
back in the bubble days I made animated gif banners and messed with dreamweaver part-time while in school