Paul Johnson

Current

• Software Development Engineer at Microsoft

Past

• Senior Software Developer at POP
• Product Support Manager at Pop
• Software Developer at Pop

• Quality Assurance Tester at Pop
• Production Assistant at Pop

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Education

• Art Institute of Seattle

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Internet

Paul Johnson’s Summary

Software Development

* Software Solutions – Adept at designing and implementing multi-tier solutions to complex problems using the right combination of technologies including C#, SQL Server, VB.Net and VBScript, Webservices, CSS, XML and XSLT
* E-commerce and Web Services – Proven competence in E-Commerce systems and real-time CRM integrations leveraging database and Web Service technologies
* Mentoring and Training – Highly successful at training entry-level employees with a positive impact on their careers and the success of the company
* Team Leadership – Trusted overseer of internal initiatives and team meetings

Web Development

* Complete User Experience – Thorough understanding of client and server-side technologies enables programming a complete, polished user experience
* Usability, Accessibility, and Standards – Champions efforts to implement user-driven designs that adhere to common web standards
* Team Collaboration – Excellent interpersonal skills in cross functional teams

Product Support

* Hosting Infrastructure – Major contributor in designing, implementing, and securing web hosting architecture
* Technical Support – Distinguished client service skills have produced repeated praise and appreciation for courtesy and ability
* Team Management – Expertly pioneered a team tasked with creating a system for managing product support beyond the initial product life cycle

Multimedia Production

* Audio – Lengthy history and education in engineering, programming, playing and recording music and audio
* Imaging and Photography - Considerable proficiency in Photoshop image manipulation and automation with additional experience in photography
* Film and Video – Exciting side projects including videography and audio production for a fashion show and grip and lighting work on a feature film

Paul Johnson’s Specialties:

ASP.Net, C#, VB.Net
XML, XSL, Web Services,
Javascript, AJAX, DHTML, CSS,
ASP 3.0, VB Script, VB 6.0,
SQL Server, Access,
Windows-based Hosting Management,
Product and Client technical support,
Audio/Video Production,
Photography and Image Production,
Quality Assurance Testing

Paul Johnson’s Experience

• Software Development Engineer

  Microsoft

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MSFT; Computer Software industry)

  February 2007 — Present (2 years 10 months)

  Software Development position working on enterprise web applications using a combination of C#, ASP.Net, SQL, JavaScript and SQL.

• Senior Software Developer

  POP

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)

  February 2006 — January 2007 (1 year )

  Internet E-Commerce Software Developer and Solution Architect working primarily in C#, SQL Server, Web Services, XML, XSL, CSS and Javascript. Designs and implements multi-tier, client/server and web-based solutions. This includes both front-end programming (DHTML/JavaScript) as well as back-end, database development. Also mentors and trains employees promoting their careers and furthuring success of the company.

• Product Support Manager

  Pop

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)

  June 2005 — February 2006 (9 months)

  Ensures that technical projects are successful beyond initial deployment, by providing team leadership and managing resources to maintain Production applications throughout a recursive product life cycle. Additionally, this position performs technical consultation for existing products and connected systems. Provides day-to-day management of direct reports and acts as a mentor furthering their advancement in Software Development. Works closely with QA to refine and improve deployment and QA practices.

• Software Developer

  Pop

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)

  May 2003 — June 2005 (2 years 2 months)

  Design and implement multi-tier, client/server and web-based solutions. This includes both front-end programming (DHTML/JavaScript) as well as back-end, database development with several of the following technologies: ASP/ASP.NET, Visual Basic, VBScript, C#, VB.Net, SQL Server, and MySQL.

• Quality Assurance Tester

  Pop

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)

  September 2000 — May 2003 (2 years 9 months)

  Responsible for increasing project quality by thoroughly testing projects at project milestones. Creates test cases and executes test plans to validate applications to ensure that they meet defined standards and project specifications.

• Production Assistant

  Pop

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Online Media industry)

  May 2000 — September 2000 (5 months)

  Technical support of Design team including asset coordination, HTML, photography, videography, and digital imaging.

Paul Johnson’s Education

• Art Institute of Seattle

  AA , Multimedia Production , October 1997 — March 2000

  Main focus on multimedia production and technologies, with secondary focus on audio and video production.

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