Flex Developer at Undisclosed
Greater Atlanta Area
- Current
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- Flex Developer (contract) at Undisclosed
- Founder at CDN Evangelist - http://www.cdnevangelist.com (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
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- Flex Developer (contract) at THINK Interactive, Inc.
- Manager, Marketing Technology at Highwinds Technology Management
- Manager, Software Development at AccurateScribe
- Programmer Analyst (contract) at i2 Telecom International
- Internet Development Manager at Wise Business Forms
- Director, Software Development at Cereus
- Programmer Analyst at Geosyntec Consultants
- Product Support Engineer at Hayes
- Computer Specialist at Tandy Corporation
- Avionics Technician at United States Marine Corps
- Education
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- The University of Georgia
- Dekalb Community College
- Dunwoody High School
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Randy Cooper’s Summary
An accomplished Internet Developer specializing in object-oriented design and analysis, with extensive experience in the full life cycle of the application design process, including requirements definition, prototyping, proof of concept, design, interface implementation, e-marketing, search engine optimization, testing and maintenance. Possesses first-rate communication skills to collaborate on all business levels while effectively directing systems, processes, operating procedures, and documentation for on-site and remote locations. Highly personable and self-motivated professional with the versatility to work among diverse groups and handle complex problems effectively. Experienced Project Manager and Consultant with more than twenty years of experience in diverse, fast-paced environments.
Randy Cooper’s Specialties:
Hands-on expertise in analysis, design, and development; taking projects from problem statement to well-documented designs and applications completed on-time and on-budget.
Big-picture view including application development, e-marketing, and search engine optimization through the use of social media, online video and content delivery networks.
Solid management skills and exceptional communicator, demonstrated proficiency in leading and mentoring individuals.
Randy Cooper’s Experience
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Flex Developer (contract)
Undisclosed
(Internet industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 month)
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Founder
CDN Evangelist - http://www.cdnevangelist.com (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Internet industry)
2008 — Present (less than a year)
Blog for Content Delivery Network professionals seeking to network and exchange ideas to help one another grow technically through a greater understanding of varying CDN technologies.
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Flex Developer (contract)
THINK Interactive, Inc.
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
June 2008 — August 2008 (3 months)
Developing advanced support module for leading wireless provider based in Adobe Flex 3.
Performing Search Engine Optimization and social media strategy for Fortune 100 clients. -
Manager, Marketing Technology
Highwinds Technology Management
(Computer Networking industry)
December 2006 — May 2008 (1 year 6 months)
Successfully worked from home office managing remote-based projects within Highwinds Retail Group, a $50 million provider of IP messaging services. Increased exposure of websites through the innovative use of social media, online video and effective search engine optimization techniques.
Created dashboard application for executive team using Adobe Flex/PHP/XML/MySQL to display interactive charts of daily financials, which was previously unavailable, from all retail properties using data retrieved from Google Analytics e-commerce reports.
Lead efforts to expand to global markets and drove projects which called for multi-lingual support on all retail property websites with global payment options for international customers.
Performed analysis and re-branding of Newshosting.com using PHP/Adobe Flex/XML/MySQL providing multi-lingual support, increasing conversion rates, and responsible for an overall revenue increase of 44%. -
Manager, Software Development
AccurateScribe
(Computer Software industry)
April 2002 — May 2008 (6 years 2 months)
Successfully managed on-site and remote-based projects within AccurateScribe, an IT solutions provider of networking and website development primarily within the legal vertical market.
Architected and developed BIM (Building Information Management) application for RCMS Group, LLC a construction engineering firm which offers BIM services to general contractors, architects, and civil engineers throughout the United States. This extranet application, developed using PHP/MySQL/XML/Adobe Flex, tracks building projects and materials and was fully integrated into their Joomla CMS website.
Responsible for designing and implementing No Excuses Athletics (noexcusesathletics.com), an e-commerce site specializing in all-natural sports supplements, using PHP/MySQL/XML/Adobe Flex. This site features a layered security model allowing administrators, clubs, trainers and users varying access privileges. -
Programmer Analyst (contract)
i2 Telecom International
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Telecommunications industry)
September 2006 — March 2007 (7 months)
Worked as a contractor on-site developing front end web applications for VOIP (Voice Over IP) telecommunications company. Reported directly to Vice President of Engineering and was responsible for daily maintenance and 24/7 operation of all websites.
Maintained e-commerce and checkout modules using .NET/C#/MS-SQL/XML/Web services eradicating bugs and documenting system processes.
Created reseller website using .NET/C#/MS-SQL/XML/Web services and integrated into existing billing and payment infrastructure. -
Internet Development Manager
Wise Business Forms
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Printing industry)
January 2001 — April 2002 (1 year 4 months)
Managed internet development team on web-to-print projects, internal websites and websites for external customers. Reported directly to CIO and was responsible for client interaction, technical management for the development team, design and architecture of all web applications.
Designed and created web-to-print applications using ASP/MS-SQL to allow customers to submit jobs for printing and to automate the process of transferring work materials to the correct print engines.
Managed numerous customer website implementations using ASP/MS-SQL which allowed one-off printing providing customized brochures delivered online as a PDF and mailed printed material for such clients as HomeBanc, Monsanto and CountryWide Mortgage.
Architected and developed wbf.com using ASP/MS-SQL not only as a brochure site of service and product offerings but also an extranet for customers and resellers to place orders for print jobs and monitor and track those orders through the printing process. -
Director, Software Development
Cereus
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)
April 1997 — January 2001 (3 years 10 months)
One of four principals who helped transition this web development company from a small startup to a $20 million public company through a successful IPO and series of subsequent mergers. Managed large team of developers working on customer websites for this web development company using ASP and MS-SQL. Reported directly to CIO and was responsible for all projects meeting their timelines, budget constraints and highest quality standards.
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Programmer Analyst
Geosyntec Consultants
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Environmental Services industry)
September 1995 — April 1997 (1 year 8 months)
Worked on internal projects to maximize productivity of CAD engineers and reporting capabilities to senior level management through the use of intranet sites using ASP/MS-SQL over Novell Netware and heavily involving Novell GroupWise integration.
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Product Support Engineer
Hayes
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Computer Hardware industry)
May 1988 — August 1995 (7 years 4 months)
Starting as a telephone Technical Support Representative, quickly rose through the ranks during the boom of personal data communications. As a Product Support Engineer, assisted salespeople with both remote and on-site sales calls to Fortune 100 companies, performed demonstrations at tradeshows and completed on-site integrations on large direct customers of enterprise-wide data communications equipment. Designed and created numerous, data communications scripts using a proprietary programming language similar to C. Wrote numerous call center scripts in Clipper and dBase.
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Computer Specialist
Tandy Corporation
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TAN; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 1986 — May 1988 (2 years 5 months)
Responsible for calling on corporate and government accounts within the metropolitan Atlanta area and providing technical support for existing accounts both on-site and remotely.
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Avionics Technician
United States Marine Corps
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; USMC; Military industry)
February 1982 — January 1986 (4 years)
Randy Cooper’s Education
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The University of Georgia
Business 1981 — 1982
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Dekalb Community College
1979 — 1981
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Dunwoody High School
1975 — 1979
Additional Information
Randy Cooper’s Websites:
Randy Cooper’s Groups:
Church IT, Atlanta Marketers' Forum, Web Analytics Professional, eOffice, Hayes Alumni Association
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Semper Fi Network - United States Marine Veterans - USMC -
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CDN Evangelist
Randy Cooper’s Honors:
Founder, CDN Evangelist
Blog for Content Delivery Network Professionals, http://www.cdnevangelist.com
CDN Evangelist group on LinkedIn
Founder, Hayes Alumni Association group on LinkedIn
Honorable Discharge, United States Marine Corps
