Randy Cooper

Randy Cooper

Flex Developer at Undisclosed

Greater Atlanta Area

Current
  • Flex Developer (contract) at Undisclosed
  • Founder at CDN Evangelist - http://www.cdnevangelist.com (Sole Proprietorship)
Past
  • Flex Developer (contract) at Good Egg Studios
  • Flex Developer (contract) at THINK Interactive, Inc.
  • Manager, Marketing Technology at Highwinds Technology Management

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Education
  • Gwinnett Technical College
  • 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 programming, 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, content management systems (Joomla!, Wordpress), search engine optimization, unit 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 Developer, 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.

Solid management skills and exceptional communicator, demonstrated proficiency in leading and mentoring individuals.

Strong believer in continuing education, currently seeking applicable certifications and degrees as well as staying up-to-date on latest technologies and trends.

Randy Cooper’s Experience

  • Flex Developer (contract)

    Undisclosed

    (Internet industry)

    November 2008 — Present (9 months)

    Designed and created Lawyer Referral System in Adobe Flex 3.0/PHP/MySQL for Cobb County Bar Association. This software was deemed essential in Cobb County Bar receiving an award by the Georgia State Bar Association as being a leader in developing web technologies.

    Designed and created order processing system in Adobe Flex 3.0/PHP/MySQL replacing a legacy system and achieved performance increase of 1000%.

    Designed and created shipping system in Adobe Flex 3.0/PHP/MySQL replacing a legacy system. System exports CSV files for use with Endicia and UPS WorldShip and then uploads exported files back into system to load shipping date, shipping costs and tracking information. Previous system took shipping manager between 4-6 hours to print tickets. Using the new system, shipping manager can print tickets in 20 minutes.

    Designed and created invoicing and billing system in Adobe Flex 3.0/PHP/MySQL replacing a legacy system allowing accounting to create invoices, edit invoices, bill clients’ credit card using CyberSource Gateway. Client portal developed using Adobe Flex 3.0/PHP/MySQL allowing clients to preview invoices, approve and comment on past and current invoices.

    Designed and created renter search portal in Adobe Flex 3.0/PHP/MySQL for real estate agents searching for renters. Registration system integrates payment using Authorize.Net. Users search using zip code proximity search. Displayed results can be exported to Excel as a CSV file.

    Designed and created membership-based continuity program website for leading motivational speaker, in Adobe Flex 3.0/PHP/MySQL. Registration system integrates payment using Authorize.Net. Members can download MP3s, view text messages, announcements and events.

    Designed and created roof asset management program in Adobe Flex 3.0/PHP/MySQL for commercial roofing consultant. System collects data and then displays output in datagrids, bar charts and pie charts using the Flex charting components.

  • Founder

    CDN Evangelist - http://www.cdnevangelist.com (Sole Proprietorship)

    (Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Internet industry)

    2008 — Present (1 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.

  • Flex Developer (contract)

    Good Egg Studios

    (Internet industry)

    September 2008 — November 2008 (3 months)

    Primary in-house Flex developer for online children’s game utilizing Flex/ActionScript 3.0 as the front-end tool, heavy Flash SWF integration, SmartFoxServer for player monitoring and chat, Apache/Tomcat/Granite AMF for backend web services.

    Developed administration module allowing moderators to administer marketplace place items for players to purchase and place in their homes. Was involved in total life cycle of this project from concept to completion and the sole developer involved.

    Created game test harness in Adobe Air using Flex/ActionScript 3.0 which duplicated the gaming environment to ensure API compliance with mini-games placed within the primary game.

  • Flex Developer (contract)

    THINK Interactive, Inc.

    (Marketing and Advertising industry)

    June 2008 — August 2008 (3 months)

    Consulted in the design phase of Adobe Flex/AIR/ActionScript 3.0 project for major retailer which deployed a set of social commerce applications utilizing Google’s OpenSocial specifications.

    Developed Adobe Flex based advanced support module for leading wireless service provider which read XML (E4X) from content-based management system.

    Created online marketing plan for new business unit which incorporates search engine optimization, social networking, blogs, mobile marketing and online video which greatly increases the company’s product offerings to it’s 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Gwinnett Technical College

    A.S. Computer Programming , Java Certificate Program , 2009 — 2010 (expected)

    Java Certificate Program - Anticipated graduation date: Spring 2010
    A.S. Computer Programming - Anticipated graduation data: Fall 2010

    Activities and Societies:
    SCT100 - Introduction to Microcomputers - Passed by exemption test
    CIS106 - Computer Concepts - Passed by exemption test

    CIS103 - Operating Systems Concepts - Currently enrolled
    CIS105 - Program Design and Development - Currently enrolled

  • The University of Georgia

    Business 1981 — 1982

  • Dekalb Community College

    1979 — 1981

  • Dunwoody High School

    1975 — 1979

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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

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