Scott Morris

Current

Director of Development at NO MORE Mortgage

Past

Senior Web Architect at One on One Marketing
Developer at e-Harbor, Inc
System Administrator at TrueNorth Academy

Senior Editor of Linux Communities at Novell
Technical Support Level II at The Higher Gear Group

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Education

Utah Valley University

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Computer & Network Security

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Scott Morris’s Summary

Initially, my career was focused on multimedia. This includes recording, mastering, and mixing audio. Being in a handful of bands helped, as I was able to work on albums for them. Video was also part of my daily work, as I became adept at videography, editing, compressing, and post-processing. During that time, I learned the basics of graphic design, and worked with a number of excellent designers to create complex multimedia presentations. I have become adept with many different forms of multimedia delivery, including streaming from the Internet and delivery on DVD, audio CD, or media playable directly on a computer.
Next, my focus turned towards Windows development. I started with Visual Basic, moving quickly to C++. My first major project was a wrapper object which would allow you to design and include a resizable skin for the interface of your app.
Toward the end of 2002, I picked up Linux, a step up from the weaknesses and vulnerabilities that plague Windows. Since 2004, my employment has revolved around my Linux system administration expertise.
Also at the end of 2002, I began learning PHP. Soon I found myself a Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP developer. Having been trained formally in programming and development at Utah Valley State College (now Utah Valley University), mastering PHP has come easily.
Currently, I am employed as a LAMP developer with a company that provides leads and search engine optimization for its clients, mainly in the area of continuing education.
I have also started 2 companies: Morris Partners, LLC where I have one other partner. This company has done project management, consultation, web development, establishment of online communities, search engine optimization, and lead generation for clients. Also, Tribal Paradigm, LLC, of which I am the sole owner. Setting up these companies, establishing a business plan, long-term goals, and a systematic method of execution of the plan have all been great experiences and have taught me well.

Scott Morris’s Specialties:

linux system administration, php development, project management, open source consultation, web development consultation, qualified lead generation, community establishment

Scott Morris’s Experience

Director of Development

NO MORE Mortgage

(Privately Held; Financial Services industry)

May 2009 — Present (3 months)

Ensure data integrity in our MySQL databases. Control and maintain the software development process and related code repositories. Refine and streamline internal CRM user experience for personnel. Develop and maintain internal CRM code base and related servers and data.
Senior Web Architect

One on One Marketing

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

November 2008 — April 2009 (6 months)

Tasks here include design and architecture of large-scale enterprise systems and solutions with complicated and complex logistical requirements spanning many servers, different kinds of databases, and multiple operating systems. Most of my development is done in OOP PHP5, though parts of our systems use Java in addition to PHP. At the present, I find this position very fulfilling and challenging.
Developer

e-Harbor, Inc

(Market Research industry)

August 2008 — October 2008 (3 months)

Develop and maintain object-oriented Search Engine Optimization tools written in PHP. Optimize legacy code for improvements in structure, design, and efficiency.
System Administrator

TrueNorth Academy

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

July 2006 — August 2008 (2 years 2 months)

I built and maintained OpenSUSE Linux desktops and servers. I managed many live email, web, DHCP, and routing servers while keeping them secure and locked down. In addition, I conceived, planned, developed and tested enterprise-level solutions for production Linux servers. At home, I possess my own servers as live laboratory for technology development (LAMP stack applications). I also defined and implemented proper network topology including usage policies
Senior Editor of Linux Communities

Novell

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; NOVL; Computer Software industry)

December 2004 — July 2006 (1 year 8 months)

I authored articles about using OpenSUSE Linux, published by Novell. I enjoyed myself greatly while there, writing over 120 articles for them. I still write articles on my blog (http://www.suseblog.com/) in hopes of helping people learn how to use Linux, especially OpenSUSE Linux.
Technical Support Level II

The Higher Gear Group

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)

July 2004 — December 2004 (6 months)

Fix clients' server issues remotely on Windows and Linux.