Chief Technology Officer at Overmortal
Charlottesville, Virginia Area
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- CTO at Overmortal
- Past
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- Director of Development at Travel Tribe
- Software Architect at Performance Technologies Group
- Computer Programmer/Project Manager at Lime Systems
- Computer Programmer/Systems Administrator at Series-I Support Services, Inc.
- Web Designer/Systems Administrator at Caring Hands Home Health Care Agency
- Web Designer at Lion's Den Games
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Michael Szul’s Summary
Working in the software development industry since 1998. Skilled, outside the box thinker who learns best through personal research and hands-on – experimental – work. Has shown tenacity and flexibility in various projects for both small, private firms and large corporations. Having worked directly with clients in project manager, technical lead and director of development roles, has provided the necessary business skills to navigate through action plans and time tables for proficient client satisfaction.
Past Speaking Engagements:
New York Times Travel Show. "Web Marketing Workshop." February 6th, 2009.
Summary: "Learn to leverage the Internet to increase your business by developing a successful web presence and utilizing search engine optimization, search marketing and social media web sites to generate leads."
New York Times Travel Show. "Delivering the 1-2 Punch." February 6th, 2009.
Summary: "Learn how new technologies like Tripology and Travel Tribe help agents get leads, while Triton helps agents close the sale through competitive pricing."
Michael Szul’s Specialties:
web 2.0, ajax, javascript, .net, C#, asp.net, ruby on rails, python, django, mobile development, xml, xslt, workflow, msmq, design patterns, offshore management, viral marketing, seo, sem
Michael Szul’s Experience
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CTO
Overmortal
(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)
September 2009 — Present (3 months)
* Worked in a hands-on capacity, developing new technology with fellow software programmers and consultants.
* Using .NET, XML, XML Schema and MSMQ, designed and developed an enterprise level workflow system. Was involved from architecture to deployment.
* Developed multimedia web applications in Python and Django in cooperation with Mythos Media.
* Designed and developed client-directed web sites and applications in various technologies, while working hand-in-hand with clients on scope and specification, ensuring satisfaction and timely delivery. -
Director of Development
Travel Tribe
(Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
January 2009 — September 2009 (9 months)
* Managed every aspect outside of sales in the development of the company’s travel social network.
* Created social elements that allowed travelers to research their vacations, plan their trips and share their experiences.
* Utilized ASP.NET with advanced AJAX and JavaScript programming.
* Integrated with the Facebook and Twitter API's.
* Developed mobile applications for the iPhone, Android and Nokia WRT platforms. -
Software Architect
Performance Technologies Group
(Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2006 — December 2008 (2 years 8 months)
* Managed a team of offshore developers and in-house employees in the maintenance and enhancement of a client's social networking web application programmed in ASP.NET.
* Programmed each application's major JavaScript and AJAX functionality, including highly advanced JavaScript controls.
* Helped successfully implement the company’s SEO initiative.
* Converted a client’s major ASP.NET 1.1 application to ASP.NET 2.0. Included new ASP.NET AJAX functionality (complete with AJAX futures controls and AJAX Control Toolkit components) for the project as well.
* Helped in the conversion of a client's technology from a proprietary platform to Microsoft's ASP.NET platform. -
Computer Programmer/Project Manager
Lime Systems
(Computer Software industry)
August 2004 — May 2006 (1 year 10 months)
* Developed an Excel-into-Quickbooks importation tool, utilizing .NET WinForms and the Quickbooks' QBXML API.
* Created add-on administration technology and implemented bug fixes for a client’s PHP and MySQL based web application, designed to manage corporate vacation requests.
* As a consultant, helped maintain a travel industry leader’s projects, utilizing XML, XSLT and ASP.NET, along with Microsoft tools such as Visual Studio .NET and SQLServer.
* Was the lead developer and project manager of one of our client's e-commerce (cellphone ringtones and wallpaper) web applications developed in CDS (an XSLT-based programming language) and utilizing SQLServer as the database backend.
* Helped successfully implement a client's SEO initiative. -
Computer Programmer/Systems Administrator
Series-I Support Services, Inc.
(Computer Software industry)
July 2001 — August 2004 (3 years 2 months)
* Consulting with Praxair, was the lead developer of a conversion project that rewrote an ANSI C cylinder tracking program for the Windows CE PocketPC device using C++ and C. Was in charge of the design, development, and implementation of the base system as well as utilities for printing, bar code scanning, and standard I/O.
* Consulting with AITE, the technology branch of AIG, contributed to the development of a web-based front end to the WINS insurance program using HTML, Servlets, Java ServerPages (JSP's), JDBC, and JavaScript on an AS/400 with DB2. Wrote Stored Procedures with PL/SQL to speed interaction between Java and the Database. XML was used to map system routines and data storage.
* Was the lead developer in configuring the WINS Digital system for one of our major clients. Dealt directly with said client's business analysts and managerial team.
* Was the lead developer in a three-company effort in constructing a project that allowed one of our major clients to generate PDF printouts of insurance policies based on selected criteria. Used Servlets, Java ServerPages, and HTML to create the backbone of the program that interfaced with the C++ PDF generator. -
Web Designer/Systems Administrator
Caring Hands Home Health Care Agency
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
August 1999 — December 2000 (1 year 5 months)
* Involved with the installation, configuration, and administration of the company's Windows network (software and hardware).
* Used HTML, JavaScript and Perl technology, along with expert graphical design, to build specialized services for the company, including a proof of concept online vitamin store. -
Web Designer
Lion's Den Games
(Internet industry)
April 1998 — August 1999 (1 year 5 months)
* Created one of the first online gaming stores on the Internet, using HTML and expert graphical design. Enhanced the store's online traffic and visibility through SEO and online marketing.
