Extreme, Test Driven Software Developer
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
Extreme, Test Driven Software Developer
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
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An up-to-date resume is available at http://agiledisciple.com/resume.pdf
More than 15 years programming and system administration experience. I am looking for a technically challenging position where I can put my knowledge of Ruby, Rails, Merb and Sinatra and Object Oriented Programming techniques to use. My desire is to work with a company that is either interested in implementing Agile Development methodologies, or one that is looking to improve upon the Agile methodologies they already have in place - and help them to get to the next level.
Current: Ruby, Rails, Merb, Sinatra, EC2, S3, Cloud Computing, Twitter API, RSpec, Shoulda, Cucumber, Webrat, Selenium, Watir, Extreme Programming, Test Driven Development, Git, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SimpleDB, Javascript, Prototype, JQuery, Scriptaculous, AJAX, TextMate
Past: Java, Perl, C/C++, SQL, PL/SQL, PHP, VB.net, ASP.net, Sybase, J2EE, JBoss, Tomcat, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, Eclipse, JUnit, RMI, WebWork
(Computer Software industry)
December 2000 — Present (8 years 8 months)
This is my Ruby and Rails consulting company. I specialize in web applications built using Agile methodologies and Ruby on Rails.
Some of my projects include:
* Numerex: http://ublip.com
Working on a Rails Engine to allow dealers to offer a branded version of Ublip M2M products and solutions.
* MemberHub: http://www.memberhub.com - Provided an EC2/S3 based Sinatra service that would allow MemberHub users to upload photos to the MemberHub site for sharing.
* MyOrthoMD: http://myorthomd.com - Enhanced existing Rails site to allow customers to order orthopedic equipment online. Improved backend to allow owners to modify available products.
* GlaxoSmithKline - Delivered three separate Agile, web development projects. All delivered using XP practices among a globally distributed team consisting of contractors and FTEs.
M.S. , Computer Science , September 1999 — May 2005
GPA: 3.94
B.A. , Mathematics , September 1993 — May 1998
Minor in Computer Science
GPA: 3.53
Church ministry, youth ministry, drama ministry, financial ministry, drums, music, percussion, Ruby, Rails, Agile
Crown Financial Ministries, Raleigh Ruby Brigade, Agile RTP, Northwest Community Church