Programmer at WillCo Technologies
Kansas City, Missouri Area
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- Programmer at WillCo Technologies
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- Associate at RiverPoint
- IT Specialist at KCPT Public Television, 19 Inc.
- Web Support Technician at Kansas City Art Institute
- Part Time Technical Support Representative at Gateway Computers, Inc.
- Webmaster at Kansas State University
- Web Developer at Kansas State University
- Education
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- University of Missouri-Kansas City
- Kansas State University
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Mike Hochanadel’s Summary
I had the fortunate opportunity to work both on the creative and technical side in college. Being a webmaster helped me learn how to work with others and collaborate on a visually appealing project. On the flipside, I learned much about the software development process working as a web developer. Both were enriching and both gave a preview to where my career is going toward now.
After college and some time spent looking for an industry job, I did a stint as a tech support rep for Gateway computers. I truly learned what it takes to help people with computers. Unfortunately time was short there as the part time position there was eliminated for all workers.
I had decided to get my Masters in Computer Science, but after 3 weeks in I took the job at the Kansas City Art Institute. I worked with great many different types of people and had a great time creating, supporting, and managing equipment and software at KCAI. I learned much more about Macs there as well.
Currently, I am enjoying my position at Public Televesion 19, Inc. I work with others supporting a video project for Educational Services. I also do general support and have had some time programming. There has been some cross training involved including work with graphical displays on live TV.
Where I want to end up marries what I started out doing separately, My goal is to be involved with projects that revolve around professional audio or video. Programming software, designing web pages, and working with the open source community are all things that I am shooting for. Applications of Artificial Intelligence on those formats are extremely appealing to me as well.
Mike Hochanadel’s Specialties:
Video, Audio, Working With Others, Moral Boosting, Website Management
Mike Hochanadel’s Experience
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Programmer
WillCo Technologies
(Information Technology and Services industry)
June 2009 — Present (6 months)
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Associate
RiverPoint
(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)
December 2008 — June 2009 (7 months)
* Integrated LAMP web application with Intuit Quickbooks using a SOAP interface, PHP, and an OSS PHP Framework
* Contributed code to LAMP web application with Eclispe IDE, Aptana plugin for Eclipse, and Subversion
* Delivered phone support for client web application
* Completed technical maintenance including NAS/backup solution, troubleshooting, and software installation
* Launched custom CMS sites using Drupal and Joomla -
IT Specialist
KCPT Public Television, 19 Inc.
(Non-Profit; Broadcast Media industry)
May 2006 — December 2008 (2 years 8 months)
* Technical Support and training in a multi-platform environment
* Chalkwaves Support , http://www.chalkwaves.org, including asset management, help desk, and development using LAMP and Access 2000
* System Management building, configuring, and maintaining Windows 98,2000, and Mac OS X machines -
Web Support Technician
Kansas City Art Institute
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Arts and Crafts industry)
September 2003 — May 2006 (2 years 9 months)
* Website Creation/Updating using PHP/MySql and Photoshop
* Account Management using OS X Server admin, bash scripts, Active Director, and Exchange
* Application Management using Citrix Metaframe, VNC, and Apple Remote Desktop
* On-site and phone technical support in a multi-platform environment -
Part Time Technical Support Representative
Gateway Computers, Inc.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Computer Hardware industry)
February 2003 — April 2003 (3 months)
* Part time support for users on the consumer end
* Call handling in polite and professional manner
* Used Siebel Call Center with phones to help address issues -
Webmaster
Kansas State University
(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
August 2000 — April 2002 (1 year 9 months)
* Example - http://hoketronics.net/portfolio/wildcat/
* Responsible for new web page design including graphics, content, workflow and streaming audio using HTML, CSS, and Shoutcast streaming server
* Completed updates on-time
* Worked with radio network personnel developing ideas for targeted audience
* Technical support resolving software issues -
Web Developer
Kansas State University
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; E-Learning industry)
February 2000 — April 2002 (2 years 3 months)
* http://online.ksu.edu
* Perl CGI and Java Servlets using SQL to communicate with Oracle database
* Java Servlets using XML and XSLT stylesheets to maintain system
* TOAD software to test Oracle database and edit using SQL
* Integrated third party software into the system
* Communication with teachers for input and compiling them into online work
* Technical support for users, internal support for staff, and system maintenance
Mike Hochanadel’s Education
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
Masters , Computer Science , 2003 — 2003
Left graduate degree program for position at the Kansas City Art Institute.
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Kansas State University
Bachelors , Computer Science , 1997 — 2001
Honors 1997-1999
Additional Information
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Mike Hochanadel’s Interests:
Music, Musical Instruments, Video, Video Editing, Poetry, Professional Wrestling, Fitness, Billiards, Artificial Intelligence
Mike Hochanadel’s Groups:
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Public Broadcasting Service Alumni -
K-State IT/IS CATS
Mike Hochanadel’s Honors:
* Kansas Board of Regents Scholarship for 1997-2001
* Kansas State University School of Engineering scholarship 1997-98
* Honorable Mention in the Johnson County Community College high school programming contest 1997
* Volunteer at St. Mary's food kitchen in Kansas City, MO
* Volunteer at Lakeview Retirement Community in Lenexa, KS
* Founding member of St. Thomas Aquinas High School's Home Page Club
* Home Networking
* Guitar, bongos, harmonica, computer sequencing and mastering
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