Introduction

I am a Software Development Engineer Experienced in Internet Communications, Web Applications, Desktop Applications, Embedded Systems, Databases, Enterprise Architectures, and more. Over 20 Years Experience.

Where I Fit

I have developed so many different kinds of software, for so many people, using so many different languages, and so many tools, for so many different platforms, that I can honestly say I can develop any kind of software for anybody, in any language, with any tools, for any platform. That said, my most recent focus has been web apps, especially those that use Flash/Flex. Also, since I have a decade of embedded systems experience, putting Internet/web technologies into embedded systems is a good fit. On the other hand, I like doing new things that challenge me.

How I Fit

I prefer to work as an independent contractor, however regular employment will be considered if the hours are flexible.

Qualifications

	Expert or Highly Proficient	Experienced and Competent
Programming, Scripting, and Markup Languages	Java, C#, C++, ActionScript, JavaScript, VB/VBA/VBScript, PHP, XML, HTML, CSS, Regular Expressions	Perl, Assembly Languages
Operating Systems	Windows, Unix	Macintosh
Web Environments & Technologies	Apache, IIS, Tomcat, Coldfusion, JSP/Servlets, Flash/Flex, BIND	Resin, JRun, ASP.NET, PHP, DHTML/Javascript/AJAX
Databases	MySQL, MS SQL Server	IBM DB2, PostgreSQL, MS Access
Virtual Machines	JVM	.NET
Communication Protocols and Security	All Internet & Web Protocols, including TCP/IP, SSL, HTTP, FTP, SMTP/POP3, SOAP, DNS, & numerous proprietary protocols.	IMAP
IDEs	Visual Studio, netBeans, eclipse, Borland
Development Tools	Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash	Photoshop, Illustrator
Program Component Technologies	JavaBeans/EJB, CORBA, COM/DCOM

Degrees & Certifications

2000 - Certificate in Internet Design & Technology from San Francisco State University.

1981 - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from University of California, Santa Barbara. Dean's Honor Roll.

Employment History

2000 - Present	Software Development & Consulting	Self Employed
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1/98 - 2000	Internet/Web Development	Self Employed & Student
Became an expert in secure Internet communications (including SSL) and other technologies (including XML Web Services) that can be employed to create advanced web applications. Developed Java class packages that run on a web server and reusable JavaScript objects that run in a browser that work together to allow sophisticated platform-independent web sites to be developed in a short time frame. Learned web graphics design and navigation systems to make these sites look good and work well. Worked concurrently as an independent contractor while attending San Francisco State University.
9/85 - 1/98	Senior Systems Analyst	Siemens
Wrote product specifications, design documents, and instruction manuals. Wrote operating system and application software and integrated it with hardware. Supported marketing, manufacturing, and customers for state-of-the-art object-oriented real-time multi-tasking multi-processor distributed network architectures, including client/server. Did database designs & user-friendly interface. Developed high-speed multi-layered data communication protocols. Used C++, Java, Object-Oriented Pascal, PLM-86, and 80X86 assembler. Embedded systems, UNIX, and Windows NT platforms.
3/83 - 9/85	Staff Engineer	Production Automation
Designed and developed reliable, modularly structured, maintainable software for an automated electronic component test system and menu-driven instrument control software generator using HP-BASIC on HP 9000 series computers.
9/82 - 3/83	Field Service Engineer	TAK Automation
Tested and evaluated new microprocessor based hardware designs for a manufacturing automation system. Did system integration and start-up at the customer site.
8/81 - 9/82	Associate Engineer	Lockheed Missiles & Space Co.
Wrote a program which simulates a remotely piloted air vehicle in FORTRAN with data link to ground control station.
7/79 - 11/80	Firmware Engineer	R.J. Bambeck Company
Tested and debugged Z-80 assembly language firmware for industrial boiler controller.

Summary

Anything is possible, given enough time and money. I pride myself on bringing to each job an appropriate balance between product and schedule, and on the strategic design of products that can grow into the future. I love to work and be creative and invent good solutions to challenging problems. I have good communication skills, a positive attitude, and enjoy working (and playing) with people (and by myself).