About Me
I am a highly-experienced technology professional with a diverse skill set available to assist your business with your custom software, database and website needs. Trained as an engineer and steeped in the SMB environment, I can offer you real-world solutions to your technology challenges – with my primary commitment being to our client-provider relationship.
Skills
ASP.NET and Desktop Development in either C#.NET or VB.NET. Not snobby about programing language choice. Will use what the situation requires. Most familiar with SQL Sever as a datastore – but can also use MySQL, MSAccess or any other relational database you like. Crystal Reports or your in-house reporting tool.
All kinds of websites! Content management systems like WordPress and Joomla – including custom template development for either one. More powerful and interactive ASP.NET websites. Also simple/static HTML or small PHP customizations to your static site to make it data-driven. Will create what YOU need!
Proper analysis of your business process is a critical step that must be performed PRIOR to the start of development of your custom solution. Use case development, end-user interviews and software screen mockup development save time and money. I’m happy to help with any or all of those!
PHP development – customizing other products like WordPress or Joomla OR 100% original code. Also can develop Perl when required. Most familiar with MySQL in this context.
WooCommerce, 3dCart, PinnacleCart or the shopping cart of your choice. Pre-built template customization or completely custom template development. Also consult on product data organization and loading for ease of maintenance and maximum sales conversion.
Bulk image processing in almost any file format. Also development of programmatic image processing code for dynamic production of customized PDF reports or other graphics.
Education & Certifications
Virginia Polytechnic Institute &
State University
B.S. Chemical Engineering, May 1997
Herron Award for Unit Ops Lab: 1996
In-Major QCA: 3.8/4.0
Lynchburg College
Masters of Business Administration
QCA: 3.9/4.0 (20 of 48 credits complete)
Microsoft Certified Solution Developer
Designing/Implementing Desktop & Distributed Apps and Web Solutions. Analyzing Requirements & Defining Solution Architectures