Tech Guru
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Enthusiastic, experienced, and adaptable computer guru with over 5 years experiance.
Constantly abreast of the newest technology trends, constantly learning new skills.
Experience
Web Developer/IT Specialist, Northeast Service Cooperative; Virginia, MN - 2007 - PresentDeveloped custom web applications for internal company use using Ruby on Rails. Also, moved company website from an aging static site to an open source CMS based system. Provided general IT support to office staff and provided network upgrades.
Web Developer, The Shotgun Collective; Duluth, MN - 2007-2007Contract work using Ruby on Rails to create various web solutions using the “Agile” programming methodology. Some projects included a custom, built from scratch, web based Content Management System for a local company; multiple server setups, and refactoring/evaluating third-party code.
Web Development, The Tech Outfit; Minneapolis, MN - 2006-2007Contract work providing web development services to the Minneapolis/St. Paul based computer repair company. Developed corporate web site and provided consultation services.
Web Developer, Freelance; Duluth, MN - 2002 - PresentDesigned and developed many static web sites and web based applications for various clientele. Provided consulting, maintenance, and revision/refactoring services.
Education
Lake Superior College, Duluth, MN - AAS CIS/Web Development 2005-2007University Of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, MN - Majored in Elementary Education, 2003-2005
Skills
Languages:Highly proficient in hand coded XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ruby, and PHP.
Software:Highly proficient using the Adobe Suite, various text-editors, IDE’s, and imaging software.
Server/Database:Apache, Nginx, Memcache, mod_proxy, Mongrel. MySQL, SqLite, PostgreSQL.
Platforms/Etc:Experienced using the 3 major platforms - Mac OS X, Windows XP/Vista, and Linux (including command line operation). Experienced utilizing the latest in web technologies - RSS, Restful Design, AJAX, and integrating many current web services.
Projects
Roynerroyner.johnyerhot.com
Users imput a RSS or Atom feed, their GoogleTalk or Jabber IM screen name, and some keywords and they will receive instant messages when those keywords are found in the RSS or Atom feed.
Highlights- Utilized the Open Source Jabber network
- Used Ruby on Rails' built in RSS and Atom feed reading abilities
- Utilized BackgrounDRb to run cron like Ruby processes
470 School Quoting System
470.johnyerhot.com
Internal database driven application for creating quotes for services requested by school districts through the 470 quoting process
Highlights- Entirley built using Ruby on Rails and an all AJAX interface.
- Generated quotes are created in industry standard PDF format.
- Custom system for keeping track of which schools have been quoted, which quotes have been started, and which need to be started.
- Back end for managing services provided.
Oliver Companies CMS
www.olivercos.com
Developed a custom Content Management System. CSS/Imaging developed by 3 Five Designs.
Highlights- Created role and premission based user system for page access
- Page, project, and blog functionality
- Utilized the ImageMagick image manipulation library to crop/resize uploaded images
