Resume

LOCATION

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

OBJECTIVE

Short-term contract programming and website development work where I can apply my existing skills as well as work in new areas.

SKILLS

Programming Languages: PHP, JavaScript, C#, Visual Basic.NET

Technologies: HTML, CSS, XML, AJAX, DHTML, SQL

Software: Windows, Linux, Apache, Dreamweaver, MySQL

Professional Skills:
Effective problem solving and analytical skills.
Rapid learning and comprehension of new technologies.
Excellent communication ability.
Strong project management ability and self-motivation.
Object-oriented design.

Languages: English, French

WORK EXPERIENCE

2006 - present: Freelance Web Developer
Various clients

• Enhance existing sites with PHP/MySQL and JavaScript code.
• Quickly find and fix problems with existing sites.
• Work with clients to create requirements for sites.
• Develop new PHP/MySQL sites from scratch.
• Integrate payment backends with immediate notification.
• Access web services including search services and automatic phone call/fax services.
• Convert site designs to HTML and CSS.

2001 - 2006: Data Analyst
Denis Garand & Associates

• Merged large datasets from various sources and created reports from resulting databases.
• Proactively verified databases at various stages to detect data errors and ensure high accuracy of results.
• Self-managed with little supervision.

2002 - 2003: Linux Administrator
Whatever Computes

• Maintained servers for web hosting, email, and mailing lists.
• Converted ASP scripts to PHP for customers.
• Analyzed and resolved problems with servers and network.
• Took steps to ensure problems wouldn't happen again.
• Upgraded hardware and software to increase capacity.

EDUCATION

2002 - 2006: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of Regina

• Graduated with Distinction.
• On Dean's Honour List for Faculty of Science twice.

INTERESTS

Developing web applications and desktop applications for personal use.

Learning new programming languages and technology.

General aviation.