SUMMARY

I have extensive experience in advanced website development, and embedded systems development.  Most recently I have been able to combine this engineering background with my passion for photography by developing numerous on-line retail sites for custom photo products and the OrderPicture.com website for photographers. 

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT QUALIFICATIONS

Languages: PHP, ASP,  C/C++, Visual Basic, XML, CSS2, DHTML, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, Perl, MFC, Ada

Tools: MySQL, MS Access, MS Visual C/C++, Frontpage, IIS, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, MS Office Products, Borland C/C++, Labview, X Windows/Motif, XEmacs, Verdix Debugger, PVCS, VI

OS/Platforms: MS Windows, Unix (Sun Solaris), Mac OS, VxWorks, Power PC, Vax, OS/2

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

ZygTech - Plano, Texas

Owner – Jan 1999 to Present

ZygTech specializes in developing E-commerce sites for customizable gift manufacturers; enabling websites to become fun and safe places for ordering customizable products.

ZygTech enterprise websites have been allowing customers to personalize their gifts on-line since 1999. Using the latest technologies to enable customers to preview every customizable option for their gift item before they place their order.  Visit www.ZygTech.com to learn more.
 

OrderPicture.com - Dallas, Texas

Independent Consultant/Director of Development – March 2001 to Present

Leading the Design, development and implementation of a complete e-commerce solution including client side software, complete web administration, database backed shopping cart and real-time credit card transactions for the MasterPhoto USA lab.  The site uses Visual Basic, PHP, MySQL, ASP, Javascript, and HTML to provide a system for photographers and their clients to review proofs on-line and order prints directly from MasterPhoto USA or their photographer.  The system provides photographers complete customization and remote management of their accounts.  As of Jan 2007, the site has processed hundreds of thousands of orders and is displaying over one million images per day.

Associated Press Photo Managers (APPM) – New York City

Web Editor/Developer – September 2001 to May 2002

The APPM is a new organization devoted to the photo managers.  As the first Web Editor Intern, I designed and implemented the new APPM website.  The website includes a members' only area, complete membership directory searches, password protection, on-line membership updates and numerous pages of information.  The site is written in ASP and uses Access as the database.

Transcore Systems/Amtech Systems - Dallas, Texas

Software Engineer (Contractor) - July 1999 to July 2001

Participated in requirements analysis, software development, integration and testing for embedded systems.  Used Unix C, Microsoft Visual C, Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library and MS Access (SQL) in the development of multiple products.  Contributed to maintenance of the internal website used for product information and field support.

Raytheon Systems Company/Texas Instruments - Dallas, Texas

Software Engineer - Special Programs Division, May 1997 to July 1999

Participated in system level analysis, integration and test, embedded software development, and database tool development for a large real-time embedded system containing complex control and algorithmic applications.  Used the Cleanroom design/implementation methodology and Ada, C, SQL and Visual Basic programming languages during product development.

Computer Data Systems, Inc. - Dallas, Texas

Systems Development Specialist, September 1996 to May 1997

Implemented two new applications using C as part of the Report Generation Software (RGS) system.  Maintained and added new features to existing applications using C.

G.A.C. Computer Services - Plano, Texas

Owner/Software Developer, August 1994 to May 1997

Designed, implemented, tested and maintained original applications written in C.  These programs range from utilities to complicated multi-player games.  Developed and maintained a World Wide Web (WWW) site and an electronic Bulletin Board System (BBS) to provide customer support.

Chemical Engineering Department, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater, Oklahoma

Undergraduate Research Assistant, November 1993 to July 1994

Developed a graphical user interface for an existing simulation program using Microsoft Visual C++ and the Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library.

Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Quality Control Staff Member (Intern), May 1993 - August 1993 and May 1992 - August 1992

Participated in the preparation work for the International Standards Organization (ISO) certification (ISO 9000) at two chemical plants.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

University of North Texas, Graduate studies in Journalism, Aug 2001 - May 2002 (18 credit hours)
Oklahoma State University, BS Engineering, July 1994

Completed 9 hours of undergraduate photography classes at Collin County Community College
Completed over 150 hours of software development training courses. Including: