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About

- I am a software engineer who enjoys pushing the limits of web technology and applying them to business processes. - Ideally, my job provides me with technical challenges that require practical solutions. I have a - solid understanding about industry best practices, but I am more interested in continuously learning about how and - why those practices can be challenged and improved. + I am a software engineer who enjoys pushing the limits of web technology and applying them to + business processes. Ideally, my job provides me with technical challenges that need + well-designed solutions. I have a solid understanding of industry best practices, but I am more + interested in continuously learning about how and why those practices can be challenged and + improved.

Skills

I am especially familiar with 'cloud' concepts, e-commerce, server administration, and web applications. When - working on a project, my preferred technologies are Unix, PHP (symfony2 lately) and JavaScript (node.js - especially). I enjoy experimenting, but I have recent experience with the following: + working on a project, my preferred technologies are Linux, PHP (symfony2 lately) and JavaScript (node.js + especially). I enjoy experimenting with ideas, but I like discussing my recent experiences with the following: +

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languages
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+ applescript  ·  + css  ·  + html  ·  + javascript  ·  + less  ·  + node.js  ·  + php  ·  + sql  ·  + xml  ·  + xslt +
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libraries
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+ composer  ·  + doctrine  ·  + mootools  ·  + phpunit  ·  + require.js  ·  + rpm  ·  + swiftmailer  ·  + symfony2  ·  + twig +
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software
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+ apache-httpd  ·  + elasticsearch  ·  + gearman  ·  + git  ·  + jenkins  ·  + memcached  ·  + mysql  ·  + nginx  ·  + opengrok  ·  + openvpn  ·  + oracle-database  ·  + puppet  ·  + subversion +
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systems
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+ centos  ·  + linux  ·  + osx +
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services
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+ aws  ·  + facebook  ·  + github  ·  + paypal  ·  + twilio +
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Experiences

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+ Software Systems Engineer  ·  June '06 – present
+ The Loopy Ewe (website)  ·  Fort Collins, Colorado +

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+ Software Developer  ·  July '09 – October '12; intern Summer '08
+ Sentry Data Systems (website)  ·  Deerfield Beach, Florida

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Experience

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- Software Systems Engineer (June '06 – present) — The Loopy Ewe
- Developing and maintaining in-house e-commerce frontend and backoffice tools; management of systems, servers, and - service providers. Primarily using PHP, MySQL, CentOS, and third-party APIs for secure payment processing with PayPal - and shipment processing with USPS and Endicia. + Student System Administrator  ·  Spring '06 – Fall '08
+ CSE Department, Taylor University (website)  ·  Upland, Indiana

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- Software Developer (July '09 – October '12) — Sentry Data Systems
- Guided the adoption and migration of the symfony2 framework for customer SaaS web application. Created and implemented - development tools to support software development needs. Developed internal ticket tracking system for the company to - support existing Oracle applications, email ticketing, and time estimations. -

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- Student System Administrator (Spring '06 – Fall '08) — Taylor University
- Maintaining and providing support for the Computer Science department's lab computers and servers, both Linux and - Windows. Created web-based applications to aid in department processes for both faculty and students. Contributing - editor and developer for the department's public website. + Student Advanced Sound Technician  ·  Fall '05 — Spring '08
+ Media Services Department, Taylor University (website)  ·  Upland, Indiana

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- Student Advanced Sound Technician (Fall '05 — Spring '08) — Taylor University
- In charge of event sound and lights, setup/teardown, and other group coordination activities. Events ranged from 10 to - 1600 attendees, lectures to full bands, indoor to outdoor. -

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- Network Administrator (Spring '03 – Summer '07) — The Covenant Presbyterian Church
- Managed the Microsoft Windows and Exchange servers, internal ministry application, and other productivity software. - Responsible for technical support (onsite, phone, and email). Created, maintained, and hosted their website CMS during - and several years after employment. + Network Administrator  ·  Spring '03 – Summer '07
+ The Covenant Presbyterian Church (website)  ·  St. Louis, Missouri

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Education