Address: 2405 Sterling Point Drive, Portsmouth, Virginia 23703 Phone/Fax: (757) 271-3850 Email:
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I'm an information specialist and I thrive on providing elegant solutions to complex problems. They are based on a love for efficiency, working smarter, and seeing positive results. .
Highlights of Qualifications
PROGRAMMING SKILLS: Ruby, PHP, JavaScript, and XHTML/CSS. I am incredibly proficient in Ruby and have collaborated on quite a few open source projects. To date, I have been programming web applications using Ruby and JavaScript professionally for 2 and a half years. My XHTML/CSS skills far exceed most programmers since I have been developing web sites for more than 10 years and have been doing compliant presentation layer XHTML for more than 6 years.
WEB APPLICATION EXPERIENCE: Ruby and especially the Rails framework is my love and focus. I have been working in Rails since before it the 1.0 version and migrations were a reality. Unlike a lot of other programmers, I know the Rails framework inside and out and I specialize in ActiveRecord extensions in both the abstract high level and in detail at the connection adapter levels. My code is highly organized and I pride myself in working smarter by keeping up to date in the changing landscape of both Ruby and Rails as the technologies move forward. My second love is the Prototype JavaScript framework and programming interactive glue in a fully object oriented way.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Configuring Routers and Switches, Administrating Windows and UNIX-Style Operating Systems in small to mid-size networks including setting up private networks, DMZs, VPNs, and VLANs. Setting up and managing Open or Active Directory Services, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MSSQL 2000 Databases, BIND DNS Services, Postfix & Cyrus Email Services, and countless other UNIX applications.
PEOPLE SKILLS: I love to work with talented people. Even more I love to teach and help others learn about the things I love to do. I currently am the organizer for the Hampton Roads Ruby User's Group (757.rb) where I give talks each and every month. Teaching others and writing articles is not only enjoyable to me but helps me stay current.
ONLINE MARKETING EXPERIENCE: Community/Membership Web Sites, Email Marketing, Hosting and Reporting, Booking Engines, Loyalty Programs, Content Management Systems, Search Engine Marketing, Affiliate Programs, Comparison Shopping Portals, Online Marketing Places, Asset Management, eCommerce Methods, PR Systems, and Online Media Placement.
ADVERTISING EXPERIENCE: Consumer Brands, Food, Cultural & Non-Profits, Travel-Tourism & Hospitality, Financial Institutions, Architecture & Construction, Education, Health & Medicine, Property Management, Advertising Agencies, Internet & Application Service Providers, Technology Companies, and Many Local Industries.