I make better websites. I make websites better. I can take charge of everything from the host to the browser and everywhere in between, but I prefer to focus on the User Experience.
I'm really good at figuring it out. Put any task in front of me and I make it happen.
As a freelancer, I specialized in Front End Development, but I also did installation and configuration of web / application servers, database systems, and programming language interpreters.
I also worked with clients to identify their needs and establish a professional rapport. Then I'd explain the tools I'd use to craft a solution for them.
At APN Finda I performed Linux Server Administration tasks, Web Application Development using PHP and MySQL, and Database Administration and Development. APN Finda was a search and shopping portal.
As a consultant for M&S Consulting, my primary responsibilities were Database Administration (Oracle and MySQL), Web application development and design with a Java based back end, and QA testing.
I also provided support and administration for Windows Server 2003 and Linux (RedHat Enterprise / CentOS) servers.
My primary role at Dunco was as a database developer using Oracle Forms. However, I performed many other duties including Database Administration; server (Windows & Linux) maintenance, support, and administration; Web server administration and maintenance; training; and client collaboration.
US LEC was a telephone company serving primarily corporate customers. Initially, my only role was maintenance of numerous manual processes for the management and reporting of billing data. There was plenty of opportunity for improvement and I took over the automation of processes and the conversion of (Korn) shell scripts to better-performing applications written in Perl. I also made improvements to code running within the database using Oracle's PL/SQL.
From there, I went on to improve reporting processes and I created new intranet reporting applications using Perl and implementing the CGI protocol.
When the company started to take an interest in their customer facing website, I took part by documenting and establishing guidelines for Web Development within the company.
Initially, my role at GE Power Systems was to maintain Web and application servers for both intranet and client-facing web sites including BEA Systems' WebLogic, Allaire's JRun Application Server, Netscape Enterprise Server, and Microsoft Internet Information Server.
Later, I took the opportunity to work more closely with both the Software Development team and the Server Administration teams. I began performing server administration tasks, documentation of internal Java development guidelines, Java code review and troubleshooting, and source control administration using Microsoft Visual Source Safe.
Initially, my role at CHD was just a regular help desk rep. I would help with email, Microsoft Office, software updates, and in-house medical management software.
When the company underwent a merger, a lot of roles were eliminated and I was able to take over the responsibilities of the Lead Developer and the administration of both Unix and Windows servers.
Although formally trained as a telecommunications specialist, my aptitude with computers allowed me the opportunity to work in the 82nd Airborne Division's DISSO
This was primarily a typical computer support role for company and battalion commanders. My duties also included complete network architecture, support, and training for specialized secure military networks.
Free Code Camp’s Front End Development program covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap. The student is required to complete, beginner, intermediate, and advanced projects in order to earn the certification.
Stephen Grider’s Modern React with Redux course teaches the core knowledge needed to deeply understand and build React components and structure applications with Redux.
The student learns JSX, component architecture, component lifecycle, complex application architecture and scaling with Redux, Redux middleware, and related tools including NPM, Webpack, Babel, and ES6 / ES2015 JavaScript syntax.
MongoDB University’s MongoDB Basics course covers the fundamentals of MongoDB including connecting to a MongoDB Cluster, using MongoDB Compass, MongoDB's document storage model & principles of flexible schema design, basic architecture of MongoDB clusters, and CRUD operation.
MongoDB University’s MongoDB for Node.js Developers course teaches the student basic installation of MongoDB, JSON, schema design, querying, insertion of data, indexing and working with language drivers. The course project involves building an e-commerce platform with MongoDB. Code examples will be in Node.js.