Resume

Education

Masters of Computer Science

December 2002

GPR 3.50

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
B.S. in Computer Science

December 2001

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Technical Electives: Distributed Computing, Information Retrieval, Cryptography, Parallel Algorithms, Computer-Human Interaction, Compiler Design and Graphics

Experience

Lonestar Turn-Key System Houston, Texas

Lead Developer on SQL Server Integration (WinDebt XL) August 2005/present

Responsible for creating data access layer to allow WinDebt XL to use either VFP database or SQL Server.
Designed so that a single code base could be use either database.
Gained knowledge in SQL Server, API design and documentation.

XL Development Team Member (WinDebt XL) Jan 2005 / present

Implemented XL DataForge which is a tool that could take a flat file in almost any format, allow the user to map fields to file layouts that could be used by WinDebt XL.
Worked on numerous conversions of clients old data to Windebt XL
Gained experience in OOP, Design Patterns and database design.

Project Manager/Lead Developer (FastLicense) June 2004/Dec 2005

Created web-based application, implemented using PHP and MySQL, to automate and manage the State License Applications that Collection Agency must file
Tracked documents needing to be filed, when to file them, follow up notes, State Department information
Automatically filled in the PDF Forms.
Gained valuable experience in project and requirement management, as well as, OOP and database design

Project Manager/Lead Developer (WinDebt) June 2004/Dec 2005

Coordinated development for WinDebt
Trained and managed two other developers.
Developed management and leadership skills in a team environment.
Responsible for integration of the StrataSoft VC2 Dialer into WinDebt
Implemented a Java-based SOAP client to exchange information with a client system.

Development Team Member (Web Prototype) Jan 2004/June 2004

Helped design and implement a web-based collection system with PHP and MySQL.
Gained experience in database design and OOP, as well as, web development.

Application Developer (WinDebt) Mar 2003/June 2004

Implemented new features, bug fixes and worked with customers on custom programs.
Developed skills in database design, gathering requirements and reading/working with other peoples code
Significant Projects: WinDebt Scoring, DueDil Customizable Output Layout

Property Tax Forum of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines Website Admin

Web Application Developer

Design, implemented and maintain an Energy Forum’s web site, using ASP and MS Access, to improve the updating of State Report and membership information.
Analyzed current system to find areas to improve efficiency and designed a new system to decrease the time it took to update information.
Strengthen my knowledge and programming abilities in ASP and database design.

Personal Projects

Elkinsware.com

Started on July 2006 to build custom web sites and web applications
Specializing in Ruby on Rails and sites using Amazon Web Services
First site - MyBookSmarts.com

MyBookSmarts.com

Ruby On Rails and MySQL
Utilized Amazon Web Services for backend
Deepened my knowledge of Ruby, Rails and AJAX techinques

Trade and Stock Analysis Web Application

Ruby on Rails and MySQL
Learned a new language, web framework and how to use AJAX within my web application.
Integrated with Yahoo Finance for stock price lookup and historical stock prices.

Wedding Website

PHP and MySQL
Applied CSS style sheets and used XHTML to create a standards compliant web site.

Key Skills