Qualification Summary
Consultant and Team Leader possessing strong analysis, design, development and training skills, as demonstrated through successful project experience, team leadership, class instruction, and achievement of technical titles and certifications.
Objective
Continue building IT consulting business through successful projects, strategic hires, and business partnerships, into a "best place to work" for the Greater Cincinnati Area.
Status
Seeking talent, but always open to the right opportunity.
Experience
Seasoned And Relevant
  • Development: Full project life-cycle for websites and web applications, including needs analysis, architecture, development, testing, deployment, promotion, training, and support.
  • Leadership: Small and large project teams, day-to-day customer relationship management, strategic web guidance.
  • Training: Delivery of professional training on development tools and technologies, server products, and operating systems.
  • Security: Design of secure applications, auditing and hardening of systems and networks.
  • Infrastructure: Implementation, migration and integration of 3rd-party business-management solutions, as well as network and server/workstation hardware setup and troubleshooting.
  • Early Adopter: Exploitation of new technologies, especially the best of CSS and Javascript and web browser smart-client features.
  • Documentation: Preparation of proposals, statements of work, legal agreements, invoices, technical help, and similar documents.
  • Community: Extensive participation in and contribution to the worldwide development and technical communities.
Technology Director, Slingshot Solutions (Feb 2002 - Present)
Managing Slingshot Solutions, a Cincinnati-based IT consulting company. Duties include operations management, sales, client relations, consulting, project management, needs analysis, project scoping, web application design and architecture, database design and architecture, server/network engineering, and managing other engineers and subcontractors.
Project highlights:
  • Created and enhanced multiple Corporate Portals and Content Management Systems, including integration with Exchange, Active Directory, and other systems.
  • Implemented and migrated Microsoft Small Business Server and various line-of-business applications.
  • Created and enhanced myriad web applications: E-Commerce, Tax Reporting, Sales Management, and more.
  • Enhanced Microsoft Outlook with custom add-ins.
  • Audited and reported on IT security, architecture, inventory and licensing.
  • Planned and implemented servers, networks, security, automated backups and maintenance processes.
  • Created and promoted "presence" public websites.
  • Published developer tools and technical articles.
Technologies:
ASP.Net, ASP, CSS, DOM, DHTML, DHTML Behaviors, XML, XSLT, XHTML, Web services, AJAX, JQuery, JS, VBS, VBA, VB, VB.Net, SQL, Access, Outlook, COM, WSH, WQL, ADSI, WMI, CDO, CDONTS, CDOSYS, .Net Framework, Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, IIS, SQL Server, SBS, RWW, WSUS, Exchange, Active Directory, Group Policy, MBSA, SBS BPA, The Dude, Spiceworks.
Web Team Supervisor, Total Quality Logistics (Apr 2006 - Nov 2007)
Hired for senior web skills and experience. Managed "all things web", including technical infrastructure, internet and intranet websites and web applications, and the web team.
Project highlights:
  • Created and started implementating corporate web vision, strategy, and roadmap, including technical infrastructure and planning/positioning of web properties.
  • Supervised web team, including coaching, technical training, and performance reviews.
  • Rescued original web systems: troubleshot all problem "fires", created error reporting/response system, re-architected original copy/paste code.
  • Setup infrastructure and processes for managing web development cycle and project intake.
  • Managed myriad internal and external web projects from inception through delivery.
Technologies:
ASP.net, ASP, CSS, DOM, DHTML, XML, XSLT, XHTML, AJAX, JQuery, JS, VB.Net, VBS, SQL, Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, CDOSYS, .Net Framework, IIS, NLB, DNS.
Senior Consultant, Quilogy (Sep 1999 - Feb 2002)
Previously employed by national consulting firm Quilogy. As Senior Consultant, was responsible for consulting, sales support, client relations, needs analysis, project scoping, database and application architecture, and managing other engineers.
Project highlights:
  • Designed and led team in creation of Customer Database web application.
  • Designed and led team in creation of web sites/applications, including Customer Management, developers' Code Library, Corporate Portals/Content Management Systems, and .
  • Developed data-driven corporate Internet website.
  • Delivered vendor-certified technical training to developers and IT engineers regularly.
Technologies:
ASP, CSS, DHTML, DHTML Scriptlets & Behaviors, AJAX, JS, VBS, VB, CDONTS, IIS, SQL.
Consultant, Independent Consulting (Jan 1999 - Sep 1999)
Self-employed as independent consultant providing web design and development solutions.
Project highlights:
  • Redesigned and expanded intranet websites for national insurance company, Grant Thornton.
  • Designed and created online music scene database, Localmusik (Data-driven Web Application).
  • Designed and created public website for local radio show, Virtual Mentality.
Technologies:
ASP, CSS, HTML, DHTML (+ Behaviors), DSO, Java Applets, IIS, MSDE, Access, Shoutcast, Paintshop Pro, Photoshop.
Consultant, American Computer Solutions (Aug 1998 - Jan 1999)
Consultant for National Consulting company ACS, providing IT consulting services and support.
Project highlights:
Projects requiring data/platform migration, software installation and support, and security software rollouts for Procter & Gamble and Chiquita.
Technologies:
Norton AntiVirus, SafeBoot, Windows NT4, Novell Netware 4, Lotus Notes 4.5, Lotus CC:Mail
Skills
A Versatile Specialist
Development
  • Programming Languages: ASP.Net, Classic ASP, JS, VBS, WQL, CSS, XML, RSS, XSLT, HTML, XHTML, DHTML, DHTML Scriptlets, DHTML Behaviors, VB, VB.Net, SQL
  • Object Models: W3C DOM, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Gecko, Safari/AppleWebKit, Google Chrome, Konqueror/KHTML, Opera, Netscape, JQuery, YUI, DSO, .Net Framework, CDO/MAPI, CDOSYS, CDONTS, ADSI, WMI, WSH, IIS, Office, Outlook
  • Tools: Visual Studio, VB, VID, Expression Web, Sharepoint Designer, FrontPage, PrimalScript, UltraEdit, Notepad, Notepad++, Notepad2, VSS, FPSE, CVS, ADSvw, ADSIedit, MetaEdit, MAPIViewer, OutlookSpy, Resource Hacker, Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, Paint.Net, GIF Animator
  • Databases: MS-SQL, SQL Express, MSDE, Access, MySQL, DB2, VFP
  • Techniques: AJAX, Web Standards Compliance, Accessibility (DOJ Section 508, Bobby) & Usability, 'Liquid' and Flexible User Interface Web Design, Web Graphics and Bandwidth Optimization, Writing for the web
Infrastructure
  • Servers: IIS, NLB, COM+, SQL Server, SQL Server Reporting Services, Windows, WSUS, Terminal Server, VNC, Windows Media Encoder, WSS
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Small Business Server, Palm OS, MS-DOS, Cisco CBOS
  • Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, IMAP, POP3, FTP, NNTP, RDP, VPN, NetBIOS, Wifi, Firewalls, Internet Security
  • Security: Symantec Corporate Antivirus, Norton AntiVirus, McAfee VirusScan, Avast!, AVG, Spybot Search & Destroy, Defender, Windows Firewall, Kerio Personal Firewall
  • Audit: MBSA, SBS BPA, The Dude, SpiceWorks Inventory, Brutus, Cain & Abel
  • Virtualization and more: Hyper-V, Virtual PC, Virtual Server, VMWare Workstation, Symantec Ghost, Acronis True Image
User Software
  • Productivity: Visio, Word, Excel, ActiveSync, Windows Mobile Device Center, Palm Desktop, Quickbooks
  • Network: Outlook, Outlook Express, IM, Remote Desktop, Remote Assistance
Technical Training
Vendor-certified or custom-designed training on myriad topics, targeted at developers, IT staff, or end-users.
    Business
    Project, Operations, and Sales management
      Credentials
      Vendor-Certified and College-Degreed
      Professional Titles Possessed
      • Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist (MCSBS)
      • Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)
      • Microsoft Certified Professional + Site Building (MCP+SB)
      • Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), inactive
      • Prosoft Master Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Designer
      • Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, University of Cincinnati
      Certifications Achieved
      • Microsoft Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized Business
      • Microsoft Small Business Sales and Marketing Skills
      • Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation
      • Microsoft Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .Net Solution Architectures
      • Microsoft Designing and Implementing Web Solutions with Visual Interdev 6
      • Microsoft Designing and Implementing Web Sites with FrontPage 98
      • Microsoft Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Visual Basic 6
      • Microsoft Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Visual Basic 6
      • Microsoft Analyzing Requirements and Defining Solution Architectures
      • Microsoft Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows 2000 Server
      • Microsoft Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows 2000 Professional
      • Microsoft Implementing and Supporting Internet Information Server 4.0
      • Microsoft Networking Essentials (NT4)
      • Prosoft Certified Internet Webmaster Foundations
      • Prosoft Certified Internet Webmaster Site Designer
      • Prosoft Certified Internet Webmaster E-Commerce Designer
      • Brainbench Certified ASP Master
      • Brainbench Certified ASP.Net
      • Brainbench Certified DHTML Master
      • Brainbench Certified HTML 3.2/4.0 Master
      • Brainbench Certified JavaScript Master
      • Brainbench Certified VBScript Master
      • Brainbench Certified Web Design Concepts Master
      • Brainbench Certified Web Design for Accessibility Master
      • Brainbench Certified Web Development Concepts Master
      • Brainbench Certified WWW Concepts Master
      • Brainbench Certified XHTML Programmer
      • Brainbench Certified IIS 4.0 Administrator
      • Brainbench Certified Windows Server 2003 Administration
      • Brainbench Certified Networking Concepts
      • Brainbench Certified RDBMS Concepts
      Education
      Passionate Teacher, Voracious Learner
      Mentoring
      I regularly mentor other developers and engineers, sharing both my knowledge and approach to self-teaching.
        Technical Training Delivered
        • Mastering Web Applications Development Using Visual InterDev 6.0
        • Mastering Website Fundamentals (FrontPage 98)
        • Creating and Managing a Web Server Using Internet Information Server
        • Introduction to JavaScript Scripting
        • Advanced JavaScript Scripting
        • Visual Basic Scripting Edition and Windows Scripting Host Essentials
        Technical Training Attended
        • Creating Reporting Solutions Using MS SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services
        • Mastering Web Applications Development Using Visual InterDev 6.0
        • Mastering Website Fundamentals (FrontPage 98)
        • Introduction to ASP.NET
        • Implementing a Database with MS SQL Server 7.0
        • Building XML Based Applications
        • Mastering Visual Basic 6 Fundamentals
        • Internetworking MS TCP/IP on MS Windows NT 4.0
        My Professional Mentors
        • Dean Edwards
        • John Resig
        • Jeffrey Zeldman
        • Seth Godin
        • Jeff Atwood
        • Scott Hanselman
        University of Cincinnati
        • Dean's List, 3 years
        • 3.5 GPA
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        Publications
        As a service to the worldwide developer and technical communities, I've published many technical articles, components, and tools. These are available at http://slingfive.com/pages/code/ and http://blog.throbs.net/.
          Portfolio
          I'm always happy to give a personally guided tour of an assortment of my work, and discuss each projects' needs and the solutions developed.

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