Efficient Developer – I make every effort to develop code that is as efficient and robust as possible. I have been programming since I was a child, and have a deep love of computers and everything about them; I believe that development with a full understanding of your project will always lead to a better end product. I can lead projects or be led by a more experienced individual. I can plan and execute small or dramatic changes in a project. and due to my length of time in this industry, there is little I have not seen that I can't fix, build, install or create.

Experience

De Haan Design and Development – Colorado – January 1995 to Present

Owner – January 1995 to Present

Programming, Web Design, Network Administration/Support, Computer Repair/Consulting,

Business Application Development/Consulting

Application Programming, Web 2.0 Design, Network/Server Administration/Support, Computer

Repair/Consulting, Business Application Development/Consulting, Custom Software solutions,

Website redesign, hardware interface programming, Cluster management, VPS/Cloud Computing.

I design and develop Web Sites and web based applications for the web.

I design and develop internal web based applications for inter office use as well. I

have consulted many companies and individuals over the years on the proper equipment or

software they need for their business or homes as well as networking and security penetration

testing. I can customize any PHP/MySQL framework or write a custom one that encompasses

templating, caching, user/group accounts, image manipulation/organization, forums, user blogs,

calendars, profiles, CMS type management interfacing, a custom backend api, etc... I have

experience writing implementations of many web/XML/soap/client

services/xmlrpc/json/rest/AMF APIs into applications including: Google Docs API, Google Maps

API, Google Analytics API, USPS shipping and address validation, PayPal, iPay, Facebook API,

Drupal Services API, ODesk API, Amazon Cloud API, Rackspace Cloud API, flickr API, Yahoo

Services API, Authorize.net, and the list just goes on...... The customization of many open source

application/CMS's such as Drupal, Aegir, joomla, elgg, wordpress, etc... I consult on the best types of web

site designs / customer flow optimization / SEO working closely with web designers and

customers to get the best out of the customers website.
 

 

appendTo() The jQuery Company (Programmer / System Administrator)

July 2010 - Current

At appendTo() I am a programmer and a system administrator. I work with some of the best programmers I have met and I am lucky to be working on some very amazing and awesome projects.

I Will fill in more on what I am doing with appendTo() as time goes on but for now I will say to expect some really awesome stuff.

Springs Hosting (Programmer / System Administrator)

January 2010 - July 2010

At Springs Hosting I write custom applications in several different programming languages as well as implementing custom solutions/modules for different CMS's such as Drupal, ELGG, Joomla, wordpress etc..
I designed and built the current VPS hosting solution using XEN and HyperVM, I have customized HyperVM's core to implement certain aspects of XEN currently missing from the HyperVM Platform.
I also have implemented several Aegir Distributions for clients and for our own internal use, I am working on a project for tying Aegir into vps distributions with custom packages tailored to a clients Drupal needs.
I manage several customers who use the VPS platform i designed and built and help them keep their systems running at optimum efficiency.
I specialize in several areas here at Springs Hosting, the best part about this job is I get a chance to really focus on the customer and the work because we have a really great environment that keeps the stress down and makes it easy to focus on what needs to be done.

 

Monarch Digital (Programmer / System Administrator)

March 2009 – November 2009

At Monarch I wrote all of the backend code for our cms controlled sites (Drupal

mostly) fixed code bugs, wrote new module additions, fixed coding errors, created

new and inventive interfaces for websites using php/jquery/ext3/flex\flash. I also

managed the servers, managed server migrations from one hosting company to the

next. Set up advanced server configurations for backup, security, apache

optimization, mysql optimization, caching solutions, clustering, and several other

mods and scripts written for the *nix O/S. I supported our customers any time it

was required, from simple fixes to troubleshooting someone else's buggy code

and fixing it. Implemented new work flows using time tracking software and also

work flow for development using svn and testing servers. I managed several

projects at once and got them completed on time.

 

Colorado Mountain College

(Assistant Network Administrator / Institutional Research

Programmer) – Glenwood Springs, Colorado

September 2001 - 2002

I worked in the institutional research department and built small software applications to make

work faster and easier. Provided tech support for the office and sometimes businesses in the

building for free. I also worked for the IT department and repaired computers for the entire

downtown campus, repaired the network, redesigned the network with my boss and

rebuilt/rewired the infrastructure to handle a larger workload. Moved the server operating systems

from Novell netware to windows NT for the benefit of new IT staff more versed in windows based

networking.

 

Roaring Fork Internet Users Group – Glenwood Springs, Colorado – 2006 to 2007

Lead Web Designer /Lead Programmer / Network Administrator / Systems Analyst

Managed a User base of over 5,000 Dialup/DSL/Wireless customers. Managed / Supported

hundreds of current and new web customers. Consulted customers on new web/software ideas for

web designs and developed new web sites. Administered the Linux Web/Mail/DNS servers for the

community. Designed and developed Server side applications for internal usage. Managed all tiers

of tech support for the company. Built and managed multiple servers running operating systems

from windows NT to several different distributions of Linux.

 

Keystone Symposia – Silverthorne, Colorado

Coldfusion Developer / Network Administrator / Systems Analst

Designed and developed varying sections of the large front end and back end of the companies

internally developed website / customer management software. Wrote and managed code for the

internal Microsoft SQL Databases in a team environment. Wrote application code in coldfusion as

well as small scripts in Java and Javascript to manage small tasks. Troubleshooted small

computer issues and large server issues. Saved the company money by learning the phone systems

in order to troubleshoot issues. Participated in development meetings, working with co-workers to

find out what they needed and wanted for their section(s) of the application.

 

Web Application Engineer – 2001 - Current

I write custom applications for companies internal use ranging from testing to Saas word

processing and custom sql conversions. Wrote custom code for small businesses in order to speed

up productivity and as an example wrote code to interface with music input devices for a small

recording company which allows users to access data from the web. Wrote a program to track

inventory and utilized google maps to provide directions for employees to job sites, and a check

in/out inventory application interfacing directly to a database, this application was accessible from

any device including pda's and cell phones.

 

 

Some sites I have Designed/Developed/Re-Designed/Re-Built/Custom Coded/Back end Coded:

http://www.averageguy.com/

http://www.andersonsmile.com/

http://stem.betrproject.org/

http://www.betrproject.org/

http://www.canyonbikes.com/

http://www.dbdevelopment.net/

http://www.dehaandev.com/

http://www.denvermagazine.com/

http://www.helpmewithmywebsite.com/

http://www.idea4casts.com/

http://www.janruhe.com/

http://www.laurrenwhistler.com/

http://www.levidehaan.com/

http://www.monarchdigital.com/

http://www.bleacherbrothers.com/

http://www.kitchencabinetdepot.com/

http://www.wolgameclub.org/

http://www.usopentkdhanmadang.com/

http://www.mycyt.org/

http://www.pronalysis.com/

http://www.xpriori.com/

http://www.rof.net/

http://www.weddingeventphoto.com/

http://www.yosemitewinterclub.com/

http://www.sagefire.com/

And quite a few more I have forgotten or I just haven't had the time to put up here...

Education

1994 – Current Self Taught (Family, Books, Internet)

I have taught myself every programming language I know, starting with quick basic at the age of

8, through my most recent programming language Coldfusion. I graduated from the Cisco

Networking Academy while I was taking classes at Colorado Mountain College where I took

every computer related course offered. I was the teachers assistant in all of my classes and have

even helped consult the instructors on new technologies over the years.

I read up on new languages and technologies constantly, for fun and, when required, for a job. I

am always learning as much as I can, and frequently study new languages and technologies when

they appear promising or are just cool. With 13+ years working with computers, networks, and

programming languages; I am very well rounded in my education and experience and offer a lot to

any company or contractor.

 

Summary

I am a results-oriented software developer, Computer/Network Specialist and

computer/application consultant With 16+ years experience.

I specialize in web based application development and Server Security/Management.

Over Six years experience developing custom software, managing projects on my own and

developing in concert with others.

Demonstrated ability to acquire technical knowledge and skills rapidly.

Innovative problem solver, able to see the business and technical sides of a problem.

Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.