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Skills

Languages/Markup

·     Proficient in: C#, Visual Basic.NET, ASP.NET, SQL

·     Familiar with: C, C++, Java, PHP

Software

·     Database: Microsoft SQL Server 2000-2008

·     Web Server: IIS 2003-2008

·     Services: Active Directory, SharePoint 2007

·     Platforms: Microsoft Windows® Server 2000-2008, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7

TRAITS

·     Highly analytical

·     Excellent at data modeling

·     Has American/Canadian dual citizenship

Experience

2009 - Present

Senior Software Developer/Database Analyst 
Woodbine Entertainment Group

·     Primary responsibilities involved developing applications for internal users, as well as core customers.

·     Lead internal developer for new Corporate web portal based on SharePoint 2007

2004 – Present

Chief Architect – Consultant  
www.syfuhs.net

·     Primary responsibilities include architecture of applications in ASP.NET.

·     Developed and tested applications and modules for numerous contracts using various languages.

·     Integrated new development projects with existing applications using various Microsoft technologies.

·     Presented numerous Microsoft-oriented technical lectures to various communities at sponsored events.

·     Managed numerous projects with multiple contractors.

2008 - Present

Executive  
OttawaSQL.NET IT Pro User Group

·     One of eight members to help found group.

·     Worked on the executive team managing local community events and resources for Microsoft SQL Server.

·     OttawaSQL.NET is a national SQL PASS (Professional Association for SQL Server) Chapter, working with the Microsoft Ottawa office to present relevant information to SQL Server users.

2007 - 2008

Application Developer and Intern  
Upper Canada District School Board

·     Modified existing applications to better suit student use in ASP.NET.

·     Prepared and executed upgrade of existing student mail system.

·     Developed scripts using Windows PowerShell for Identity Management Systems and Exchange 2007 to be used on a nightly basis to manage over 40,000 Active Directory accounts.

·     Took part in testing of workstation OS Images for security Audits.

Speaking Engagements

Microsoft TechDays 2008  
Data Platform Track

·     Microsoft SQL Server: Essential Database Maintenance for New and Seasoned DBAs, Ottawa, Montreal

·     Beyond Relational SQL Server 2008: Managing Unstructured and Semi-Structured Data, Montreal

OttawaSQL.NET User Group

·     What’s New in SQL Server 2008: Filestream, Sparse Columns, and Everything Else

·     SQL Server 2008 Spatial Data

Toronto SQL User Group

·     SQL Server 2008 Spatial Data

Education

2009

SharePoint Developer Training

ObjectSharp Training

2008-Present

Humber Lakeshore College

·     Ba. Business (In Progress)

2008

Microsoft Certification

·     70-431: Management and Implementation of SQL Server 2005

2003-2007

Brockville Collegiate Institute

·     High School