Resume

Objective

To transfer my quality assurance and development skills into a career where my unique skills can make a difference.

Developed a complete replacement website for MPI, moving from a brochure website built on top of Ektron, .NET 1.1 and a three database custom AMS to a content-focused website running on top of .NET 3.5, Sitefinity 3.7 SP3, Aptify 5.0 and SQL Server 2008 (most recent version launched July 2010)
Developed a datamart to shift reporting from a transactional reporting system to static, point-in-time data
Developed a full SAML 2.0 compliant SSO solution to reduce number of integration layers with third-party partners from seven to two
Developed a full set of data feeds from Aptify and Sitefinity to allow easy, secure, granular access to our data feeds for partners
Using said data feeds, built a full function mobile website using ASP.NET MVC 2 with focus on touch browsers (launching December 2010)
(formerly Manager of Web Development, Senior Software Developer, Contractor)

Created Quality Assurance department from scratch
Developed content automation testing framework; customized it for Uber, Source and Doom3 engine titles (customization in-process for Unreal Engine 3)
Developed multiple testing tools to increase productivity of small test team
Coordinated QA efforts between publisher test staff, Ritual test staff and Ritual developers
Managed and tested alongside team of testers on first-ever episodic product release on Steam
Customized shared-source issue tracking client from Microsoft for use in game development (ASP.NET, VB.NET/C#)
Trained development, art and level design teams on how to think like a tester
Involved community in game design decisions through Question of the Week threads on Ritual fan site
Tracked and reported community feedback
Conducted in-depth security review of code for online infrastructure for Eidos Online matchmaking service
Wrote manuals for Ritual-published titles (SiN, SiN: Episodes)
Handled technical support questions in Ritual forums on SiN, as well as crash diagnosis and repair for patches
Fixed bugs for SiN 1.12 update patch
Gave lecture on unit testing at UT-Dallas in March 2005
Spoke on QA panel at Dallas CGC in April 2006

Responsible for designing and implementing Windows and Web applications for use by Layton City citizens and government employees
Created geolocation system for use in Layton City public safety vehicles, and associated geocoding system for use by all departments for purposes of pathfinding and address verification
Designed and implemented new GRAMA-compliant web site for city including e-Commerce section for online bill-pay and custom authentication system using Visual Basic .NET 2003, ADO.NET/SQL Server and ASP.NET 1.1
Designed and implemented new business licensing software using Visual Basic .NET 2003 and C# 2003
Responsible for developing against, maintaining and tuning database servers (SQL Server 2000, MSDE 2000A)
Maintaned pre-existing application base (VB6, Crystal Reports, FatPot)

Responsible for coordinating testing and testers
Designed and developed several testing tools (using VB6, VB.NET) to automate repetitive tests
Designed and co-developed internal project tracking website (ASP/VBScript, VB6)
Designed and co-developed internal test results tracking database and reporting tool (SQL Server 2000, VB6)
Responsible for new tester training
Coordinated and ran several usability sessions for projects
Implemented Macrovision SafeDisc and internal proprietary copy protection schemes on several projects
Coded bug fixes and created patches for our PC products
Code reviewed current Salt Lake PC products as part of Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing initiative
Created and executed test plans, test specifications and test cases
Assisted with .NET User’s Group meetings often; presented three times
Gave lecture on testing at University of Utah in February, 2003.
Member of Salt Lake Group Core Automation Team.

NOTE: Access Software was acquired by Microsoft in April 1999. Majority of duties same as above.

Web Site (http://www.laytoncity.org) (Lead Developer)
LaytonPLUS! (Business Licensing, Building Permits, Utility Management, Surety Bond Tracking, Risk Management) (Lead Developer)
MapBrowser (Geolocation/Geocoding/Address Verification/Mapping) (Lead Developer)
SchoolWeb (Counterterrorist School Hostage Information Package) (Developer)
LicenseForm2K (Business Licensing) (Legacy Maintenance)
Backflow (Utility Management) (Legacy Maintenance
URMMA Incident Tracking and Reporting (Developer)