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My Digital Portfolio, Work History, Resume, Coding Samples, Testimonials, etc.Updated 4 years ago
| Adam Withers |
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Career Objective
To undertake a mix of software/web development, programming, and system administration roles, while working on high-quality professional systems and projects.
Highlights
- 15 years experience in development of large Web Applications, specifically Content Management Systems.
- Highly specialized with LAMP Technologies (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
- Able to work independently, cooperatively, and productively with peers, management, and clients on- or off-site.
- Trained in utilizing database resources and server management in a variety of operating environments and server-side languages.
- Extensive experience and very adaptive to learning new programming languages & environments.
Education
Computer Systems Technology Program
(September 1999 - May 2003)
Associates Degree - Camosun College (Interurban Campus) Victoria, BC
Skills obtained:
| Beginners Java | Advanced Java | Visual Basic | Cobol/Pascal | Multimedia |
| Technical Writing | Matrix Algebra | Small Business | Computer Concepts | Project Management |
| Logic/Probability Math | Software Engineering | MASM/CHASM | 3D Graphics Design | Network Programming |
| C/C++ | Linux | Perl | HTML | MySQL |
Professional Organizations
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OpenDataBC Independent Collaborative BC Citizen Open Data Community |
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Victoria Hackathons Using Science & Technology to improve Life in Victoria. |
Web Design Experience
| AJAX / JSON | Credit Card Processing | Remote Databases |
| Security Implementation | Debugging & Testing | Session Tracking |
| XML | CGI | Flash |
| Extensive Client-side Scripts | Dynamic Forms, Charts & Graphs |
Affiliate Marketing |
Programming Experience
| PHP | Java / JavaScript | Microsoft Access |
| (MS/My/Postgres)SQL | Visual Basic (.Net) | Cold Fusion |
| Java Server Pages (JSP) | XML / CSS / DHTML | ASP |
| CGI / Perl | Python / C / C++ | AppleScript |
Work Experience
(Most-recent to least-Recent)
Various Development Projects
May 2012 - Sept 2013
Contracts positions with: Neverblue.com; WonderWorksVictoria.com; WestHillsGreenClean.com; PricebookServices.com; JobJar.ca
Contracts positions with: Neverblue.com; WonderWorksVictoria.com; WestHillsGreenClean.com; PricebookServices.com; JobJar.ca
Electric Edge Systems Group
September 2011 - April 2012
Under contract for Department of Fisheries and Oceans, I developed on-board catch-tracking systems incorporating locally synced databases and GPS tracking.
Under contract for Department of Fisheries and Oceans, I developed on-board catch-tracking systems incorporating locally synced databases and GPS tracking.
Stormtide Digital Studios
November 2010 - May 2011
Upgraded fifteen major e-commerce sites to PHP 5 using their extensively-customized Zend framework.
Upgraded fifteen major e-commerce sites to PHP 5 using their extensively-customized Zend framework.
MK2 Business Solutions
February 2009 - September 2010
Developed file-based Content Management Systems, SEO Tools, and other PHP projects.
Developed file-based Content Management Systems, SEO Tools, and other PHP projects.
Schneider Electric
August 2006 - August 2008
Onyx Database Analysis, Python Development, Configuration Management, Technical Support & Workstation Build Automation.
Onyx Database Analysis, Python Development, Configuration Management, Technical Support & Workstation Build Automation.
Convergent Media Network
December 2005 - August 2006
.Net Development, as well as automated SQL importation procedures, credit card billing gateways, IP/DNS Blocking Routines, sophisticated batch e-mailers, label printing, Crystal Reports, and client support.
.Net Development, as well as automated SQL importation procedures, credit card billing gateways, IP/DNS Blocking Routines, sophisticated batch e-mailers, label printing, Crystal Reports, and client support.
Price Book Services
February 2005 - November 2005
Contract position overhauling and upgrading existing web database system for a business-to-business supply service, including dynamic catalog creation, order submission services, and MS Access synchronization.
Contract position overhauling and upgrading existing web database system for a business-to-business supply service, including dynamic catalog creation, order submission services, and MS Access synchronization.
Green Party of British Columbia
October 2004 - February 2005
Contracted for Web design & server maintenance for electoral candidate's website.
Contracted for Web design & server maintenance for electoral candidate's website.
Navas Multimedia
July 2004 - December 2008
Various contracts, creating web applications for credit card acceptance and dynamic database presentation.
Various contracts, creating web applications for credit card acceptance and dynamic database presentation.
Stormtide Digital Studios
April 2003 - May 2004
Scripting PHP Applications for Database Integration and credit card processing.
Scripting PHP Applications for Database Integration and credit card processing.
Ministry of Advanced Education
October 2002 - April 2003
9 month Co-Op work term, creating MS Access and web databases for Technical Skills Training program, and providing a wide range of software and hardware support.
9 month Co-Op work term, creating MS Access and web databases for Technical Skills Training program, and providing a wide range of software and hardware support.
Vancouver Island Health Authority
June 2002 - October 2002
Co-op work term, creating PHP web applications, and Content Management systems.
Co-op work term, creating PHP web applications, and Content Management systems.
BC Community Networks Association
September 2001 - December 2001
Co-op work term, designing a 400 page "History of BC" website for Industry Canada.
Co-op work term, designing a 400 page "History of BC" website for Industry Canada.
Professional References:
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Kevin McArthur,
Director and CEO Stormtide Digital Studios Inc. 250-709-7276 |
Matthew Chitty,
Owner MK2 Business Solutions 250-418-0532 |
Character Reference:
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Angela Dunphy,
Dispatcher Victoria Police Dept. 250-516-6141 |