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Mike O'Brien
P.O. Box 5424
Cary, NC  27519
330.603.4138
resume(at)mike-obrien.net
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Objective

I am a .NET Developer seeking a position in a progressive company that offers a challenging and positive work environment. During my career I have worked primarily with small businesses, designing and developing data-driven business applications using Microsoft technologies. I am an honest, hardworking individual who feels that continual growth is vital.

Core Skills

Business Application Development 10.4 years
.NET Development Through v3.5 (C# & VB.NET) 5.8 years
OOD/OOP/Design Patterns 5.8 years
WinForms Development 5.8 years
ASP.NET Development 4.8 years
Win32 API Development 10.4 years
HTML/DHTML/CSS/JavaScript 12.8 years
XML/XSL 4.8 years
TSQL/SQL Server 8.8 years

Education

Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Pickens Technical College
Windows Opertating System Internals David Solomon Expert Seminars
Crystal Reports New Horizons

Languages Spoken

English Primary
Spanish Secondary

Employment History



Reachmail - Chicago, IL
Position: Senior Software Developer
March 2008 to Present

ReachMail provides a powerful, web based method of creating, deploying and measuring email marketing campaigns.

  • Technical Environment: C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, Visual Studio 2008, NUnit, NAnt, Reflector, Microsoft Enterprise Library, Subversion, CruiseControl.Net, HTML/DHTML/CSS, XML/XSL, Javascript, SQL Server 2005, IIS6, VMWare, PowerMTA, Windows Server 2003/2008.



Triton Tek - Chicago, IL
Position: Software Developer
April 2007 to March 2008

Triton Tek, headquartered in Chicago, IL, specializes in developing scalable, custom-designed software applications for a wide range of industries.

  • Technical Environment: C#, ASP.NET, Visual Studio 2005/2008, NUnit, NAnt, Reflector, Microsoft Enterprise Library, Subversion, CruiseControl.Net, Bamboo Build Server, HTML/DHTML/CSS, XML/XSL, Javascript, SQL Server 2005, IIS6, MOSS 2007, Virtual Server 2005, Windows 2000-2003.
  • Focus on development in Microsoft Share Point Server (MOSS) 2007.
  • Building WSS elements such as WebParts, Modules, List Definitions, Content Types, Column Definitions and other misc. Features.
  • Developing reusable WSS elements such as a list bound web part and list property editor.
  • Creating custom WSS list definitions by defining behavior and formatting with CAML.
  • Interacting with the WSS object model.
  • Making use of the WSS 3.0 SDK and Visual Studio Extensions for WSS (VSeWSS).
  • Implementing build and deployment processes using CC.NET & NAnt.
  • Utilizing WiX to create Windows Installer packages.



Publishing Dynamics (Now Emerge Digital) - Naperville, IL
Position: Senior Software Architect
April 2005 to April 2007

Publishing Dynamics, headquartered in Chicago, IL, is an interactive marketing agency that specializes in email marketing, web/print design and branded desktop applications.

  • Technical Environment: VB.NET/C#, ASP/ASP.NET, Visual Studio 2003/2005, Subversion, HTML/DHTML/CSS, XML/XSL, VBScript, Javascript, SQL Server 2000/2005, IIS5/6, Virtual Server 2005, Windows XP/2K/2K3, PowerMTA.
  • Interacted with clients and project management to gather requirements for new development projects.
  • Developed project plans for approved projects.
  • Developed architecture for new projects including database design and application architecture.
  • Developed test plans and scenarios for quality assurance.
  • Planned and implemented a new internal development infrastructure using Subversion source control and development/staging servers.
  • Maintained and extended our enterprise email marketing system, Reachmail.
  • Designed, developed and maintained a kiosk framework used to run tradeshow kiosks. Integrated peripherals such as bar code scanners and magnetic strip readers using USB HID.



Payroll Solutions - Pittsburgh, PA
Position: Application Developer
February 2001 to April 2005

Payroll Solutions is a growing leader in business process outsourcing. Offering businesses in Western Pennsylvania and Southern California, PC and web based payroll, HR and time/attendance services.

  • Technical Environment: VB.NET/6, ASP/ASP.NET, HTML/DHTML/CSS, XML/DTD, VBScript, Javascript, IIS 6.0, Adobe Live Motion, Crystal Reports 9, SQL Server 2000, Data Transformation Services (DTS), Microsoft Access 97/2K/2K3, Millennium Payroll, HR Office, Infotronics, Peachtree, Quicken, Quickbooks, ADP PC Payroll, Windows XP/2K and 2K3 Server, Microsoft Great Plains, Microsoft Great Plains Integration Manager.
  • Interacting with customers, both internal and external to gather requirements for new development projects and to support existing applications.
  • Developed project plans for approved projects.
  • Developed architecture for new projects including database design and application architecture.
  • Developed test plans and scenarios for quality assurance.
  • Developed business applications that automate internal processes such as tax scheduling, importing/exporting data, workflow, and tax reconciliation.
  • Developed commercial applications and tools that extend the functionality of our resold software packages.
  • Performed ETL to move data between different accounting, payroll and HR systems such as Millennium 3 (SQL Server), Millennium 2 (Access), CBS Payroll (Access), ADP PC Payroll (Gupta SQLBase), Peachtree (Pervasive), Aloha, Micros, Squirrel, Great Plains (SQL Server/Integration Manager Business Objects), etc...
  • Developed tools, used both internally and externally, to perform ETL operations.
  • Designed, built and maintained a financial data warehouse used for reporting and integration.
  • Developed and maintained an integration between the Millennium payroll system and Great Plains using Great Plains Integration Manager.
  • Created data exports which were submitted to financial institutions such as banks and investment firms.
  • Created custom reports and exports using Crystal Reports.
  • Developed, maintained and administered the company internet and intranet web sites.



RHI Consulting - Akron, OH
Position: Consultant/Developer (Contract)
October 2000 to June 2001

Robert Half offers IT consulting solutions to organizations worldwide.

  • Technical Environment: VB6, ASP, HTML, VBScript, Javascript, Adobe Image Styler, Crystal Reports 8.5, XML, SQL Server, IIS 5.0, Microsoft Access, Windows NT/2K.
  • Worked as a consultant with companies in Ohio and Pennsylvania to create custom software solutions.
  • Interacted with managers and users to gather requirements for new development projects and to support existing applications.
  • Analyzed business processes to develop applications that would increase productivity.
  • Developed project plans for new projects.
  • Developed architecture for new projects including database design and application architecture.
  • Developed business applications to manage product inventory and customer relations.



Watchtower - Wallkill, NY
Position: Developer
October 1997 to October 2000

Watchtower, a publishing organization with 114 branch facilities worldwide, publishes hundreds of millions of pieces of literature annually in over 432 languages.

  • Technical Environment: VB6, ASP, HTML, VBScript, Javascript, Adobe Image Styler, XML, SQL Server 6.5/7.0, IIS 4.0/5.0, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Access97, Aperture, Erwin, MS-DOS 6.22, Windows 3.51/95/98/ME/NT/2K.
  • Interacting with department leads and users to gather requirements for new development projects and to support existing applications.
  • Created and maintained custom Windows/Web applications used by a staff of over 6,000.
  • Worked with a team to design and establish n-tier architecture patterns for our development department using SQL/MTS/ASP.
  • Supported Aperture, a space management system, and developed VB/Web applications to interface with the system and present data over the Intranet.
  • Developed and maintained a TCP/UDP client/server application which managed Aperture licenses.
  • Administered NT 4.0, IIS 4.0 and SQL 7.0 servers.