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E-Learning Technologist / Project Manager

 

E-Learning professional with project management and technical experience including learning management systems, courseware, content delivery systems and Web development.  Proven ability to solve difficult problems and complete projects.  Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

 

Technical Knowledge

OS:	§   Windows 9x / NT / 2000	§     Unix	§   Linux
Web /	§   HTML	§     Perl	§   CGI
Program.:	§   JavaScript	§     VBScript	§   ASP
	§   Microsoft IIS	§     Streaming (WMS & Real)	§   PHP
	§   Macromedia Flash	§     Front Page	§   Visual Basic
	§   Dreamweaver	§     Fireworks	§   Photoshop
Network:	§   TCP/IP	§    Cisco routers & switches	§   LAN
Database:	§   Microsoft SQL	§    MySQL	§   Access
eLearning:	§   LMS – Docent, Saba, IBM/Lotus, GeoLearning, Oracle, Click2Learn	§    AICC §    SCORM §    Coursebuilder	§   Authorware §   PLATO §   Ninth House Network
Apps:	§   InstallShield	§    Microsoft Office	§   Microsoft Project
	§   Microsoft Visual Studio	§    Microsoft Outlook	§   Microsoft Visio

 

Experience

 

BUSINESS ACCESS, Dallas, Texas                                                          2002 - Present

Provides Web-based in-home learning communities for disadvantaged citizens.

E-Learning Systems Integrator

·        Researched and evaluated Web-based courseware and Learning Management Systems (LMS).  Authored RFP’s, conducted demos, and managed vendor relations.  Defined technical and functional requirements.  On-going administration

·        Designed and coded interfaces between e-learning systems and community portal site.  Technologies: HTML, ASP, VBScript, JavaScript, XML and SQL Server.

 

NINTH HOUSE NETWORK, Frisco, Texas

2000 - 2002

E-Learning company that provides engaging, interactive online business skills training.                                           

   Network Media Engineer

·        Researched, evaluated and tested media delivery technologies such as Content Delivery Networks (CDN), broadband services, and media servers.  Chose and implemented Cisco CDN as well as a broadband service for the company, which allowed content to be easily pushed out to customers and increased revenues.

·        Evaluated and tested Learning Management Systems and created AICC course files for Ninth House Network courses.  On-going administration of internal LMS.

·        Administered the LAN (25 users) and managed the computer lab.   Procured and configured servers and networking equipment.

·        Eliminated client technical barriers by troubleshooting issues with the e-Learning product related to LMS, networking equipment and desktop configurations, over the phone and on-site.

·        Designed Web sites for client functions such as demonstrations, diagnostics, and Learning Management System integrations, which allowed for more potential customers to be reached and easily identified technology barriers up front.

·        Designed installers with InstallShield for media and plug-ins that made it easier for customers to deploy the e-Learning product.

 

PRIMEDIA WORKPLACE LEARNING, Carrollton, Texas

1999 - 2000

Provides the distance learning industry's largest library of business-targeted training and information content delivered over satellite, VHS, CD-ROM and over the Web.  

   Manager, Online System Development                                                        

·        Project Manager and Lead Designer on a large project that turned a mainframe training system into a Web-based system serving vertical industry portals.  This streamlined the data entry collection processes and allowed for new revenue opportunities in e-Learning.  Technologies included ASP, VBScript, JavaScript, IIS, MS SQL and Real.

·        Trained and provided tech. support to internal customers on new systems.

·        Prototyped Web-based training courses with Authorware, Real, SMIL and ASP.

 

ALCATEL, Richardson, Texas

1997 - 1999

Technical Staff Member

·        Led the design of several complex ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits) for OC-12 and OC-48 products.  This allowed for large cost and space savings.

·        Improved design process for the department with Perl scripts for automating tasks.

 

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, Dallas, Texas

1991 -1997

Member Technical Staff

·        Designed complex ASICs for a variety of military and commercial products.

·        Improved design process for the department with Perl scripts for automating tasks.

 

Freelance work                                                                                                         1996-present

   Web Designer and Developer

·        Small to medium-sized Web site design and development with technologies including HTML, CGI, Perl, JavaScript, VBScript, ASP, VB, MySQL, Photoshop, Front Page and Flash.  Course authoring with Dreamweaver/Coursebuilder and Authorware.

 

Education

 

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, Dallas, Texas

1998

   Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

 

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, College Station, Texas

1991

   Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering