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About David Bowers
An accomplished Web Developer/Programmer with proven success in the designing and the implementation of automated
business solutions that enhance the functionality of the www.autowerks.com corporate website and intranet. Possess a variety of
technical skills critical to managing a large database driven website.
Qualifications and Highlights
- Experience developing applications in a variety of languages and operating system environments
- Solid foundation in object oriented methodology and other important areas of Computer Science
- Accustomed to working in a fast paced team oriented environment
- Involved in a variety of projects providing practical experience with actual application problems
Technical Expertise
| Web Technology: |
Extensive experience with PHP and writing MySQL driven web applications (2 potent years)
Proficient hand coding HTML and well informed regarding W3C standards (6 years)
Experience with JavaScript, VBScript, CSS, DHTML and Macromedia Flash
Knowledge of ColdFusion, MivaScript, JSP, ASP, Perl and CGI scripting
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| Programming: |
Solid foundation in C++ and Java programming languages (5 years)
Exposure to C# and the .NET architecture
Experience programming with SQL, MS Access, Visual Basic (1 year)
Other languages POV-Ray, Lisp, ActionScript, VRML, Pascal and 8086 Assembly
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| OS Environments: |
Experience developing in Windows 9x/XP/NT, UNIX/Linux (SuSE/Red Hat) OS environments
Familiar with variety of Linux security issues and appropriate ways of dealing with them
Experience administrating MySQL, Apache and Apache Tomcat in a Linux environment
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| Methodologies: |
Knowledge of key concepts of relational databases and their application
Knowledgeable of the key concepts of OOP and their implementation in a variety of languages
Understand the theory behind and application of XML and XML related technologies
Experience working with a 3 tier architecture in particular MySQL/PHP/Smarty
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Professional Experience
| AutoWerks.com, Inc |
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| Web Developer/Administrator |
January 2001-Present |
Currently working as a web developer/administrator for www.AutoWerks.com. We are a major distributor of
German automotive aftermarket and performance parts. Primary responsibilities include managing a large
data driven website and writing intranet and internet applications for automating crucial processes.
- Played a crucial role in the establishment and further growth of the company
- Made recommendations for use of specific ecommerce software and implemented the necessary changes
- Improved website user interface and site functionality to simplify the order process and increase sales
- Developed data collection tools to facilitate decision making about how to distribute money for advertising
- Filled a variety of roles including non-technical roles to learn and facilitate the business process
- Worked with customers, suppliers and other clients affiliated with our business to facilitate company growth
- Integrated 3rd party software with our existing intranet to enhance work environment productivity
- Migrated a Miva commerce based site to MySQL/PHP based site to facilitate site scalability and maintainability
| RadioShack |
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| Sales Associate |
August 2000-January-2001 |
Working in a commissioned position, my personal motivation and the ability to communicate effectively with customers was crucial. My job required me to answer a variety of technical questions and I was entrusted with the responsibility of locking up the store, setting the alarm and making the nightly bank deposit.
Education:
May 2000 - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Mesa State College, Grand Junction CO
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