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TROY
GARDNER
12425 Oak Knoll Rd 1M
Poway, CA 92064
(760) 612-7585
TheGreyman@yahoo.com
https://members.tripod.com/TroyWorks
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OBJECTIVES
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To architect and develop
effective web content and infrastructure
for delivery over Internet or Intranet,
for effective information flowthrough to
end users, or customers. |
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TECHNICAL SUMMARY
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Software: Windows: DOS
through 98/NT4 Server,
MAC: OS to 7.5, UNIX: Mac X,
Linux, Sun OS. Programming (SAP
R/3 3.1H, ABAP/4, ALE, EDI, IDOC,
SAPscript, BDC, PL/SQL, Turbo Pascal, HTML/DHTML,
Java(Servlets, JSP, XML, EJB),
JavaScript), Database (Jasmine, ObjectStore
PSE, Oracle 7/8, Access,
Filemaker Pro), Web Site
management/development (Apache, MS
Internet Information Server, FrontPage,
NetObject Fusion, Flash), Major
Office Suites (MS, Lotus), All major
Internet Browsers, MS Exchange/Outlook, Graphic
Design Software (Quark, PhotoShop,
PageMaker, Illustrator, FDPainter, Bryce),
Video (Premiere/After Effects), 3D
software. Hardware: PC (XT-Dual Pentium
II)& MAC Desktops/Laptops, Network (cabling,
TCP/IP, and methodology), Laserprinter,
Inkjet, Modems, CD-R/RW, SAN, RAID/Removable
media, SCSI, USB, MIDI, video and audio
capture, all major components. Basic
Electronics Experience.
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EXPERIENCE |
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December 1999
To
Current: |
Independent Contractor,
Poway, CA |
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RHI Consulting - IXL Corp, Viajo Project (12/1/99 - 1/15/00)
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Responsible for 3rd party integration (MapQuest,
Oanda Currency Conversion, WeatherLabs, Adsmart, Galileo) under a tight deadline
on a foreign multilingual travel site. Using Java, JDBC, Servlet/JSP's (Weblogic), MS SQL Server, VisualSourceSafe.
Ecomtra (1/7/00 - current)
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Systems Architect and primary programmer for a custom multilingual email site with translation capabilities
Using Java, ObjectStore PSE PRO, JavaMail, sendmail, Servlet/JSP's (Tomcat).
Interplay Jazz (3/10/00 - current)
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Web site for local jazz group utilizing, HTML, MP3's, Java, JavaScript Servlet/JSP's (ServletExec).
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September 1999
To
Current: |
COYOTE MEDIA,
INC. http://www.coyotemedia.com, Poway,
CA |
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Chief Technical
Officer
- Worked
with the CEO/President to
validate the technical parts of
the patent application on the
innovative business model for a
business-to-business (B2B), and
business-to-consumer(B2C) Hub for
the magazine and advertising
industries, allowing for new
medias and delivery methods.
- Translated
the business model into a UML
blueprint of the business logic
and systems interaction using
Design Patterns, Together for
Java 3, HTML,
and JavaDoc.
- Using
Feature Driven Development
methodology, and worked with
problem domain experts created a
prioritized list of features and
expected due dates for completion.
- Created
Job Descriptions for necessary
technical human resources.
- Met
with potential technology partner
companies to evaluate products
and services relevant to common
interests, including outsourcing
of programming, hosting and SAN
data storage.
- Researched
suitability of Relational Based
Databases (Oracle8)
and Object Oriented Databases (Jasmine,
Versant, Objectivity,
ObjectStore, Evolve/JavaSpaces)
for a high traffic internet site
with complex business logic.
- Researched
advantages of differing web
servers (MIS, Apache,
Sun Java Web Server)
on competing Operating Systems (NT,
Solaris, Linux,
MacOS X),
evaluating by security, cost,
scalability, and reliability.
- Researched
competing code technologies, Java
(Corba, JavaBeans,
RMI, Servlets,
JSSI, EJB,
JGL vrs. JDK1.2
Collections) for
implementing the business logic
in a high-performance, multi-tiered,
distributed computing fashion to
diverse (XML, HTML,
PostScript)
front ends.
- Architected
cutting edge hardware and network
infrastructure using SAN,
Gigabit Ethernet,
Hardware Load Balancers, and SSL
accelerators for a distributed
computing that would allow for
modular high scalability,
reliability at a cost effective
price/performance ratio.
- Created
prototypes of features using
IBM Visual Age, JSP,
Servlets, JDK1.2,
and ObjectStore PSE Pro,
and Jasmine
databases.
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March 1997
To
September 1999: |
AEGIS
COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC. http://www.aegiscomgroup.com,
Irving, TX |
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Intranet Development-
Integrion Campaign
- Developed
and maintained campaign Intranet
site for 15 (initially 35) major
banks using FrontPage 98
and MS Office. Intranet
consisted of latest bank contact
information, memos, agent
schedules, banking forms, and
different support policies to be
used by 60+ floor agents. Managed
links and backup during routine
maintenance.
- Designed
online banking forms for
enrollment, device modifications,
problem escalation, from
specifications given by
management.
- Programmed
JavaScript form validations,
mouseovers, and dynamic menu
trees.
- Created
a knowledge base of solutions for
common online banking problems
involving MS Money 97-99, Home
ATM, proprietary bill-pay
software, Internet based bill-payment,
VRU, and modem connectivity.
- Implemented
a search engine using JavaScript
to pass form values to the Java
search engine
- Implemented
employee feedback submit using
DirectX.
- Created
online tutorials of products and
walkthroughs using HTML, JavaScript,
CSS, Flash, Screenshots, GIF and
JPEG.
- Created
efficient loading pages by tuning
graphics using PhotoShop. Tuned
HTML Frames, Tables, JavaScript
using FrontPage 98 and Notepad.
- Enhanced
the Intranet site to include
several interfaces using HTML
Frames, Tables and JavaScript for
optimized performance on slower
PC's and different employee
browsing styles with FrontPage
Editor and Netscape Composer.
Technical
Support Senior Level (T-3)
- Coordinated
resolution of complex technical
issues for Internet based banking,
via interfacing with programmers,
web backend support and
management.
- Troubleshooted
advanced modem communication
problems by researching
compatible Hayes AT commands and
working with modem manufacturer
technical support.
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May 1995
To
August 1996 |
LOGICAL
DEVICES http://www.logicaldevices.com,
Golden, CO |
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Database Administrator
- Programmed
a custom quoting, sales order,
inventory, invoicing, shipping,
customer, vendor, application
used in the production
environment using RDBMS Filemaker
Pro and MS Access.
- Transitioned
the vendor and customer master
data, and order invoice
transactions from a legacy flat-file
database Filemaker to relational
databases Filemaker Pro and
Access through importing and
exporting *.DBF files.
- Designed
unique forms and reports for use
in-house and as communication
with customers and vendors (i.e.
quotes invoices, sales orders,
bills of materials, parts lists,
and quarterly expenditures).
- Instructed
co-workers on use of the custom
accounting system and how to use
Filemaker Pro, Access, LANtastic,
and Dos/Win 3.1/95 to accomplish
their tasks efficiently.
- Enhanced
functionality of application
utilizing feedback from
production floor on how to make
it more efficient and implemented
necessary changes via Filemaker
Pro scripting, Access SQL query,
and general query tuning.
- Maintained
database integrity by scheduling
and automating regular back up to
local removable hard-drives and
tape drives and offsite archival
sources with CD-R.
- Managed
database recovery on drive
failure, data corruption or user
error, by restoring from backups
and coordinating accurate redoes.
- Interfaced
with management for recommended
upgrades to hardware when
performance levels could not be
maintained by existing hardware.
- Managed
security on database user access.
Network
Administrator
- Managed
a network of about 20 PC's in a
heterogeneous environment using
operating systems Mac, Win 3.11,
Win95.
- Maintained
network connectivity and general
PC hardware troubleshooting on a
10Base2, IPX/SPX network using
Win95 network diagnostics, and
LANtastic.
- Implemented
dial-up networking capabilities
to allow remote dialup into the
network using Win95.
- Managed
security on user network resource
access using Win95 peer to peer
and LANtastic.
- Helped
setup remote communication with a
standard modem to office in
Florida for conferencing, data
transfer.
- Managed
printer spool, and general
printing problems for HP LaserJets
and Inkjets.
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January 1995
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August 1996 |
COMPUTER CITY,
Westminster, CO |
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Commissioned Sales and
Upgrades
- Consulted
with end-users and corporate
customers to deliver effective
computer hardware and software
solutions to their upgrade,
repair and purchase needs.
- Installed
and supported a broad range of
computer hardware and software on
Macintosh and PC platforms.
- Researched
alternate solution channels when
necessary
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EDUCATION
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ALE and EDI Programming,
Visu Consultants Ltd. Academy, Dallas,
Texas. |
June 1999 |
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SAP R/3 ABAP/4 Programming,
Visu Consultants Ltd. Academy, Dallas,
Texas. |
May 1999 |
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Computer Engineering
prerequisites, Front Range Community
College, Westminster, CO.
Course work: Turbo Pascal, Visual
Basic, Basic Electronics, Digital
Fundamentals. |
May 1995 |
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Mechanical Engineering,
Music Composition prerequisites, Sierra
Junior College, Rocklin, CA.
Course work: Drafting and CAD,
Calculus I, II, Calculus based Physics
and Chemistry. |
August 1993 |
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references available on request. |
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