Resume

Experience

Public Works and Government Services Canada

Systems Analyst

February 2007 - Present

  • Assumed the role of lead developer and project manager for several dynamic web-based applications
  • Introduced programming frameworks, version control software and project management tools to improve code quality and team efficiency
  • Led informal training and mentoring sessions to facilitate sharing of technical knowledge amongst developers
  • Administered web servers, application servers, continuous integration servers, version control servers and database servers in Windows and Linux
  • Worked with clients, managers, developers and contractors to ascertain business requirements, develop implementation plans, and see projects through from conception to completion

MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates

Software Engineer

September 2004 - December 2005

  • Worked with a team of thirty engineers to deliver award-winning software used by the U.S. Air Force to create terminal flight procedures
  • Designed and implemented obstacle and terrain analysis algorithms and C++ class API following consultation with senior requirements engineers
  • Developed and executed test manuals and automated test scripts to verify complex domain requirements
  • Used XML and XSLT to export system data and build reports and visualizations

UBC Centre for Instructional Support

Web Programmer

January 2003 - August 2003

  • Designed and developed the university's main e-learning portal and several dynamic course websites using PHP and ASP
  • Worked with professors to administer and support online courseware in WebCT
  • Created interactive video tutorials and lessons using Adobe Flash and screen capture software
  • Introduced wikis and blogs to support communication between faculty and program coordinators

Education

University of British Columbia

Computer Science Major

September 2001 - May 2007

  • Obtained bachelor of computer science with honours
  • Completed five terms of the computer science co-op work placement program