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Russell Wright

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Professional Overview

Experienced, performance-oriented information technology professional with 15+ years development and leadership experience in enterprise level client-server systems analysis and development. Confident worker who enjoys software development, problem solving and learning new skills. Strong leader and team contributor who takes great pride in a job well-done. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Technical Skills

Languages: VB, ASP, PHP, Javascript, Perl

Frameworks: .NET 4.0, CodeIgniter,

Databases: MSSQL Server, MySQL, Postgres, Oracle

Software: Visual Studio, Eclipse, MonoDevelop, Gedit, Netbeans, VI, Apache, IIS, MS Office, Open Office

Concepts: Systems Analysis, SDLC, Object Oriented Design (OOD), UML, Unit Testing

Platforms: Windows, Unix/Linux, Mac OS X

Professional Experience

Senior Developer 2009-Present

Stetson College of Law, Gulfport, FL

Provide research and guidance to management on all aspects of web technology solutions. Acted as a liaison between the IT and Communications groups. Responsible for the development and maintenance of all college websites and web applications. Recruited and qualified contract software developers for specific projects, and then act as the project manager for these jobs. Used a variety of old and new technologies from classic ASP to ASP.NET and PHP with MSSQL and MySQL databases.

Accomplishments:

• Oversee the conversion of eKtron cms website to in-house cms system for a $15,000 yearly savings.
• Created custom private social networking site for admitted students, which contributed to 25% better retention of prospects within the admissions funnel.
• Created custom clinic and internship application process using CodeIgniter php framework, which reduced application-processing time by 60% and significantly improved data accuracy.
• Converted and consolidated several old classic asp websites to php resulting in a 50% reduction in the number of web servers used.

Partner 2005-Present

TextusLLC, Largo, FL

In partnership with another veteran developer, opened a website development and hosting shop. Acted as Chief Technology Officer finding and planning the strategy for technology used within the organization. Evaluate existing web technologies and find the best solutions for the company information technology portfolio. Company has hundreds of clients and many top professional web sites. Market niche is focused marketing for the customer's website.

Accomplishments:

• Planned company technology portfolio for hardware and software, which reduced costs by 30%.
• Developed standardized procedures for website implementation increased productivity nearly two-fold.
• Recruited and trained developers and support staff.

Contract Developer 2004-2005

Site Dynamics - FKQ Advertising, Clearwater, FL

Acted as an advisor to the development and project manager. Researched technologies and provided advice on possible solutions. Worked with the developers on several projects, providing motivation and planning expertise on the development of multiple website projects.

Accomplishments:

• Assisted in streamlining the development workflow reducing the delivery time by 20%.
• Implemented a standardized systems analysis process to support development and documentation.
• Created standardized project documentation templates for the development team.
• Assisted in the analysis and upgrade of an internal custom group-ware application through full development life-cycle resulting in a significant reduction of duplicated work.

Contract Developer 2004

Rita Technology Services, Tampa FL

A short-term contract with the city of Tampa traffic division to assist in the rewrite of an old Visual Basic application to more modern standards. Acted as an interface between the users and the development team to assist in the collection and verification of user requirements. Worked with other developers to convert and enhance the existing code base.

Accomplishments:

• Interpreted user requirements documents into development specification documents.
• Created many object oriented code modules for inclusion in larger application.
• Helped the development team standardize the code format, which reduced rewrite time by several weeks.

Senior Developer 2003-2004

BayCare HomeCare, Largo, FL

One of three developers responsible for the maintenance of several in-house Visual Basic 6.0 software applications used for accounting and inventory maintenance. Responsible for researching and then provided guidance to management on the best solutions for complex billing and tracking problems.

Accomplishments:

• Created custom reports using Crystal Reports to assist the accounting office in streamlining the billing process.
• Established a source code repository, which significantly reduced coding problems.
• Recycled old computer parts and used free software to create the code repository server saving the company many thousands of dollars in hardware and software costs.

Volunteer Software Developer 2003

Diocese of St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL

Volunteer work for some not-for-profit organizations. Assisted with youth programs as a technical support person providing assistance with servers and software solutions.

Accomplishments:

• Created custom event tracking software solution resulting in an 80% reduction in time and effort spent planning.
• Developed a web content management system for the church saving them the cost of purchasing a product.

Contract Software Developer 2000-2003

Computer Business Associates, Tampa, FL

On assignment at Tech Data, served as the technical lead on an initiative for stocking and ordering applications, which required many skills, including diplomacy with the users and motivating discouraged developers. Provided status updates and suggested technical solutions to management for problems within the projects.

Accomplishments:

• Successfully mentored two new VB developers on object oriented development techniques.
• Wrote extensive documentation through a systems analysis process of a large order tracking application thus reducing the time needed to make program changes.
• Significantly increased the security of many applications through code and security reviews.
• Assisted the Seibel conversion team on conversion of VB applications, reducing the implementation time in half.

Education History

Capella University- Minneapolis, MN (Anticipated Graduation) July 2011

Degree: PhD of Science in Information Technology

GPA: 3.97 of 4.0

Dissertation focus: A method for measurement of engagement within a social networking site as a predictor of enrollment for college students.

Capella University – Minneapolis, MN

Degree: Masters of Science in Information Technology

Concentration: Application Development

GPA: 4.0 of 4.0

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts – North Adams, MA

Degree: Bachelors

Major: English – concentration in literature

Minor: Philosophy

GPA: 2.77 of 4.0