I am seeking a challenging and engaging career in software development. I have strong interests in working in the video game industry, however if that doesn't happen right away, then I am open to working on applications built to help others as my way of giving back. I am looking for a place where I can challenge myself and others as a software developer and be able to enrich myself along the way.
I have recently picked up the hobby of becoming an airplane pilot. I am very close to accomplishing this and would like to somehow apply this to my career.
The company I end up at will be a comfortable environment where I feel free to share my ideas. The place I go will be growing company with a hopeful future. The company will be directed by those who think progressively. It will be a place that has a grasp on how to run a project and not have week after week of forced overtime. It will be a place that understands the wants and needs of their employees and has the desire to seek them out. It will be the company for me.
.NET Developer // Viewpoint Construction Software // 04.10 - Present
- Enterprise application development in VB.NET and C#.NET using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and 2010 accompanied by the use of Tortoise SVN (Subversion) for source control.
- Database development and design using Microsoft SQL; gaining a stronger understanding of stored procedures, views, and other database coding standards.
- Agile team development with developers, QA, and a project manager for six of the thirty modules in our system.
- Gained an understanding of the construction process focused around Project Management.
Website: http://www.viewpointcs.com
Phone: 503.684.4848
Software Engineer // International Game Technology // 08.08 - 04.10
- Key contributor for the messaging and UI of the “QuickPay” component in the industry-changing IGT sbX Suite which is driving sales with the successful deployment in the new $8.6 billion CityCenter Aria Casino.
- Product lifecycle management using Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS), Hewlett-Packard Quality Center, Rational DOORS, and Enterprise Architect.
- System application development in C# using Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and 2008.
- Transactional database and UML design with Microsoft SQL and Enterprise Architect.
- Unit and functional testing as well as Product Assurance (PA) support for release components.
- Development and support across 16 teams working on 22 cohesive products.
- Product installer development using Flexera InstallShield 2009 and 2010.
Website: http://www.igt.com
Phone: 775.448.7777
MECOP Software Engineer Intern // Garmin AT // 06.07 - 12.07
- Implemented and tested FAA certified software for the Garmin 430/530 Embedded Avionics Products.
- Embedded software development in ANSI C using Microsoft Visual Studio 6.
- Lifecycle Management using Borland StarTeam.
- Processed and wrote multiple test plans for the Garmin products operability with other manufactures’ devices.
- Modified product design requirements to increase relationship between software and documentation.
- Worked in a team environment to diagnose and fix over 15% of found software defects.
- Created new startup sequence for the Garmin products which added to the overall device experience.
Website: http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us/intheair/
Phone: 800.525.6726
Programmer & Network Technician // NiteHawk Enterprises // 05.06 - 09.06
- Developed a client-server instant messenger in C# running on a private network for a medical clinic with 35 users.
- Installed and supported company networks including computer equipment for 4 different locations.
IT Collaboration Services Intern // Mentor Grpahics // 06.05 - 09.05
- Assisted in updating the Exchange email system for 3,000+ users and tested new cellular technologies.
- Configured and supported on and off site video conferencing for 10+ locations and 15+ systems.
Website: http://www.mentor.com
Phone: 800.592.2210
Club Founder/President // Oregon Tech Game Developers // 02.07 - 06.08
On January 2007, another student and I noticed a major lack in a unified group of game developers on campus and decided there needed to be one. In February, all the papers were filled out and the club was approved in March. With only a few months left of the year we had a surprising amount of members join for sake of being involved in game development.
In September a new year started and we still have a number of members interested in game development and are growing each meeting. I’m looking forward to see the club grow even more and to becoming a major asset to the students along with the school.
Website: http://www.otgd.org
Entertainment Coordinator // Campus Activities (OIT Organization) // 09.06 - 06.08
Contacted booking agents and performers to bring bands, comedians, singers, and other attractions to the Oregon Tech campus.
Outstanding Student Award nominee at the 2007 National Association of Campus Activities conference.
Responsible for an annual entertainment budget of $40,000 to provide a wide range of events.
Lab Network Technician // Computer Systems Engineering Technology // 01.05 - 06.08
As one of the senior computer techs in the CSET department at my school, I was involved on a number of issues on setting up the department’s network and computers. I led a group of students in keeping the labs up and operational.
Website: http://www.cset.oit.edu
Phone: 541.851.5276
Webmaster // Oregon Technical Broadcasting (OIT Organization) // 09.06 - 06.07
Maintained organization website and added additional features using HTML and PHP.
Directed, filmed, acted in, and edited multiple skits for OTB’s sketch comedy show.
Website: http://www.otbproductions.org
Project Lead // Project Longshot, Junior Project // 09.06 - 06.07
Project lead for a four-person team developing a multiplayer cooperative puzzle solving game built on a three-tiered architecture (User Interface, Business Object Layer, and Persistence).
Performed project management tasks: modeled use case and class diagrams, put together a requirement specification and developed a Gantt chart to organize the requirements.
Stark's Twin Oaks Airpark (www.lookingtothesky.com)
Fixed-wing Single-Engine Private Pilot // (Estimated date of completion, June 2011)
Total Hours: 52.7 hours (May 2011)
Total Landings: 185
Oregon Institute of Technology (www.oit.edu)
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering Technology // (Graduated, June 2008)
Associate of Engineering in Computer Engineering Technology // (Graduated, June 2008)
Minor in Business // (Graduated, June 2008)
GPA Overall: 3.56 out of 4.0
GPA in Major 3.75 out of 4.0
Honors: Cum Laude
Chemeketa Community College (www.chemeketa.edu)
Associate of Applied Science in Networking Technology // (Graduated, September 2008)
Technical Languages, Environments, and Tools
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C#.NET |
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VB.NET |
SQL |
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Microsoft Windows |
Rational DOORS |
Adobe Photoshop |
Strengths
- Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills built through academic and work experiences.
- Small team co-operative management including goal setting, task delegation, and conflict resolution.
- Enterprise software development at every stage of the software lifecycle: analysis and design, implementation, and maintenance.
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Piratopia - Three-term Senior Project
- Designed and developed a fast-paced, online, multi-player, treasure hunting, battle pirate game using Microsoft XNA and C#.
- Three stages of creation: design, development, and quality assurance.
Project Longshot - Three-term Junior Project
- Led a four-person team to develop a multiplayer cooperative puzzle solving game built on a three-tiered architecture (User Interface, Game Object Layer, and Persistence).
- Performed project management tasks: modeled use case and class diagrams, put together a requirement specification and developed a Gantt chart to organize the requirements.
Distracted Attraction – Experimental Gameplay Project
- Developed a game for a contest based on the theme “attraction” in three evenings. Written in C++ using Haaf’s game engine.
- You play as cupid to bring a couple back together by destroying the tainted love in their lives.
Princess Teacher – Graphical User Interfaces Class
- Created this project using WIN32 API and a few libraries for my niece who, at the time, was turning three.
- Select one of the princesses and play either a counting, adding, reading, alphabet, or color level.
Copyright Jason Gill 2007-2011