TUAN M. DAO
PO BOX 2158
Westminster, CA 92684 949-836-3124 (Cell) Primary Phone
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Objective: An accomplished Sr. software engineer with extensive experience in
bringing cutting-edge technology to corporate clients. Proven ability to conduct
accurate needs analysis, conduct strategic planning, solve problems, build and
motivate teams, and manage projects.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A dedicated and enthusiastic computer scientist experienced in programming on
various
platforms and operating systems. A flexible, highly organized individual with
the proven
ability to adapt and react quickly in a high pressure, fast-paced environment.
Excellent
communication and presentation skills with demonstrated success as a team player
and
with the commitment and discipline to work well independently. Highly proficient
on
UNIX, Linux, VAX, and Windows. Alpha tester for Microsoft .NET technologies.
Microsoft C# and ASP.NET MVP.
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
C, C++, C#, Visual C++.NET, Visual Basic.NET, Visual C#.Net, ADO.NET, ADO.NET
Entity Framework, XML, Web Services, .NET Remoting, Design Patterns, WSDL, Atlas,
Ajax, XSLT, XML, XPATH, CSS, Assembly Language, Java, Visual C++, Visual Basic
6.0, SMIL, MFC, VBA, Excel, Microsoft .NET technology, HTML, XHTML, ASP, ASP.NET,
CGI, Perl, PHP, VB Script, Java Script, ActiveX, SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL, UML, LINQ to
Objects, LINQ to XML, LINQ to SQL, ASP.NET 2.0, ASP.NET 3.5, WCF, WPF, WPF/E
(SilverLight), XAML, C# 3.0, VB.NET 9.0,
Adobe ActionScript, Framemaker, 7.1, Lotus Notes
NETWORKING
AS400, TCP/IP, VAX VMS, SGI Irix OS, SCO Unix, Linux, Apache, Client/Server
architecture, Windows 95/98//NT/ XP/2000/2003, 2008 (beta), Windows Vista, Mac
OS, IIS, Tomcat
DATABASE
mySQL, Access, MS SQL 2000, MS SQL 2005, MS SQL 2008 (beta), Oracle, IBM DB2,
Intersystem Cache
APPLICATIONS
Visual Studio.NET 2003, Visual Studio 2005, Visual Studio 2008, Visual Studio
Tools for Office (VSTO), SQL Server 2008, Visual Source Safe, XAM 3D, Aurora XAML
Designer, Microsoft Ajax, Web Matrix, Visual Web Developer 2005, CodeSmith,
DevExpress , Telerik, ComponentOne, Infragistics, Adobe Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver,
Adobe Photoshop, MS Office, vi, jed, emacs, DZSoft Perl Editor, DZSoft PHP
Editor, CodeCharge Studio, Ironspeed, Crystal Reports, Active Reports, MS
Project, Visio, MS Sharepoint, Installshield, NUnit, VSNUnit, Visual Studio
Orcas, WSE 2.0, WSE 3.0, Microsoft Expresson Suite
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Created software to take surveys for handheld units used at major theme
parks.
Microsoft C# and ASP.NET MVP
Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)
Served on panel to approve/deny Microsoft certification test items.
Alpha tester with Microsoft .NET platform.
Developed lead-tracking software to determine which campaigns were most
effective in bringing in customers for Incorporating You Inc. from multiple
database sources.
Maintained and developed the following websites: http://www.kingsdominion.com
http://dsc.discovery.com/ http://disney.go.com/index
Migrated from Cache Database and Cache Server Pages (.csp) environment to MS
SQL Server 2005 (ASP.NET environment).
Developed enterprise software in Windows, VAX, UNIX, and Apple systems for
major corporations (Disney and Discovery Channel), government (National Security
Agency and Los Angeles Housing Dept.) and university (UMBC) environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Northrop Grumman. Redondo Beach, California 12/07-4/08 Software Architect
Architected and developed data visualization applications using Microsofts
Silverlight and WPF technologies.
Developed charts, graphs, slideshows, and videos with Silverlight in Microsoft
Expression Studio and Visual Studio 2008.
Created virtual worlds in WPF.
Health Savings Technology. Newport Beach, California 1/06 12/07 Lead Sr.
Software Engineer
.
Architected and developed web applications using Visual Studio.NET, ASP.NET
2.0, C#.NET, Ajax, Javascript, XSLT, XML, XPATH, CSS, XHTML, MS SQL Server 2005,
InterSystems Cache Database.
Lead a team of offshore software engineers in India and the East Coast United
States.
Performed requirement analysis.
Managed and assigned projects to software engineers.
Architected and developed Triple Encryption software for single sign-on
process.
Developed Web Services applications using Visual Studio.NET.
Developed and migrated company website from Cache Server Pages (csp) to .NET
Platform.
Utilized third party and custom controls to implement Ajax functionality on
company website.
Developed Excel VBA scripts to automate information processing.
Developed WPF and Silverlight (WPF/E) apps using Microsoft Expression Studio
and Visual Studio Orcas beta1.
Developed applications using SQL Server 2008 (beta) as the backend.
Utilized XAM 3D and Aurora XAML Designer to design GUI interface
Designed and developed web services using Microsoft Windows Communicaton
Foundation (WCF).
PacifiCare . Cypress, California 8/05-1/06 Lead Sr. Software Engineer
(contract)
Designed and maintained company website using Visual Studio.NET, ASP.NET 2.0 ,
C#.NET, Ajax, XSLT, XML, XPATH, CSS , XHTML, MS SQL Server 2005, Oracle
Maintained Oracle Database
Performed requirement analysis.
Managed and assigned projects to software engineers.
Developed Winform and WebForm programs on Citrix platform using Visual
Studio.NET, Javascript, ASP.NET and C#.NET
Architected and developed a multi-threaded WinForm badge management software
application in Visual C#.NET
Los Angeles Housing Department. Los Angeles, California 1/05-8/05 Sr. Software
Engineer (contract)
Designed and maintained LAHD website using Visual Studio.NET, Ajax, XSLT, XML,
XPATH, XHTML,CSS , Javascript, and VB.NET
Performed requirement analysis.
Developed multithreaded WinForm database-driven application to track clients
information.
Maintained and developed stored procedures in MS SQL Server 2005 environment.
Developed code using Microsoft Visual SourceSafe in a team development
environment.
Incorporating You Inc. Anaheim, California 2/03-1/05 Sr. Software Engineer
Developed lead tracking and management WebForm application using Visual
Studio.NET, Visual C#, Javascript, and MS SQL 2000 database.
Developed multimedia applications using Adobe ActionScript
Database management with stored procedures using T-SQL.
Performed search engine optimization techniques to assist the companys
website in being higher ranked on major search engines such as Google and Yahoo.
Maintained IIS Server.
System Administration.
GUI design and implementation utilizing Visual Studio.NET
Performed requirement analysis.
Developed web applications using Dreamweaver and Adobe Flash
Surfside Internet. Huntington Beach, California 12/01 - 2/03 Software Engineer
(telecommute)
Developed website using XSLT, XML, XPATH, XHTML, CSS, Javascript and VBScript
to take customers orders.
Developed zip-code search webpage using ASP.NET (VB.NET).
Developed software utilizing Visual Studio.NET (C#.NET) and MS SQL 2000 to
collect and store customer information.
System administrator (Windows 2000 Server).
MS SQL 2000 management.
Provided telephone technical support.
Maintained IIS Server and online help system.
GUI design and implementation utilizing Visual Studio.NET
Maintained and updated fax-back phone system.
Performed requirement analysis.
Developed internal WinForm application to track purchases made by clients.
Developed web applications using Dreamweaver and Adobe Flash
Digital Solutions Multimedia Concepts Inc. - Beltsville, Maryland 09/95 - 11/01
Project Manager/Sr. Software Engineer
GUI design and implementation utilizing Visual Studio.
Developed and maintained webpages (using Java,CSS, Javascript, Flash,
Dreamweaver, Perl, and PHP) for Paramount's Kings Dominion
(http://www.kingsdominion.com).
Oracle DatabasePL/SQL management.
Responsible for the production of cutting-edge technology such as the VDF
Logger, Virage ODBC Plug-In, and Web Gateway using Visual Studio and C++.
Project manager of two teams (Unix, Windows) of software engineers.
Developed multimedia applications using Adobe ActionScript.
Performed requirement analysis.
Provided estimates, created and maintained project schedules.
Developed, executed and managed test cases and test plans utilizing MS Project
and Visio.
Generated reports using Crystal Reports.
Performed unit testing on programs.
Developed software applications written in C++ for handheld devices used at
major theme parks and Windows applications associated with Realplayer.
Maintained IIS Server.
Developed OCX Components using Visual Basic
Administered Solaris and AIX servers
Setup and maintained LDAP directory servers
Developed applications that utilized Informix
Administered Informix database
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY Baltimore, Maryland 1989 -1993
Computer/Mathematics Tutor (9/89 - 7/93)
Assisted students in C++ programming and Calculus courses.
Helped to motivate students in learning course materials.
Encouraged students to develop good study habits.
System Administration of Unix and VAX servers.
Helped students in debugging programs written in C++ and Assembly.
Developed software applications written in C++ used in the computer lab.
Provided phone technical support.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
University of Maryland Baltimore County - Baltimore, Maryland. Bachelor of
Science Degree in Computer Science.
Excellent references provided upon request.
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