Ryan Van Aken
55-646B Palekana St.
Laie, HI 96762
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*http://www.microsoft.com
*http://www.boeing.com
*http://www.wamu.com
*http://www.zumiez.com
*http://www.emplive.com
*http://www.ljtinc.com
*http://www.thinkview.com
*http://www.phonematrix.com
*http://www.cybercamps.com
*http://www.giantcampus.com
*http://www.polybiotech.com
*http://www.nutrapath.com
*http://www.windwardstar.com
*http://www.capetownrio.com
OBJECTIVE
A Senior .NET Developer / Senior Web Developer position, to utilize leading edge
technologies, to develop high performance web applications, and scalable
streamline solutions in a multi-tiered environment.
EXPERIENCE
7/2008 – Present
LJT & Associates / NASA
Pearl Harbor, HI
Senior .NET Developer / Senior Web Application Developer -->
ConsultantCurrently working on the “Google Maps” of the U.S. Government.
Skills used: ASP.NET, C#, AJAX, ADO.NET, SQL, XML, DOM, XPath, JavaScript, CSS
12/2003 – 7/2008
Seattle, WA / Honolulu, HI
Senior .NET Application Developer --> Freelance
Solely responsible for designing the graphics and layout, as well as the
development of numerous websites. Developed a very intricate and complex
registration process which included digitally signing several legal agreements
for releasing medical records and insurance information. Also, parsed XML/RSS
feeds from Medscape [WebMD] and Science Daily for media syndication. Also,
responsible for completely developing another site in ASP.NET [C#]. In addition
to the basic site, the main app that I worked on was for content aggregation
which incorporated a few different methods of collection, human input, a
spider/crawler, and XML/RSS feeds. The company will be releasing a print
publication that will be utilizing some of the content aggregated from the web,
based on permission from the content providers. Also utilized AJAX to dynamically
load images in an update panel.
Skills used: ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#, AJAX, ADO.NET, SQL, XML, DOM, XPath,
JavaScript, CSS
8/2003 – 11/2003
Microsoft
Redmond, WA
Senior .NET Application Developer --> Contract Position
Short term contract where I developed numerous .NET COM Add-ins for Visio 2003.
Components were built for demo purposes and were also all used in the Visio 2003
SDK. Also, worked closely with tech writers and the Visio 2003 Extensibility
whitepapers were written around the components I developed. The projects were
called Solution Scenarios and were essentially fully interactive prototypes of
various business utilities. The Solution Scenarios were primarily written in
VB.NET and a few were developed in C#. They were essentially applications where
the UI was designed in Visio 2003. The components were synced with different
events in Visio and employed Windows API calls, methods fired by different page
elements, and also integrated docked windows and toolbars as well. Also,
instructed a few co-workers and assisted them with their various ASP.NET projects
utilizing VB.NET.
Skills used: VB.NET, C#, Visio SDK, Win API, SQL, XML, ASP.NET, DHTML,
JavaScript, CSS
3/2003 – 7/2003
Washington Mutual
Seattle, WA
Lead ASP Developer --> Contract Position
Extensive development, in a very multi-tiered environment, utilizing a vast
array of technologies. All development was cross-browser compatible and W3C
compliant. Responsible for the complete content migration and conversion of
//www.wamu.com/ from JSP to ASP and HTML to XHTML. Accountable for designing
many of the main templates for the pages as well. Assisted in the development of
numerous pages for the Personal Online Banking (POB)
//publicsite.wamu.com/personal/welcome/welcome.asp and Business Online Banking
(BOB) //publicsite.wamu.com/business/welcome/welcome.asp web applications. Also,
responsible for a very intense focus on accuracy due to the consumer end
financial data worked with.
Skills used: ASP, VBS, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, XHTML, XML, XSLT, DHTML, JavaScript,
CSS, SQL
8/2002 – 3/2003
Microsoft
Issaquah, WA
Senior .NET Developer / XML Tech Specialist --> Contract Position
Sole developer responsible for every web application in the GSA Global Reporting
group's intranet site //gsaofs/reporting/. Developed numerous reports on various
fiscal monthly quarterly and yearly statistics and projections, internally called
Scorecards. Also responsible for numerous web applications in the PSS Global
Support, KMS, and OFS groups. Extensive SQL development, normalized and
de-normalized, creating stored procedures, tables, views, triggers, scalar
functions, and DTS packages. Developed all applications in ASP.NET with the use
of ADO.NET, DHTML, JavaScript, XML, and CSS. All applications were built for a
global audience, and were all localized in several hundred regions and
languages.
Skills used: ASP.NET, ASP, SQL, ADO.NET, ADO, VB.NET, XML, DHTML, JavaScript,
XML, CSS
6/2002 - 8/2002
Boeing
Seattle, WA
Senior Developer III --> Contract Position
A contract position developing a web application called Teague Aviation. The
purpose of the application was for tracking inventory and invoicing the sale of
aviation parts and supplies. Primarily developed utilizing ASP, SQL, ADO, XML,
DHTML, JavaScript, and CSS. XML used in providing inventory data feeds to other
departments' web applications.
Skills used: ASP, SQL, ADO, XML, DHTML, JavaScript, CSS
4/2002 - 6/2002
Microsoft
Redmond, WA
Database Engineer 1 --> Contract Position
Contract position in the Geopolitical Strategy Group, where I was the sole
developer of their intranet site //gpsweb/, used for the international trade of
all MS products. I built web applications used for international briefings, flag
resources, for Microsoft executives like Bill G., Steve B., and Orlando A. The
briefings were used anytime that an MS executive traveled over seas to another
country, it was to explain various political differences, border issues, and
various differences in trade laws. Applications primarily developed in ASP, ADO,
XML, DHTML, JavaScript, and CSS. This was a Database Engineer position, so there
was a very intensive amount of SQL development, in addition to the web
applications.
Skills used: ASP, SQL, ADO, XML, DHTML, JavaScript, CSS
3/2002 - 5/2002
Polybiotech, Inc.
Redmond, WA
Lead Web Developer --> Contract Position
Contract position where I was responsible for the development of a global
virtual laboratory chat application. The application is used to further research
and development of new technologies in the cancer research field. The application
is primarily SQL based; session state maintenance, chat content, and toggle
features were handled through stored procedures, rather than session/application
variables or a TCP/IP based communications. There is an option to archive the
chat content for future reference and the ability to search. Wireless
capabilities integrated into the chat application as well. Application was
developed with ASP, SQL, WML, XML, DHTML, JavaScript, and CSS. There was also an
ASP.NET and ADO.NET revamp conducted, as well as developed a VB.NET application
for distribution at an international convention.
Skills used: ASP, ASP.NET, SQL, ADO, ADO.NET, VB.NET, WML, XML, DHTML,
JavaScript, CSS
9/2001 - 2/2002
Rerun Network
Seattle, WA
Senior Web Developer --> Contract Position
Contract position where I was completely responsible for the site architecture.
Also, developed core structural design of the database, shopping cart, and media
streams. The site was dedicated to delivering popular television reruns. The
site had several applications; one was for content management, which delivered
media feeds through an organized, searchable, archived portal. This application
was developed with ASP, SQL, ADO, XML, DHTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Another
application provided a solution for notification of new releases, on mobile
devices. This application was developed primarily in ASP, ADO, WML, and XML.
Also responsible for encoding video/audio streams.
Skills used: ASP, ASP.NET, SQL, ADO, ADO.NET, WML, XML, DHTML, JavaScript, CSS
2/2001 - 9/2001
WindWardStar, inc. & CapeTownRio, inc.
Redmond, WA
Senior Web Developer / Wireless Application Developer --> Permanent Position
Worked with a team of developers to develop a 3.5 million dollar application
called Acoda™. An application for managing businesses of all sizes. The
application allows you to manage production schedules, invoices, budgets,
employee timesheets, expenses, employee lists and company contacts. XML feeds
were established primarily for interfacing with payroll companies such as ADP.
It allows you to completely manage your company’s payroll, employee’s
wages/salaries, and company’s assets. It was developed with ASP, SQL, ADO, XML,
DHTML, JavaScript, CSS, and also has a patented middle tier developed in COM. I
was completely responsible for the development of the Timesheet and Expense
management systems. I was also completely responsible for the mobile management
tools, developed in ASP, SQL, ADO, WML, and XML. The application was accessible
through your browser or on your mobile device.
Skills used: ASP, ASP.NET, SQL, VB, VB .NET, COM, ADO, ADO.NET, WML, XML, DHTML,
JavaScript, CSS
12/2000 - 2/2001
PhoneMatrix.com & iMSGu.com
Seattle, WA
Lead Web Developer --> Contract Position
Both companies are leaders in online cell phone messaging. Developed SMS
messaging application that is used globally. The application was comprised of
ASP, ADO, WML, XML, and a SQL database owned by WorldCom. The application is
currently used by WorldCom as well. It allows you to compose an address book of
business and personal contacts, and integrates with MS Outlook. It was the first
SMS messaging application that didn’t require the knowledge of the service
provider in which you message was to be sent. All that was required to know was
the phone number of the person you wished to message. Also completely developed
WAP/WML version of the site.
Skills used: ASP, SQL, ADO, WML, XML, DHTML, JavaScript, CSS
4/2000 - 12/2000
CyberCamps, inc.
Kirkland, WA
Senior Web Developer --> Permanent Position
Company is the leader in high-tech e-learning. Voted best company to work in
Washington, in 2000, Washington CEO Magazine. Lead a team of graphic designers
and engineers to deploy a set of Learning Modules, which are used for teaching
various high-tech skills. The application was ASP, SQL, ADO, XML, DHTML,
JavaScript, and CSS based, with a Flash UI. Also developed an FTP web
application with a Flash interface, this allowed students to comprise a web
workspace to develop their own webpage’s and portfolio’s. All of the Learning
Modules were built as interactive Flash tutorials, in a cartoon format to make
learning enjoyable. Worked with very skilled designers/cartoonists from Disney
and Hanna Barbara, where I was also responsible for assembling, and action
scripting, the cartoons in Flash. CyberCamps held summer courses for children
ages 6-16 teaching web development, VB programming, 3D Animation, Robotics, and
numerous other high-tech courses at College campuses around the World, from
Stanford, Harvard, UCLA, MIT, and many others.
Skills used: ASP, Flash, SQL, ADO, XML, DHTML, JavaScript, CSS
12/1999 - 3/2000
ThinkView, Inc
Seattle, WA
Director of Web Development --> Permanent Position
Engineered the core structure of the company. Being the first hire, responsible
for the fundamental building blocks of the company. Da-Vinci was a content
management application and media syndication portal, much like iSyndicate,
Moreover, and Screaming Media. The portal provided news feeds from quality
editorial content and rich media content from providers such as New York Times,
ABC, NBC, CBS, MSNBC, Motley Fool, and Smart Money. The company had partnerships
with AltaVista and E-Trade. I engineered the original application in ASP, SQL
ADO, XML, DHTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Developed the original SQL database
design. Also, parsed incoming and implemented outgoing XML feeds from the
database. Began the development of Wireless content delivery application as
well.
Skills used: ASP, SQL, ADO, XML, WML, DHTML, JavaScript, CSS
8/1999 - 12/1999
Network 9, Inc.
Seattle, WA
Engineer / Flash Coordinator --> Contract Position
Greatly contributed to the development of Paul Allen's, //www.emplive.com/.
Assisted in building the calendar of events and solely developed the exhibit
galleries section. Responsible for creating audio and video streams for the EMP
Digital Collection. Extensively contributed to the design and action scripting
of most of the Flash pages for //www.zumiez.com/. Completely developed the
Snowboard Tarot section; a Flash/ASP search engine that searches for snowboards,
and nearest store location, based on users entries. Assisted in developing the
Wish-List Flash intro. Also, aided in developing an interactive shopping cart
for dynamically building a skateboard piece-by-piece. I am also completely
responsible for the store locator section, which performs an additional but
similar zip code search. The site was primarily developed utilizing ASP, SQL,
ADO, JavaScript, DHTML, and the extensive use of Flash.
Skills used: ASP, SQL, ADO, JavaScript, DHTML, Flash
6/1998 - 7/1999
PolyLabs, Inc.
Redmond, WA
Senior Developer / Programmer --> Permanent Position
Responsible for the development of PolyBill, which was an infrastructure for all
the applications developed for PolyLabs. The primary function of PolyBill was
for billing and invoicing of the different products developed by PolyLabs.
Entire project was Developed in Visual Basic 5.0, and SQL 7.0. There was also
extensive work on the company’s website. The website was developed using ASP,
SQL, ADO, and JavaScript. There were some small applications developed for the
website as well, utilizing the same core technologies.
Skills used: VB, ASP, SQL, ADO, JavaScript
1/1997 - 6/1998
E-Commerce Design, Inc.
Redmond, WA
Web Developer --> Permanent Position
Developed, hosted, and maintained websites for various clients ranging from
personal pages to corporate e-commerce pages. Developed many different web
applications for a variety of clients. All primarily using ASP, SQL, ADO,
JavaScript, and Flash. Almost all of the clients wished to incorporate Flash and
action scripting in their websites. One of the projects I was solely responsible
for was the complete development of Ride snowboard’s first website. Their site
involved the development of a shopping cart system, as well the overall site
navigational layout and descriptive pages for each of the different products.
Skills used: ASP, SQL, ADO, JavaScript, Flash
SKILLS
ASP [13 years]
ASP.NET
[8 years]
Visual Basic [12 years]
AJAX [1 year]
XPath [6 years]
VB.NET [8 years]
C# [4 years]
SQL/T-SQL (7.0, 2000, 2005) [12 years]
HTML [13 years]
XHTML [8 years]
XML [9 years]
CSS [8 years]
ADO [9 years]
ADO.NET [8 years]
DOM [9 years]
DHTML [5 years]
JavaScript [9 years]
Flash [14 years]
WAP/WML [5 years]
REFERENCES
Katherine Gaudette
WindWardStar, Inc [CEO / Founder]
CapeTownRio, Inc. [CEO / Founder]
Microsoft [Senior Marketing Manager: MSOffice Advertising]
Phone Number: 425.641.7700
Email Address: kate@capetownrio.com
Reference Type: Professional – CEO/Founder that I closely worked with.
Parker Ault
Design Commission [Web Designer / Developer]
Phone Number: 206.330.1599
Email Address: parkerault@gmail.com
Reference Type: Professional – Worked closely with at:
CyberCamps.com / GiantCampus.com [4/2000 – 12/2000]
ThinkView.com [12/1999–3/2000]
Ron Critchfield
Microsoft [MSN Program Manager: MSN Shopping]
Phone Number: [email only]
Email Address: roncri@cybercatt.com
Reference Type: Professional – Worked closely with at:
WindWardStar, Inc. & CapeTownRio, Inc.
Ean Hernandez
Barclays [Technology Partner]
Washington Mutual [Vice President]
Phone Number:
[us] 206.734.4751
[uk] 011.44.0.20.8144.5283
Email Address: ean.hernandez@barclays.com
Reference Type: Professional – Worked closely with at:
Washington Mutual
Bhu Srinivasan
ThinkView, Inc. [CEO / Founder]
All In Magazine [CEO / Founder]
Phone Number: [Email Only]
Email Address: bhu@effidia.com
Reference Type: Professional – CEO/Founder that I closely worked with.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Development of Zumiez.com featured in the Design Annual of Communication Arts
in 1999.
* Development of EMPLive.com featured in the Design Annual of Communication Arts
in 2000.
* Attended College for 2 years at Seattle Central Community College at the age
of 16.
* Created one of the first zip-code searches utilizing spherical geometry to
calculate the distance between latitude and longitude values pertaining to 2
different zip-codes.
Created a Regular Expression that pattern matched ZIP+4 zip-codes and also
explain how the US handles zip codes. Which was published in a programming book
called:
"PHP and MYSQL by Example"
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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