My Resume
Kirkland, Washington d@dustinyork.com
Skills
- C++, C#, Visual Basic, Java
- PHP, Ruby, Perl, Python
- PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- JQuery, Script.aculo.us, Mootools
- Web Standards, Cross Browser, Section 508
- Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Acrobat
- WTT, Windows Batch
- Visual Studio, Eclipse, Vim
- Subversion, Source Depot, Perforce
- Win32, DirectX, XInput
- Domain Registration, DNS
- Customer Service
Employment
Build Commander for SQL Server - Volt at Microsoft
July 2008 - June 2009
Monitored and maintained the lab which consisted of over 200 servers and up to 40 concurrent builds.
Accomplishments:
- Gained a thorough understanding of an array of build systems, as well as their source control systems.
- Assisted developers and release managers by answering a wide range of questions and provided investigation into build issues.
- Improved the documentation for the team.
- Developed an installer/application that reduced a multi step process to a simple right click.
- Updated and Maintained multiple build tools.
Senior Computing Specialist - University of Washington
July 2007 - May 2008
Developed, maintained and provided support for UW Technology’s ticketing system, Request Tracker.
Accomplishments:
- Modified user interface to allow user to better display ticket’s information.
- Created multiple scripts to simplify routine tasks - such as censoring private information.
- Developed full text searching capabilities within RT's (Request Tracker) PostgreSQL.
- Modified RT’s DB schema to improve performance.
Web Developer - Modwest, Inc.
Oct 2005 - July 2007
Developed, maintained and updated a wide range of websites to meet customer demands while remaining within the estimated budget.
Accomplishments:
- Developed a dynamic image generator that utilized ImageMagick and PHP.
- Modified and updated Modwest’s CMS systems to allow for easier integration in future sites.
- Innovated new approaches to developing Miva Sites (e-commerce package).
Web Programmer - UniVision
May 2004 - Feb 2005
Developed multiple web sites utilizing UniVision’s CMS system while working directly with customers to customize according to their needs and demands.
Web Programmer - U.S. Forest Service (MTDC)
Jan 2001 - May 2004
Primary task was to assist in the conversion of MTDC’s technical documents into web pages for easy access. The job eventually evolved to include development of dynamic sites for specific tasks.
Accomplishments:
- Parsed data to render (POVRay) movies that would help to visualize the results of the analysis.
Education
Physics - Bachelors of Arts - With Honors
University of Montana, Missoula