Sean Gates
Nolensville, TN 37135
Cell: 503.803.7952

Objective

To obtain a developer, engineer or administrator position with an established organization.

Education

Bachelor of Science – Management Information Systems (MIS)

Cum Laude
Oregon Institute of Technology
June 2003

A.A.S. – Computer and Networking Technologies

Pioneer Pacific College
April 2000

Work History

2008 – Present
TurnItUp Media – Director of Technology

Designed, developed and maintained a massive, high-traffic website with millions of records. Created transaction model for new media distribution platform. Managed a team of skilled developers and directed architecture for all of the code, database, and networking. Created site plans and developed strategies for technology and development. Implemented scalable cloud computing architecture using Amazon EC2 and Amazon S3. Managed 3rd party vendor relations and integration and oversaw implementation. Managed development timelines and was accountable directly to the CEO.

2008 – Present
Paramore | Redd Online Marketing
Lead Software Engineer

Designed, developed and maintained small, medium and large websites. Designed, developed and maintained multiple complex databases. Taught peers in web development concepts and programming. Worked on large scale, high-traffic websites with many levels of complexity and difficult business needs and varied development problems. Worked on development teams to complete projects. Led strategy and architecture for large development projects. Wrote technical specifications and worked with sales and account staff to write proposals and bid projects. Pitched work to future clients. Worked with third party developers to coordinate integration tasks and work on various pieces of website development. Coordinated development efforts for the development staff and assigned tasks as necessary.

2007 – 2008: Yahoo!
Software Engineer

Worked in the Connected Life – Digital Home group on a new product combining the Internet and television. Developed in MCML, JavaScript, Konfabulator, XML, SQLite and other technologies. Built and managed Ubuntu/Kubuntu installations.

2005 – 2007: ADP Dealer Services
Application Software Engineer III

Designed, developed and maintained intranet web solutions using PHP, Perl, Python, ColdFusion, JavaScript, CSS, HTML/XHTML, XML, and Apache. Designed, developed and maintained multiple databases using MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, and SQLite. Taught peers in web development concepts and programming. Developed DVD web server for use in mobile web applications. Worked on large scale, high-traffic websites with many levels of complexity and difficult business need problems. Worked on development teams to complete projects. Created review tracking website. Redesigned and redeveloped technical publishing websites. Created virtual Linux guest server on a Linux host server, and created virtual machines in mixed OS environments using VMware. Answered help line and troubleshot internal and external user issues over the phone.

2004 – 2005: U.S. Bancorp Equipment Finance
Business Systems Analyst III

Developed intranet web solutions: conference room scheduler, referral tracking system, event signup forms, etc. Redesigned intranet home page. Supported desktop end-users, network printers, and mainframe users. Built PCs. Cross-trained in backup administration, database administration, Crystal Reports, and mainframe reporting. Documented build process and build procedures for PCs. Answered help line and troubleshot internal and external user issues over the phone. Taught peers in web development concepts and programming. Database server administration, backup administration, and server room support.

2003 – 2004: Liberty Northwest
Documentation Specialist / Business Analyst
(Contracted through Adecco)

Designed an intranet site as a document portal for project team members. Developed, created, and managed storage of documents. Organized project documentation and coordinated communication between business users and IT. Compiled data for $9 million project to redevelop personal lines insurance quote and application process. Determined best solution for 3rd party data sources using cost, requirements and technical feasibility. Produced documents of compiled information for business and IT managers, which was used in project design and development.

2003: Bike Friday
Web Developer

Linux server administration, documentation, ColdFusion development, PHP development, HTML/CSS design, Acrobat document creation, print server / printer administration, graphics development, process flow documentation, process analysis, FTP/SFTP management, CVS management, Sendmail administration, tape backup administration, database development, PostgreSQL development and support, MySQL development and support, Access support, SQL query development, computer builds (Linux and Microsoft), PC support, end user training.

2000 – 2007: Oregon Web Development
Owner / Developer

Web sales, HTML coding, database development, web application development, design, and publishing. Image creation with Adobe Photoshop, ImageReady, and Flash. Implementation of content management tools, services, shopping cart and other applications with PHP, ASP, ColdFusion and Perl. Database integration with MySQL and related technologies. Website debugging and troubleshooting. Customer relations and follow up, design consultation, site map and structure consultation. FTP management. Billing management, accounts receivable, budgeting, payroll, and other daily business related activities. Over 100 clients served.

Programming Languages

PHP, ASP, ASP.NET (exposure), ColdFusion, Perl, CGI, Python, Ruby (exposure), Visual Basic, JavaScript, Java (exposure), MCML

Databases

MySQL, PostreSQL, MSSQL, SQLite, MS Access

Software Knowledge

Windows 2003 Server, Linux, UNIX, Windows Vista/2000/NT/98, Media Center, MS Office, Dreamweaver, Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Microsoft Exchange Server, Sendmail, Lotus Notes, Novell, Crystal Reports, Microsoft SharePoint, ClearCase

Other Skills

OOP, HTML/XHTML, CSS, Smarty, AJAX (Prototype, YUI), XML, XSLT, DITA, WordPress, Omniture, Google Analytics

Awards

Award of Excellence Winner – ADP – February 2007

Certifications

CompTIA A+ Certified Technician – January 2001