June 2008 - Present : Programmer Analyst II

• Promoted to team lead on se2's premier 403(b) project development team.
• Will be the only FTE on the team maintaining the applications.
• Travelled to Des Moines to discuss the technical aspects of the project with the client.
• Am the main developer for one of the applications, which utilizes .NET 3.5
  

August 2006 - June 2008 : Programmer Analyst II

• Developed a rep locator that utilized the Google Maps API.
• Served as the SME and lead technical integration of two systems in concurrent development.
• Integrated Adobe Flash with XML Web Services to create a 5 Minute Retirement Calculator.
• Implemented new look and feel for SecurityBenefit.com (given graphics and CSS colors)
• Worked on a team of 3 developers implementing CRM 3.0
  

November 2004 - August 2006 : Programmer Analyst I

• Modified existing VBScript/Javascript code, to create new functionality for financial transactions website.
• Represented the Web Team on the Web Oversight Committee and help prioritize web enhancements.
• Upgraded online application adding javascript validation and refactored SQL database tables.
• Collaborated with Sales and Marketing to create an online overview of retirement site using Macromedia Flash
• Worked collectively to move from ASP to AJAXed site utilizing .Net web services to retrieve data.
• Served on the Human Resources Advisory Council and applied for the Chair position.
  

May 2004 - November 2004 : Intern Programmer Analyst

• Helped integrate Agile Methodology into team's daily habits, including pair programming, daily stand-ups and unit tests.
• "...He's a very creative developer, and comes up with unique solutions to problems..." - Derek (co-worker)

On top of learning how to be a developer with a business perspective, Security Benefit has given me experience with project management and feature prioritization, as well as continuous process improvement (via Agile Methodology), for these reasons Security Benefit has been a great first business developer experience.

September 2003 - May 2004 : Student Worker

• Developed a My.Washburn training workshop
• Interviewed candidates for Associate Director of the Leadership Institute
• Coordinated updating web site content
• Provided tech support for day-to-day problems concerning computers

January 2003 - June 2003 : Student Worker

• Created a promotional CD (utilizing Macromedia Flash)
• Edited video for streaming over the Internet (Adobe Premiere)
• Coordinated updating web site content
• Provided tech support for day-to-day problems concerning computers

The Leadership Institute trusted me enough to hand me a problem and let me run with it, utilizing my knowledge of Flash to create a promotional tool for their Rotary Youth Leadership Academy.

July 2003 - August 2003 : Student Worker

• Implemented a design for a web site
• Communicated clarifications of design
• Taught designer technical aspects of the web site

At the Washburn Endowment Association I learned how it is to work one on one with someone who wasn’t as far down in the technical weeds as I am. Communicating the technical aspects of implementing a particular design element, I learned patience as well as improved my verbal and written communication skills.