Shane K Sizer
50 Zeller Crossing #206
North Liberty , IA 52317
(319) 400-3487

Objective

A web developer position for a dynamic, agile company seeking elegant, scalable solutions using modern techniques and technologies to satisfy customers' needs

Summary

Recent Accomplishments And Projects

Technical Skills and Qualifications

Work Experience

  1. Ruby On Rails Programmer :: Rent Solutions, Iowa City, IA :: October 2007 - present
    • Architect and programmer of next version website and services
  2. Flash & Flex Programmer :: Quality Attributes Software, Ames, IA :: October 2007 - present
    • Using Flash and Flex technology to create large touchscreen kiosk systems
  3. Developer & Consultant :: Maven Computing, Iowa City, IA :: 2003 - 2007
    • Responsible for start to finish development and management of scalable dynamic websites primarily built upon open source platforms: LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL & PHP), Ruby, Ruby On Rails
    • Managing integration and database migration projects for small businesses
    • Providing independent network and systems consulting for small businesses and organizations
    • Implementing solutions for the needs of small businesses, ranging in IT areas of networking, applications, collaboration, remote access and web development
  4. Web Developer :: Innovative Mediums, Des Moines, IA :: 2006 - 2007
    • Created a sophisticated SMS (mobile text message) marketing system based on the Ruby programming language and Ruby On Rails web framework
    • System was created as a (very) flexible peer-to-peer messaging and social network platform, which was never reflected in the public facing front end due to lack of funding
    • Included a consumer and business user web interface
    • Capabilities of mass messaging and consumer subscription to work groups and interest groups
    • Built as a framework that allowed the deployment of more specialized apps such as a 'Send A Drink' application and a real estate agent notification application
  5. Developer :: Impulse Media, Iowa City, IA :: 2004 - 2006
    • Developed prototype kiosk systems using modern web technologies such as AJAX, Ruby On Rails, Flash and Actionscript
    • Built with cross-platform compatibility in mind and can run on any major OS
    • Used a mixture of open source and commercial components
    • Can be managed remotely
    • Allows both live and cached content
  6. Remote Access Specialist :: Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA :: 3/2000 - 4/2003
    • Departmental Nominee for Engineer of the Year at Rockwell Collins in 2001
    • Provided third tier support for a user-base consisting of over 5000 remote access users
    • Extensive experience implementing and using Checkpoint Security technologies, firewall & client VPN
    • Involved in developing documentation and training both end users and 1st and 2nd tier support teams in the organization
    • Created automated installation scripts using WISE and other technologies to improve customer ease of use and expand end user adoption
  7. Helpdesk Technician :: Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA :: 3/2000 - 6/2000
    Computer Technician :: Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research, Iowa City, IA :: 3/1999 - 9/1999
    PC Technician :: Psych Lab, Iowa State University, Ames, IA :: 9/1998 - 12/1998
    PC & Laptop Technician :: Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA :: 6/1997 - 8/1998 & 6/1998 - 8/1998
    • Performed 1st line technical support to customers over the telephone as well as through email and remote management tools
    • Responsible for the maintenance and support of several multi-platform engineering computer labs including NT4, IRIX and HPUX systems
    • 2nd Tier PC Support and Repair

Education

Technical Education and Certifications