John Edmund Rose, Jr.

Key Skills

• ASP.NET / ASP.NET MVC Applications

• Microsoft SQL Server / T-SQL Queries & Procedures

• Standards-Compliant HTML5/CSS

• JavaScript with jQuery

• Ruby and the Ruby On Rails Framework

• Online community management

Additional Skills

• Unix-based operating systems such as OSX, Linux
• Windows 2003/2008 server management and configuration
• Graphics manipulation with Photoshop and other tools

Professional History

• INNOVATION PRINTING AND COMMUNICATION (2010-Present)
  Lead Programmer, Full-Time
  I am currently involved in the creation of print-on-demand applications and personalized URL campaigns for a wide range of clients using technologies in the Microsoft stack such as ASP.NET MVC. As lead programmer, I design the architecture and functionality of each project. On many of our projects I am also responsible for managing the work of junior programmers.
• OTAKUBOOTY.COM (2004-Present)
  Owner, Creator, Software Developer
  From scratch, I conceived of and implemented a profitable, niche-focused, subscription-based social networking site using ASP, ASP.NET 4.0, and SQL Server 2008 R2. I am responsible for all aspects of the site's operation, from hardware maintenance to client-side markup. As of early 2010 well over 20,000 members have joined the community. I am currently leading a small team of developers as we develop the next-generation version of OtakuBooty using Ruby on Rails.
• DATA IN MOTION (2007-2010)
  Software Developer, Consultant
  As a consulting engineer, I used Microsoft technologies and open source technologies such as MySQL, PHP, and Ruby on Rails to implement solutions for a range of Data In Motion's clients in industries ranging from insurance to dog registries. Solutions are also implemented using PHP-based content management solutions such as ExpressionEngine.
• SYNTHOSYS, LLC / SAPIENT CORP. (2010)
  Software Developer and IT Support, Consultant
  Synthosys is involved in several initiatives for the government via the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). In addition to server configuration and other technical infrastructure man- agement, I am assisting with the development of their projects using MySQL as well as ASP.NET and Microsoft SQL Server.
• FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLANS (2007-2010)
  Software Developer, Consultant
  Flexible Benefits Plans resells customized insurance plans to over six thousand small businesses. As the primary software developer I led an overhaul of their ASP.NET and Microsoft SQL Server-based intranet and billing system, assisted with tax preparation, and aided in moving their bill printing operations in-house to result in significant savings.
• KINETIC WEB SOLUTIONS (2008-2009)
  Software Developer, Consultant
  Kinetic is a boutique software Developer with clients in a range of industries. Using Microsoft technologies and standards-compliant HTML/CSS/JavaScript, I assisted in the design and implementations of web applications for clients such as Kutztown University and one of the nation's largest youth baseball organizations.
• M3 MEDIA, INC. (2003-2005)
  Software Developer, Full-Time
  Designed and implemented the server-side and user-facing aspects of an opt-in mailing list and email tracking system for major pharmaceutical companies such as Aventis to notify physicians of product trials and conferences, using Active Server Pages, C#, and Flash Communications Server.
• FREEDOMPAY, INC. (2001-2003)
  Software Developer, Consultant/Full-Time
  Designed and implemented network protocols and client and server components for a RFID payment system as well as portions of the company's customer-facing website using Microsoft technologies such as SQL Server, Visual Basic, C++, Microsoft Transaction Server, and Active Server Pages.
• OMNIENT, INC. (2000-2001)
  Software Developer, Full Time
  Used Active Server Pages and Microsoft SQL Server to assist in the design and implementation of web applications for Omnient's clients in fields such as insurance and social networking.
• SINTAKS UNLIMITED / CANON CTS (1997-1999)
  Software Developer, Full Time
  Using technologies such as Active Server Pages and Microsoft SQL Server, implemented data-driven intranets and e-commerce projects for a number of Sintaks/Canon's clients such as Aramark.

Education

• PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY 1994-1998
  Full-time student, major in Computer Science
  Topics of study included C/C++, assembly language programming, data structures, and Java.
• NORRISTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL (1990-1994)
  Earned high school diploma
  Topics of study included being a teenager and staying out of trouble.