Andrew F.

## BIO I am a professional developer and solutions architect working in web, database, and desktop environments. My background ranges from dot-com to Fortune 500 and I have worked in the ecommerce, aerospace, and transportation industries. I'm presently employed in a senior technical leadership position at a Fortune 500 company. My experience is available to you for both short-term contract and long-term consulting engagements. # Skills * Deep experience in **Oracle** database administration and PL/SQL development. Certified OCP (10g, 11g). * Veteran **MySQL** database developer and administrator, serving web and data warehousing needs. * Seasoned **PHP** and **web development** programmer, including object-oriented PHP, common design patterns, **Javascript, JQuery,** and **AJAX**-friendly development techniques. * Versatile **Perl** programmer, with experience developing web, glue, parsing, and backend data processing since the early 1990s. * Broad experience in **Java** and **C#** Windows Form development, technologies, and solutions design. * Former Senior Unix systems administrator. * Graduate-level education in business, accounting, and statistics. ## Area of Expertise # PHP, Perl, Web * PHP, Javascript, JQuery, and AJAX-friendly development for the web. Database-driven solutions, including MySQL and Oracle backends, using common object-oriented design patterns. * Perl programming for web, glue, database, parsing, and any other swiss-army-knife solution needed. * RESTful web services API integration and design. Digital weaving of local and cloud-sourced solutions. * Solution design and architecture, from mockup to finished, functional product. Code review and project guidance. # Oracle and MySQL * Database architecture, modeling, design, and implementation. * Senior-level implementation from high-level interfaces to other environments down to the nitty-gritty of backup/recovery, monitoring, and daily administration. * PL/SQL and Stored Routine programming and design. # C# and Java * Desktop form-based GUI systems, interacting with other enterprise environments, databases, and systems. * Backend data processing and program extension. * Embedded database (SQLite, SQL Server CE) programming. # Professional My work is of the highest quality and comes "batteries included" - error-checking, documentation, logging, etc. You'll find future maintenance easy due to the well-commented, well-structured, thoroughly documented deliverables I present. # Versatile My toolkit is diverse and spans a broad range of industry solutions. I have been building IT solutions since the early 1990s. You get the full depth of my experience and knowledge, working 100% on your project. # Reliable I am "high touch" and provide frequent contact and updates on your project. Instead of a "throw it over the wall and wait to hear" queue, you'll enjoy regular updates. I deliver on-time, keep my promises, communicate through all stages of the project, and sincerely want you to be a satisfied customer.