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Website Development Video / Flash Development Content Management Sys. E-Commerce Development Web Graphics & Design Web Hosting / Email Lead Capture Survey Forms Ad Campaigns   David A. Thompson 100 Lake Edge Dr. Euclid, OH 44123 Phone: Office (216)862-7091 Home(216)261-0317 david.thompson@angelanet.net Objective: Web Master / Web Application Developer Experience Summary: With 9+ years in Website Application Development, I have the Ability to insightfully apply Microsoft development technologies to solve business problems as determined by a client's functional requirements including the use of the ASP.Net framework using C#, VB.Net, SQL Server 2000, database to website integration with an OOP approach. Along with experience in all areas of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of Client/Server and Web Applications, I also have extensive experience in high-end creative design through the use of tools such as Photoshop, Fireworks, and high-end multimedia with tools, such as Flash and Shockwave. Education: Cleveland State University (1979-82), ESI, Microsoft Solutions Centers (2000-01) Strengths: C#, VB.Net, ASP.NET, SQL Server, SQL, JSP, JAVA, HTML, JavaScript Familiar With: XML, C++ Experience: 04/2008 to Present Call and Post Newspapers of Ohio (Contract) Shaker Hts, Ohio OH (Glen Shumate President) Applications Developer (Web Applications Developer - Microsoft Technologies) CallandPost.com CMS (Content Management System) Up to the minute News Online CallandPost.com features "dynamic online news generation". The pages that are pulled by browser request are generated through a database using an ADO database connection with SQL table language versus "static" web pages that you may have to hand written". 1. After authentication by login, an authorized data entry person entering the administration area of the site can manipulate or configure news. It could be done by department section, date, expiration, news caption, name of the editor and date, thus giving each editor that's authorized a virtual news update capability. Administration Sections The Administration sections of the website are straightforward. They feature standard options where a user can log in by password for updating the newspaper database. 1. Upon login authentication, authorized employees have an online listing of events, as well as the ability to post and update various news articles. 2. In the administration area, authorized employees have full control of most aspects of the news editing and configuration via browser online. Audio Visual Streaming The audio and visual streaming made possible by processed 'AVI' files converted to 'flv' format, which is hosted by the multi-media server. 10/2006 to present UPRIS CORP. Universal Patient Records Systems (Contract) Shaker Hts, Ohio OH (James Wilson) Applications Developer (Web Applications Developer - Microsoft Technologies) MyUpris.com " VB.Net/ASP.Net multi-tier programming within the 'DotNetNuke' environment. (DAL) " VB.Net/ASP.Net module programming that involved the use of multiple user controls for the system (DAL) " Content Development for 'MonitorMyDiabetes.com' and 'MyHealthDashboard 01/2006 to 03/2006 TEGRON. Plant Automation and Control System Integrators (Contract) Akron, Ohio OH (Roy Dye Project Manager) Applications Developer (Web Applications Developer - Microsoft Technologies) Plant Automation and Control System Integrators " VB.Net/ASP.Net multi-tier programming for an Oracle database based 'Profile Configuration Application' for the Cooper Tire Company. Involved the use of stored procedures accessed by a data access layer (DAL) " VB.Net/ASP.Net programming for a SQL Server database based RFID "Smart Cart Tracking System". Involved the use of stored procedures accessed by a data access layer (DAL) 5/2004 to 5/2005 Wilco Information Management (WebSphere Training and Systems Integrator) Warrenville Heights, OH (Kenneth Wilson CEO and BDPA member) Senior Applications Developer (Web Applications Developer - Microsoft Technologies) IBM WebSphere Technology Education Center course and class scheduling, CMS web interface project " Education Center lacked a web interface to enable administrators and instructors to manage content, manage certifications, add and schedule courses for prospective students interested in Java/WebSphere Application Server Training. " As senior developer for 1 year project, created an e-commerce application, using ASP.NET / C#, HTML, and JavaScript interfaced to the company database backend. Upon authentication, it allows administrators and instructors to manage site content, follow up on leads and updated and add to class schedules. This includes all graphic design with using Adobe Photoshop and Macromedia's Fireworks. http://www.wilcoinfo.com " New Users are now able to register for classes, search through up-to-date course offerings, download Java development software SDKs and receive periodic email newsletters and announcements. It resulted in 50% reduction in the sales cycle and the ability to close a sale online through direct e-commerce and/or via signed purchase orders. 1/2004 to 3/2004 (Consulting Contract) TeamUnityOnline.org (World Effort Subsidiary) Northfield Ohio (Terry O Shields, Operations Planner) Contract Senior Applications Developer (Web Applications Developer - Microsoft Technologies) " Team Unity lacked a total internet presence. Without a vehicle to register affiliates, capture and manage leads, it became almost impossible to keep and track records for the individual associates. " As project leader and senior developer, created an automatic site replication system using ASP.NET / C#, which replicates and generates websites upon the purchase of a "Team Unity" account. Each affiliate has the ability to manage individual accounts, manage communications, track and manage leads. " There were over 100 affiliates that are now ready to purchase accounts, add their replicated to search engines and manage their down lines. June 2001 to June 2003 CallandPost.com (Call and Post Newspapers of Ohio) To June 2003 11800 Shaker Blvd, Cleveland, Ohio (Mr. John H. Lenear, Advertising Director) Maintenance Senior Applications Developer (Web Applications Developer - Microsoft Technologies) " The Call and Post Newspapers of Ohio was in need of a CMS (Content Management System) that will enable news editors to add and edit news stories on demand. There was also a need to provide the tools that would involve the community in the growth of the newspapers as well. " As webmaster and senior developer of a 3 person team, created CallandPost.com using Microsoft technologies such as ASP, and SQL for the database. The CallandPost.com news website is a Content Management System that is driven by a RDMS. Upon authentication, editors have the ability to add and edit content, add classifieds on demand, and check users through the use of a web interface backend. Upon registration, users online may now read news stories, search news archives, search the black history section, post their own thoughts at the forum. There is also a tool that enables users to look at community events as well as add their own event. All graphics created by David A. Thompson through the use of Photoshop, Fireworks and Image Composer. Shockwave and Flash are also used. " Within the last year, CallandPost.com has registered over 5,500 new users into the system. Comments and concerns of the community are relayed on a daily basis via email to the editors of the "Call and Post Newspapers" where they are voiced or answered back to the community. David A. Thompson 100 Lake Edge Dr. Euclid, OH Cell (216)258-5514 Home(216)261-0317 david.thompson@callandpost.com david.thompson@tmo.blackberry.net October 2000 - May 2001 http://www.nebsonline.com NEBS National Employment and Benefits Services - Cleveland, OH As part of the "Nortech Award" Winning NEBS application and design team, designed and implemented front end GUI for nebsonline.com through the use of ASP and javascript. Designed the company intranet through the use of COM/DCOM. Also designed and programmed the "Online Demo" through the use of "Shockwave" animation which describes online financial trading. March 2000 - Sept 2000 Independent Contract JB Dollar Stretcher Magazine - Richfield, OH Internet/intranet Web Application Developer/ Webmaster The Design and implementation of the "jbdollarmagazine.com" and the "411Marketplace.com" websites. Overview: The Jbdollarmagazine/411Marketplace.com projects are based on the "JB Dollar Magazine" Direct Mail business model. It will give merchants, "on-line coupon configuration" ability as well as give the JB Dollar Stretcher managers, content management ability. The internet public will have the ability to subscribe to various web services such as scheduled e-mail promotions by merchants, downloadable and printable coupons in which to choose as well as new business services for their own businesses. The project will have an e-commerce payment system based on internet standard practices and business rules. Project Specs: 1. Scripting languages such as ASP, javascript, VB script and HTML. 2. Visual Basic 6.0 for various server side components. 3. NT Server and IIS 4.0 server-side administration. 4. Cold Fusion markup for various coupon services. 5. "Director 8" and "Flash 4.0" and "Generator" for multimedia production and enhancements. 6. Various graphic tools such as photoshop 5, canvas 6.0 e.t.c. Developmental Tools used: 1. Visual Interdev SQL 7 RDMS Data Base 2. Allaire Homesite 3. Visual Basic 6.0 4. Internet Information Server 4 and the "Cold Fusion" Application Server with NT David A. Thompson 100 Lake Edge Dr. Euclid, OH Cell (216)258-5514 Home(216)261-0317 david.thompson@callandpost.com david.thompson@tmo.blackberry.net Jan 2000 - March 2000 Consultant Work Ernst & Young - Cleveland, OH Online Learning "Flash" developer Includes Multimedia front-end design for the "ABS" system, as well as content development with instructional designers on the various online learning systems. Tools used are Flash 4.0, the "Lingo Syntax" language, HTML, and JavaScript. Nov 1999 - Jan 2000 Consultant Work New Boston Systems - Independence, OH Company intranet developer Camp, Inc. (Cleveland Advanced Manufacturing Program), which includes front-end design for the company intranet/project management system, using ASP, JavaScript, and MS Visual Interdev. The database was designed using SQL Server 7. June 1999 - October 1999 Instructor: COMPUTER QUEST - Parma, OH Teaches the 'Introductory Web Design' courses which includes HTML, introduction to JavaScript, front-end layout, graphic design and practices. Design and maintenance of company website. Sept 1998 - Oct 2003 Webmaster/Associate: NORTHERNLINK.NET / NEW MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGY GROUP North Olmsted, OH Commercial Web Development, implementation of e-commerce packages, design, and maintenance using technologies such as ASP, CFM and NT/Internet Information Server (IIS), SQL Server 7 Database administration. Graphic design using Director 7, Flash 4, Photoshop, and other 3D tools. Site setup, Domain Name registration and server configuration and maintenance for various companies to establish presence on the Internet. Design and maintenance of the following sample sites: (sites may require "shockwave") April 1997- Sept 1998 Webmaster, 3D WEBSERVICES - Cleveland, OH Commercial web development, which include database programming, ASP (VB Script), domain registration, graphic design and multimedia, implementation of e-commerce packages, server and application server configuration, website and dail-up customer support. Client listings upon request. David A. Thompson 100 Lake Edge Dr. Euclid, OH Cell (216)258-5514 Home(216)261-0317 david.thompson@callandpost.com david.thompson@tmo.blackberry.net Complete Skill Set and Development Methodology. David A. Thompson's Development Methodology: Includes: 1. Requirements gathering. a. Meeting of the minds to gather all thoughts and concerns to ensure that stakeholders, as well as end users have input into the development of the said product. b. Establish the goal and objectives of the product. c. Prioritize and maintain scope to enable a steady forward movement of the various development cycles of the product. 2. User interface design a. Software flow, establish "use cases", direction and diagramming based on agreed requirements. b. Forms and user interface layout based on the agreed requirements. c. Establish artistic and visual themes for various content areas. 3. O / R object relational database mapping a. Database development. b. UML modeling to enable "test driven" development. c. Development of security measures and user roles to insure data integrity. 4. Programming a. Actual n-tier programming and development phase using the "test driven" approach as stated above. b. Class design and development using C# / ASP.NET. 5. Testing and Deployment a. Project will be deployed in various phases based on priority and scope. b. Testing and deployment will be an iterative process using the "waterfall" approach. David A. Thompson 100 Lake Edge Dr. Euclid, OH Cell (216)258-5514 Home(216)261-0317 david.thompson@callandpost.com david.thompson@tmo.blackberry.net David A. Thompson's Skills Set: Operating Systems Programming Languages Graphics Multimedia Tools Windows NT 4.0 C# / VB.Net Director Red Hat Linux 5.2 ASP.Net / JSP / Java Flash 5.0 MS-DOS XML / Webservices Director for Shockwave Windows 2000 SQL / Transact SQL Cubase VST HTML Sonic Foundry Web Programming Tools Extensible Markup XML Bryce 3D Modeler Visual Studio .Net UML 3D StudioMax R2 Dreamweaver MX JavaScript Macromedia Fireworks Eclipse Framework IDE Macromedia's Freehand Databases Adobe PhotoShop Application Servers SQL Server 2000 Microsoft IIS5 All RDMS IBM WebSphere ADO / ADO.Net Apache Jakara Tomcat 4.1 / 5 MySQL EDUCATION Additional Education 2005 IBM ECIS Program (Java / WebSphere instructor enablement). April 2002 to Sept 2002 For MCSD / MCSDBA Certifications training. Microsoft Certification and Solutions Center. Independence Ohio. 350 hours including the study of software architecture and engineering concepts. Business rules and solution design. Gathering and analyzing business requirements for the design of "Use Cases" and scenarios. Successful completion of the new Microsoft ".Net Framework" including "C#", "Visual Basic .Net" , webservices using XML and ADO.Net. September 2000 to September 2001 CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY Studied Object Oriented Programming concepts, for C++ and Java. Visual Basic for Applications. September 1984 to Sept 1985 ELECTRONIC SERVICING INSTITUTE studied various electrical trades and computer operations, such as z8080 EPROM chip programming and pick-n-place robotic programming. September 1979 to January 1982 CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY Studied electronic engineering and advanced math. David A. Thompson 100 Lake Edge Dr. Euclid, OH Cell (216)258-5514 Home(216)261-0317 david.thompson@callandpost.com david.thompson@tmo.blackberry.net Volunteer Work 3/2005 SITES Program / BDPA to CWRU (Case Western Reserve University) Sylvia Calhoun, Coordinator present Lead C# / ASP.NET Instructor (Application Concepts - Microsoft Technologies) " As part of the Upward Bound program, to teach high school students basic programming concepts as it relates to web development. That would include application design, forms design as it relates to data-input as well as beginning object oriented programming and database concepts. " Upon completion of this program in the fall of 2005, hand-picked students are expected to compete at the national BDPA computer programming challenge. Minister of Music and Trustee Board Mt. Moriah AME Church Maple Heights, Ohio. (Myla P. Cooper, Pastor) Recreation Cleveland, Lions Football Cleveland, Ohio. (Coach Lee Jones) Defensive End REFERENCES Kevin Conwell City Council, City of Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio Mobile:216-526-1553 Cleveland, Office:: 216-664-4557 Kenneth Wilson CEO Wilco Information Management Warrenville, Ohio 44128 Phone Office 216-696-9292 Phone Cell: (216) 773-0700 wilson@wilcoinfo.com Glen Shumate President Call and Post Newspapers of Ohio 11820 Shaker Blvd 216-791-7600 Norman R. Mays BDPA Cleveland, Ohio (216) 731-5471 (216) 310-2173 Melody Mayberry Stewart CTO City Of Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio (216) 664-2536 (216) 857-5057 Pastor Mila P. Cooper Mt. Moriah AME Church Maple Hts. Ohio (216) 570-7821 Todd Easler Akron Goodyear Application Developer CWRU Sites Program Coordinator/Instructor (330) 329-5225 (330) 796-8790

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