:: Work History
The following describes the various places of employment for myself. There are some job description details. Generally it's a high-level overview as it can be difficult to list everything out. Besides, you probably don't want to read all of it anyways.
Read about some of the projects I have worked on.
The Jobs:
2008 - Present :: Next Digital :: http://www.nextdigital.ca
In November of 2008, the staff of Net Dimensions joined the staff of Next Digital. Onwards and upwards!
Details
- Systems Analyst - Technical support
- ... we'll see what else
2004 - 2008 :: Net Dimensions :: http://www.netdimensions.ca
I started with Net Dimensions in Edmonton, Alberta back in 2004 as an application/web developer working on various projects. Since then I've moved to headquarters in Calgary, Alberta where, in addition to programming, I also contribute within the Operations department. I handle the bulk of our purchasing as well as helping out with billing and invoicing.
Details
- Web Development using technologies like Java, VB.NET, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, etc; in Linux, Windows
- Application Development using Java
- Database Work involving MySQL and MS SQL
- Operations Management: Billing, Invoicing, Purchasing, Job Creation
- Support: We assist our clients with network and desktop/server support issues
- Installations: Set up of new servers, workstations, networks, firewalls, etc
:: My thanks to Shawn for hiring me for a second time (see below - Focus).
2000 - 2004 :: Focus :: http://www.focus.ca
I started with Focus in Edmonton, Alberta back in 2000, just out of school, as a junior application developer. I attended Grande Prairie Regional College, and one of my classmates, Dave, informed me about this job position. I landed the job, and the rest as they say is history.
Details
- Web Development using technologies like ASP.NET, VB.NET, VB 6, COM/MTS, JavaScript, HTML, AutoCAD Mapping, etc; in Windows
- Application Development using VB.NET, VB 6
- Database Work involving MS SQL and Oracle
- Integrate custom internal applications with commercial software (Wind2 FMS, Avanti)
- Support: Maintenance of internal applications; Training other support personnel
:: My thanks to Dave for informing me about the job and Shawn for hiring a newbie.
2000 :: Lakeside LeaderBefore starting with Focus, I worked briefly at the Lakeside Leader newspaper in Slave Lake, Alberta. I basically helped out wherever I could, primarily focusing on the layout and graphics.
Details
- Responsible for layout assistance, and incorporating graphics into ads and articles
- Bundling and delivering papers to businesses
- Once got to take photos from hot air balloon :-)
M&P Contracting is owned and operated by my parents. The "*" in the starting year just indicates that I've helped on in one area or another since I was younger, whether it was to help out or for actual employment. It is true that as a teen, I would help out and get paid for it, but in later years I actually worked a couple of summers in between college.
Details
- Construction: building, shingling, siding, cement, fences, cabinets, etc
- Renovating: drywall, mudding (plastering), sanding, painting, flooring (tiles, lino, carpet)
- Everything under the sun
:: Thanks Mom & Dad.
Summers, 1997 & 1998 :: United Carpet :: http://www.focus.ca
During summer while in college, I would move back to Slave Lake. The first two summers I worked at United Carpet. It was actually a pretty good job, and great people to work with. I even accidentally crashed the fork lift boom/mast (? is that the word ?) into the upper window above the door and shattered glass everywhere, oops !!
Details
- Operating the till
- Help with Sales: products, paint, flooring, etc
- Mixing Paint (lots of this)
- Delivery, at times
- Hanging blinds (horizontal, vertical, etc) for Clients
- Measuring and cutting flooring
- Freight, unloading delivery pallettes, carpet/lino rolls (mini-forklift)
- ... and a lot of other stuff
:: Thanks Mark & Wayne.
Read about some of the projects I have worked on.
