Take Up Code publishes a podcast on iTunes and the book “How To Code C++ From a Simple Idea to a Game You’ll Understand!” to teach C++ and through game development.The Take Up Code podcast has had over a half million listens. Each episode is short and focused so you can easily select a topic.Operations: Setup website content management system and developed content.Engineering: Created an open-source C++ unit test framework and implementation of Google's Protocol Buffers.Products shipped: Take Up Code Weekend C++ Programming Course, Take Up Code PodcastTechnologies used: C++, C#, WordPress, Linux, SFML.

Worked on portfolio analytics and the Bloomberg indices.Technologies used: C++, Git, Bloomberg microservices infrastructure, Linux.

I helped write the desktop software that runs on Windows and Mac to synchronize files between the local file system and ShareFile.Technologies used: C++, C#, .NET 2.0-4.5, Mono, COM, Jira, Git, SQLite, Boost, Objective-C.

Continued in architect role when Dell completed the acquisition of Quest.Designed and prototyped new solution to add advanced features for user workspace management. Used Agile and Scrum development methods.Technologies used: C++, C#, .NET 2.0-4.5, Mono, Active Directory, COM, Atlassian Confluence, Jira, GreenHopper, Git, Rally, TFS, SQL Server, SQLite, ETL, UML, XML, WPF, WCF, Google Protocol Buffers.

Continued in architect role when Quest completed the acquisition of ScriptLogic.Managed the rebranding efforts of Desktop Authority to Quest workspace management group.

Designed and guided features and product releases, prototyped new products and technologies, mentored and developed engineering team. Used Agile and Scrum development methods.Created user profile management server capable of version control and storage of complex client information.Products shipped: Desktop Authority, Wireless network management prototype.Technologies used: C++, C#, .NET 2.0-3.5, Active Directory, COM, TFS, SQL Server, SQLite, ETL, UML, XML, WPF, WCF, Antimalware, Google Protocol Buffers.

IASE is an online community promoting global entrepreneurship in space ventures. I worked with the founder to transition the organization to an online community then helped build membership, control spam, and guide content.

Electronic Thinking helps people learn practical and applied electronics to get a better job or reinforce a college education.I left Microsoft to start this company so that you could benefit from my experience in personal, self-paced learning to gain real-world skills in electronics, programming, machining, and marketing. I believe that it matters more what you can do along with your drive and determination to always improve yourself than it does what school or background you come from.You might wonder why marketing is listed with engineering skills. The reason is that it is easy for engineers to develop expertitis and forget that the real work in developing a product is in keeping the customer's needs first and always being able to translate a product's value into something that the customer can relate to.I created a technical education online video subscription that included all the electronic parts and tools needed for members to follow the videos.Operations: Setup website content management system, subscription videocast through iTunes, phone based coaching system, and e-commerce store. Managed order fulfillment. Produced 147 videos.Engineering: Constructed 3D printer using open source plans from RepRap. Designed, prototyped, and programmed digital storage oscilloscope.Products shipped: Applied Guide to Electrical EngineeringTechnologies used: Drupal, Linux, Apple OS X, iOS, Apache, Amazon S3, MySQL, PHP, HTML, CSS, jQuery, Adobe CS, USB, Arduino.

I managed a team of Software Development Engineers and Web Developers across multiple projects within Windows Server organization focusing on enterprise management tools. Contributed to beta development of Windows Intune. Used Agile and Scrum development methods.I helped improve the manageability of entire Windows platform and Active Directory.1st Place - GPMC - 2005 Windows IT Pro Magazine Reader’s Choice Awards.1st Place - WSUS - 2005 Windows IT Pro Magazine Reader’s Choice Awards.“The best Windows Group Policy manager going” - Drew Bird, 2004.Products shipped: Windows XP, Group Policy Management Console (GPMC), Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Update Service (WSUS), Vista, and Asset Inventory Service (AIS).Technologies used: C++, C#, .NET 1.0-3.5, CLR, UML, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Active Directory, COM, DCOM, TDD, MSI, WMI, STL, ATL, Win32, NTSD, KD, WinDbg, MMC, IIS, ASP.NET, Ajax, LiveId, SSRS, Dundas, Silverlight, WPF, SQL Server, JSON, SOAP. and PowerShell.

I was the driving force behind the start-up and profitability of this software development, consulting, and web hosting firm.Designed all projects, managed corporate strategy and image, planned budgets, negotiated contracts, recruited and hired employees, and partnered with other companies.Setup and managed international branch corporation and software development team in Malaysia.Products shipped: CRCPatterns, Medical certification solution, Web hosting platform, Y2K remediation, Railroad shipping application, Small government solution, Scripting and ActiveX development environment, WMI provider, and Telecommunications billing prototype.Technologies used: C++, C#, .NET 1.0, CLR, UML, XML, HTML, COM, DCOM, COM+, MTS, WMI, STL, ATL, WTL, MFC, ActiveX, Win32, MMC, IIS, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, ADO, SOAP, MSMQ, Linux, Apache.

I was a direct report to CTO and key team member conducting advanced industry research, product/service development, and long-range strategic planning.Represented company within Internet Protocol Detail Record (IPDR) standards organization to help define industry-wide protocol.Helped research and prototype ideas intended to reinvent company as a telecommunications billing solutions provider.Taught C#, CLR, ATL, STL, and design guidelines to other engineers.Technologies used: XML, SOAP, Web Services, MSMQ, AD, MMC, and WMI.

I worked directly with the COO of this multimillion-dollar management consulting firm to envision, create, and present project proposal for custom software solution of major architectural client in Chicago.Completed Y2K changes, testing, and documentation for national video distribution company.

I created a computer-based testing system for medical certification exams using C++ and MFC that included custom HTML parser and viewer, full interaction with images, voice recognition, and custom controls.

Rendered critical ground-up product design expertise as direct report to the CEO and previous founder of the db4o object-oriented database company Versant.Created complete NoSQL information collaboration, storage, and categorization software product. Responsible for infrastructure API of new document database while managing remote off-shore development team building modular GUI.Assisted CEO in successful second-round financing efforts and demonstrating product features for venture capitalists and customers.

I created and modified testing programs designed to stress test IDE and SCSI hard drive circuit boards.Advanced internal knowledge transfer; taught C++, C, and assembly language programming skills to other engineers and demonstrated how to use class browsers and remote debuggers.

Worked on pre-Internet electronic banking application prone to high error rates, failures, and computer crashes. Executed entire system redesign with primary focus on communications, protocols, security, encryption, verification code, and authorizations.Gained an in-depth overview of international banking, electronic payments, foreign exchange of currencies, etc., to design safe, secure, and easy-to-use software enabling multimillion-dollar investment banking transactions and billion-dollar currency trades from client offices.Redesigned and implemented entire system and communications protocol resulting in zero failures and slashing online time 90% while adding more features and significantly improving security. Product deployed worldwide to prime customers of this major international investment bank.Researched and incorporated new technologies such as C++, Visual Basic, and Windows NT.

Implemented DOS-based document encryption program using DES, successfully working around many undocumented and unreliable aspects of DOS.Worked on full product cycle through successful retail launch.Built prototype version for Windows 3.0.

Mastered virtually all critical aspects of integrated circuit manufacturing equipment, class 10 clean room procedures, electronic circuit troubleshooting, precision alignment of optical devices, and leak testing high-vacuum systems.I invented a modification to a vacuum chamber mechanical loading arm resulting in fewer drops and eliminating silicon wafer breakage.