Resumé
Colin McCloskey
223 Fair Oaks St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
jobs2009@colinmccloskey.com
Objective
To build the next great Internet application capable of uniting people under common interests, traits, or goals.
Skills
- Web: XHTML, CSS, Rails, PHP, JSP/Servlet, JavaScript, AJAX
- Data: MySQL, XML, SQL Server, MS Access
- Program Languages: Ruby, C, C++, C#, Java, Shell, Perl, VB, .Net
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, Windows, Apache, IIS
Experience
Context Optional, Inc. San Francisco, CA
Feb 2008 – Present Application Genius
- Developed full-featured social networking applications in Ruby on Rails for platforms including Facebook, Bebo, MySpace, and LinkedIn.
- Lead contributor to creative, design, and development aspects of projects that serve in an interactive marketing capacity for large brands including Microsoft, Fandango, Stub Hub, CBS, and more.
- Specialized in maximizing viral aspects of applications using highly engaging creative elements and communication channels provided by various social networks
CNET Networks, Inc. Bridgewater, NJ
Jun 2006 – Jan 2008, Summer 2005 Software Engineer, Platform Infrastructure
- Designed, developed, and supported the Software Factory, a build and packaging system implemented with a Ruby library wrapping functionality of CVS and Subversion version control systems and RPM packaging implementations.
- Lead developer of web-based interface and command-line tools to automate software package builds
- Supported group efforts in development of features and technical support for Apache web server, Resin application server, MySQL database distributions, and proprietary and open source search projects - including Solr - used by all developers within CNET.
- Hired full-time in 2006 based on performance during summer internship in 2005.
Graver Technologies, Inc. Glasgow, DE
Jun 2004 – Feb 2006 Software Developer, Intern
- Lead developer and project manager for construction of corporate human resources software packages including employee appraisal system, survey software, and hourly employee timesheet submission and approval system.
- Designed and implemented databases, multi-tiered web and desktop applications.
University of Delaware Newark, DE
Aug 2003 – May 2006 Hall Director, Resident Assistant
- As a hall director, 2005-06: supervised staff of six resident assistants, advised student government serving 600 students, and oversaw the management of academic programming and physical operations in two residence halls housing 220 students
- As a resident assistant, 2003-05: oversaw floor of 42 resident students and developed and provided academic and cultural programming to residential complex serving 350 students on a staff of nine colleagues; held leadership roles in technology and publications.
Branchburg Board of Education Branchburg, NJ
Summers of 2002, 2003 Technology Aide
- Maintained and deployed computers and servers during strategic reorganization.
- Designed networks, constructed labs, and administered several Windows environments.
Pivotech Systems, Inc. Piscataway, NJ
May 2001 – Sep 2001 Software Engineer, Intern
- Pivotech was a telecommunications startup and is no longer operating.
- Designed and implemented components of end-user, technical administrator, and service provider interfaces, and database persistence layer of Intelligent Management System, working in Java, HTML, and Flash.
PeopleBusiness Network, LLC. Somerville, NJ
Aug 2000 – Dec 2000, Jun 2001 Web Production Assistant
- PeopleBusiness Network was formerly known as Clarke & Associates
- Translated graphical mockups to website templates and UI models later used by development teams.
- Developed sites for clients including Sears Roebuck, Verizon, Lucent, KPMG, and Avaya.
Education
B.S. Computer Science
2005 University of Delaware
- Minor: Management Information Systems (MIS)
- GPA: 3.25 overall, 3.60 major