David S. Gray dg@sdf.lonestar.org (301)919-4896
Summary
	Web application and print-publishing-automation professional with substantial real-world experience on high-demand production systems. Skilled at modelling application use case requirements and developing intuitive user interfaces. Works well with clients, management and internal and external end users to streamline workflow, making everyone's work easier and more effective.   I'm happily employed at the moment, but always open to part-time contract work (50%+ telecommuting is a plus for contracting). References and examples of my work are available upon request.
Strongest Skills:
	· Web application design, development & administration · Design & implementation of Automated Publishing Systems · Data modelling & database interaction · OO Perl module & tied data structure development · Front-end design implementation & user interface development · Website concept development, implementation & live support
Job Experience
OmniTI Computer Consulting, Inc.: Jul. 2003 - present    Senior Web Developer
	Responsibilities: Design and build new web applications and database schemas for a high-load production environment (Perl, Apache::ASP, Oracle, Linux, Solaris) and integrate them with existing systems. Troubleshoot and upgrade legacy codebases. Modify and upgrade online gaming server behavior (Perl, XML, Oracle). Extend and performance tune personalized email newsletter scheduler and server. Advise clients on the most cost- and resource-effective strategies for their online presence. PlasmaNet, Inc. Maintenance, troubleshooting and upgrades to a legacy system that handles an extremely large user base. Specific challenges include deriving accurate reports from old data to support new business rules and modifying and optimizing a legacy personalized mailing list system. The Taubman Company Upgrades and enhancements to a stable system cobranded across a large number of sites. Specific challenges include personalizing administration and incident reporting systems and adding flexibility to search capabilities. Internally, create ad hoc and recurring reporting tools. Implement integrity checks and cross-reference legacy data to ensure correct reporting. Upgrade behavior and user interface of internal time tracking/reporting and project management system. Assist in the design and development of the web interface to an enterprise-class mail server.
Advent 3B2, Inc.: Nov. 2001 - Jun. 2003    Technical Consultant
	Designed and developed end-to-end automated publishing systems for clients using relevant technologies (3B2 Publishing Engine, Perl, XML, XPath, XSLT). Communicated with client management to determine and prioritize high-level goals, making sure to keep them in the loop during development. Worked with the client's technical team to fine-tune their data/DTD and develop printing specifications. Specific project information: Canadian House of Commons Black box automation of PDF production mirroring the legislative revision process. Technical highlights: multi-line change highlighting, multiple dynamic document types & page layouts and multi-column dual language line numbering & vertical alignment. Rockwell Collins User-assisted automation of looseleaf aircraft manual production, including change-only supplements. Technical highlights: seamless workflow integration with Empolis SigmaLink, self-documenting version control per manual and multiple nested levels of revision markings. Boeing eMOD Usability and efficiency improvements to internal quality assurance and auditing system for the Automated Publishing System template, relative to both the tester and the system maintainer. Internally, designed and implemented tools to increase productivity and reusability. Researched and prepared reports and recommendations to improve marketing and communication through the company website. (Advent's website has since been dramatically overhauled and significantly improved, following my recommendations in most places.)
Freelance: Dec. 2000 - Nov. 2001    Web Developer & Programmer
	Completed projects ranging in complexity from adapting Photoshop mockups into HTML templates (HTML, JavaScript, Photoshop) to designing and implementing custom database driven web applications (Perl, Oracle, JavaScript, HTML). References and more detailed project descriptions available upon request.
Interliant, Inc.: Sep. 1998 - Nov. 2000    Web Developer & Programmer
	Designed and put live several internal websites (HTML, Photoshop). Worked closely and coordinated efforts with graphic designers and programmers to tie front-end design onto back end systems (Perl, Solaris, Windows NT, IIS, Apache). Worked on web application tools for the Billing and Support departments (Perl, Oracle). Design and development of tech support and website tools for a free website hosting service (HTML, Perl, MySQL). Implemented cobranding mechanism on several websites (Perl, Java, JSP, CGI)
Education
University of Maryland    Bachelor's, Computer Science and English
	I graduated from the Science & Technology magnet program at Eleanor Roosevelt High School and continued on to the University of Maryland as a Computer Science & English double major. I am continuing my Bachelor's degree part-time at UMD when I can tear myself away from my professional responsibilities.