employment objective
My objective is always to be in a position where my technical and professinal skills can continually be challenged.
My objective is always to be in a position where my technical and professinal skills can continually be challenged.
relevant knowledge
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technical credits
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education
1997-2001,
B.Sc., Applied Computer Science
Ryerson University
Toronto, Ontario
1991-1995,
B.Sc., Electrical and Computer Engineering
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario
1997-2001,
B.Sc., Applied Computer Science
Ryerson University
Toronto, Ontario
1991-1995,
B.Sc., Electrical and Computer Engineering
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario
employment
| Mar '10 - Present, OpenText, Programmer / Test Automation Engineer OpenText has recently acquired Operitel, a company strongly rooted in the Learning Management software industry. My primary focus is the implementation of automation testing of our software to help maintain a high level of quality. Secondary to this is the goal of implementing load testing standards to ensure performance remains acceptable while under load. |
VS.NET 2010
VS.NET 2008 TFS 2008 SQL Server 2008 |
| Sep '07 - Feb '10, Edge Motorsports, Information Technology I provided this motorsports entertainment company with their website related design, development, and testing as well as their print media design for advertising. I was also the technical advisor and sound engineer at many of their live events. The wide variety of responsibilities this position provided and the ability to travel around the world and made this job both very interesting and rewarding. |
VS.NET 2005
SQL Server 2005 Photoshop CS3 |
| Mar '04 - Aug '07, ThinData, Senior Application Developer This position began with work on content management tools and evolved into a custom application design and development role. Microsoft .NET (C#) and SQL Server were the primary technologies utilized in this position. Requirements analysis and project design/architecture occupied a large part in this role. Major clients included Air Canada, BMO, TSN, and Delta Hotels. |
VS.NET 2003
SQL Server 2000 Classic ASP Photoshop CS |
| Jul '03 - Feb '04, Self-Employed Programmer & Web Designer I have been designing and developing sites for the web for many years and decided to take some time and investigate the world of self-employment. It has been great to experience the difference in the nature of challenges encountered while working for yourself. This time has also offered me an opportunity to reacquaint myself with ASP, become familiar with SQL Server, as well as to start looking into the emerging Microsoft .NET world. |
VS.NET 2002
Classic ASP MySQL Linux PHP |
| Jun '01 - Jun '03, BCE Emergis, Programmer/Analyst This position began with some Business Analyst type work, followed by the maintenance of a legacy VB application on an Oracle back-end. It continued with a Java rewrite (analysis/design/development) of a day-end process on an Oracle back-end in a team environment. This day-end process was responsible for paying health claims for several major Canadian insurance companies. My Java, J2EE, Struts, Oracle, and PL/SQL skills were strengthened by this position. In addition, constant interaction with the customer has afforded me with an understanding that good communication skills are indispensable in maximizing productivity. |
Java
Oracle |
| May '00 - Dec '00, Nortel Networks, Software Verification and Validation Development and execution of a test plan for Meridian MAX 10 (M1 switch) was my primary objective in this team-based position. The MAX 10 software was responsible for both real-time monitoring and reporting on telephone call centers. Daily interaction with software designers also strengthened my understanding and appreciation for software engineering, testing, and the PRS Process. |
Testing
Troubleshooting |
| May '99 - Aug '99, Nortel Networks, Database Administration and Development Administration of various database applications was the main focus of this technical position. My programming skills were challenged by learning ASP, Javascript, and VBScript in order that I could create two web-based tools to be used by the company - one for tracking and discussing Problem Reports and their action items and another for reporting on progress between team leads and their managers. |
Classic ASP
MS Access |
activities and interests
- Web Design, Programming, PC hardware
- Guitar, Music, Audio engineering
- Hockey & "The Great Outdoors"
Updated: 1-Jan-2012
©2012 Jeff Wilson