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Blaine Garrett |
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Minneapolis, MN 55406 USA |
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OBJECTIVE |
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To become a member of a team developing next-generation web based products, "software as a service" applications, social media platforms, and collaborative productivity software.
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WORK EXPERIENCE |
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May 2010 |
Webfilings, LLC |
Ames, IA |
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Software development and interface design for SEC filing software. Build, test, and maintain a high data integrity application built on top of Google App Engine using Django.
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September 2006 - Present |
Aol. |
Dulles, VA |
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A member of the original team developing the relaunch of the Netscape brand as a social news network later re-branded as Propeller.comHeavy emphasis was put on high data integrity, user experience, and integrations with social platforms including Facebook and Twitter.
Additional projects include Aol. Alerts and Aol Living's MyDaily.comportal. - |
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May 2006 - August 2006 |
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management |
Minneapolis, MN |
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Lead development of changes to website including high data integrity database migrations in MSSQL, optimization of XSLT driven template system, and other critical enhancements in C# codebase. Heavy focus on user experience and data integrity.
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March 2004 - May 2006 |
JR Computer Associates, INC |
Minneapolis, MN |
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Co-founded consulting agency with clients including Reference.com, ThrifyHipster.com, Azia Restaurant.com. Worked intimately with clients and gained valuable sales, support, and customer service skills.
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March 2002 - October 2004 |
University of Minnesota - College of Liberal Arts |
Minneapolis, MN |
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Worked on a team developing high data-integrity applications for CLA admissions, Academic Health Center, and other departments. Gained valuable skills working with inter-university departments and practices to ensure data integrity and product uptime.
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July 2005 - January 2008 |
Adamantine Arts |
Minneapolis, MN |
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Founded and served as ED of Arts Non-Profit serving artists and arts education. Worked with other organizations to start youth mentoring programs, curated exhibitions, a publication, and online services for artists worldwide. Gained valuable experience leading a large team and working with other organizations.
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SKILLS |
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Languages: Python, PHP, JavaScript, XHTML, XML, XSLT, and CSS. Some experience with JAVA, Actionscript, Ruby, and C#
Frameworks: Django, JQuery, Ruby on Rails, and Google App Engine Development Tools: Trac, XPlanner, JIRA, CVS, and SVN. RDBMS: MYSQL, Big Table, and MS SQL Server. Highly self motivated and works well individually as well as part Agile team and under other project management structures. |
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EDUCATION |
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September 2001 - May 2006 |
University of Minnesota - Institute of Technology |
Minneapolis, MN |
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BS in Computer Science
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT |
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Participated both years in Overnight Web Challenge sponsored by Sierra Bravo to help develop websites for needy Non-profits.
Served on the board of directors for local arts non-profit ArtiCulture helping develop marketing plans and their business plan. |
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