maardsma

Seeking to acquire and complete freelance software development projects that require solid programming skills and rapid execution of all stages of the development cycle. Excellent low-level knowledge of operating systems and protocols based on experience in computer hardware construction and C programming. This base is combined with an up-to-date working knowledge of internet protocols and tools such as HTML, CGI, JavaScript, and the Apache web server. Highly self-motivated and accustomed to taking the initiative to move a project quickly through design, coding, and testing. Good interpersonal and communication skills with especially strong writing skills. A dependable person who works well under pressure, has an old-fashioned work ethic and a track record of working hard to meet deadlines and goals. I take pride in a job well done. Selected Achievements Developed and supported web-based software for an innovative adaptive survey project being designed and administered by researchers at a major university. Developed and supported a suite of web-based applications to handle data entry, manager controls, and real-time statistics for an annual nation-wide radio telethon. Developed a proprietary technology for high-performance web-based database forms using simple templates. Showcased this technology to top personnel at a large Ohio-based software company at their invitation. Developed real-time internet credit card processing software for a large company to replace multiple stand-alone dial-up terminals. The software was web-based and involved departmental and user-level permissions and integration with the company's existing accounting system for automated posting of transaction information. Developed web-based budget tracking software used by over 100 managers in a large company to track departmental budget performance, locate problem areas, and view hierarchical financial information from top-level summary to transaction details. Developed an electronic invoice retrieval/viewing module used by one of the nations largest rail tank-car companies. Designed, implemented, and currently support a complete suite of web-based applications for order entry, order fulfillment, purchasing, and accounting for an emerging business. This suite includes an integrated e-commerce portion with a custom on-line store, real-time payment processing, and real-time electronic fulfillment of on-line purchases.