Shelley Evans
Information Technologies

shelley@localheroz.com (970) 397-3215 Greeley, CO


Relevant Experience:
  • Application and database design and architecture, ranging from multi-threaded web-based e-commerce applications to stand-alone utility scripts.
  • Application development on a variety of platforms, languages, and databases.
  • Software rollouts to audiences in excess of 250,000 active users.
  • Application security and quality assurance.
  • Working with non-technical individuals and groups to design, plan, develop, deploy, and maintain custom software development projects.
  • Working with Marketing and Sales staff to successfully translate client needs and wants into functioning software applications.
  • Creation of budget, timeline, and staffing planning for application development projects.
  • Application development project management, including all stages from concept to delivery and beyond, with teams ranging in size from 1 to 25 developers.
  • Staged software rollouts, including pilot tests, user preparation and training, support and maintenance installation / creation, and hot upgrades.
  • Flexible and reliable response to application needs and integration requirements changes.
  • Documentation development including user, administration, training, and developer guides.

Work History:

03/1994 - Current Independent Contractor Greeley, CO
Web-Database Application Developer
Most recent projects: php5 development - online employee timecard management system; social networking game engine;
11/2004 - Current AdWriter, Inc., LLC Sandusky, OH
Developer
Responsible for management, support, maintenance, modernization / centralization, third party integration, and new development of Online database application used primarily by Real Estate agents and Publishers to create advertisements for web, print, cell phone, and other media, from imported MLS Board information. Application web interface delivered in PHP5 with MySQL/SQLite on Solaris and Linux, and data exchange created using a variety of technologies and delivery methods.
11/2002 - 01/2004 Motivaction, LLC Minneapolis, MN
Technical Project Manager
Managed application development efforts for new and ongoing web-based projects from concept to delivery and maintenance. Clients included LexisNexis, United HealthCare, United Behavioral Health, CenturyTel, Boston Scientific, and many more. Delivery primarily in Java and .NET, with MS Sql Server and a heavy focus on SOAP.
12/1998 - 05/2003 CNet, Inc. Louisville, KY
Author / Associate Editor
Wrote over 100 technical articles published by CNet properties TechRepublic.com, CNet.com, News.com, and Builder.com. Content includes material relevant for application architects, developers, and managers. Primary focus was on PHP and SQL. Search Google for: "Shelley Doll php" or "Shelley Doll SQL" to reference articles most easily. Content has been published in at least 14 countries and 6 languages.
04/2001 - 11/2001 Anderson Performance Improvement Company, Inc. Minneapolis, MN
Business Systems Analyst / Technical Project Lead
Performed software design, architecture, and development management. Acted as development's liaison to Marketing and Sales departments. Delivery in Flash, FoxPro, Cold Fusion, DB2
04/2000 - 03/2001 QuoteCounsel, Inc. St. Paul, MN
Chief Technology Officer and Lead Application Developer
Managed all technical aspects of business, starting with business plan and technical specification creation for investor presentation, to application development and deployment, to helping to facilitate exit strategy. Application was a web-based PHP / Perl / MySQL application on Linux that allowed companies or individuals to search for appropriate legal counsel, and for lawyers and law firms to provide quotes and initial information in response. Included "preferred counsel" lists, Bar Membership verification interface, and many other features.
03/1997 - 03/2000 Ulysses Telemedia Networks, Inc. Minneapolis, MN
Project Manager / Integrations Department Manager / UNIX Applications Integrations Consultant

Education:

08/1991 - 05/1993 Texas A&M University College Station, TX
Coursework in Engineering and Computer Science
08/1996 - 12/1996 Houston Community College Sugarland, TX
General coursework
Fall 2007, Spring 2008 AIMS Community College Greeley, CO
Working towards UNC Degree in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Computer Information Systems.
Current Independent Study Online
Studying for php5 (Zend Certified Engineer) and Zend Framework certifications.

Notable Accomplishments:
  • Published articles have been cited by W3C XML Security and OSCOM (Open Source COntent Management) standards committees, and referenced on Wikipedia under "SQL".
  • Past technical certifications include Sun MicroSystems Systems Engineer, SGI Systems Engineer, Checkpoint Firewall Engineer, and Netscape (iPlanet) Server Specialist.
  • Open-source project involvement with Mambo-phpShop merchant system and PostNuke content management system.

Other Interests:

Even off the clock, I spend a lot of time at the keyboard studying, donating code, or working on a number of project web sites. In "real life", I enjoy spending time with family, friends, and pets, travel, concerts, and poker.



shelley@localheroz.com (970) 397-3215 Greeley, CO