Résumé

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Rob Loach

http://www.robloach.net

Objective

 

Web and software development in a full time position where I can contribute my expertise in computer programming and systems analysis.  I specialize in the development of .NET based client/server applications, web applications using PHP, Drupal or ASP.NET, and Linux development and am well versed in several other areas. I am interested in a Senior Developer role.

Technical Skills

Languages

  • Proficient in: PHP, Drupal, JavaScript, Microsoft Visual C#, VB6/VB.NET, ASP.NET, XHTML, CSS, SQL
  • Familiar with: C/C++, Java, JSP, Macromedia ActionScript, D, J#.NET

Software

  • Tools: Eclipse, Microsoft Visual Studio (2003 and 2005), Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite (MOUS certified), Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, NetBeans 5.0
  • Databases: Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Microsoft Access
  • Platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Linux, .NET Framework, J2EE, Mono

Experience

April 2008
Present

Mansueto Digital (New York City, NY)
Web Developer

  • Provide consulting and website administration for FastCompany.com and FastCompany.tv.

June 2007

April 2008

Climax Media (Toronto, ON)
Senior Developer

  • Create web applications and software solutions for various companies, including Honda, Acura and Coca-Cola using Drupal, PHP, ASP.NET and C#.
  • Co-maintained the Drupal Services module for Drupal/Flash integration.

February 2006
June 2007

Equipment Creative (Toronto, ON)
Senior Developer

  • Designed website solutions for contracting companies, including Ideal Railings (www.idealrailings.com) and Media Intelligence (not yet available)

May 2006
June 2007

Toronto Independent Games Conference (Toronto, ON)
Website Developer

  • Developed the website for the video games conference held in Toronto for independent and professional game developers (www.torontoigc.com)

September 2006
April 2007

George Brown College (Toronto, ON)
Systems Analyst

  • Setup, tested and maintained the lab computer systems
  • Secured the lab facility at the end of the day

May 2005
August 2006

Gage Transition to Independent Living (Toronto, ON)
Personal Care Attendant

  • Helped young disabled adults learn to live on their own in downtown Toronto

June 2004
August 2004

@bsolute (Toronto, ON)
Location Support Staff

  • Assisted with on-site movie production 

May 2003

August 2003

24-7 INtouch (Toronto, ON)
Communication Software Designer

  • Directed customer service over the telephone
  • Contacted potential clients on the phone and provided company service information
  • Created small web applications using PHP to assist data entry

March 2002

November 2003

Overtech Technologies (Toronto, ON)
Software Designer

  • Worked in online teams to develop software applications for clients in Visual Basic 6
  • Inspired company to encourage more team-based project

Summers of

2003 and 2004

Easter Seals Society - Merrywood (Perth, ON)
Camp Counsellor

  • Camp Counsellor role for physically disabled teens in Eastern Ontario

Jan 2002

April 2003

Loach Engineering Inc. (Toronto, ON)
Website Consultant

  • Various projects including website development and consulting

Education

2004-2007

George Brown College (Toronto, ON)

  • Computer Programmer/Analyst Advanced Diploma
  • George Brown College Citizenship Award 2007
  • Dean’s Honor List (GPA 3.5 or higher)

2000-2004

SaTEC @ W. A. Porter (Scarborough, ON)

  • Ontario Secondary School (Magnet School for Computer Studies)

2000

CAEN (Ann Arbour, MI)

  • Created computer games in C++ and DirectX at the summer video game development program at the University of Michigan

Interests

 

  • Saxophone
  • Scuba Diving (PADI certified)
  • Web, software and game development
  • Cycling
  • Swimming
  • Hockey

References

 

  • Available upon request.