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Jake Billo |
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511 Albert St. Unit 204 Waterloo, ON N2L 5A7 |
519.279.4009 |
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WORK EXPERIENCE |
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05/2007 - present |
EdgeLink Consulting, Partner · Established a local computer service and consulting business in 2007, formalizing ten years of technology repair and support experience. · Current specializations include networking, on-site repair/replacement and Web application development. · Ongoing collaboration with key business and community partners. |
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05/2007 - present |
Research in Motion
· Linux and Windows system administration and maintenance for an end-to-end infrastructure requiring high uptime and frequent changes. · Created and rewrote Perl, Python and PHP scripts for reporting, Oracle database synchronization and regular wireless provider updates. · Improved support and communication process between departments with tools enabling users to take ownership of technical issues. |
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· Developed an application framework in PHP/MySQL with components for upcoming product trials and internal “lessons learned” surveys. · Managed a departmental SharePoint and Project Server 2007 farm with custom page templates and web components. · Wrote and maintained tools for automated statistics collection and generation in Visual Basic 2005. |
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01/2006 - 12/2006 |
IBM, Information Developer, WebSphere Development Studio Client · Created tutorials, application samples and tours to highlight product features. Worked with IBM US reviewers to ensure content met technical guidelines and exceeded quality certification benchmarks. · Contributed core Java navigation code for System i technical content. Documented procedures for other information developers to ease addition of reference material. · Consolidated Apache HTTP server and Eclipse Infocenter installations for departmental use. Shipped crucial product tutorials and samples while working remotely in an unsupervised environment. |
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06/2004 - 09/2005 |
Maplesoft, Marketing Assistant, Programs Marketing · Deployed and managed marketing campaigns with targeted audiences of over 60,000 contacts. · Developed PHP/Microsoft SQL Server and Java applications for data extraction and email subscription management. |
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EDUCATION |
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09/2005 - present |
Candidate for Bachelor of Computer Science, Co-op Program Faculty of Mathematics, University of Waterloo – Waterloo, ON · Relevant completed courses include Foundations of Sequential Programs, Computer Organization and Design, and Communications in Mathematics and Computer Science. |
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SKILLS |
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Development |
Substantial experience with Java, PHP, Visual Basic versions 6, 2005, 2008 and JavaScript. Basic exposure to C/C++ and C#. Significant ability with Eclipse Platform and plug-in programming, including SWT user interfaces. |
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Source Control |
Wide range of exposure to source control software and processes, including Subversion, CVS, Perforce and CMVC. |
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Web |
Complex knowledge of XHTML and CSS. Excellent understanding of XML. Experience developing applications using AJAX technologies. Frequent work with frameworks and engines such as jQuery, ADODB and Smarty. |
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Internet and Email |
Operational and support experience with numerous BlackBerry devices, including full-scale integration with MDaemon email server. |
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Database |
High level of experience with MySQL. Proficient with standard SQL syntax. Working knowledge of Oracle 9i, SQL Server and PostgreSQL. |
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Operating Systems |
Advanced aptitude with all Windows client and server versions; recent work focuses on Server 2003/2008 and Windows 7. Considerable experience with Mac OS X 10.4/10.5. Experience with Ubuntu, SuSE, CentOS and Debian Linux distributions. Functional ability with IBM i5/OS. |
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Applications |
Expert-level knowledge in all Microsoft Office applications; proficiency with Dreamweaver, Flash (including ActionScript) and Fireworks. Background using Lotus Notes for document and email management. Recent experience with SharePoint, Project and Project Server. |
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REFERENCES |
Former employer and client references are available upon request.