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Erica Andrews
PhrozenSmoke@yahoo.com


OBJECTIVE
To architect secure, efficient, and reliable software components and programs while reconciling established standards with emerging needs and trends.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Implementation of internet-based communication systems, server-side development, distributed computing and middleware, relational databases, object-oriented development, Linux and other open source software solutions, user interface construction, web design, graphic design, written & oral communication, research; Programming languages: C, Python, Java, CORBA/IDL, PHP, SQL, XML, UML, JavaScript, Jython, HTML, CSS

IT SKILLS
      LANGUAGES:
      C, Python, Java, CORBA/IDL, PHP, SQL, XML, UML, JavaScript, Jython, HTML, CSS
      PLATFORMS & OPERATING SYSTEMS:
      Linux (SuSE, Mandrake, RedHat), Windows XP/98/95/ME/3.1/3.11, Unix for Windows
      (U/Win), Sun Solaris, Macintosh (working knowledge)
      LINUX:
      Advanced usage level, Proficiency in basic system administration and security,
      Development of Gtk+-based programs, PyGtk/PyGnome, IceWM, Gnome, KDE,
      Creation of open source alternatives to proprietary software products, Bash/Bourne
      DATABASES & APPLICATION SERVERS:
      MySQL, Apache, Visibroker, IIS / PWS, MS SQL Server, JBoss (J2EE Container), Tomcat,
      Bulldog Two.Six (Media Asset Management)
      JAVA TECHNOLOGIES:
      JNDI, JMS, RMI, EJB, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, JavaMail, JavaBeans, JMF, AWT, Swing,
      SSL/TLS using JSSE
      DEVELOPMENT & CASE TOOLS:
      Java SDK (JDK), GCC, CVS, JBuilder, JForge, Forte for Java, Dia, MS Visio, GDB, Glade
      WORKING KNOWLEDGE:
      C++, TCL-TK/Tkinter, Ksh, Objective-Caml, Active Server Pages, VBScript, Encryption
      and secured communications, data recovery on Linux-based systems

HONORS
Golden Key Honor Society, 1998-1999
James Dickinson Carr Scholarship, 1995-1999
Casper Nannes Scholarship, 1995-1999
Rutgers College General Honors Program, 1995-1999
Dean's List, 1996-1999
Project Excellence Scholarship, 1995-1996
National Honor Society, 1994-1995
Who's Who Among American High School Students, 1991-1995


EDUCATION
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
http://www.rutgers.edu/
B.A. with Honors in English and History, May 1999
Cumulative GPA: 3.47
English Major GPA: 3.7
History Major GPA: 3.55
Transcripts: http://members.aol.com/IcedPinky/resume/transcript.htm

Frederick Douglass Senior High School
8000 Croom Road, Upper Marlboro, MD
Cumulative GPA: 4.0+
Class Standing: Top 1%


WORK EXPERIENCE
Software Engineer, October 2004-Present
Organizational Strategies Inc., Washington, DC
http://www.orgstrategies.com/
    - Developed multiple secure, database-driven web applications to customer specifications
    - Maintained the company’s internal and external websites while implementing several
       database and security-related improvements
    - Continued the development of a secure, web-based file-sharing application

Software Engineer, November 2000-September 2004
    - Developed and maintained multiple open source software applications including an instant
      messaging application with voice chat and video-conferenceing capabilities, a
      Linux-based control panel, and a database-enabled language learning program for
      the Linux platform:
          Gyach Enhanced / pY! Voice Chat:
                A chat and instant messaging application for Linux supporting voice chat
               and videoconferencing over the Yahoo network
                http://phpaint.sourceforge.net/pyvoicechat/
          Pythoñol:
                A complete Spanish language educational suite for English-speaking users
                http://pythonol.sourceforge.net/
          IceWM Control Panel:
                Tools for configuring the IceWM desktop environment on Linux
                http://icesoundmanager.sourceforge.net/
          PHPaint:
                A dynamic image generation factory designed to reduce the time required
                to develop large, graphic-intense web sites
                http://phpaint.sourceforge.net/

Server-side Java Consultant, August 2000-November 2000
Arthur Andersen Worldwide, New York, NY
http://www.aametrony.com/
    - Developed server-side and middleware Java software solutions targeted toward improving
      automated programming for a local cable company
    - Assisted with the renovation of Arthur Andersen's internal web site, including data model
      revisions and database redesign
    - Participated in skill-strengthening technology training, both instructor-lead and self-study

Administrative Volunteer, July 1997-September 1998
Pride Center of NJ, New Brunswick, NJ
    - Helped maintain databases and library catalogues
    - Performed secretarial, administrative, and clerical duties
    - Helped community members locate resources relevant to their needs

Lab Technician/Research Assistant, June-September 1998
Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences - Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
    - Particpated in the collection of samples from the Delaware Bay marshes
    - Processed samples collected during field research
    - Recorded, processed, and analyzed data collected in the lab
    - Created databases, spreadsheets, and visual aids to represent collected data


TRAINING
Bulldog Software Training, October 18-20, 2000, Toronto, Canada
http://www.bulldog.com
    - Employer-funded training in a Java-based Media Asset Management system
    - Studied the use, administration, and security features of Bulldog software,
      including software development with Bulldog's Java API package
    - Gained a strong understanding of the use and structure of Bulldog's Java
      client and JSP-based web administration interface
    - Gained an understanding of Bulldog software's relationship to Corba ORBs,
      SQL databases, media data servers, client computers, and internet servers

SQL Programming: Data Handling, October 13, 2000, New York, NY
    - Employer-funded training in advanced SQL data handling techniques,
      including the Data Modification Language, embedded SQL, Data
      Definition Language, and Data Control Language

Lotus Notes 4.6 Training, September 27, 2000, New York, NY
    - Employer-funded training in the use of the Lotus Notes messaging and database system



REFERENCES
Arthur Andersen Worldwide - New York
http://www.aametrony.com/
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Partner Advisor: Ron Bisaccia, (973) 403-6630, ronald.bisaccia@us.arthurandersen.com
Siebel Consultant & Mentor: Peggy Poon, (212) 708-4137, peggy.s.poon@us.arthurandersen.com
Training Coordinator: Jose Velez, (212) 708-5922, jose.e.velez@us.arthurandersen.com
Consultant Coordinator: Jean Kelleher, (212) 708-0481, jean.s.kelleher@us.arthurandersen.com

Bulldog Software
http://www.bulldog.com/
161 Frederick Street
Toronto, Canada M5A 4P3
Training Instructor: Brian Booth, (416) 594-9207 x286, bbooth@bulldog.com

Pride Center of NJ
http://www.pridecenter.org/
211 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
(732) 846-2232
Senior Volunteer: Marlena Perez
Volunteer Coordinator: Joe Amatucci

Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences - Rutgers University
http://marine.rutgers.edu/
71 Dudley Road
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Charlotte Fuller, (732) 932-6556 Ext. 546, Fuller@ahab.rutgers.edu
Sam Wainright, (732) 932-6555 Ext. 339, Swainrig@imcs.rutgers.edu
Keith Bosley, (732) 932-6555 Ext. 336,318 Klboz@ahab.rutgers.edu