Jesse L. Parent

2450 E. Ellisonwoods Ave.
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
801-453-9747

http://www.jesster.net/

OBJECTIVE To obtain a position that utilizes my experience in computer programming and computer analysis, Web knowledge, and/or management skills
COMPUTER
SKILLS		 Expert in:
JavaScript, HTML, Dynamic HTML, Cross Browser/Platform Client-Side Web Development, CGI (Perl), Integrating diverse Web components

Experienced in:
PHP, ASP.NET, MySQL, Macromedia Flash, Structured Query Language (SQL), StoryServer, Unix Shell Scripting, VBScript, N-Tier Architecture, E-Commerce, Java (Applets, JSP, EJB, Servlets), PhotoShop, WAP (WML & HDML)

Familiar with:
C, C++, MakeFiles, Python, PHP, Active Server Pages (ASP), ColdFusion, Database Architecture, XML

WORK
EXPERIENCE
11/02 - Present 		DATAMARK, INC. Salt Lake City, UT
Senior Interactive Technologist
Suggested and implemented new architecture on limited budget
Develop solutions for clients in ASP.NET, Perl/CGI, PHP
Maintain MySQL database
Interact with clients to evaluate and suggest solutions
Develop solutions for direct email campaigns
Develop internal solutions to increase productivity
2/02 - 10/02 SORENSON MEDIA Salt Lake City, UT
Principal Engineer
Aided in architecture and design of enterprise video deployment system
Developed process for developing and deploying new software with Marketing Department
Managed corporate Web site team
Created tools in Macromedia Flash, PHP, Servlets, JSP
Created and maintained Web site for Video Relay System that tied into .NET architecture via Web Services (XML/PHP)
Researched and maintained 3rd party tools for internal and commercial use
3/00 - 2/02 EMWARE, INC. Salt Lake City, UT
Director of Applications Engineering
Suggest and implement architectures for Web
Develop new Web based interfaces for product
Develop software development process with other engineering directors
Architect on new enterprise messaging service using JMS, NDS and EJB
Submitted two patents to U.S. Patent office
Currently have two patents waiting to be submitted to U.S. Patent office
Co-authored paper Using WAP for Controlling Lightweight Device Networks for the Embedded Systems Conference 2001 (also taught class at that conference with my co-author).
Manage three distinct groups of engineers:
  • Applications Engineering
    • Develop Enterprise solutions for embedded devices using Flash, DHTML, JSP, JavaScript, XML, EJB, and Databases
  • AIS Engineering
    • Develop tools that reside on operating system using MFC, Java, and XML
  • Web Development
    • Develop corporate Web sites using DHTML, ASP, COM, and Databases
    6/99 - 3/00 YSOURCE, INC. Park City, UT (now dissolved)
    Director of Engineering
    Develop workflow and design process
    Help to establish architecture for next generation of product
    Create and maintain cross browser/platform Web pages for Web-based product in Vignette StoryServer
    Establish and develop processes for Quality Assurance testing
    Wrote bug tracking software for internal use (Vignette StoryServer and SQL Server 7)
    Recruit and hire candidates in my group and outside
    Provide liaison for User Interface group to Engineering
    Managed vendors to produce revised corporate site Managed four distinct groups:
  • Web Applications Engineers
    • Maintain legacy code in Vignette StoryServer; Develop cross browser/platform Web pages utilizing Java Server Pages (JSP) on Web Logic Server (WLS) 4.51
  • Core Engineers
    • Develop interface for JSP to Enterprise Java Beans (EJB) via simple Java Beans; Develop business logic in EJB on Web Logic Server (WLS) 4.51
  • Data Architects
    • Maintain and develop schema for SQL Server 7.0 database and NDS 8.0; Write stored procedures for Core Engineers
  • System Architects
    • Research and proof of concept new technologies; Maintain and develop systems for developers; Troubleshoot application level issues with development environments
    3/97 - 6/99 EURO RSCG DSW PARTNERS Salt Lake City, UT
    Senior Interactive Technologist/Team Lead
    Create and maintain clients' corporate web sites (such as Intel & Iomega)
    Wrote QA software to simultaneously inspect Web layout on multiple systems (JavaScript & CGI/Perl)
    Wrote software to inspect Web sites to confirm online ad placement (CGI/Perl)
    Wrote online resource scheduling application (JavaScript & CGI/Perl)
    Develop internal libraries for JavaScript, HTML, and DHTML
    Consult with clients on technical aspects of different technologies with different browsers
    Evaluate current and new technologies concerning the Web
    Optimize algorithms for client and internal applications
    Project technical lead for Intel Business and Corporate divisions as well as for InFocus
    Helped establish DSW as flagship interactive agency for EURO RSCG network (1999 #2 interactive agency in the world).
    11/96 - 1/97 DATA GENERAL - CLARiiON Southboro, MA (now EMC)
    Software Engineer
    Debug and Develop C code for GUI on Unix platform
    Maintain makefiles
    Write Perl scripts for tools and build automation
    6/96 - 8/96 NOKIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS Burlington, MA
    Software Intern
    Create and implement internal web page design
    Install Unix GNU software
    Create high level design for IP Node GSMP interface
    Evaluate Hindsight unit level testing tool
    6/95 - 1/96 CAMBRIDGE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS Cambridge, MA
    World Wide Web Developer
    Create and update web pages in HTML and CGI/Perl
    Evaluate current and new technologies concerning the Web
    Wrote CGI/Perl scripts to simulate GIF animations in Netscape 1.0 using server push
    1/95 - 5/95 STRATUS COMPUTERS Marlboro, MA
    Tools Maintenance
    Maintain and develop tools in Perl that aid in product development and revision control
    EDUCATION WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Worcester, MA
    Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, December 1996, GPA 3.2
    Ranked in top 50 of all US schools by US News in 1998
    Ranked in top 10 most wired schools by Yahoo Internet life in 1998
    Paid 70% of my own way with scholarships, residential advisor position, and summer work.
    CERTIFICATIONS BRAINBENCH - March 2001
    JavaScript Programmer
    HTML Programmer
    ACTIVITIES/
    HONORS         		Collegiate
    Honor Societies: Skull, Order of Omega, Alpha Psi Omega
    Theta Chi Fraternity: Chaplain
    Sports: Wrestling, rugby, and intramural soccer, football, volleyball, and floor hockey
    Various work in the drama department performing plays and improvisational acting
    Residential Advisor

    Current
    August 2000 - emWare's Founders' Award for excellence and commitment
    1999 One Show Interactive Gold Pencil - Integrated Campaign Team
    QuestionExchange JavaScript expert with average rating of 10 (scale of 1-10)
    Improvisational Comedy Troupe Knock Your Socks Off
    Helped to run a wrestling summer camp at West High School, Salt Lake City, UT
    Third place: Epsilon's Strongest Brother tournament, November 4, 2000
    Second place: Epsilon's Strongest Brother tournament, September 22, 2001
    Sports: Jiu Jitsu, Weight lifting