Public Works and Government Services Canada

Systems Analyst

May 2004 - Present

• Took on the role of project manager and lead developer for several ColdFusion-based web applications
• Introduced programming frameworks, version control software and project management tools to improve code quality and team efficiency
• Led informal training and mentoring sessions to facilitate sharing of technical knowledge amongst team members
• Administered Windows and RedHat servers
• Worked with clients, managers, users, developers and contractors to ascertain business requirements, develop implementation plans, and keep projects running smoothly

MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates

Software Engineer

September 2005 - December 2006

• Worked with a team of thirty engineers to deliver award-winning software used by the US Air Force to create terminal flight procedures
• Designed and implemented obstacle and terrain analysis algorithms and API following consultation with senior requirements engineers
• Wrote test manuals and automated test scripts to verify thousands of complex domain requirements
• Helped to develop and improve a large C++ codebase

UBC Centre for Instructional Support

Web Programmer

January 2003 - August 2003

• Designed and developed UBC's main e-learning portal and several course websites using PHP
• Created interactive video tutorials and lessons using Flash and screen capture software
• Introduced wikis and blogs to support communication between faculty and e-learning program coordinators

University of British Columbia

Computer Science Major

September 2001 - May 2007

• Obtained bachelor of computer science with honours
• Completed the computer science co-op work placement program