Brandon Richey

Code School

Code Academy

Programming Languages

• Familiar with: C/C++, C#
• Strong experience with: Java, Ruby, Python, Oracle PLSQL
• Web-related Languages: (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, Ruby on Rails, ActionScript3, Flex MXML)
• Experience with JQuery and Prototype JavaScript web frameworks
• Experience designing software for heavily-MVC frameworks such as Ruby on Rails

Software

• Linux Server and Desktop Administration and Maintenance
• Windows 98 to Windows 7 Administration and Maintenance
• Oracle 9i/10 experience
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Visual Studio (6.0 to 2010)
• Adobe Photoshop/Adobe Flex/Adobe Flash
• Emacs text editor
• Apache/SSH/mySQL Repair and Troubleshooting
• PegaRULES Process Commander 4.2 SP5, SP6

Python

• PyAnn - Python Neural Network implementation
• invention - PyWeek6 Solo Entry 1st place!
• Melty Twist - PyWeek5 Solo Entry!

Java

• ThreePrism - One Game a Month entry for January

Ruby

• ThreePrism Ruby - Ruby translation of my One Game a Month entry for January

Web

• HTML Preview Tool - (custom code, PHP, Prototype.js)
• KunstlerCast.com - WordPress Freelance development and design (Photoshop, PHP, WordPress)
• Cosmetic Laser MD - WordPress Freelance development and design (Photoshop, PHP, WordPress)

Masters of Science, Computer Information Systems

Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems/Computer Science

Freelance Web Developer

• Designed website using Photoshop, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Implemented custom templates for WordPress sites
• Interacted with clients and intermediaries to determine client expectations and specifications
• Built custom Ruby on Rails websites from scratch utilizing multiple techniques to improve code quality and efficiency, including utilizing Rspec for unit and functional tests with Capybara, Sorcery for authorization, and experience using TestUnit and testing frameworks similar to TestUnit.
• Examples include: http://kunstlercast.com/, http://cosmeticlasermd.com/

Adjunct Lecturer

• Two semesters teaching Educational Computing
• Engaged students in topics relating to education and software/web integration
• Four semesters teaching Introduction to Computer Science
• Engaged students in topics related to the general field of computing, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Scratch

Senior Application Developer

• Developed high-use web-based software for use by law firms and corporations using PHP/Oracle/JavaScript.
• Developed multiple new features utilizing heavy JavaScript and Ruby on Rails-style PHP MVC Framework
• Developed multiple process-optimizing internal use websites and tools
• Designed and developed a dynamic front-end interface for customer data using Adobe Flex
• Designed and developed a brand new mobile front end for a successful web application
• Implemented and maintained unit and functional tests to maintain code and application integrity
• Analyzed existing frameworks and code base for optimization
• Developed new alternatives for legacy codebase to improve security and remove multiple vulnerabilities
• Built a custom DSL in Ruby to autogenerate SQL files based on customer needs to significantly improve developer efficiency
• Participated in group code reviews and individually reviewed and approved code for testing and release
• Participated in requirements gathering, design, development, and testing plan creation

Administrator for Xasm.net

• Designed and created new websites using HTML and CSS
• Administered HTTP, FTP, SSH, and mySQL servers
• Successfully secured the server machine via kernel upgrades and security patches for software
• Provided customer care and support
• Programmed custom Ruby on Rails/PHP/HTML/CSS/mySQL code for customers
• Installed new services and maintained pre-existing services
• Maintained and controlled multiple databases

Consulting Software Engineer

• Developed Preprocessors and Postprocessors for Fortune 10 company using Java
• Administered and maintained Websphere and installed/deployed new web applications
• Improved business process and development utilizing BPM software (PegaRULES Process Commander)
• Provided significant process and development improvements for multiple large clients
• Designed applications for high-priority processes
• Engaged with client development teams to introduce new techniques and processes to significantly improve productivity and lower error rate

Web Programmer for Sharpplayer.net

• Developed a community-based forum in PHP, HTML, CSS, and MySQL.
• Managed multiple MySQL databases
• Provided troubleshooting and customer care
• Successfully secured the website via security patches and custom programming

About Brandon Richey

I am a web developer, rubyist, rails enthusiast, hobbyist game developer, artist, and gamer located in Albany, NY! In my free time, when not spending time with my wife, daughter, and dog, I'm learning new technologies and programming techniques and design patterns, working on various coding pet projects, or participating in the 2013 One Game A Month challenge!