MICHAEL D. BEST
907 Dimmocks Mill Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919)643-3031

Objective: A web developing position where problem solving, and self-motivation would be needed.

Summary

Web Technology
Extensive experience with Javascript (server and client side), HTML (including DHTML), CGI scripting (various languages), XML, HTTP, CSS, ASP, SOAP, and Java.

Programming Environments
Experience with many languages (C++, C, C#, Tcl, Perl, Assembler [mainly x86], Javascript, Java, Basic), operating systems (Unix/Linux, Win9x/NT/2000, OS/2, DOS), and development tools (Sun Workshop, vi, Visual Studio, Interdev, SourceSafe, CVS, Borland C++). Knowledge of various networking protocols (Html, Xml, Http, Corba, Soap, Com/Dcom, Smtp, Ftp, Pop3) and programming libraries (Roguewave, MFC, ATL, .NET). Software engineer with over ten years of experience in product design and development and over five years in web development. Worked with a variety of languages, platforms, and projects-large and small. Innovative in improving the efficiency, clarity, and robustness of everything from utility programs to real-time systems. A team player-sharing knowledge through producing clear documentation, leading and participating in design discussions, and providing technical assistance.

Employment History

February 1998 to October 2001
Reciprocal, Morrisville, NC
Software Engineer
Developed web pages (HTML, Javascript, IIS, IPlanet) and back-end code (C++, SQL, Corba, Soap, Oracle, etc.) for order-processing and permit-generation system. Developed tool library for server system, supporting distributed processing using Corba and Soap, common configuration and logging, simplified object-based database interface, and brandable web-page template system. February 1996 to January 1998
IBM, Research Triangle Park, NC (under contract)
Software Engineer
Assisted in development (C++, Zinc, OWL, OS/2, Windows 3.1/95/NT) of installation and configuration software for PC servers. Developed user interface screens, optimized low-level functions and helped maintain and debug existing code.

June 1995 to December 1995
IBM, Research Triangle Park, NC (under contract)
Software Engineer
Developed, debugged and tested (C, C++, MFC, Windows 3.1/95) Winsock TCP/IP applications for IBM Internet Connection for Windows.

November 1993 to March 1995
Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International, Stockholm, SE
Software Engineer
Converted code from C to C++. Debugged, improved, and assisted in Internet-enabling internal real-time email/conferencing system. Designed and developed a user friendly front-end. Telecommuted.

Additional Experience

August 1995 to Present (Hobbyist) Designed, developed and maintained (C, C++, CGI, HTML, Tcl, Javascript, Netscape, Windows, Unix) a conferencing system on the Web. Handcoded all HTML and incorporated into C/CGI code. Includes web interface to personal mail and groups, access to external e-mail (send/receive/download), and searching. Created a Windows (3.1, 95, NT) program that allows offline access to the conferencing system. Software includes embedded web server that mimics the real web interface July 1986 to October 1993 (Freelance Programmer, Student) C, C++, Assembler, BASIC, DOS, Windows, Unix. Designed and developed software for typesetting Sanskrit text and developed software for calculating and printing astronomical data. Created software for book indexing and cross-referencing. Converted systems and code from Unix to Windows. Created a program for calculating employee timesheets, another for formatting price lists, TSRs for printing address labels and dialing phone numbers, etc.

Education

North Carolina Central University

Currently attending evening classes, pursuing degrees in Computer Science and Business. GPA: 4.0. SAT score of 1390. Have completed or successfully bypassed courses in programming (Java, C++), algorithms, hardware design, and more.