DEREK GLIDDEN
dglidden@illusionary.com
4747 W. Waters Ave.
#2707
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 887-5763 (H)
 

Objective
 

I am seeking a position within a company that will allow me to exercise my full creative and technical abilities. I have had extensive experience in Internet-focused companies, in Web development, in database design and integration. I also have a personal interest in computer-based graphic design, animation, and computer-generated graphics. I have a wide range of skills, and am capable of learning new skills extremely quickly. I feel I would be an asset to any company looking for an employee with a unique technical and creative vision.
 

Summary of qualifications
 
  • Experience with creation and integration of database applications in a web-based environment, using PHP and Java with Apache and the ApacheJServ using HTML-embedded scripting and servlets
  • Database experience with Oracle RDBMS as administrator, including replicated environments, and PL/SQL programmer and with free/open database software such as MySQL and Postgres in standalone applications and as back-end to Web-based applications
  • Extensive use of a wide range of graphics design and 3-D software (Photoshop, The Gimp, Painter, Corel Draw, Lightwave 3D, etc.)
  • Intimately familiar with HTML through version 4.0 (hand-coded) and several years of experience with design and layout particular to web-based media
  • Programming experience in C for CGI applications and Netscape NSAPI plug-in modules as well as general programming in C and Java
  • Experience with installation and administration of UNIX-like operating systems, including Linux, Solaris, BSD variants, SGI IRIX and Digital UNIX and Microsoft operating systems such as Windows 95/98 and Windows NT
  • Familiarity with network topologies and design for TCP/IP, IPX, NetBEUI networks in LAN and WAN situations, routing and LAN, WAN and Web-based network security
  • Many years of being immersed in online telecommunications and Internet/networking
 

Work experience
Oct. 1997 - Present Networked Knowledge Systems
Tampa, Florida

Consultant involved in design, development and implementation of client Internet and Intranet servers including, but not limited to web/database integration, Oracle database design and administration in standalone and replicated environments, enterprise-level web proxy configuration, website design and maintenance, C and Java programming for standalone and web-based applications, site and system security design and analysis, UNIX system administration. (http://www.nks.net/)
Jan. 1996 - Jul. 1997 Techmatics Information Alliance and Communications
Tampa, Florida

Web Design/applications developer for the commercial networking division of Techmatics, Inc., a Fairfax, Va.-based defense and government contracting company. Responsible for design and development of customer web sites, LAN and WAN Inter- and Intra-networks. Design responsibilities include hardware and software platforms and configuration, Oracle Database administration and PL/SQL programming, Oracle and Netscape Web Server programming, HTML design and development, CGI application development and programming, Java and Javascript programming. (http://www.tia.net/)
Sept. 1995 - Jan. 1996 TenKey, Inc.
Orlando, Florida

Webmaster for the World Wide Web and Internetworking division of a national tax software company. Responsible for organizing and coordinating the implementation of online content and online resources for TenKey and TenKey’s customers, including initial development and deployment of the web-based CareerShop employment database. (http://www.careershop.com/, http://www.tenkey.com/)
Mar. 1995 - Aug. 1995 WebTech Advertising, Inc.
Clearwater, Florida

Webmaster for a World Wide Web-based advertising and marketing firm. Responsible for online content and online resources. Supervised HTML programmers and graphic artists. Assisted in maintaining connectivity between Linux-based servers and the Internet. Designed page layouts and graphics for clients including Sheraton Sand Key and Busch Gardens Tampa. (http://www.wta.com/)
Jul. 1994 - Jun. 1995 University of Central Florida - Office of Instructional Resources
Orlando, Florida

Responsible for maintaining IBM and IBM-compatible PC's and Macintoshes in a faculty multimedia lab. Responsible for tech support, training, and setup for faculty presentations. Maintained and configured A/V equipment and multimedia operations of lab machines. Set up and configured lab Novell 3.12 server. Configured lab machines for coexistent IPX and TCP/IP traffic. Developed graphics for faculty presentations and educational programming. Set up OIR World Wide Web server. (http://www.oir.ucf.edu/)
Apr. 1990 - Jun. 1994 The Computer Store
Tampa, Florida

Computer and network technician. Responsible for configuring and building IBM-compatible machines. Diagnosed and repaired incoming machines. Designed and installed LANtastic and Novell networks. Advised sales staff and customers on technology and system requirements.
  Education and Training
1996 - 1997 Oracle Education
Orlando, Florida

Classes attended:

  • Introduction to Oracle: PL/SQL and Procedure Builder
  • Administering the Oracle Database
  • Developing Data Models and Designing Databases
  • Backup and Recovery Workshop
1994 - 1995 University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida

Spent time working towards a degree in Computer Science with a Minor in Fine Arts. Special interest in computer graphics and animation.
1987 - 1988,
1992 - 1994		 University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida

Worked towards a degree in Computer Science. Transferred to UCF.
  References Available Upon Request