STEVE C. ORR HOME OFFICE: (425) 828-2589 • CELL PHONE: (425) 444-7857 12703 NE 102nd PLACE • KIRKLAND, WA 98033 WEB SITE: http://SteveOrr.net • EMAIL: Steve@SteveOrr.net OBJECTIVE --------- I'm seeking projects where my advanced software development skills can contribute to excellence. EXPERIENCE ---------- 9/07 to 6/08 PhotoChannel Vancouver, BC Senior Web Developer * Designed highly scalable public web sites for top clients scattered across the globe. * Utilized cutting edge Web 2.0 tools such as ASP.NET, AJAX, C# and WCF. * Led the company’s upgrade effort to move legacy code to.NET 3.5 technologies. * Optimized critical shopping cart code to run more than 7 times faster than original. 10/05 to 9/07 Microsoft Redmond, WA Web/Software Developer * Developed vital systems that run Microsoft's primary income source: licensing. * Used advanced tools like SQL Server Reporting Services 2005, VSTF and .NET 3.0. * Created custom components, services, and web controls using C# and ASP.NET 2.0. * Achieved ACE security qualifications for threat modeling & application development. * Coordinated development efforts with teams scattered across the globe. * Authored design documents, user guides, best practices & other technical documentation. 10/03 to Current Lumedx Bellevue, WA Senior Software Engineer * Designed and developed several successful healthcare software systems using VB.NET. * Used ADO.NET, Access and SQL Server to design & manage large databases. * Used Data Modeling skills to help design an OLAP data warehouse. 9/01 to 11/03 Microsoft Redmond, WA * Wrote SQL Server 2000 stored procedures to validate & transfer data between systems. * Utilized languages such as VB.NET, and T-SQL from Visual Studio.NET to manage critical tasks. * Used Data Modeling skills to help design an OLAP data warehouse. 8/01 to 9/03 The Cadmus Group, Inc. Kirkland, WA Senior Web, Software, and Database Developer * Simultaneously developed multiple software systems using VB.NET, C#, SQL Server & Access. * Used ASP.NET, ADO.NET and SOAP Web Services to develop & deploy distributed apps. * Architected complex XML schemas & UML object models using Visio & XML Spy. * Streamlined internal company procedures & saved money by creating new, efficient software solutions. * Wrote SQL Server stored procedures and used Data Modeling skills to design many databases. 10/00 to 5/01 GemPlus Bellevue, WA Web, Software, and Database Developer * Developed SmartCard software with ASP, IIS, SOAP, XML, ADO, COM, Visio & Installshield. * Engineered a high security system using encryption, Active Directory, hashing & SSL. * Utilized languages such as Visual Basic, VBScript, JavaScript, HTML, and T-SQL. * Wrote SQL Server stored procedures and used Data Modeling skills to design a database. 5/00 to 10/00 Cool.com Bellevue, WA Lead Developer * Lead a team of developers on a high volume (million hits per hour) web project. * Developed using tools such as ASP, IIS, XML, ADO, WAS, COM, and SQL Server. * Successfully delivered a cutting edge, high profile web site under firm time constraints. * Utilized languages such as VBScript, JavaScript, Visual Basic., HTML, and T-SQL. * Redesigned existing web site with priorities on performance, scalability and expandability. * Integrated iChat Rooms and message boards software into an existing web site. 12/99 to 5/00 Computer Associates Kirkland, WA Lead Web Developer * Lead 2 simultaneous web projects using ASP, IIS, Cold Fusion, and SQL Server. * Trained junior developers on proper design & implementation of shared components. * Analyzed business requirements with customers to redesign system under tight time limits. * Utilized technologies such as VBScript, JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, ADO, and SQL. 7/99 to 12/99 Voice Stream Bellevue, WA Lead Software, Web, and Database Developer * Lead developer of the VoiceStream Intranet and several other HTML-based systems. * Analyzed, Designed, Developed, and Deployed ASP, WAP, IIS, SQL Server 7 based systems. * Used tools such as Visual Interdev, Visual Basic, VBScript, JavaScript, VBA, ERWin, Crystal Reports. * Applied Data Modeling skills to create SQL Server 7 databases, & ADO as the interface. 3/99 to 7/99 Microsoft Redmond, WA Web Developer * Helped create the Shop.Microsoft.Com web site, which has made millions of dollars in sales. * Developed dynamic, object oriented ASP using HTML, XML, VBScript, & Javascript. * Worked daily with SQL Server 7, IIS, ADO, Visual Interdev, and Windows NT. * Managed communication & integration between several complex internal corporate systems. 8/98 to 3/99 Metropolitan Travel Seattle, WA Senior Web/Database Developer * Created a web report suite using IIS, Visual Interdev 6, ASP, VBScript, JavaScript & ADO. * Re-engineered a SQL Server 7 Internet database system for top performance and efficiency. * Customized web reports to be downloadable into Excel using Chili!Soft, VBA and HTML. * Converted SQL Server 6.5 databases to SQL Server 7. * Created SQL Server 7 Data Transformation Service Packages for company-wide data exchange. 8/97 to 8/98 Real Time Data Renton, WA Senior Software Designer and Programmer * Designed a complex data processing system using many Active X COM objects in Visual Basic 5, with Crystal Reports for analysis. * Created dozens of SQL Server 6.5 stored procedures & triggers for a distributed database system. * Used Windows NT 4, RDO & T-SQL for communication with 90+ table WAN-based system. * Handled Data Modeling tasks such as creating and managing Entity Relationship Diagrams. * Independently created a geographical mapping system used for sophisticated data analysis. 4/97 to 8/97 Microsoft Redmond, WA Software Designer and Programmer * Enhanced & maintained VBA software using OLE communication between Access & Excel. * Created SQL Server stored procedures, triggers & views for Microsoft internal events database. * Updated an Access application that used SQL Server as the backend, and Excel for analysis. 2/97 to 4/97 Pacific Interactive Seattle, WA Software Designer and Programmer / Database Administrator * Database Administrator (DBA) of a 60+ table multiuser SQL Server 6.5 database. * Created (COM) OLE Automation Servers using Visual Basic 4 & 5, MS Access 7, & DAO. * Constructed 2nd tier of a 3 tier system using SQL Server 6.5, VB, RDO, and Transact SQL. * Built automated data replication/file download system using RAS & FTP Active X controls. * Created a multimedia playback system on Win NT 4.0 using MCI & API commands. 11/96 to 3/97 Blue Cross Mt. Lake Terrace, WA Software Designer and Programmer * Designed & coded an internal funds tracking system using Visual Basic 4 & SQL Server 6.5. * Built tables, stored procedures, and views on a Windows NT 3.51 based SQL Server database. * Used Remote Data Objects (RDO) & Transact SQL to communicate with SQL Server. 10/96 to 11/96 Data Dimensions Bellevue, WA Software Designer and Programmer * Developed a web application using Active X, VBScript, IIS, SQL Server 6.5, and HTML. * Maintained and enhanced MS Access forms, reports, tables, & queries. * Developed an Active X Control using Visual Basic 5.0 CCE. 1/96 to 8/96 Microsoft Redmond, WA Software Testing Programmer * Designed and coded programs in Win '95 & Office '97 to test Internet Explorer 3.0 and 4.0. * Frequently used Visual Basic 4.0 & 5.0, Active X Controls, HTML, VBA, and VBScript. * Created interactive web pages using HTML, and Active X Control Pad. 2/95 to 1/96 Healthcare Business Services, Intl. Bellevue, WA Software Designer and Programmer * Designed and programmed graphical medical data analysis software. * Worked daily with Visual Basic, Delphi, Access, Crystal Reports, SQL & APIs. * Output included various graphs and geographic mapping used for sophisticated data analysis. * Data accessed from an Access database using SQL & Data Access Objects (DAO). Independently created a geographical mapping system used for sophisticated data analysis. 8/94 to 12/95 Washington State Educational System Seattle, WA Software Designer and Programmer * Independently designed & programmed MTAG curriculum management software. * Frequently used Visual Basic, Access, Crystal Reports, SQL, and various APIs. * Developed a Macintosh version using MS Foxpro. 4/94 to 9/94 Microsoft Redmond, WA Software Testing Engineer * Tested and documented bugs in Windows '95 Help Compiler by creating many help files. 1992 to 1994 Shopware Educational Systems, Inc. Aberdeen, WA Chief Programmer * Designed and programmed tech-prep software using Visual Basic, Access & SQL. * Trained students at the project design site at South Seattle Community College. * Programming Team Leader throughout a 2 year project. EDUCATION & AWARDS ------------------ * Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in ASP.NET: An award given to select individuals around the globe who demonstrate “impressive technical expertise” and leadership. * Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) – For expert software development skills. * ASPInsider – membership in this exclusive group stems from proven leadership in ASP.NET. * Certified ScrumMaster; proven proficiency in Agile development methodologies. * Microsoft ACE Qualified as a Secure Application Developer & Secure Threat Modeler. * Over 25 years of self taught programming experience (15 years professionally.) * 2 years toward Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Information Systems at South Seattle Community College. REFERENCES ---------- * Taylor Maxwell, Project Manager Lumedx (425) 890-3294 Email:Taylor@iMaxwell.net * Sankar Nemani, Project Manager at Lumedx (425) 444-9726 Email:snemani@gmail.com * Mike Bramante, Database Designer at Boeing (425) 313-7785 Email:bramante@comcast.net * Jim Siegmund, Project Manager at The Cadmus Group, Inc. Email:jsiegmund@cadmusgroup.com 3006 Walnut Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 Phone: (206)938-9752 * Rod Martin, Project Manager at Computer Associates Email:remartin@qwest.net * Ryan Farber, Software Developer at Microsoft Email:ryanf@Microsoft.com One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399 Phone: (425) 882-8080 * Ken Convery, Project Lead at Metropolitan Travel kenc@highwire.com 2101 4th Ave, Suite 1250, Seattle, WA 98121 * Mark Montgomery, Project Manager at Met. Travel Email:Email:MarkM@highwire.com 2101 4th Ave, Suite 1250, Seattle , WA 98121 Phone: 1-800-347-8747 x143 * Scott Fillingham, System Architect at Pacific Interactive Design Corp. 2107 Elliot Ave, Suite 303, Seattle, WA 98121 Phone: (206) 443-6644 x104 * Peter Cremin, Project Lead at Blue Cross. email: peter.cremin@premera.com 7001 220th St. SW, Mt Lake Terrace, WA 98043-2124 Phone: (206) 670-4961 * Tom Phillips, Director of Computer Sciences at South Seattle Community College 6000 16th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98106-1499 Phone: (206) 768-9905 HOBBIES & INTERESTS --------- * Creating and releasing shareware games & programs. * Author of the book Beginning ASP.NET 2.0 AJAX by Wrox Press. * Established author, columnist for ASP.NET Pro Magazine, DotNetSlackers.com, and more. * Creator of mobile content web sites such as http://iPhonePlaza.net and http://SteveOrr.net. * Active member of several local software development user groups. * Musician (writing, performing, and recording music using computers and live instruments.) * Regular contributor and advisor in public .NET development newsgroups. STEVE C. ORR • HOME OFFICE: (425) 828-2589 • CELL PHONE: (425) 444-7857 12703 NE 102nd PLACE • KIRKLAND, WA 98033 WEB SITE: http://SteveOrr.net • EMAIL: Steve@SteveOrr.net