Emprov :: Resume

Resume

Daniel S. Jacobsohn
2003 Crescent Dr.
Champaign, IL 61821
217.621.9055
resume@emprov.com

Summary

Innovative and creative software developer with a wide range of experiences looking for new challenges and professional growth.

Technical Skills

Strong background:

VB, IIS, ASP, JavaScript, HTML, Information Architecture, CSS, Creativity, Graphic Design, PHP, XML/XSL, SQL

Experience with:

SQL Server, Oracle, JSP, PERL/CGI

Experience

Software Engineer, Planetary Motion/Call Sciences, Glencoe, IL, 60022 (12/1997-6/2000, 6/2001-3/2003)

Webmaster and designer for original rollout of the web front-end for the software, a web and phone-based unified messaging solution, now used by thousands of people in multiple countries.

Developed software at every level of the product, including business-layer COM objects, ASP for data presentation, APIs, and data migration tools.

Worked with a team of engineers to bring products to market on time and bug-free.

Worked closely with clients, marketing, and sales to provide excellent solutions for clients.

Developed software at every stage, including requirements, design, development, and testing.

Chief Information Officer, AxonBridge Systems, LLC, Champaign, IL, 61821 (6/2000-6/2001)

Co-Founder of AxonBridge Systems, an advanced suite of knowledge management tools.

Co-Inventor of new methods for summarizing text, comparing amorphous content, and organizing data into knowledge.

Developed unique and integrated applications from concept to completion within six months.

Developed a product that is usable by a novice and yet offers advanced solutions for professional researchers.

Used Extreme Programming methodology to increase productivity and accuracy.

Web Developer, AVICO, Northbrook, IL 60062 (4/1996-12/1997)

Worked closely with clients, other developers, management, & network engineers to meet and surpass clients' expectations.

Assisted sales team in developing creative sales & marketing ideas and materials for both new & current customers.

Designed & developed numerous sites for clients of vastly different sizes and budgets.

Developed dozens of online applications and web-based database front ends.

Designed & developed the AVICO Intranet, used for simple messaging, time tracking, etc.

Customer Service Representative, TSI International, Bannockburn, IL (7/1995-4/1996)

Level 1 support for groundbreaking windows-based EDI application, Trading Partner PC (TPPC).

Trained both new and highly experienced users of TPPC during extended telephone appointments and developed documentation for clients

Became highly experienced in EDI, telecommunications, modem trouble-shooting, and general Windows trouble shooting

Promoted after 6 months to become the Level 2 support representative for Ocean, another popular EDI product developed by TSI

Research

Directed Research Project, Department of Psychology, Grinnell College (Summer 1994)

Researched the computer-related concept of Flaming in the context of interpersonal communication over E-mail and bulletin boards.

Other Experience

Aikido, Central Illinois Aikikai, Champaign, IL (8/2000-Present)

Student in Aikido, a modern martial art with Japanese roots in Jujitsu and swordsmanship.

Proteus, Grinnell College (9/1991-12-1993)

Directed Proteus (the Grinnell College Improvisational Theatre Group) from 9/92-5/93.

Designed, scheduled, & ran tri-weekly practice sessions.

Education

B.A, 1995 (Psychology) Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA.

References

Available upon request.