Jon Seigel - C. V.

 

Skills and Qualifications


  • Proficient with:
    • C, C++, VC++, C# (3+ years professional experience, 9+ years total)
    • WinForms, ASP.NET, MFC, SQL, XML, HTML, CSS
    • SQL Server 2000-2008, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS Access
    • User interface layout, design, and localization (web and WinForms)
    • Reading, writing, and editing techincal documents in English (technical writing)
    • Computer hardware/software installation, troubleshooting, organization
  • Knowledge of:
    • Version control systems (SVN)
    • Web services, VB/VBA, ASP, PHP, AJAX, JavaScript, RSS
    • Intuit Quickbooks API
    • Database persistence framework (NHibernate)
    • Windows services
    • Computer algebra/numerical analysis software (Maple)
    • Graphics editing, OpenGL, some DirectX
    • Assembly language (mostly Intel, some SPARC)
    • Physical science/engineering principles
  • Ability to learn a programming language quickly given an API or reference guide
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with an interest in management
  • Success coordinating and managing a small team
  • Success working directly with clients to assess/discuss their business needs
  • Self-starter who works well independently
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Experience in office, laboratory, and retail environments

 

Education


  • B. Sc. Honors Specialization in Applied Quantitative Information Technology (Applied Mathematics) (Oct 19, 2007) from the University of Western Ontario (UWO)
  • Three years spent studying in the Faculty of Engineering (Civil, Mechanical) at UWO

 

Experience


  • PRL Info Systems, Inc. - Sept 2008 to July 2010
    • Team lead and technical writer for software that interfaces between a concrete batching web service and an accounting package (C# WinForms)
    • Development of a client administration tool used to deploy software installations/updates and/or relational database metadata (C# WinForms)
    • Development and maintenance of an internal API to unify accounting package connection and manipulation (C#)
    • Help develop the new version of Pimarc (C# ASP.NET)
  • Surface Science Western, UWO - Sept 2003 to Dec 2005
    • Contract software development: finished two major applications (VC++) and two utility applications (VC++ and VBA)
    • Summer student in 2003 and 2004 (mix of software development and surface analytical work)
  • J. Seigel Footwear Inc. - Aug 1998 to Present
    • Development of a program (VB) to maintain the company website (completed in 1999)
    • On call for hardware/software troubleshooting/consultation (part-time as required for family business)

 

Interests


  • Current member of StackOverflow, a free online programming question/answer website. View my public profile.
  • Current member, and past president of, the Western Juggling Club (UWO)
  • Current member of VWVortex, a public online car enthusiast forum
  • Former certified Can-Fit-Pro Personal Training Specialist (PTS)
  • Former leader and administrator of a private online poker discussion and strategy forum

 

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