Scott Nelson
portal.dude@yahoo.com
(Address and Phone Number provided to qualified email responses only)


Greetings,

You’re receiving (or viewing, if you are cruising job sites) this resume because somewhere, somehow, one of us got the impression that you may have a position that I could fill for you. If, after reading both this cover note and my work history, you still think I might provide value to your company, please contact me by email to discuss the opportunity.

The reason I have made this resume available is that I am seeking part-time web development work that can be performed remotely evenings and weekends (EST). Occasional on-site meetings are possible if between Uptown Charlotte, NC and Rock Hill, SC.

I have been developing web-based solutions since 1995 and still find seeing my work rendered in someone’s browser a gratifying experience. While my day job entails a much broader set of skills, the satisfaction I find in developing with HTML, JavaScript, CSS, JSP and PHP is great enough where I can work after hours and maintain a high level of quality.

Regardless of my role on a given project I always drive forward with the strong belief that the most important part of any software system is the user. I think that the requirements should be driven by how the user will interact with the data (as opposed to what is easier or cooler for the IT department to do with the data) and that the project is only complete when the user is satisfied. This approach is now termed as “user-centric”. Before it had its own buzzword I used to call it “building something useful that can and will be used”. I also believe in adding value to any company I work for beyond the job description.


Sincerely,

Scott Nelson


It is no use saying "We are doing our best". You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary. - Winston Churchill

Skill Keywords
Languages and APIs
AJAX, HTML, Javascript, CSS, JSP, PHP, Portal, Stuts, Eclipse, Tomcat
Summary of Experience
Fifteen years of solution delivery experience
• Over 7 years as a professional services consultant and development team lead
• Over 7 years as an independent software and systems consultant, with clients ranging from mom-and-pop operations to Fortune 100 companies
• Industry experience includes financial services, pharmaceuticals, real estate, government, industrial services, non-profit organizations, and food services
• Designing, developing, deploying and supporting web-based solutions since 1995
Details of Relevant Experience
Senior Principal Portal Consultant Charlotte, NC
Undisclosed Professional Services
September 2006to Present
Relevant duties include:
 Develop prototypes, reference applications, and high-risk production portal page flows using AJAX, HTML, JavaScript, CSS and JSP based on minimal requirements
 Train web developers in Look-and-Feel development on the WebLogic portal framework
 Consult in mapping business requirements to browser-based application capabilities
 Document solution paths based on research and experience
Principal Web Development Consultant Cambridge, MA
Keane Architecture Services
April 2005 to September 2006
Relevant duties included:
 Technical team lead for client engagements, providing extensive experience and expertise in creative solutions to highly complex presentation layer designs; architecture and development within multiple frameworks; assessments of existing architecture, implementation, and risk
 Design, document, develop and implement web accessible solutions using Java and .NET technologies
 Participate in proposal, pricing, design, and code reviews
 Screen technical and technical management applicant resumes for appropriate experience
 Technical Management of non-billable (bench time) on-shore and off-shore (India) engineering projects and resources.
Senior Web Development Consultant Cambridge, MA
netNumina Solutions, Inc.
January 2000 to April 2005
Relevant duties included:
 Implemented highly interactive and visually appealing web experiences based on Photoshop designs, collaboration with Information Architects, and customer requirements
 Clients included Fidelity Investments, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Iron Mountain, Dunkin’ Donuts, and the City of Boston

Internet Marketing Development Consultant Gloucester, MA
FYW Enterprises (Owner)
April 1998 to January 2005
Relevant duties included:
 Full life-cycle development of the web presence for small companies
 Porting desktop applications to web-based applications
 Site maintenance/web master services
VP Information Services/Marketing Communications Essex, MA
O’Neil International, Inc.
April 1994– December 1999
Relevant duties included:
 Full life-cycle development of the searchable web-based catalog of over 2000 used industrial
Publications
 Articles
 Top 10 Portal Projects Killers
 Integrate Legacy Web Applications as Full Page IFrames in WebLogic Portal
 Portal Federation with WebLogic Portal WRSP: The Basics
 Portal Federation with WebLogic Portal WRSP: Advanced Techniques
 Portal Federation with WebLogic Portal WRSP: Advanced IPC Techniques
 BEA Weblogic Portal 8.x Tips & Tricks
 How to Customize the Color Scheme for the BEA WebLogic Server 9.x Administration Console
 Open Source-Based Portal-Lite
 Hacking the Weblogic Portal UI
 E-Signature and Polish
 5 Keys to Parallel Development
 Open Source Eclipse Outshines Commercial IDEs (2001)
 Niche Portal Marketing Strategy (1998)
 It's A Small Web After All
 How to Win Friends and Boost Site Traffic
 Back to Business Basics on the World Wide Web
 To Increase Sales Now, Press "Reply"
 I Found Your Web Site…So Now What?
 Blog: Frequently Unasked Questions
Brain Bench Certifications
Role Certifications: Java Programmer, .NET Programmer, Client & Server-side Web Developer, Web Designer, Database Administrator, IT Manager (and one test short of Architect)
Microsoft: .NET Framework, ASP, C# & ASP.NET
Java: J2EE, Java 1 & 2, JSP 1.1 & 1.2
Web: Javascript, DHTML, XML