Resume

Objective: To build organizations, systems and functional relationships drawing on my ability to:

  • Communicate with a broad spectrum of people about challenging subjects.
  • Plan and manage complex projects in less-than-ideal conditions.
  • Meet new challenges with enthusiasm and humor.

Current Skills: Strategic planning, group facilitation, public speaking, project management, systems analysis and design, web programming, network administration.

Current Tools: Visual Studio .NET, SQL Server, MySQL, Transact SQL, AJAX, ASP, DHTML, VB.NET, XML, VBScript, JavaScript, PHP.

June 2006-Present ~ Eugene Ryser Consulting ~ Olympia, WA ~ Self Employed

  • Provide technical web & database hosting for multiple states using CATALYST, a system used to monitor the delivery of population-based intervention and prevention of various chronic diseases. Services include technical and program support, training, documentation and system enhancement.
  • Provide management consulting and technical guidance to implement successful use of CATALYST in multiple state organizations including Montana’s Tobacco Use Prevention Program and Kentucky’s Diabetes Prevention and Control Program.
  • December 2007-June 2009 – Staff for Financial Literacy Public Private Partnership. Supported the education committee and coordinated a review of financial education curriculum.
  • March 2008-June 2009 – Supported OSPI Mathematics Instructional Materials Review for grades K-12 and OSPI Science and Sexual Health Instructional Material (K-12) Reviews. Responsible for collecting all data for the review. Analyzed data in real time during review process to eliminate errors and review rating bias and errors. Supervised data entry staff. Assisted with post review data processing and final report statistical publishing.
  • March/April 2007 – Supported the OSPI Mathematics Computational Fluency Supplemental Program Review. Developed a re-usable MS Access database, trained and supported users, and provided data monitoring and immediate system improvements during the curriculum review week.
  • Develop web-based information systems, maintenance and support for WA Dept. of Health Tobacco Prevention and Control. Development of new SQL Server Reporting Services module for existing web system. Meet with clients and advise on emerging technical challenges.
  • Develop commercial websites for local businesses including www.relevantstrategies.com, www.flppp.org, www.thesimplefool.com.
  • Coordinate resources of internet service providers and site designers.
  • Tools Used: Dreamweaver, Fireworks, IIS, Windows NT, MS SQL Server, MS SQL Server Reporting Services, ASP, DHTML, VBScript, JavaScript, Visual Studio .NET, Visual InterDev.
Feb 2000–June 2006 ~ Starling Systems ~ Olympia, WA ~ Senior Analyst/Developer

  • Project manager and lead developer for County Rd. Admin. Board’s Mobility project. Assembled team for Starling’s first Microsoft .NET project. The successful client-server application is successfully deployed in over 35 counties in Washington State. Used: SQL Server 2000, VB.NET
  • Lead web developer on the Dept. of Health project to monitor Tobacco Prevention and Control Activities statewide. The entirely web-based system allows contract mangers & contractors to manage work contracts and monitor their effectiveness with a flexible survey generation system. Used: SQL Server 2000, ASP and DHTML.
  • Built web-based reports for a system used by the Dept. of Fish & Wildlife for tracking commercial fishing licenses. Work was primarily writing Sybase ASE Stored Procedures to handle large data sets. Used Apache/Tomcat, Sybase ASE, JSP, HTML.
  • Led the effort to use DHTML to enhance web systems and replicate key client-server functionality. Created custom controls, mover box, tabbed pages, list detail control, AJAX functionality.
  • Lead developer on complex web based information systems.
  • Lead developer for development of wireless & handheld business opportunities.
  • Mentor for junior development staff.
  • Tools Used: IIS, Windows NT, MS SQL Server, Sybase ASE, ASP, DHTML, VBScript, JavaScript, Visual Studio .NET, VB.NET, Visual Basic, Visual InterDev.
2001-2006 ~ Olympia Waldorf School ~ Olympia, WA ~ Trustee – President from 2003-2005

  • Led a major strategic planning effort involving the entire school.
  • Managed legal and financial business for non-profit school.
  • Developed relationships with donors and external foundations.
  • Public speaking at various school and community functions.
  • Facilitated various committees and other volunteer groups.
1990–2000 ~ County Road Admin. Board ~ Olympia, WA ~ Software Projects Manager – ITS 6

  • Served as the agency’s most senior technical advisor.
  • Provided professional consulting services to technical personnel in 39 county road departments throughout Washington state.
  • Spearheaded and maintained the growth of the agency’s Internet presence, building the required network infrastructure and developing a dynamic Internet site.
  • Served as the project manager for all agency software development projects.
  • Hired and monitored the work of contractors.
  • Led the effort to convert a large road network management system from a proprietary database environment (Advanced Revelation) to an industry standard Visual Basic client-server application.
  • Developed and maintained a multi-user road network management system used by a diverse group of county road departments.
  • Served as the agency’s network & security administrator.
  • Managed three development and product support staff and coordinated private consultants.
  • Provided graphic design services and consultation. Designed and produced cover art for numerous annual report publications.
  • Tools Used: IIS, Windows NT, ASP, Cold Fusion, HTML, VBScript, Visual Basic, Advanced Revelation, MS Access, Corel Draw/Photopaint, Fireworks.
1985–1990 ~ Utilities & Trans. Commission ~ Olympia, WA ~ Computer Analyst/Programmer

  • Developed, programmed and supported two accounting systems, a multi-user scheduling/calendar system and a case/document tracking system.
  • Managed the growth of a wide area network from 10 to 250 workstations.
  • Managed the agencies information center.
  • Tools Used: Windows 3x, DOS, Novell, Advanced Revelation
1984–1985 ~ Department of Licensing ~ Olympia, WA ~ Information Center Analyst

  • Established a help desk organization to support new office automation initiative.
  • Developed training methods for new computer users.
  • Tools Used: DOS, IBM PROFS
Education: 1980–1984 ~ Whitworth College ~ Spokane, WA

  • B.S., Computer Science.
  • Graduated Cum Laude.
References: Available upon request.