3809 Castle Dr
cpick@vmenu.com

Christopher T. Pick

Rowlett Tx
75089

P:(214) 444.8749

www.christopherpick.com

 

OBJECTIVE

Desire a challenging position that leverages my problem solving skills to find solutions to complex problems by utilizing my programming, administration, and communication skills and expand those skills through my employment.

SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS

Computer
* Published Android Developer (Key Ring, A2B, Cow Potato, Peter Pig's Money Counter)
* Experience developing from v1.0 through v2.3 (Gingerbread)+.

* Windows 95 .. Windows 7, WinNT .. Windows 2008 + (Active Directory)
* Visual Studio 6/.NET, Office 2000/03/07, PhotoShop
* Eclipse, Android SDK, Android NDK.
* MS IIS 6.0, 5.0, 4.0, SQL Server 7.0/2000/2005,  DNS, FTP, Apache
* Exchange 5.5, Exchange 5.5/2000/2003
* VERITAS Backup Exec 12.5
* Internet Connectivity and Networking
* Citrix Server
* Cisco 2600 Routers, WatchGuard / Sonic Wall / Cisco Firewall & VPN
* Network Design and Implementation
* Dell, Compaq, HP, Super Micro hardware.
* Microsoft CMS Servers
* McAfee SIG Appliance 3200/3100
* VMware ESX 3.0 / VMware ESX 3.5
* Develop IT Budget and approve invoices.
* Languages: Java, ASP, Visual Basic/.NET, SQL, HTML, Perl, PB
* MCP 270,290,293 (XP/W2K3)
* MS Windows 95 Administration (Brainbench certified)
* Network Technical Support (Brainbench certified)
* Computer Technical Support (Brainbench certified)

07/10 - Present

Name Withheld

Android Development for Fortune 100 Company, working in a 8 person agile scrum.

Android, Java, C++ Developer

* Wrote Design Document for User Search in C++ Library
* Wrote Design Document for JNI interface to C++ Library
* Wrote Design Document for Binder/IPC interface.
* Worked with outside consultants to provide documentation, sample code, and stubs
* Developed utilizing C++ and Java to provide Corporate User Directory Search to Android.
* Tested code utilizing JUnit Testing.
* Arranged TOI material for new developers in Android
* Delivered 1 hour TOI overviews from groups ranging from 3 to 40 people
* Was a point of contact as an Android Expert.
* Utilized clearcase & svn code control.
* Worked on prototype boards, including TI zoom board.
* Performed full Android builds
* Debugging using ADB / TraceView / DDMS / LogCat.

11/08 - 3/10

FROOGLOID LLC, ROWLETT, TX
Android development company -
Froogloid was the publisher of a2b, Key Ring, and Cow Potato. Google selected a2b as a featured application during the month of September 2009, and Cow Potato was entered into the Android Developer Challenge 2 as an OpenGL 3D FPS game. At the time of my departure all three applications had been downloaded over 300,000 times.

Co-Founder / Lead Developer (Android)

* Finished a2b ahead of deadline and was able to release application on the first day of Android Market accepting paid applications
* Designed and developed the back end architecture for online mobile services using combination of ASP/.NET/SQL/JSON/IIS
* Designed and built a2b application utilizing Camera, GPS, Audio Recording to solve a common problem of managing real world locations.
* Team lead of Key Ring application, mentoring Jr. Android developer
* Architected the technical design of the Key Ring application, Services and API to those services
* Built a scalable web service for android applications on VB.NET
* Worked with a creative team, 3d team to build Cow Potato game and deliver it for the Android Developer Challenge 2. I was responsible for Building the Menu UI, Demo Services, and Scoring services.
* Provided technical and customer support to end users of applications
* Configured and managed the Windows 2003 server with SQL/IIS
* Worked with Motorola, TI, and 3d team to discover bug in video driver while utilizing OpenGL on TI Chipset.
* Utilized GIT / GitHub for code control.

7/08 - 07/10

MILLER CURTIS & WEISBROD, DALLAS, TX
Plaintiff law firm specializing in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Defective Product litigation. 5 Offices across Texas with 85 employees and 12 servers.

IT Manager / Systems Admin / Network Admin / Helpdesk

* Developed the IT Budget, including (Servers, Licensing, Copiers,  Telecomm, Wireless, Hardware, Desktops)
* Managed 8 Servers running Windows 2003, and the AD.
* Implemented and managed the daily/weekly Backups using Veritas Backup Exec 12.5
* Installed, and managed McAfee Enterprise Antivirus 8.7 & ePO
* Managed a Citrix Server with 35 users
* Maintained the SQL 2000, 2003 and Sybase SQL 10 & 11 databases.
* Managed 85 desktops & laptops across 3 geographic locations, and 5 offices, and provided desktop support for all users.
* Developed custom reports utilizing SQL & Access to overcome limitations of case management software reports.
* Coordinated website updates with Findlaw.
* Managed 1 employee until downsizing reduced IT staff to myself.
* Responsible for managing BES server + Exchange.
* Supported, Lawbase, Needles, Prolaw case management systems
* Supported, Hummingbird digital imaging


12/05 – 7/08

CITY OF ROWLETT, ROWLETT, TX 
The City of Rowlett has a population just over 50,000. With almost 300 desktops and laptops, over 125 printers, and 50 servers, I was responsible for Public Safety, Parks and Rec network/computer operations. I was also the backup admin for the remaining city divisions.

System Administrator / Programmer

--------------------------------------Programming--------------------------------------
* Gathered requirements, designed and coded a ASP.NET / SQL site called APB (automated police briefing)
* Provided requirements, designed and coded  ASP.NET site to allow secure document upload to external contacts
* Developed ASP.NET site to allow users to add documents to website
* Provided requirements and architected Access application developed by interns during summer program.
* Develop Queries to extract crime data for GIS from public safety SQL DB.
* Developed VB.NET application to synchronize edit and production of Microsoft Content Management servers.

-------------------------------- Systems Admin Duties --------------------------------
* Responsible for 2000 to 2003 Windows server & AD upgrade
* Responsbile for Group Policy changes thru AD
* Work with minimal supervision
* Managed 2 interns during summer program
* Responsible for maintaining public safety (police/fire) computer equipment.
* Implemented Free Wi-Fi at Water park. (1st in nation)
* Implemented server monitoring, and auto notification
* Responsible for PD backups (VERITAS) to HP 4048 (Including setup)
* Responsible for Public Safety AD domain
* Responsible for Public Safety Systems : VisionAir (CAD/RMS/Mobile)
* Used VB scripting to deploy new public users at library
* Implemented Terminal Server & Thin Client for library
* Responsible for 7 SQL Servers (Sql 7, 2000, 2005)
* Responsible for 2 McAfee SIG Appliances
* Responsible for Cisco ASA firewall.
* Implemented VMware ESX 3.0 Server & VMware ESX 3.5 Server.
* Implemented Cisco Wireless AP.
* Implement Sharepoint Server Site
* Assisted in the design and planning of new network topology.
* SMS exposure
* Assist in budgeting : audit, gather quotes, create justifications.

05/03-12/05

 

COUNTRY PLACE MORTGAGE, ADDISON, TX
Country Place Mortgage is a full service mortgage company for the manufactured housing industry.

Systems Administrator / Programmer

--------------------------------------Programming--------------------------------------
* Used VB Script, VB.NET to automate import accounts into records system.
* VB Script, scrape PDF documents to send to printing company
* Designed and programmed SQL Stored Procedure to update delinquency accounts.
* Designed and programmed VB.NET app to analyze delinquency counters for customers.
* Designed and managed project to create Automate scripts to transfer data to bank & printer.
* Data mining to obtain potential customers.

------------------------------- Systems Admin Duties --------------------------------
* Work with minimal supervision
* Manage issue tracking w/ 3rd party developers
* Manage patch installation & testing
* Responsible for day to day operation of application
* Configure application for new mortgage programs

* Responsible for credit reporting
* Responsible for ACH transmissions
* Responsible for lockbox transmissions
* Responsible for regulatory compliance with documents/contracts
* Custom report writing for upper management
* Used MS Access & Sql+ to query oracle 9i database
* Ticket / Issue follow up
* Training
* User Support

04/01-05/03

SOLLEN TECHNOLOGIES DALLAS, TX
Sollen Technologies is an ASP for the mortgage industry, providing automation and delivery of mortgage rates from investors to brokers.

Network Administrator / Programmer

-------------------------------------- Programming ------------------------------------------
* Used the following programming languages: VB 6, VB.NET, VB Script,  ASP, Perl, HTML
* I used the following Database skills in my day to day activities: SQL Queries, stored procedures, triggers.
* Developed and managed XML server monitoring program (VB.NET)
* Developed and Implemented Server monitoring program (VB.NET)
* Developed Mass email sending program with tracking (VB6 / ASP)
* Developed Mass backup / compression program for production systems (VB6)
* Modifying code to improve reliability & documenting undocumented code.
* Built a front end to import new users into our system from various sources
* Developed ASP Site with SQL 2000 backend for customer. Customer maintains the site via a backend management console.

---------------------------------Network Admin Duties-------------------------------------
* Upgraded Server environment from NT 4.0 to Win 2000
* Configured IIS Clustering (MS TCP/IP CLUSTERING)
* Managed Watchguard Firewall & VPN management
* Implemented SQL 7.0 Migration to SQL 2000
* Configured SQL 2000 Clustering on Compaq Hardware
* In charge of SQL Installs, Backups, Upgrades
* Managed the Veritas Backup Exec program using DLT 7000 tape drive
* Managed 50 Production Servers at Co-location
* Managed 15 Development Servers at main office
* In charge of Installs/Patches for OS and applications
* Upgraded Hardware and Software in Production and desktop environment
* Responsible for gathering quotes on purchasing.
* Designed and Implemented Network infrastructure
* Responsible for employee & customer support for server/computer issues
* Responsible for day-to-day backups on CDRom media, and DLT 70/35
* Required to be on call 24x7 on all production systems.
* Cisco Bridging / Connectivity using 2620 router.
* 100% Microsoft shop.
* SQL Application based support

10/00 – 02/01

LIFECAST.COM DALLAS, TX (contract position 3 months - Company Bankrupt)
* Support 100+ Dell. HP, Compaq Desktops
* Supported Developers and Operations in technical questions
* Managed wiring and new installs of computers

07/99 – 08/00

GO FIGURE TECHNOLOGY  DALLAS,TX (Company Bankrupt)
Lead Network Administrator
* NT, Exchange, SQL Administration, DNS, Linux
* Apache Web Server + SSL Cert
* Network tools development  using Visual Basic
* Web tools development using ASP/SQL7
* Technical Support
* Network design and planning
* Developed perl script as middleware piece for real time credit card authorizations
* Debugged Power Builder code, minor coding
* Developed VB Application for failover to hot site
* Managed Data center for 50+ servers
* Installed SQL Mirroring (transaction level) over ISDN
* Managed Purchasing of new hardware, reviewed our requirements
* Migration from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000
* Citrix Server on NT4 Platform
* Migration from SQL 6.5 to SQL 7.0
* Exchange Server 5.5 & Terminal Server
* Network Connectivity (Cisco 2600, Firewalls, ISDN, T1)
* Clustering
* Cubix Blade systems
* Linux (Mandrake) DNS / SMTP servers (Install and maintain)

 

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University  College Station,  TX (8/95-12/98)
Attained
Bachelor's of Environmental Design Dec. 98
MCP 270,290,293 (XP/W2K3)

ACTIVITIES / ACHIEVEMENTS

Graduate of the Rowlett Citizens Police & Fire Academy
Member of Rowlett CERT. (2003 – PRESENT)
President of Crossroads HOA ($36,000 budget) (2003-2004)
Owner of web hosting service. (2000 – 2008)
Proof of Concept Project (VMENU INC.) (1998-Present)
Co-Founder of Android Dev Firm (Froogloid LLC) (2008-2010)
Co-Organizer of Dallas Android Developer User Group (2011)

AVAILABILITY

2-4 weeks