My resume is pasted below, in text format. Forgive its length; I never got good at resume writing, as I've so rarely actually needed one.
I am a 45 year-old escapee from the high-stress world of software development, looking for some contract work that I can do off-site (telecommute). I would prefer small, self-contained projects, but I will consider any project of interest as long as there is no problem with my working from my location. And so long as I am not expected to spend all my waking hours doing this work.
I have been designing and programming software professionally for about twenty years now, and I am VERY good at what I do. I have worked extensively with a very wide range of tools and languages over the years, on projects of all sizes. Most of my work over the past nine or ten years has been on web (and other internet-related) applications, so I have experience with many of the technologies currently used for web development, particularly - over the past several years - open source software.
Please contact me if you think my extensive experience and expertise might contribute to a symbiotic long-distance partnership.
Thanks for your consideration,
Larry Kostmayer
laz0rama@yahoo.com
541-846-0518
541-955-3713 (voicemail)
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Larry Kostmayer
541.846.0518
541.955.3713 (voicemail)
laz0rama@yahoo.com
Professional Summary
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Almost twenty years of comprehensive information technology and software development experience. Extensive expertise in the architecture, design and development of applications and databases.
Technical Skills
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Operating Systems: Linux, Solaris, Windows NT/2000, MacOS, HP/UX
Languages/Development: Java, C, C++, PHP, Perl, Unix shells (C-based, Bourne-based), Tcl, JavaScript, CFML/CFScript
JDBC, ODBC, Sybase Open Client (Db-Lib/Ct-Lib), Oracle Pro*C
Data modeling, object modeling (UML), Erwin, Rose, CaseStudio, make, CVS, PVCS (VM, Tracker)
Server Applications/APIs: Sybase (SQL Server, ASE), Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL
Apache, Tomcat, Resin, WebLogic, OrbixWeb, Visibroker, Microsoft IIS, ColdFusion, StoryServer, Open Market Transact, CyberSource ICS
Other: XML, XSLT, JSP/Taglibs, Servlets, Enterprise JavaBeans, ASP, HTML, CSS
Work History
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09/04-Present Independent Consultant
* Created a flexible and lightweight web application framework in PHP, used for many recent projects.
* Web site development and integration/customization of large open source software packages for several clients.
* Implemented several plugins for SquirrelMail, used by a client for hosting numerous email domains.
* Developed web site and online store for Wandering Goat Organic Coffee Roasters.
* Developed several small, user-managed web sites for artists including Martha Ferris, WildSang and Kos Kostmayer.
05/03-06/04 Co-op America - Senior Application Architect
* Defined new architectural standards for systems and applications, with a focus on security, reliability, maintainability and extensibility
* Developed application framework for all new web-based application development
* Developed core application functionality utilizing the framework
* Developed tools for generating framework-compliant code from data models
* Defined and implemented standards for code and database development
* Provided performance tuning and other fixes for existing applications and databases
04/01-03/02 California Academy of Sciences - Senior Application Architect
* Designed and developed web-based public repository for biological collections database schemas, including schema-to-schema mapping facilities and concept-based mapping ontology
* Provided design and development advice and brainstorming for small team developing a distributed query protocol and reference implementation of protocol-compliant system
* Provided general Linux, Apache, Java and Perl expertise and support for IS and Library staff
04/00-03/01 BlackChalk Group LLC - CTO/Co-Founder
* Provided strategic technical advice and recommendations to client companies building and growing their online businesses
* Conducted technical architecture and design reviews, platform validations, technical due diligence, architecture and design brainstorming sessions
* Designed and implemented company's internal systems and network infrastructure
04/98-12/99 BuyDirect/Beyond.com - CTO, VP Advanced Technology
* Led effort to architect, design and develop next generation online store for BuyDirect, including dynamic content management and publishing, order processing and digital/physical fulfillment, system integration with internal systems and external partners, and customer service tools
* Managed team of 11 software engineers
* Led effort to integrate two disparate ecommerce systems upon acquisition of BuyDirect by Beyond.com, with zero downtime at cutover
* Led effort to architect and design next generation ecommerce infrastructure and systems for Beyond.com
11/96-04/98 Independent Consultant
* Worked extensively with CNET on strategic development projects including Computers.com and Snap.com (later NBCi), providing leadership in architecture, design and development of application components and databases, data integration with external parties, and training of technical staff on Java and database technologies
* Produced a comprehensive Internet/Intranet Strategy & Architecture report for object-oriented database vendor Versant, which included detailed recommendations for hardware, software, staffing, and policies/procedures; as well as a detailed roadmap for implementation
* Developed a proof-of-concept toolset and framework for building large-scale distributed applications using Java and CORBA technologies, with a focus on migrating legacy applications to these newer technologies
11/88-11/96 Kurt Salmon Associates/SBS - Senior Systems Architect, Manager
* Provided technical leadership and management for the full software development lifecycle, on numerous large projects for clients in a variety of industries
* Tasks and responsibilities included: requirements analysis, system architecture and design, application development, performance tuning and analysis, system and data integration, package and tool selection, capacity planning, deployment planning, disaster recovery planning, technology transfer/customer IT training, and technology team management
* Led the design and implementation of reusable code repository, development utilities, code generators, coding standards, API libraries, and Intranet applications
Some representative projects include:
* Distributed production scheduling system for a global apparel manufacturing firm, optimizing the utilization of capacity at each facility and the linkages between them, reducing lead times and increasing efficiencies along the production route (cut-sew-finish)
* Global marketing and opportunity management and tracking system for a major aerospace firm, providing workflow capabilities and integration with desktop applications
* Enterprise contact management system for the leading Hollywood talent and financial management firm, with particularly stringent requirements around performance and security
* Comprehensive fundraising and contact management system for an Ivy League university, targeting a $20 billion alumni fundraising campaign over 10 years
* Architectural redesign of the critical satellite broadcast scheduling system for a major telecommunications firm, focused on orders of magnitude performance improvements
* Near real-time reporting system for a large personal computer manufacturer, integrated with automated production and testing systems, for ranking suppliers based on defects and failure rates
08/86-11/88 Independent Consultant
* Provided traditional computer consulting services, focused on automating manual processes for small businesses and non-profit organizations, with multi-user database application design and development
* Developed curriculum and taught several courses at a vocational computer training center
Other Relevant Information
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* Published several articles in leading monthly database journals, including DBMS and Databased Advisor
* Technical editor for a Wiley & Sons book on Sybase SQL Server
* Among the first developers in the country to be certified on Microsoft Windows NT and Microsoft SQL Server
* Developed and published an API library for Foxpro that provides direct access to Sybase and Microsoft SQL Server via their native DB-Library client interface
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