Ryan Olshan's Resume
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ASPInsiderMicrosoft MVP, ASP.NET
Ryan.Olshan@StrongTypes.com
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Profile
Highly motivated web architect with a proven track record of resourceful problem solving.
Technologies
Microsoft .NET Framework (ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET), T-SQL, Microsoft Server Platform (SQL Server, Windows Server)
Professional Experience
12/2007 - Present
Software Engineer, Clear Channel Communications / LAN Interntional
7/2003 - Present
Web Development Manager, Pacific Wildlife Project - Manage infrastructure, technology, and web development. Redesigned and programmed an extensive and interactive web presence for this award winning non-profit wildlife organization.
4/2007 - 12/2007
Solution Developer, Avanade, Inc. - Worked with clients in various industries in developing and implementing solutions.
6/2006 - 4/2007
Senior .NET Consultant, Thycotic Software - Created and architected C# web applications and SQL Server databases. Performed unit testing with NUnit. Provided insight for technology-related decisions within the company.
6/2006 - 4/2007
Senior .NET Consultant, ARPC Consulting - Architected n-tier solutions and maintained existing applications.
2/2005 - 10/2005
ISP Team Member, Anant Systems, Inc. - Remotely administered over 10 servers that hosted more than 150 websites. Configured mail services (IMail), DNS, IIS, SQL server, server/network monitoring using DeepMetrix ipMonitor, and performed weekly server maintenance.
6/2004 - 6/2006
Product Specialist, D-Link Systems, Inc. - Provided technical support to customers in the following areas: VoIP, wireless, digital multimedia, home and enterprise networking products including VPN and firewalls.
• Received Best All-Around Product Specialist, Best Attendance, and High Call Volume awards.
• Created product emulators.
• Created over 425 FAQs for support website and over 2,800 CRM FAQs.
• Created product registration website (C#/ASP.NET)
• Performed auditing and analysis of web applications.
11/2003 - 2/2006
Owner, TeraNet Systems - Operator of small business that provided full-range IT services including web-based design and network installation and configuration for clients in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Planning and managerial duties included financing, budgeting, accounting, and tax preparation.
Software
Microsoft Visual Studio, NUnit, Test Driven.NET, ReSharper, Cruise Control .NET
Projects
AnimalTrak - Created an ASP.NET / C# / SQL Server web application for the tracking of wayward pigeons for the 911PigeonAlert group.
CSharpNET, Moderator - Moderator to one of the largest C# developer forums (over 5,000 members).
eFile - Implemented a pre-fill feature that takes claims submitted to a trust and pre-fills a claim for another trust with the original claims data using C# and MS SQL stored procedures.
Lily Sanctuary Extranet - Created a PHP / MySql extranet application for this non-profit organization for managing website content.
Microsoft ASP.NET Forums, Moderator - Invited to serve as moderator for the official Microsoft ASP.NET forums as a result of the expertise and knowledge demonstrated on the forums, after being a member for less than a month. Also a regular contributor and top poster.
ShorterSigs (http://shortersigs.com) - Migrated the .NET 1.1 codebase to .NET 2.0 as well as worked on a major portion of the codebase after conversion.
Strong Coders Community - Founded a .NET community featuring blogs and forums. The current member base is over 3,800 users and growing.
StrongTypes - Created and moderate this .NET Generics Yahoo! Group providing expert help in the area of .NET Generics.
StrongTypes.com - Created an extensive .NET Generics website featuring tutorials, links, and a books section.
TrustOnline - Worked on this multi-tier C# and Microsoft SQL Server application which handles reviews and payments for cases related to asbestos exposure.
Professional Achievements
March 2008 - Present
Invited to join the ASPInsiders, a select group of individuals with expertise in ASP.NET that interact closely with the product groups at Microsoft.
April 2006 - Present
Received the Microsoft MVP (Most Valued Professional) award in the area of ASP / ASP.NET for proven expertise and outstanding commitment to the Microsoft developer community.
References
Available upon request.
