Derek Potts, M.S.

Senior Programmer and Partner

Skills

• Languages: C, C++, Java, SQL, Perl, PowerShell, Bourne Shell, PHP
• .NET
  • C++, C#, VB
  • Entity Framework, ADO.NET, LINQ
  • WCF, .NET Remoting
  • WPF, Win Forms
• Diagnostics: WinDbg, DebugView, RedGate ANTS

Programming Platforms

• Client/Server with RPC
• Web applications
• Android applications
• System applications/scripts for administrative tasks

Operating Systems

• Windows, Linux, Solaris, Android

Server Applications

• Databases: MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Mail servers: MS Exchange, Sendmail, Postfix
• Web servers: IIS, Apache, Tomcat, Lighttpd

Systems and Networks

• Internal network and application support
• External application support for customers
• Design of network components: DMZs, firewalls, VPNs
• Server and network maintenance

Employers

Karmak · Carlinville, IL · 05/2006 – 05/2015

Senior Programmer

• Part of a team that develops features for a client/server business system application using C#, VB.NET and MSSQL.
• Debug .NET applications, dealing with multi-thread issues, database transactions and memory usage.
• Assist colleagues with technical programming challenges.
• Maintain a software update service application in C++ and .NET. Includes a web service and uses interprocess communications and synchronization.
• Developed a time tracking application in C# using Entity Framework and WPF.

Design Ideas · Springfield, IL · 10/2004 – 01/2006

Programmer, System Admin

• Developed web application using MSSQL, PHP and JavaScript for tracking orders and shipment between suppliers and headquarters.
• Setup and maintained an OpenBSD firewall with a DMZ and VPN.
• Configured and maintained a tape file backup server on Linux.
• Supported ~10 Windows servers and ~150 Windows workstations.

Creative Systems · Burr Ridge, IL · 03/2004 – 10/2004

Technical Analyst

• Provide technical support for customers running Creative’s software.
• Assist with technical projects, such as running Creative’s software on Linux.

Education and Certifications

• University of Illinois Springfield · M.S. of Computer Science
• C Programming Language Certified Associate – CLA · (Certificate)
• Microsoft Certified Professional Developer · Windows Developer 4
• Microsoft Certified System Engineer · Windows NT 4.0
• Sun Certified Network Administrator · 2002-03
• Sun Certified System Administrator · 2001-11