STEPHEN A. SYKES
2000 Oakdale Ct, Smyrna, Georgia 30082 - (404) 228-5151 – stephen@stephensykes.us
Home Page: http://www.stephensykes.us

PROFESSIONALOBJECTIVE:
To secure a web software development related programming position, independent or full-time, in an environment with the opportunity for professional growth.

QUALIFICATION SUMMERY:
Offering a background of 13+ years experience in Perl programming and MySQL database design/development. Extensive knowledge of Unix/Linux OS architecture and system maintenance, including Perl/Shell scripting, Apache web server, Subversion, Trac, Catalyst/CGI Apache/OO Perl/DBIx class related modules, Template Toolkit, HTML Template, Ajax/Javascript programming languages.

PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE:

Exposure Manager, Inc., Torrance, California
4/2008 – 5/2009 (telecommute)
Software Developer

• Developed and deployed new software features for online photo sales.
• Managed new tasks/projects on extremely tight deadlines.
• Collaborated code base modifications with developer group via Subversion server.
• Managed projects and tasks via group AIM, Skype and conference calls (telecommute).

MySQLSoftware.net, Mobile, Alabama
3/2008 –Present (ongoing, spare-time software development)
Senior Software Developer/Owner

• Redesigned domain name auction software using Catalyst MVC Web Framework.
• Tested and deployed new technologies, including overLIB Javascript library and HTML::Prototype (among many other) CPAN module for software features.
• Prepped, setup and maintained dedicated Fedora 8 server from scratch, including Webmin interface for system administration.
• Configured Apache web server including SSL certificate installation, and FastCGI for software application deployment.
• Installed Subversion with Trac integration for software version control and ease of client software installation and maintenance.
• Setup and configured Dovecot IMAP/POP3 server.
• Setup and configured Postfix mail server.

OnSiteTechnologies, Inc., Mobile, Alabama
12/2007 –03/2008 (company closed)
Perl/Catalyst Software Developer

• Developed features to in-house Catalyst based software for main client, Fidelity Reserves.
• Developed full-featured Catalyst application for popular DJ booking website.
• Setup development environment on dedicated Feora 8 server, including MySQL, Perl, Catalyst and Subversion with Trac integration.

MySQLSoftware.net,Panama City Beach, Florida
3/2007 –12/2007
Software Developer/Owner

• Designed and developed company website using Perl, CSS and MySQL back-end.
• Redesigned and tested custom automated credit card authorization API.
• MySQL database development, maintenance and optimization via Perl DBI Module.
• Implementation of open source CVS version control system.
• Customized client software programming based on client needs.

MySQLSoftware.com, Atlanta, Georgia
6/1998 – 1/2004
Software Developer/Owner

• Designed and developed MySQL database for CSV flat-file port via Perl DBI module.
• Redesigned web based auction software font and back-end systems within LAMP environment.
• Customized Perl programming based on client specifications.

PerlAuction.com, Atlanta, Georgia
1/1996 – 6/1998
Software Developer

• Perl CGI design, coding and bug repair of dynamic web based auction system.
• Design, implemented and tested automated credit card authorization using Authorize.net API.
• Extensive CSV flat-file database design and text file manipulation using Perl programming language.

WebsForSale.com/DotBourse.com, London, England
1/1995–1/1996 (contract/telecommute)
Website Designer/Developer

• Designed website HTML code and graphics.
• Perl CGI programming of dynamic web based domain name registration and aftermarket auction system.
• Implemented and tested Perl/CGI based OpenSRS API for domain reseller automated provisioning and management.

EDUCATION:
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

• 2 years General Studies.

REFERENCES:
Excellent personal and professional references provided upon request.