Blog
Summary
I am an aspiring software craftsman. I am currently working as a software apprentice for Obtiva.
Goals
Some day I will let my entrepreneurial mind takeover and start my own software studio. Until then, I love learning about software craftsmanship and the business behind it.
Interests
Software Craftsmanship Ruby Programming Languages The Business of Software Homebrewing
Featured Items
Portfolios
Writings
Skills
Each 
represents a portfolio item where the skill is used.
- Over 2 years of Ruby on Rails
- Over 2 years of Ruby
- Over 3 years of C#
- About 3 years of Java
- Over 4 years of HTML
- Over 2 years of .net
- Almost 2 years of HAML
- Almost 2 years of SASS
Professional Experience
Programmer - Menard, Inc. (2007 to Present)
Java web developer and C# application developer. Implemented updates and enhancements to existing Java web applications and developed C# applications from conception to deployment. Implemented several agile methods within the department including daily stand ups, automated build processes, unit testing, backlogs charts.
Software Developer - Obtiva (2009 to Present)
Software apprentice for Obtiva.
Education
Degrees
- Associate of Applied Science - IT. Programmer / Analyst - Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire, Wisconsin (2008)
Affiliations
ecruby (2009 to Present)
Co-founded the Eau Claire Ruby user group.