My Resume

EDUCATION

  • Attended a CISCO Certification course through Kenai Peninsula College. (2004 – 2004)
  • Completed an A+ Certification course through Kenai Peninsula College. (2003 – 2004)
  • Three years of robotics training as a leader on the Soldotna High School robotics team. (2001 – 2004)
  • Graduated high school at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (2000 – 2004)
  • Full Year of Microsoft Office Training from Terre Haute North High School (2000 – 2001)

CERTIFICATIONS COMPLETED

CompTIA A+ Certification
Toshiba Level I Xerography

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Web Application Developer
Babcock & Jenkins
Beaverton, OR
September 2006 to April 2007
  • Developed ASP .NET Web Applications for such highly valued clients as Intel, Starbucks, HP, and Sterling Commerce.
  • Applications ranging from Web Services to AJAX development.
  • Interfaced with external third-party web services.
  • Maintained SQL Server databases and wrote complex queries to allow real-time marketing statistics updates.
  • Maintained load balanced hosting environments for internal and client services.
  • Integrated web statistics into hosting environment and offered single click setups to save time.
Web Developer
Mars Incorporated
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 2006 to August 2006
  • Onsite Web Developer for Ethel M Chocolates and other brands.
  • Managed web sites for M&M’S World, Ethel M Chocolates, and Ethel’s Chocolate Lounges.
  • Maintained integrity of all products posted online.
  • Created applications ranging from managing in-store events to sending out product announcements.
New Media Director/Local IT Support
Homer News
Homer, Alaska
August 2005 to December 2005
  • Onsite Web Developer for local newspaper.
  • Provided support for networking, local printers and Macintosh computers.
  • Created online programs and contests to build user base of online version of the local newspaper.
  • Worked with Morris Communications to implement new technologies to company website.
Computer Technician
KPB School District
Soldotna, Alaska
August 2003 to August 2004
  • Worked with a team of highly skilled technicians to manage school networks and repair, replace, and upgrade existing computer systems.
  • Installed and upgraded more than 400 computers at a variety of locations during a 3 month period.
  • Wrote scripts to manage file archiving and created images of computers for the automation of hard drive reformats and data wipes.
  • Replaced critical computer components; installed software, operating systems, and drivers; and ordered parts for replacement and repairs.
  • Developed computer troubleshooting, programming, communication, soldering, wiring, electrical component, and circuit board skills.


PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES

.NET (VB & C#), ASP .NET, C, VB 6, XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, Ruby

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Windows 3.1, 9x, 2000, NT, XP, Vista, Linux, MacOS 9, MacOS X, MS-DOS

AWARDS

Outstanding Computer Technician of the Year
2003-2004
Given by the Staff at Soldotna High School

First Place Overall in State (Indiana) Science Fair
2000-2001
Given by the Navy/Marine Corps
Project: Decreasing load times of images over the Internet through client-side methods.

  • About

    My name is Dylan Vester and I'm a 21 year old ASP .NET developer with an interest in innovation and web startups. I've been programming for 9 years and am proud of what I've accomplished. I hope you'll find my blog a valuable resource for your coding challenges.

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