About
My name is Sam. I'm an independent contractor in Spokane, Washington area specializing in software development and document imaging services. I've been a developer for over 15 years and my primary goal is to provide affordable solutions to small businesses. Wether you just need help buying a web address, or setting up a website, or something more complex, I would love to help.
Services
Software Development
I have experience developing both Windows and web applications. My primary focus areas are .NET and HTML/Javascript. I also have some experience in Android development and am always on the lookout for new challenges.
Example Projects
Dash 4 Cash
Description Replaced a Google Sheets based accounting system for an elementary school's fundraiser with a web application.
Technical Google Firebase database with a VueJS frontend.
Spelling Words
Description A simple kids spelling test. Words are read out-lound and the student is asked to type the spoken word correctly.
Technical Developed with VueJS using Amazon AWS Polly API for text-to-speech. One of my first attempts at graphics and animation.
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Contact
Resume
Technology
Languages
- C#
- HTML
- Javascript
- Vue JS
- Visual Basic 6
- WinBatch
- ASP.NET
Software & Hosted Platforms
- MS Windows 2000 - 10
- MS Windows Server 2000 - 2012
- MS Sql Server 2000 - 2012
- MS Sharepoint 2010 - 2013
- MS Office 365
- MS Azure
- Mindwrap Optix Archive Server
- Hermetech HL7 Listener
- Wix Installer
- Amazon AWS
Experience
Vanessa Behan
Spokane WashingtonApril 2019-Current
Duties:
- System administrator.
- Network administrator.
- Phone system administrator
- Azure & Office 365 administrator
- User support.
SIBC, LLC
Spokane WashingtonOctober 2016-Current
Description: Independent software development contractor.
Healthcare Imaging, Inc.
Butte Montana & Spokane WashingtonJanuary 2004 - October 2016
Description: Healthcare Imaging is a custom scanning software and services provider.
Duties:
- Created automation scripts to interface with original 3rd party scanning solution.
- Migrated existing source code from WinBatch and VB6 to .Net.
- Maintained company website.
- Developed and maintained web based internal company time clock.
- Developed a new scanning solution to replace previous third party solution.
- Installation and configuration of on-site servers and scan-stations.
- Training and ongoing support of end user.
- Created user manuals and other helpdesk documentation.
- Created marketing materials including brochures and video demonstrations of our product.
Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Butte MontanaSept 2003 - May 2005
Positions: Teacher's Assistant
Description: Applications Programming served as the introduction to programming cource for many students in non-related degree areas.
Duties:
- Assisted students with programming in Visual Basic 6 and Visual Basic.NET.
- Graded and debugged students' programming assignments
Education
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
Montana Tech of the University of Montana (2005)
Graduated with honors.
Volunteer Work
Homeowner's Association Board
Spokane WashingtonMarch 2017 - June 2020
Served on the homeowners' association board for our neighborhood. This is a volunteer position for managing required business, organizing community meetings and events and helping resolve disputes.
Brentwood Elementary PTO
Spokane WashingtonSeptember 2016 - Current
Since my oldest daughter started kindergarten at Brentwood Elementary, I have been involved with the school's Parent Teacher Organization. I started off just helping out at the activities and in the classroom. More recently, I have been working the the PTO leaders on organizing fundraisers, re-building their website, and working to help the organization go paperless as much as possible.