Ben Tobin
Work:
406-449-3468 x233
tbone @egovmt. com
Home:
406-623-9277
Highlights of Qualifications
· Experience leading small groups of developers.
· Experience writing in several programming and scripting languages for both desktop and web applications, on both Windows and Linux platforms.
· Experience designing software and leading a software project.
· BS in Computer Science at The University of Montana.
· Experienced in Linux and Windows server operations, maintenance, upgrades, patches, setup, scripting, and repair.
· Skilled in communication and cooperative troubleshooting.
Skills and Experience
Programming and Administration
· Experience as Lead Web Developer for Montana Interactive using Perl CGI and Oracle for the mt.gov state site, including some work with SOAP, REST web services.
· Experience analyzing existing code for security defects, and writing secure new code.
· Experience working as a computer programmer at Logistic Systems using Visual Basic, VB.NET, ASP.NET, C#.NET, FoxPro, C++, Java, XML, XHTML, Struts
· University classes in Java, C, C++, Program Design, Database Systems, Network Programming, Operating Systems, and Programming Languages, with experience extending beyond class into personal projects.
· Self-taught skills in Bash, Perl, Python, PHP, WWW-SQL, MySQL
· Work experience with IBM DB2 and Oracle on AIX, Linux, and Windows servers, and writing utility programs in Perl.
· Since 2000, I have administered several Linux servers of various sizes with several websites under Apache, and complex website written in PHP using MySQL.
Communication and Troubleshooting
· Met with several state agencies to plan and discuss application development.
· Provided estimates and time-lines for development projects.
· Made technical decisions for coding standards and led discussions and reviews of coding techniques.
· Mentored new developers and exposed experienced developers to new coding concepts.
· Served as lead developer and designer of a web-based conversion of Logisys's main record management product.
· Led a successful semester-long group project in the development of a testing and bug-tracking database system for use on the web. This project was for the Software Science class at The University of Montana.
· Served as tech support for Mac, Win 95, and NT computers in a journalism network at West High School, helped writers become familiar with the software.
· Served as Digital Photography Editor for the West High Kodiak Newspaper, oversaw several photographers, and resolved conflicts to make sure all events would be covered.
· Helped give a talk on step-parenting solutions to new step-families through a program at Lincoln Center in Billings, MT.
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History
Education
· 2009
· Security Training
· 2008
· Training in Java from nTier.
· 2003
· Graduated from The University of Montana with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.
· 1998
· Graduated from Billings West High School.
· 1997
· Digital Photography Editor for West High Kodiak.
· 1996
· Early C++ course at Montana State University Billings during my Junior year of High School.
Work Experience
· November 2008 – Present
· Lead Developer for Montana Interactive (NIC)
· November 2006 – November 2008
· Web developer for Montana Interactive (NIC)
· June 2003 – November 2006
· Programmer for Logistic Systems
· 1999 – 2003
· Software tester for Logistic Systems
· 1999
· Hired by Riverside Junior High for computer lab repair and maintenance, setup of software and network additions, and instruction in software usage.