Summary
- Over 10 years of software development experience from small to large scale web and desktop systems
- Project managed and produced multiple software products
- Excellent engineering manager
- Big picture viewer while still being detail oriented
Certifications and Awards
- Certified ScrumMaster
- Rookie of the Year, 2005 - Turbine, Inc.
- MVP Honorable Mention, 2006 - Turbine, Inc.
Software Development Skills
Professionally familiar with the followings:
- Scripting: PHP4/5, ASP, JavaScript, Perl
- Protocols: HTTP, SOAP, REST
- Markup: HTML, DHTML, XML/XSLT
- OS: Windows XP/Vista, Linux/Solaris
- Web Server: Apache 1.3.x/2.0
- Database: MySQL 4/5
- Reporting: Seagate Crystal Report
- Tools: Perforce, MS SourceSafe, MS Visual Studio 2003/2005, Dreamweaver MX, Adobe Photoshop CS, MS Image Composer 1.5, MS Office
Employment
2004-Present
Turbine, Inc.
Westwood, Massachusetts
Manager, Application Development (Full-time)
- Led and architected PHP4,5/MySQL web development for Turbine’s service platform
- Led application development of installing, launching, patching and e-Commerce technologies with C#
- Managed a team of junior and senior engineers on multiple fast-paced projects at once
- Key member in launching Asheron’s Call: Throne of Destiny, Asheron’s Call 2: Legions, Dungeons & Dragons Online and The Lord of the Rings Online services
- Led development effort for Games for Windows certification
- Key technical advisory member in e-Commerce solution selection, acquisition and integration
- Worked with SOAP, REST, XML, XSLT, AJAX, JavaScript and other web technologies
- Managed products and project schedules
- Worked extensively with internal and external customers, and other technology teams
- Performed internal and external usability analysis via focus groups
- Led globalization of Turbine’s service products
- Performed regular 1-on-1 with team members and provided guidance on career development, wrote reviews and involved in overall hiring process
- Maintained minimal churn rate of team members
2001-2003
Triad Performance Technolgies, Inc.
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Enterprise Application Analyst (Full-time)
- Led and participated enterprise application development with ASP and interactive online courses development
- Created cross-browser DHTML with JavaScript
- Integrated with various third party SCORM compliant learning management system
- Performed database programming (MS SQL Server and MS Access)
1997-2004
Fireberry.com, LLC
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Self-Employed (Part-time)
- Content Network Traffic: Three million page views per month
- PHP3,4/MySQL web development (developed content management system and other web features)
- Developed network content
- Built online community for various Magic: The Gathering
- Managed sales and affiliate relationship
1999-2001
The University of Michigan Dearborn
Dearborn, Michigan
Web Developer (Contract)
- Created multiple public websites with Perl and PHP
- Created learning management system for online course delivery
- Administered servers
1998-2000
Micon Computer Company (reformed Mikon, Inc.)
Livonia, Michigan
Webmaster (Part-time)
- ASP Web development (micon.com, frontend and legacy system integration) from ground up
- Developed and supported internal business software
- Self-managed projects
1997-1998
Inca Computer Company (acquired Mikon, Inc.)
Livonia, Michigan
Mobile Computing Technician (Part-time)
- Software and hardware compatibility testing
- Created Inventory Control database with MS Access
1996-1997
Mikon, Inc.
Livonia, Michigan
Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Control Clerk (half-time)
- Managed warehouse inventory traffic
Education
1998-2000
The University of Michigan - Dearborn
Dearborn, Michigan
Full-time. Major in Computer Information Science.
1996-1998
Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, Michigan
Full-time. Major in Computer Information Science.
1995-1996
Hong Kong Technical College (TY)
Tsing Yi, Hong Kong
Full-time. Major in Software Engineering in the Higher Diploma course. First year completed. Top 5 percent.
Languages
- English, Cantonese Chinese writing and conversational fluency
References and Salary History
- Available upon request
- See also recommendations on LinkedIn profile
Contact
- Email: ray at rayyu dot com

