Darren McClelland

Skills Summary

Fifteen years experience administering Unix and Linux systems. 10 years experience developing software in a Linux environment. Seven years experience as system architect and primary developer. Seeking an opportunity to develop new software applications or improve existing ones.

RELEVANT Experience

Zonar Systems LLC., Seattle Wa.

03/2003-3/2010

System Architect / Primary Developer / System Administrator

Designed, built and administered an on line vehicle fleet management system. Responsible for all phases of the system from extracting inspection reports from hand held device to final presentation via web interface. Administered development and production servers.

Managed software development, testing and release. Maintained all server software including web and email. System components include:

• PostgreSQL database.

• Web based interface built in PHP.

• C++ libraries and applications to extract information from hardware devices and load it to the database.

• Web based administration and control system built with PHP.

• System maintenance and reporting utilities.

• Network daemon written in C++ to receive data from GPRS network and route to database.

Currently providing similar services as an independent contractor.

SeattleServer.Com, Seattle Wa.

3/1999-1/2005

Partner, System Administrator, Developer

Setup and maintained web hosting servers. Worked to resolve customer complaints. Monitored for security events and worked to identify potential vulnerabilities. Managed web, email, database and FTP services as well as customer specific server side applications.

• Developed custom PHP applications for customer use, application was later released as open source.

• Developed scaling solution for an on line auction system and managed system during live auctions.

Zetec Inc., Issaquah, Wa

6/2000-3/2003

Software Developer

• Developed and maintained web based software licensing application.

• Re-factored existing applications to improve usability and maintainability.

Zetec Inc., Issaquah, Wa

2/1996-6/2000

Software Support Specialist

• Developed and supported testing programs for in house produced software.

• Worked with development team to incorporate new features in software and resolve bugs.

• Provided phone and email support to customers and in house personnel.

Zetec Inc., Issaquah, Wa

9/1993-2/1996

Field Service Analyst

• Performed Level II analysis of eddy current data for steam generator inspection both in house and at remote locations.

• Setup Unix workstations and network to support analysis operations.

TECHNICAL Proficiency

Platforms

• Linux (Primarily Redhat and Fedora)

Databases

PostgreSQL , MySQL

Programming Languages/Technologies

SQL, PL/PGSQL, BASH, HTML, C/C++, PHP, XML, CppUnit

REFERRALS

LinkedIn

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/darren-mcclelland/a/416/137

Others Available on Request