Denis Desjardins: Curriculum Vitae

Objective

Obtain a full time permanent position in the fields of information technology, entertainment and/or education

8 years experience developing websites and web applications
3 years experience teaching
Expert with HTML, DHTML, ColdFusion, ASP/ASP.NET, Perl, CSS, XML, Adobe products, database design (MySQL, SQL Server, Access)
Excellent knowledge of C, Java, Smalltalk, basic, assembly, object oriented programming
Designed W3C, FuseBox, and Government Online compliant websites
Electronic Engineering Technologist
Awards: Government Technology (GTEC), A+ Business Plan Award, Canadian Marconi, O.A.C.E.T.T.
Organized, innovative, knowledgeable, respectful, strong work ethic
Languages: French (fluent), English (fluent), Mandarin (basic oral)

Contractor: Videotelephony Inc., Ottawa, ON - July 2006 - Present

Designed an online database driven survey with real time graphical results for the Government of British Columbia and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Devised a modern prototype website for the Knowledge Media Design Institute at the University of Toronto
Programmed a real time news system for climate change and an online calculator measuring travel emissions and costs versus videoconferencing
Authored an XML database to sell works of art online via PayPal
Configured a broadcast quality video and music recording studio
Tools: ColdFusion, ASP.NET, MySQL, Access, XML, Pro Tools
Environment: Windows XP/XP Pro/2003, IIS, Linux, Apache

Informatics Teacher: St. Matthew Learning Centre, Cornwall, ON - June 2006 - Present

Taught HTML, email, the World Wide Web, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), Windows XP, and computer hardware to adults in a continuing education program
Evaluated assignments and exams
Motivated student participation with entertaining real-world based business projects
Tools: HTML, Microsoft Office, Windows Explorer
Environment: Windows XP

English Teacher (ESL): China - September 2003 - December 2005

Developed fun educational programs and taught English as a second language to Chinese students (grades 1, 2, 3, 4, university, college, adults) at the Beijing Jianhua Experimental School, the Sichuan Electromechanical Institute, and the Jiangxi Normal University
Built a personal Internet blog system to post stories and photos for friends and family
Tools: ColdFusion, MySQL, Photoshop, SSH, FTP, Microsoft Office
Environment: Windows 98SE/XP

Senior Web Developer: Technomages, Ottawa, ON - January 2000 - July 2004

Programmed Fusebox, W3C compliant, stable, and simple to use web applications including: databases, e-commerce systems, streaming audio/video, video games, search engines, calendars, newsletters, automated systems, financial and statistical tools, e-cards, blogs, and content management tools
Implemented cost effective, low maintenance and rapid development web applications for the Labour Program of HRDC using the FuseBox methodology
Optimized dozens of websites for better speed, enhanced search ranking, W3C compliancy/cross platform accessibility, simpler navigation
Trained business professionals how to effectively use the Internet and Microsoft Office
Fabricated video games (including 3 top 10 titles in 2001) than ran on Windows, Linux, PDA, and cell phones without modifications or recompiles using a virtual assembly language
Developed websites for Technomages in China
Tools: ColdFusion, Dreamweaver, Fusebox, ASP, XML, CSS, My SQL, MS SQL, Java, VP, Photoshop, PDF
Environment: Red Hat Linux, Apache, Windows 98SE/NT/2000/XP/XP Pro, IIS

Web Manager: CanLearn Interactive, Hull, QC - September 1998 - September 1999

Constructed the foundation for the premier launch of canlearn.ca, a successful national post-secondary educational resource with interactive online planning tools
Proposed and implemented hardware and software specifications for canlearn.ca
Programmed the underlying database, search engine, and web framework of canlearn.ca
Supervised a team of four web designers and three librarians responsible for in-house development
Ensured that all web components (planning tools, financial calculators, databases) created by outside web development firms and the in-house team worked seamlessly
Provided troubleshooting and technical assistance to the in-house team and contracted firms
Tools: ColdFusion, Dreamweaver, Microsoft SQL, Oracle, Microsoft Office, NetObjects
Environment: Cluster of Five Networked Windows NT IIS Servers, Windows 95/98/NT

Technology Manager: Kozcom Inc., Ottawa, ON - June 1996 - July 1998

Administered the technology department of Kozcom Inc. where our team won the Government Technology Award for a videoconferencing system for the Judicial Court of Canada
Designed and programmed websites for Kozcom Inc. and the Government of Canada (Natural Resources Canada, National Library of Canada)
Educated government officials on using videoconferencing technology
Maintained the office network, computer equipment, and videoconferencing systems
Tools: ColdFusion, O'Reilly Web Server, Perl, Photoshop, Intel Proshare, Polycom Systems
Environment: Windows NT/95/98, Newtek Video Toaster

Senior Technician: WCI Inc., Ottawa, ON - June 1995 - July 1996

Oversaw the technical and worldwide shipping/receiving operations of the computer retail store
Installed, troubleshooted and repaired networks, computers and peripherals
Tools: Microsoft Office, PC Diagnostic/Virus Software, Oscilloscope, Multimeter
Environment: Newtek Video Toaster, Amiga, Windows 95, MSDOS

Information Engineer: Univor Systems Inc., Ottawa, ON - October 1992 - May 1995

Devised and programmed an object oriented CASE (Computer Aided Systems Engineering) tool to analyze and streamline business processes
Engineered algorithms to generate interactive diagrams and databases automatically
Tools: SmallTalk, SQL, WordPerfect, Photoshop
Environment: Windows 3.1, MSDOS

Animator: POP Media, Ottawa, ON - June 1992 - September 1992

Created computer animations and storyboards for the Ford Motor Company and Kmart
Tools: Corel Draw, PC Paint, Proprietary Animation Software, WordPerfect
Environment: Windows 3.0, MSDOS

TESOL Certification with Computer Specialty
TESOL International, Ottawa, ON - 2003
A+ Business Plan Award
A+ Training Centre, The Waller Etc, Ottawa, ON - 2000
Electronic Engineering Technologist
St. Lawrence College St-Laurent, Cornwall, ON - 1988 - 1992
High School Diploma
Ecole Secondaire La Citadelle, Cornwall, ON - 1983 - 1988

2006: Passport to Safety
2006: Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
2005: Won Top 10 in the Game Maker international video game contest
1998-1999: Volunteered for Citizen Advocacy helping disabled people
1998: Performed a sold out concert to raise funds for Citizen Advocacy
1998: Certified Toastmaster for public speaking
1997: GTEC Government Technology Award (videoconferencing system)
1995-2003: Established a computer users group and managed two computer trade shows in Ottawa, ON
1992-2005: Traveled to Africa, Asia, Central America, and Europe
1992: O.A.C.E.T.T. Best Technical Report Award (word processor for the blind)
1990: Canadian Marconi Bursary Award
1988: Bursary for the Best Scholastic Achievement in electronics
1987-2007: Musician/songwriter with songs featured on CD, DVD, radio, Internet, and film

References available upon request