Summary

Over the past 8 years I have grown my small consulting company, increased my skills and gained many friends and clients. My future goals include broadening my skills and finding clients where I can put my skills to the best use.

Specialties

C#/VB.NET Development, SQL/Access Database Design, Web Development, Infrastructure Consulting (Installation/Configuration/Support)

Experience

Member at improvGroup, LLC

December 2005 - Present
Web & multimedia design/development for clients, database design/management with MSSQL/Access, IT/Infrastructure consulting for small/medium businesses, bookkeeping, marketing, and daily operations.

Network Administrator at Padgett & Padgett, PLLC

April 1999 - Present
Management of IT for the firm, including computer maintenance, repair and networking. Server management, international infrastructure. Also responsible for maintaining the firm's web site.

Owner at NoFiles, Inc.

April 1999 - Present
We provide professional consulting services including application development, database design, web development, marketing & branding, video and infrastructure consulting. I have overseen and worked with a myriad of clients on various projects.

Network Administrator at Blade Chevrolet, Inc.

June 2005 - September 2005
Filling in for a fellow network administrator during his 3 month leave of absence, including some Access/VB.NET development projects.

Bench Technician / Networking Consultant at Intek Northwest, Inc.

January 2003 - January 2004
Building, troubleshooting and configuring computers in the shop. Consulting, configuration and installation of client networks and equipment. Company web site maintenance.

Core Team Architect / Developer at Codename: Rainbow Portal CMS Project

2002 - 2004
Helping clean up a large amount of code, guiding some parts of the project's future and learning a lot about how a good CMS system is built. During the time I was active on this project we introduced many new concepts and put in place the groundwork for what the project is today. Our project influenced many other projects as well. 4 recommendations available below

Computer Technician / Web Designer at Global Interactive Management

June 1996 - August 1996
I provided technical support at a few non-profit organizations and setup NT server to host a few web sites on a 56k frame relay connection in Harrisburg, PA. I helped with networking and support of the building network which included a business and the office of Senator Mark Single. I also assisted in a little web design and other personal assistant type activities.

Education

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Computer Science, 1996 - 1997

Certifications

Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft Small Business Specialist

Recommendations

"Working with William as an architect in designing some of the feature sets in Rainbow, I can honestly say he is a bright, motivated, imaginative and thoughtful person to work with. He is organized and efficient in all the process I have dealt with him."
— Jonathan Minond, Project Contributer, Rainbow Portal, worked directly with William at Codename: Rainbow Portal CMS Project

"Bill was a strong component of the (open source Rainbow portal) development team, offering guidance, direction, and encouraging the project to move forward."
— John Bowen, Developer, Rainbow Portal, was with another company when working with William at Codename: Rainbow Portal CMS Project

"William was a huge asset to the Rainbow project."
— Mark McFarlane, Systems Specialist, Saudi Aramco, worked with William at Codename: Rainbow Portal CMS Project

"Proved by experience he is thoughtful about things he does. One of most important qualities when you need to meet the future in technology, and choose the right path (one that has the future)."
— Danijel Kecman, Developer, Rainbow Portal, worked directly with William at Codename: Rainbow Portal CMS Project

Groups & Associations

Skagit Young Professionals
Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Association of Skagit County

Interests

digital photography, reading novels, drinking coffee, people watching