Des Moines, IA 50309
derek@derekarnold.net · (612) 605-8901
Languages and Markup
Python, PHP, Javascript, HTML, CSS, Perl, Bash, CoffeescriptDabbled in: C, C#, Ruby, Haskell
Databases
PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, RedisWork History
Webspec Design, Urbandale, Iowa
Web Developer
October 2011 to Present
Dealerbuilt, Mason City, Iowa
Developer/Junior Database Administration/Systems Administration
September 2008 to September 2011
- Maintained Ubuntu Linux and FreeBSD systems
- Configured, tuned, and maintained PostgreSQL servers
- Created PL/pgSQL functions to convert third-party data to native schemas
- Wrote various Python scripts to streamine data conversion and systems administration
- Helped to develop company procedures and policies regarding database interaction
- Created one-off customer-facing small web applications using web.py and PostgreSQL
Dealerbuilt, Mason City, Iowa
Systems Administration/Technical Support
August 2006 to September 2008
- Maintained Windows workstations and servers, Ubuntu Linux and FreeBSD systems
- Assisted customers and provided technical support in use of Microsoft Terminal Services and company software
Kroll Ontrack, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Data Output Services QC-Test Technician
March 2005 to August 2006
- Utilized Litigation Support tools and proprietary applications to test deliverables and data in varied delimited formats according to rigid specifications
- Documented new and improved procedures and practices
Hamilton College, Mason City, Iowa
Information Technology Work Study (Technical Support)
February 2002 to December 2004
- Supported a Windows domain and performed user account maintenance
- Assisted instructors and students with use of applications and computers
Freelance
- From-scratch, light CMS for providing information to customers
- Written in web.py, backend storage using MySQL
Code Samples
An assortment of my small projects are available on my Github project page.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems
Hamilton College, Mason City, Iowa
Graduated December 2004
Associate of Applied Science, Web Development
Hamilton College, Mason City, Iowa
Graduated September 2002