My Resume
David Eric Poarch
coconuter@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
In search of part-time, flexible, and/or telecommute jobs to supplement current work.
Individuals, groups, organizations, companies, etc. who are interested in joint projects or business ventures, please e-mail me.
EDUCATION
Attended Rice University, Houston TX USA (2004-2005)
Was in pursuit of a Computer Engineering/Economics/Manageria
Pearland High School, Pearland, TX USA (GPA = 4.875 /5.0; 4.0/4.0)
Graduated 1st out of 686 (Class of 2004)
Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP)
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
MENSA International Qualified
Full Scholarship Recipient to Rice University, Houston TX USA
State of Texas Honor Graduate: Highest Ranking Graduate of the Senior Class (2004), Pearland HS
Selected for two consecutive summer internship programs (NASA SHARP) at NASA Johnson Space Center (2003,2004)
Completed coursework and selected as a Texas High School Aerospace Scholar and represented Pearland at Johnson Space Center (2003)
Selected to represent NASA Student Enrichment Programs at Houston Chamber of Commerce presentation (2003)
Member of Science National Honor Society (2003-2004)
Member of Spanish Honor Society (2002-2004)
Member of National Honor Society (2002-2004)
Disabled Veterans of America Appreciation Award (2000-2001, 2001-2002)
Cadet of the Year Award, JROTC (2000-2001, 2001-2002)
Superior Cadet Award, JROTC (2000-2001, 2001-2002)
EXPERIENCE
.NET Production Programmer (2007-present)
Working with other software developers and business analysts to produce information and data communication solutions for the insurance industry.
Freelance Writer, Illustrado Magazine, (2006-2007)
Contributed articles to an international Filipino magazine based in Dubai.
Web Developer, Self Employed, (2006-2007)
Set up and maintained Content Management Systems (Joomla) and online blogs.
IT Contractor, Petrolink Services Inc., Houston Texas (Winter 2005)
Served as assistant to Network/IT Manager. Troubleshooted personal computers and software issues. Assembled and installed computer workstations. Performed routine software maintenance/installation. Installed surveillance web cameras.
IT Consultant, US Quality Furniture Services, Houston Texas (2004-2005)
Worked for the Information Technology team. Assisted employees with general computer/laptop hardware and application troubleshooting. Assembled computers with available hardware. Created database data driven PHP web pages. Performed research on inventory barcode collection and implementation into database.
Tutor, Wharton Elementary, Houston Texas (Sept. – Dec. 2004)
(America Reads Tutoring Program) Helped small groups of children with homework and academic enrichment activities.
National Aeronautical Space Administration (NASA) Apprentice (2nd Term), Johnson Space Center (JSC), Houston Texas (Summer 2004)
Worked for the Information Technology branch at Johnson Space Center. Investigated and evaluated ergonomically designed computer input devices for applicability in JSC environment and deployment in laboratory for future use, and identified potential beneficiaries for devices. Performed software setup on NASA IT servers. Tested Voice Over IP software. Presented findings to IT branch.
National Aeronautical Space Administration (NASA) Apprentice (1st Term), Johnson Space Center (JSC), Houston Texas (Summer 2003)
Worked for the Customer Support Office of the IT Branch at Johnson Space Center. Managed and edited various web sites and web pages. Managed databases and edited database driven web pages. Converted static web pages into dynamically data-driven web pages. Implemented scripts into various web site projects. Wrote tutorials and documentation for program code. Learned how to use web editing programs and new programming languages. Presented results to IT branch.
Ranch Hand, Little Bit of Texas, Angleton Texas (Summer 2002)
Hauled hay, wood, and shrubbery. Tended horses, chickens, and other farm animals. Shoveled horse manure, dirt, and gravel. Worked with farm machinery. Put up and painted fencing, barn walls, and posts.
SKILLS and HOBBIES
Fluent in Tagalog (Language of the Philippines)
Microsoft Office: Word, Power Point, Excel, Access
Experience with C++, Java, and Scheme (via college courses taken)
.NET Framework (Microsoft Visual Studio): Visual Basic [VB], C#, ADO, ASP, XML, SQL
Web Development: Joomla Content Management System [CMS], Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Fireworks, Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft IIS Server, Apache HTTP Server, PHP Nuke [Portal Management], HTML, CFML [ColdFusion], SQL , JavaScript, PHP, MySql, Microsoft SQL Server
Experienced in computer assembly, and familiar with server assembly
Experienced with oral presentations - supported NASA Human Resources at Houston TX Chamber of Commerce presentation
Created documentation and tutorials for e-learning and use of Johnson Space Center dynamic web pages
Art (primarily drawing, painting)
Martial Arts: Gold medal (sparring) & silver medal (forms) at Orlando FL Regional Martial Arts Competition
Wrestling: Gold medal at Eastern Oklahoma Regional Wrestling Meet
Avid swimmer
Enjoys reading, writing, web browsing, blogging, learning, researching, staying active, experiencing new things / meeting new people, and travelling
National Aeronautical Space Administration (NASA) Apprentice (1st Term), Johnson Space Center (JSC), Houston Texas (Summer 2003)
Worked for the Customer Support Office of the IT Branch at Johnson Space Center. Managed and edited various web sites and web pages. Managed databases and edited database driven web pages. Converted static web pages into dynamically data-driven web pages. Implemented scripts into various web site projects. Wrote tutorials and documentation for program code. Learned how to use web editing programs and new programming languages. Presented results to IT branch.
Ranch Hand, Little Bit of Texas, Angleton Texas (Summer 2002)
Hauled hay, wood, and shrubbery. Tended horses, chickens, and other farm animals. Shoveled horse manure, dirt, and gravel. Worked with farm machinery. Put up and painted fencing, barn walls, and posts.
SKILLS and HOBBIES
Fluent in Tagalog (Language of the Philippines)
Microsoft Office: Word, Power Point, Excel, Access
Experience with C++, Java, and Scheme (via college courses taken)
.NET Framework (Microsoft Visual Studio): Visual Basic [VB], C#, ADO, ASP, XML, SQL
Web Development: Joomla Content Management System [CMS], Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Fireworks, Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft IIS Server, Apache HTTP Server, PHP Nuke [Portal Management], HTML, CFML [ColdFusion], SQL , JavaScript, PHP, MySql, Microsoft SQL Server
Experienced in computer assembly, and familiar with server assembly
Experienced with oral presentations - supported NASA Human Resources at Houston TX Chamber of Commerce presentation
Created documentation and tutorials for e-learning and use of Johnson Space Center dynamic web pages
Art (primarily drawing, painting)
Martial Arts: Gold medal (sparring) & silver medal (forms) at Orlando FL Regional Martial Arts Competition
Wrestling: Gold medal at Eastern Oklahoma Regional Wrestling Meet
Avid swimmer
Enjoys reading, writing, web browsing, blogging, learning, researching, staying active, experiencing new things / meeting new people, and travelling
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