5344 Lake Lindero Drive
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
818.991.9176
joshua.drake@gmail.com
Education
University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
Xerox Scholar
Bachelor of Arts Cognitive Science, 1998
Skills
- Programming Languages: C#, Visual Basic, Python, C, C++, ARC, Interactive C
- Transaction Processing and Frameworks: .NET, MTS, COM+
- Communications & Protocols: SOAP, HTTP, Telnet, FTP, SMTP, SSH
- World Wide Web: HTML, JavaScript, ASP, IIS, MS Proxy, VBScript, XML, XSL(T), Epicentric Portal Server, ServerObjects Inc. Libraries
- Database & Reporting: Visual FoxPro, SQL Server, Platinum ERwin, MySQL, dBase, MS Access, Crystal Reports, MATLAB
- Operating Systems: Windows, *NIX, Macintosh
- Hardware: Building, Upgrading, Configuring and Trouble Shooting PC
- Environments: X Windows, Open Windows
- Word Processing & Text Formatting: Word, LaTex
Experience
Homestore.com, Westlake Village, California, April 2001-Present
Software Engineer
- Assisted in re-write of Hombuilder reporting.
- Implemented a Search the web service, interfacing with Overture, for
Homestore,
Realtor,
RentNet and
Homebuilder.
- Implemented and updated a .NET Web Service, interfacing with ESRI
ArcWeb Services.
Providing maps, geocoding and driving directions for Realtor, RentNet and Homebuilder.
- Assisted re-write of Realtor search engine.
- Assisted in creating a Universal Registration service used by Homestore, Realtor and Homebuilder.
- Teamsite support, and interfacing with Homestore co-branding engine.
- Responsible for the maintenance and extension of the Homestore.ca site Now merged with Realtor.
- Architected and maintained: ASP, HTML, Javascript, XML, XSL(T), and Visual Basic Code base.
Advanced MP Technology (Competitive Knowledge), Van Nuys, California, Sept 1999-April 2001
Lead Developer
Competitive Knowledge was purchased by Advanced MP Technology in Jan 2001
- Coded modular web crawlers to aggregate information about electronic parts in a central application.
- Created a web based application to allow members of the Apparel Industry to track both internal and market metrics, keep up with the relevant news and analysis, and improve their own practices through communication and collaboration.
- Implemented a three tier architecture website to support vertical industries using Microsoft NT, IIS, SQLServer, VB and ASP.
- Product specification, design and implementation.
- Hardware and software recommendations, tool selection.
Computer Consulting Group, Camarillo, California, Feb 1999-Sept 1999
Lead Developer
- Created a secure application to allow customer service reps to view clients medical bills.
- Implemented a Resume and Job Site for Santa Barbara County.
- Designed and maintained websites for Fernando Vargas, a local Porsche Owners Club and Celebrity Prime Foods.
- Registered domain names and administered the company web server.
- ASP Application Development for searching and data processing.
- Wrote data Conversion/Import routines and applications in Visual Fox Pro, and Visual Basic.
- Assisted network administration, consultation and technical support.
University of Rochester Computer Science Department, Rochester, New York, Summer 1995
Student Research Assistant
- Tested the sensors on a robot wheelchair.
- Wrote wall following routines.
- Installed/Configured/Maintained a LINUX server.
- With another student developed a communications protocol between the wheelchair's microprocessor and the LINUX machine.
Academic Media and Event Support, Rochester, New York, Fall 1994-1998
Media Specialist
- Delivery of Media Equipment for classes and special events.
- Evening Manager.
- Video Tapings.
- Set Spaces for Events.
- Projectionist.
Net Access, Rochester, New York, Feb 1997-May 1998
Developer/Technical Support
Jan-May 98
- Customer Support.
- Office Projects as needed.
Feb-Oct 97
- Web Enabled a Legacy Fox Base Database using Visual Fox Pro and FoxWeb.
- Developed a Title Search applet in Access.
- Made Purchase Recommendations and assisted with price quotes.
- Assisted in Network Installations.
Activities
Drama House Member Fall 1998
- Sound Design for Halloween Party
- Stage Construction for multiple shows
- Lighting Cue man, "Heathen Valley"
Parkview Baptist Church Youth Intern Summer 1998
- Sunday School Teacher
- Wednesday Night Bible Study
- Special Events
- Computer Support
Computer Interest Floor Member 1995-1997
- PC Manager in the public computing Lab 1995-1996
- Help line Technician, answered a majority of the PC related calls 1995
Free Form Dance Troupe 1994-1995
- Dancer, preformed in both of the troupe's shows in 1994
- Lead Sound Technician for "Winter" 1995
General
- Involved in a project to put University Energy Records on the Web
- Hobby Electronics
- Hobby Robotics
- Reading Computer/Electronics Materials
Coursework
Haiku Poetry; City Politics in Rochester; Principles of Economics;
Intermediate Microeconomics; Principles of Accounting; Money, Credit and Banking; Foundations of Management Information Systems; Calculus I-III;
Introduction to Electrical Engineering; Mobile Robots; Computer Ethics; Introduction to Computers; Introduction to Computers and Programming;
Data Structures; Introduction to Linguistics; Psychology of Language; Foundations of Cognitive Science; Cognition and Language; Science and Reason;
Theories of Knowledge; Philosophy of Mind; The Computational Brain; Introductory Logic; Uncertain Inference; and Senior Seminar in Cognitive Science
Special:
- 16 and 35mm film projection
- Oxy-Acetylene and Wire Feed Welding
- Fire Extinguisher Service
- Public Speaking
References
Available upon request.
Updated 02-17-2005