Douglas Alan Schepers

							                                  Douglas Alan Schepers
1101-D West Main Street                                   Chapel Hill, NC 27510
home :       919-932-9872                                 mobile :       919-824-5482
email :      doug@schepers.cc                             web :          http://schepers.cc

Application developer with expertise in software planning and development, data visualization, GUI
design, data management, and client interaction. Experienced with creating desktop and Internet
applications in a wide range of fields, from e-commerce to games to financial reporting. Adapt easily to new
environments and needs with initiative, diligence, and imagination. Amenable to various work
arrangements, including contract, project, part-time, and telecommuting.

Skills
   Languages: C++, Java, C#, JavaScript, Visual Basic, VBScript, TransactSQL, XML, SVG, XSLT, Perl
   Technologies: PHP, ASP, .NET, ISAPI, ADO, IIS
   Tools: Visual C++, MS SQL Server, MS SourceSafe, CVS, Apache Web Server / Tomcat / Cocoon /
    Batik, WindowsNT/2000/XP Professional / Server, Linux, MS Office, Oracle8, ImageMagick

Experience
2004 – Present                               Vectoreal               Bern, Switzerland / Carrboro, NC
 Formed Internet/intranet consulting company with 8 other SVG experts

1997 – Present                                 Freelance Consultation               Carrboro, NC
 Created several SVG-based Open Source applications, including a Web-based SVG editor
 Aided in development of SVG-based GUI for Ideaburst, Inc.
 Created automated graphics solutions for It's Your Turn, Inc.
 Designed and maintained personal and small business Web sites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

2/2001 – 1/2002, 5/2001 – 9/2002                CheckFree Investment Services                  RTP, NC
Application Developer
 Designed and implemented enhanced features for multi-million dollar desktop financial reporting
    package using VC++ compiler, MFC, ADO, and MS Access
 Interacted effectively with product design team and clients to improve products
 Debugged and coordinated quarterly software releases; increased product stability and met deadlines
 Collaborated in team environment using with MS SourceSafe versioning
 Instrumental in researching and developing interactive graphing interface for ASP-based Web
    products for Charles Schwab, using XML, SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics), and JavaScript

10/1999 – 2/2001                                It's Your Turn, Inc.                    Durham, NC
Programmer
 Developed and debugged C++/ISAPI/TransactSQL code to dynamically generate HTML
    pages from database returns for Internet games website http://www.itsyourturn.com/
 Constructed, maintained workstations, Web and database servers, which increased site capabilities
 Automated and streamlined maintenance tasks to improve productivity

5/1999 - 10/1999                                  net32, Inc.                                 Morrisville, NC
Assistant Database Administrator
 Assisted in database restructuring project involving design and reorganization of dental supply data
    structures for http://www.net32.com/, resulting in greater speed and ease of use for site
 Performed database scripting and maintenance using SQL, MS SQL Server 7, Access, and Excel

Education
Currently pursuing degree in Information/Library Science and Linguistics at UNC-Chapel Hill.           2005
Associate Degree in Computer Programming Durham Tech, NC                                               1999