Chris Long

 

Online Presence

Technical Skills

Operating Systems

  • Expert: MacOS X, Microsoft Windows, Linux

Programming Languages

  • Expert: Python, PHP, HTML/XHTML, CSS, Shell scripting, C, SQL, JavaScript/AJAX, Visual Basic for Applications, Java(J2SE & J2EE)
  • Intermediate: C++, Latex, XML
  • Novice: Ruby, Lisp, UML

Tools and Systems

  • Expert: Apache, Subversion, MySQL, Django, PostgreSQL, Eclipse, Solr, SVN, CodeIgniter
  • Intermediate: SAS, Hibernate, Spring, JUnit, nginx, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator

Experience

Lead Software Developer, Well.ca — Guelph, ON: 2007 - Feb 2010

  • Programming Languages: PHP, Python, HTML, JavaScript, Java, SQL
  • Frameworks/Tools: SVN, Eclipse, CodeIgniter, jQuery, ExtJS, Solr, MySQL
  • Managed the software development team of Well.ca.
  • Interviewed potential candidates for open positions within the software development team.
  • Worked closely with partner organizations and other departments to prioritize and plan projects.
  • Implemented an agile approach to software development, including implementing daily scrums, a sprint board and product backlog.
  • Monitored current Ecommerce trends and met with industry professionals.
  • Reported to the CEO on the progress of software development within Well.ca.
  • Created, planned, and implemented one of Canada’s fastest growing Ecommerce companies websites.
  • Using CodeIgniter and ExtJS developed and designed the backend interface of Well.ca.

Organizer, EcommerceCamp — Toronto, ON: 2009 - Present

  • Organized and planned multiple free networking events to bring together Toronto Ecommerce professionals, with over 130 attendees.
  • Promoted the event using online social media tools, every event sold out in two weeks.
  • Coordinated with senior Ecommerce professionals to plan panel discussions for the events.

Founder, StartupIndex.ca — Toronto, ON: 2008 - Present

  • Programming Languages: Python (Django), HTML, JavaScript, SQL
  • Frameworks/Tools: SVN, Eclipse, jQuery, Solr, Django, PostgreSQL
  • Created an online community to gather and share data on the Canadian startup and entrepreneur community.
  • Announced the website at the 2008 StartupCamp event and it has now become the resource for finding the latest information on any startup or investor within Canada.
  • Worked closely with community leaders to design and promote the website within the community.

Summer of Code Developer, Google: June 2006 - August 2006

  • One of 636 undergraduate and graduate students from across the world selected for the second annual Google Summer of Code, out of approximately 4500 applicants.
  • Implemented per object permissions in the open source Python web framework called Django (http://www.djangoproject.com).
  • Continued active involvement in the Django community.

President, Clongtech: 2005 - Present

  • Create and design websites for a variety of organizations.
  • Develop interactive Microsoft Office applications using VBA.
  • Consult with organizations on the development of Django applications.

Project Manager & Data Analyst, Workflow Integrity Network: 2006 - 2009

  • On-site project manager responsible for monitoring and reporting on the efficiency of the current business processes within healthcare organizations.
  • Scheduling, training and management of temporary data gathers.
  • Analysis of the data files and preparation of reports.

Temporary Consultant, Hunt Personnel — Mississauga, ON: April 2005 - August 2005, April 2006 - August 2006

  • Identify, Qualify, Interview, Evaluate, and Match all candidates to determine their skill level and suitability to fulfill client’s staffing requirements.
  • Ongoing communication with client companies to discuss the temporary employee’s performance.

Business Development Officer, Technolog Inc. — Mississauga, ON: May 2003 - August 2003, May 2004 - August 2004

  • Introduced this start up Internet based Nanny Service to potential users.
  • Managed the day today finance including payroll.
  • Testing of software.
  • Aided in the development of the business plan.
  • Exercised creativity in assisting with the production of the corporate brochure.

Education

University of Guelph — Guelph, ON

Bachelor of Science, Honors

Major: Computer and Information Science, Minor: Mathematics

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