Work history

When Alan is not at his full-time job, he is available to provide consultation and work on a project-by-project basis. Alan began working with software and Web development about fourteen years ago when he started and co-owned his first business, Blood Brothers. Being a business owner himself, Alan understands the importance of completing a project on time and under budget, and this emphasis is reflected in the work he does.

Alan's experience is focused on three major areas:

  1. Embedded Software/Systems Engineer: Alan has worked for the past six years as an embedded engineer. He is experienced in ANSI C and C++ development. Alan also has experience in digital design for use in programmable logic devices and FPGAs (work done in VHDL).
  2. Web Developer: Since 1997, Alan has developed Web sites for organizations in the mid-Willamette valley. His work includes everything from basic graphic design and information, to full-blown interactive front-ends with complex database back-ends. Alan is experienced in both PHP and ColdFusion development environments for dynamic Web content. Database experience includes MS Access, SQL server, and Oracle.
  3. Business Owner: For 7 years, Alan was a co-owner of Blood Brothers, a partnership that delivered custom software and Web design for businesses in the Willamette valley. His business perspective allows Alan to not only focus on the project at hand, but also on the big picture: the overall business goals of his customers.

Education

Willamette University
Master of Business Administration (2010)

Oregon State University
BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2005)

Oregon State University
BS, Computer Engineering, minor in Computer Science (2004)