Experience
Corda Technologies
Lindon, UT
Software Engineer, Technical Writer, and Educational Consultant
1999-2004
- Coded for Java-based data reporting server and tools. Built charting & mapping web applications in JSP, ASP, Java, .NET, Perl, PHP, Cold Fusion, C#, and Visual Basic with various databases (typically MySQL) on the back end. Consulted on GUI and API usability & design. Developed support forums (using vBulletin) and website. Built automated documentation / on-line help production system. Wrote documentation. Developed and taught product training classes, which typically involved onsite consulting as well.
- For samples of work completed at this and other jobs, please see my Portfolio.
Freelance Web Projects
Various
Web Development and Content Management
1998-Present
- Personal and family sites (http://karlrees.com, http://reeshome.org), based on heavily hacked Movable Type and Gallery content management systems. Projects for other various entities, such as BYU Education and Law journal. I tend to use Perl, PHP, and JSP for these projects, with extensive customization via CSS.
Applied Research Laboratories (U. of Texas)
Austin, TX
Technical Support
1999
- Windows, Macintosh, hardware, network, and printer troubleshooting.
Clayton, Howarth & Cannon, P.C.
Midvale, UT
Summer Extern
2005
- Wrote provisional patent application. Assisted in trademark, patent, and cyberpiracy litigation.
Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP
Washington, D.C.
Summer Extern
2005
- Wrote legal memos on telecommunication issues. Attended FCC meetings.
BYU IT Department
Provo, UT
Training
1999
- Developed technology training programs using CBT software.
Buyertouch.com
Seattle, WA
Research and Writing
1999
- Wrote evaluation of their "secret shopper for the web" business model; used as appendix to their original business proposal.
Last Updated: August 18, 2006