9924 Northbrook Valley Dr. Apt.

2 260-437-6498
Fort Wayne, IN 46825 tech@[Link]

Erik Porter

Objective To work with Microsoft .NET Technologies.

Experience Sep 2003–Present Aptera Software Fort Wayne, IN

Lead Software Architect
 Architected and Developed many custom .NET WindowsForms and
[Link] applications using Visual Studio .NET.
 In my spare time, developed a centralized list management application
using WindowsForms, WebServices, [Link] & .NET Compact
Framework.
 Designed and implemented a custom help system that integrated with
our company’s product, the PSA Scorecard.
 Created a WindowsForms application for migrating data between
QuickBooks and our product, using WebServices and a custom designed
API to interact with QuickBooks.
 Created a Custom Document Management system in [Link]
involving custom HttpHandlers, Encryption, SQL Server & XML.
 Created a custom control set for [Link] to aid in developing e-
commerce sites.
 Built a Scheduling system for car manufacturers to use to schedule
audits.
 Built WindowsForms applications with Custom Controls using GDI+
 Participated in the Whidbey (Visual Studio 2005) Beta Program and the
Yukon (SQL Server 2005) Beta Program.
 Helped redesign existing applications to improve usability.
 Actively posted tips and experiences using .NET in my blog.
 Answered questions in the Developer Tools Cabana at TechEd 2004.
 Gave technical presentations to .NET User Groups across the Midwest
in subjects of [Link], [Link], WindowsForms, Custom Controls,
Visual Studio Futures, Message Oriented Architecture, etc.
 Wrote 2 articles for Advisor Magazines on [Link] Templating and
Skinning and Creating Strongly Typed Collections.
 Worked on all marketing text, user specifications and technical
documentation for employer, verifying grammar, technical accuracy &
readability and other psychological implications.
 Acted as Lead Developer and Project Manager for a large group project
with members of the .NET Users of Fort Wayne (NUFW).
 Participated in the “VB Insiders” group at Microsoft, aiding in the
direction for the future of Visual Basic.
Jan 2003–Sep 2003 Independent Consultant Decatur, IN
Applications Developer, Writer & Presenter
 Worked with local companies as a subcontractor developing data entry
software using [Link] and WindowsForms, as well as converted an
ASP application to [Link].
 Provided personal training in .NET to local individuals.
 Actively posted tips and experiences using .NET in my blog.
 Created a schedule management system to be resold to customers,
written in [Link].
 Participated in the Whidbey (Visual Studio 2005) Software Design
Review in Redmond, WA
 Participated in the Whidbey Alpha & Beta Program and the Yukon Beta
Program.
 Gave technical presentations to .NET User Groups across the Midwest
in subjects of [Link], [Link] & WindowsForms.
 Wrote an article for Advisor Magazine on the reasons to switch from
using Access to store data for applications to MSDE and 2 chapters for a
book called “Visual Basic .NET 2003 Kick Start”, published by Sams
Publishing in October of 2003. I was also the Technical Editor for the
entire book.

Mar 2000–Dec 2003 Thunderbird Products Decatur, IN

Applications Developer
 Created web application for internal and external use with Microsoft ASP
on IIS 4 & 5
 Created sales and financing software using Microsoft Visual Basic 6 and
Macromedia Flash 5, which resulted in many additional sales of our
product each year.
 Developed all server-side logic for 5 company websites and 1 company
extranet site using Microsoft [Link], Microsoft SQL Server 2000
and .NET WebServices.
 Lead Developer and Manager for the complete rewrite of the company’s
sales and financing software system using Microsoft .NET
WindowsForms, Visual Basic and Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine
created with Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Enterprise Architect, which
resulted in hundreds of additional sales of our product each year.
 Assisted in user interface flow design of all company applications.

Jul 1999–Mar 2000 Thunderbird Products Decatur, IN

CAD/CAM Design Engineer
 Drew 3D modeled small to large parts using Unigraphics I-DEAS
 Designed small parts
 Maintained the client/server network running Windows 2000 (Server and
Professional) by writing management scripts and maintaining Active
Directory.
 Built applications using Visual Basic 6 to develop management software
for the CAD system.
 Jan 1999–Jul 1999 AdamsWells Internet Craigville, IN
Tech Support/Web Developer
 Provided technical assistance for customers, helping them to install
software and to configure their computer to dial-up online.
 Developed web sites for local businesses and the company website
using HTML, JavaScript, ASP, etc.
 Managed a Windows NT 4.0 Web Server

Education Aug 1997–Dec 1998 Ball State University Muncie, IN

 Studied Computer Science.
 Worked on University website.
 Developed applications using C++ on Unix and Windows systems.

Interests Computers, all new technology, the stock market, skiing, boating &
music.

Awards  Microsoft .NET WindowsForms Code Hero – September 2003

 Microsoft .NET MVP Award – October 2002 – October 2005
 Boy Scouts of America’s Eagle Scout Award – 1996

Technologies &  Microsoft Visual Basic – Versions 4, Script, 6, 2002, 2003 & 2005
Experience  Microsoft C# .NET – Versions 2002, 2003 & 2005
 Microsoft .NET WindowsForms
 Microsoft ASP – Versions [Link] & .NET
 Microsoft SQL Server – Versions 7.0, 2000 & 2005
 Microsoft IIS – Versions 4, 5 & 6
 Microsoft Windows Operating Systems – All client versions from
Windows 3.1 to WindowsXP and also server versions including
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Server & Windows Server 2003. I
have also spent time testing Windows code name “Longhorn”.

 I am a moderator for the WindowsForms Forums and an active

helper on the Public Microsoft Newsgroups.

Online Profiles &  .NET Weblogs

Other Online  WindowsForms Forums
Accomplishments  GotDotNet Message Board
 [Link] Forums
 [Link]
 Microsoft MVP
 Sams Publishing
 .NET Users of Fort Wayne (NUFW) Vice President

References Available on Request