Christopher W. Southern

Develop e-commerce and client server applications using open-source technologies. In charge of all computer aspects, including software development, HTML web page development, web server maintenance (Apache/Linux), security, networking and day to day management.

Passguard, Greenwich, Conn.
New web services helping Internet users manage their passwords and bookmarks to websites. Developed a XUL/Javascript toolbar for Firefox with an AJAX/XML back end interfaced with PHP and MySQL.

Grants Financial Publishing Inc., New York, New York
Developed a DRM (Digital Right Management) billing system in PHP and MySQL for online publishing of PDFs. System includes a DRM security server to enforce publisher?s copyrights, and an e-commerce publishing system for a bi-weekly financial newsletter.

WaterWireless, Greenwich, Conn.
A provider of marina based Wi-Fi Hotspots. Developed billing system in PHP with a RADIUS server interfaced with MySQL for user management. Installed equipment, provide day to day support.

Over saw the development of web publishing and e-commerce projects for internet.com. Also managed the day to day maintenance of the existing 120 internet.com web sites running on Solaris and Apache cover many different technologies including PHP, Python, Perl, Java, C++, Oracle and MySQL.

Wall Street Research Net provides the Internet with on-line financial research. In charge of all computer aspects, including HTML web page development, web server maintenance, networking, Perl, C++ and Java application development and day to day management. Created feed programs in Perl to process data from 10 financial data providers for storage in an Informix database.. Developed and maintain e-commerce system for pay products. WSRN was one of the largest financial web sites in the world, with over 250,000 people.

Designed and implemented enterprise client/server web systems while consulting for fortune 100 companies.

World Trade Centers Association, New York, NY
Developed an online web commerce/billing system for trade documents and trade services. The system replaced a legacy system running on a private network world wide. Installed and configured Netscape Enterprise Server and CyberCash.

MCI Telecommunications, Raleigh, NC
Designed and developed a web interface into MCI¿s problem tracking system. Allows users to track and browser problems on MCI¿s worldwide phone network.

First Union Bank, Charlotte, NC
Defined, document and tested the Internet application architecture and security policies for the Capital Markets Group (CMG). Provided assistance in installing and configuring the Netscape Publishing System.

XEROX, Rochester, NY
Created client/server web applications for the ODPG group. Projects included competitive intelligence application that allows XEROX employees to compare their competitors products against their own and a product survey system which maintained user surveys on certain Xerox products in an Oracle database.

Cabletron is one of the leading companies in the LAN industry. Designed, implemented, and integrated C++ multi-platform applications. Project included development on a prototype distributed network management package, API¿s and additional enhancements to network management software packages.Cabletron is one of the leading companies in the LAN industry. Designed, implemented, and integrated C++ multi-platform applications. Project included development on a prototype distributed network management package, API¿s and additional enhancements to network management software packages.

In charge of functional testing of multi-platform network management software and integration into other network management software packages. Developed testing strategies and test plans. Responsible for administration and troubleshooting of testing systems and network configurations.

Concept II is the world¿s largest manufacturer of rowing equipment. Designed and developed software to interface rowing machines to computers, enabling medical professionals to record, analyze, and graph the progress of physical therapy. Primary function on the two person development team was to design and write code in C.

Provided PC support to customers throughout New England area. Responsibilities included installing and configuring Novell networks, installation of software, troubleshooting software and hardware problems, and providing technical assistance. Traveled throughout New England.

Apache, AJAX, DOM, OpenSSL, DRM, Netscape Enterprise Servers, E-Commerce CyberCash & Authorize.net, RSS

PHP, Perl, Javascript, XML, HTML, XHTML, C#, XUL, C++, C, Java.

MySQL, Oracle, Informix, ER/Win Design Software and ER/Studio Design Software.

Wi-Fi, VPN, Firewalls, Access Servers, VoIP, Ethernet, Routers, Switches, TCP/IP, Enterprise Management, SNMP.

Linux 2.6, Sun Solaris Systems, Windows XP, Windows 2003.

DNS, SMTP (Sendmail & Postfix), POP3, IMAP, HTTP, HTTPS, LDAP, ssh, Radius Servers

Sailing, Photography, Amateur Radio (Call Sign: W1CWS)