Adam Christian

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Advanced skills
- JavaScript/CSS/DOM/XUL/XPCOM
- JavaScript frameworks (Dojo, Prototype, Fleegix, JQuery, YUI)
- OOP and software engineering
- Django Web Framework
- Cake PHP Web Framework
- Pylons Web Framework
- Windmill Testing Framework
- Selenium Testing Framework

Solid foundation skills
- PHP, Python, wxPython, C, C++, C#
- Database programming (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL)
- Photoshop, GIMP
- HCI concepts, user observation and analysis
- LISP, ML, VB, ASM, PERL
- Software testing methodology
- SVN, CVS, Perforce, Git

EXPERIENCE

Web Developer, Automation Architect, Slide Inc. July 2008 - Current
Working on the Windmill Testing Framework in order to implement a continuous integration system for Slide’s application testing and QA process.

Software Engineer (Web Development), Rearden Commerce Jan 08-July08
Client side development of universal widgets for the Rearden Personal Assistant.
Maintaining JavaScript organization, coding standards, Framework usage and performance.
Cross browser compatibility, bug fixing, active involvement in client side architecture and planning.

QA Development Engineer, Open Source Applications Foundation 2007-2008
Know the internals and insure the quality of all front end functionality in the Chandler Server.
Interface with developers, release managers and QA in order to ensure smooth releases.
Develop JSON/Python and JavaScript tests to automate release cycles.
Maintain Chandler Server instances for automated testing, and QA Sessions.
Chandler and Cosmo Testing and Automation –
http://chandler.osafoundation.org, http://cosmo.osafoundation.org
Windmill — co-founder, developer — http://windmill.osafoundation.org
Project was founded at OSAF by myself and Mikeal Rogers.
Designed to provide end to end functional web UI testing of any web application.
My primary responsibilities include JavaScript IDE, and Core interaction with the Browsers.

QA Contractor, Open Source Applications Foundation 2006-2007
Python tool development for automated testing using JSON-RPC, CMP.
Contributions to the Selenium Core (Web Testing Framework) enhancing AJAX testing functionality.
Contributions to the Broadsword testing Framework. (testrunner, stress testing)

Web Developer, Center for Teaching, Learning and Technologies (Washington State University) 2002-2006
Developed network traffic analysis tools in PHP/MySQL/CRON to interface with network switches.
Extensive PHP/BASH scripting for log parsing and graph generation.
Development and Migration of office management software finally named Acquisitions.NET. (C#.NET)
WIKI Migration tools, for converting HTML documentation to WIKI markup (versions: PERL, C#)
Management application used by the Computer Science College for accreditation, named CSAB.NET.

Contract Web Developer, Netpaths.net 1999-2002
Development of dynamic features such as shopping carts and forums from scratch in PHP and ASP6.
Web design for the following: racecenter.com, lostpetnet.com,.com, tsan.net, mokajoe.com etc.

Teacher & Network Administrator, Teach The Teachers ( Microsoft and Compaq ) 1998-2001
Installation and configuration of hardware, software and networking for conference attendees.
Classroom style instruction of Microsoft Office, Front Page, Dream Weaver, and Adobe Photoshop.
Interaction and presentation to groups of K-12 school teachers.
Running active directory and web hosing for all final web projects.
Extensive trouble shooting of network, software and PC hardware.

EDUCATION

Washington State University, Pullman, Washington — B.A Computer Science
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington — B.A Business Administration

PERSONAL

Hobbies
I am a NAUI certified SCUBA diver, avid mountaineer, skier and experienced sailor. I spent most of my life exploring the Northwest National Forests and Puget Sound. Growing up I played eight years of premier soccer and a ninth year as a freshman in college. I now play for fun on Bay Area teams to keep fit. I try to keep my blog updated at www.t0asted.com, so my family and friends can follow my adventures.
Travel
I have spent a summer in Australia volunteering at wildlife refuges and conservation parks, diving on the barrier reef and repelling off the cliffs of the Blue Mountains. I also spent a summer in Iceland exploring the mid atlantic rift, and the volcanoes of Vestmannaeyjar. My most recent excursion was to the Scottish Highland Way where I explored the castles, towns and distilleries.
Music
I have played electric and acoustic guitar for 10 years, and like to keep up on my tablature reading and song libraries. I was inspired by seeing Eric Johnson and Joe Satriani in concert in Spokane Washington.