Rob Loach 
http://www.robloach.net 
Objective 
	  
	Web and software development in a full time position where I can contribute my expertise in systems analysis and website development, be involved in open source communities and projects, and learn and enhance personal skills to better help people around me.  I specialize in the development of web applications using Drupal, am a great team builder, as well as a quick learner.

	Technical Skills 
	Languages 
	* Proficient in: PHP, Drupal, JavaScript, C#, VB6/VB.NET, ASP.NET, XHTML, CSS, SQL 
* Familiar with: C/C++, Java, JSP, ActionScript, Python, D, J#.NET 
	Software 
	* Tools: Eclipse, MonoDevelop, GIMP, vim, Microsoft Visual Studio (2003 and 2005), Microsoft Office Suite (MOUS certified)

* Databases: MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access 
* Platforms: Linux, Mono, .NET Framework, XNA, J2EE 
	Experience 
	April 2008
Present	Mansueto Ventures (New York City, NY)
Developer

   * Drupal consulting and web development for FastCompany.com, Inc.com and FastCompany.tv 
   * Built media-rich user-interactive applications, including both the frontend and backend 
   * Involved in the full project life-cycle from specing the project, to completion of the user interface workflow 
	2006
Present	Drupal (drupal.org)
Evangelist

   * Mentioned as one of the top-most patch contributors to Drupal 7 core at Drupalcon Paris 2009 
   * Maintain a number of Drupal.org contributed modules across more then 30,000 different websites 
   * Organize the Drupal New York community meetup 

	June 2007 
April 2008 
	Climax Media (Toronto, ON)
Senior Developer 
   * Create web applications and software solutions for various companies, including Honda, Acura and Coca-Cola using Drupal, PHP, ASP.NET and C# 
   * Co-maintained the Drupal Services module for Drupal/Flash integration

	February 2006
June 2007 
	Equipment Creative (Toronto, ON)
Senior Developer 
      * Designed website solutions for contracting companies, including Ideal Railings and Media Intelligence 
      * Redesigned the website and workflow on DavidAkermanis.com for a media rich user experience

	May 2006
June 2007 
	Toronto Independent Games Conference (Toronto, ON)
Website Developer 
         * Developed the website for the video games conference held in Toronto for independent and professional game developers

	September 2006
April 2007 
	George Brown College (Toronto, ON)
Systems Analyst 
            * Setup, tested and maintained the lab computer systems 
            * Ensured the system network was functional 
            * Created software applications to help remotely manage the systems

	May 2003 
August 2003

	24-7 INtouch (Toronto, ON)
Communication Software Designer 
               * Directed customer service over the telephone 
               * Contacted potential clients on the phone and provided company service information 
               * Created small web applications using PHP to assist data entry 
	March 2002 
November 2003 
	Overtech Technologies (Toronto, ON)
Software Designer 
               * Worked in online teams to develop software applications for clients

               * Inspired company to encourage more team-based project 
	Education 
	2004-2007 
	George Brown College (Toronto, ON) 
                  * Computer Programmer/Analyst Advanced Diploma 
                  * George Brown College Citizenship Award 2007 
                  * Dean’s Honor List (GPA 3.5 or higher) 
	2000-2004 
	SaTEC @ W. A. Porter (Scarborough, ON) 
                  * Ontario Secondary School (Magnet School for Computer Studies) 
                  * CISCO Certification (CCENT) 
	2000 
	CAEN (Ann Arbour, MI) 
                  * Created computer games in C++ and DirectX at the summer video game development program at the University of Michigan 
	Interests 
	  
	                  * Saxophone 
                  * Scuba Diving (PADI certified) 
                  * Web, software and game development 
                  * Cycling 
                  * Swimming 
                  * Video games

                  * Hockey 
                  * Open source projects and communities (Drupal, Ubuntu, etc)