Leonard T. Harris
PO Box 1490
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 496-1422
SKILLS
Experienced Manager. Adept at Conflict Resolution and Change Management. Expert in Linux.
Languages: Perl, Bash, HTML, and PHP. Software: Apache, MySQL, Oracle.
EXPERIENCE
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA – Middleware Manager – Manage the Middleware team. Oversee administration of web, shibboleth, and identity servers. 2013-present. System Administrator – Configure Linux servers using Puppet. Manage users. Ensure the University-wide person database has clean data. Maintain Websites. 2012-2013.
County of Henrico, Henrico, VA - Technology Support Specialist/Webmaster – Develop and Maintain custom web applications for the County's website including Building Inspections Scheduler, Interactive Comment System, and Online Permit Payments. Supervise software development process . Identify and Resolve inter-departmental conflicts. Provide website interactivity with a variety of databases including MySQL, MSSQL, and Oracle. Oversee development of departmental websites. Train users on software. 2004-2012
Center for Liberty and Community, Woodbridge, VA – Director/Associate Editor/Webmaster – Develop online advertising management system. Administer MovableType Personal Publishing System. Develop and maintain web-based membership and accounting database. Assist with publication of from content development to production and distribution. Server Configuration: Linux/Apache. 2004-2009 [telecommute part-time]
Ruggles Service Corporation, Richmond VA. Sr. Web Developer. Developed, designed, and maintained several client websites. Implemented CyberCash/Verisign Payflow online payment system. Developed On-line Abstract Submission/Grading System. Assisted Network Administrator when needed. 2001-2004.
Collegiate School, Richmond, VA.Chess Coach.Coached one of the Middle School chess teams (Grades 3-5). Developed chess lesson plans. Assisted with tournament organization. [part-time] 2002-2003.
Smedlock.com Cleveland OH. Web-Consultant. Suggested web-development strategy. Recommended appropriate e-commerce technology. Liaison between the company and vendors. 2001 [telecommute part-time].
StartupStarter.com, Washington DC. Sr. Web Developer. Developed website from scratch using PHP, Perl, MySQL, Apache, Linux. Website produced customized legal documents and other content. Managed vendors relations. 2000-2001.
Employment Policy Foundation, Washington DC. Webmaster/Graphic Designer. Designed, Maintained, and Administered onan IIS server (HTML, JavaScript, ASP/VBScript, Acrobat, Real Producer). Produced award winning American Workplace Report 2000 (Association Trends Effective Use of Spot Color Award 2000). Designed and Edited newsletters and presentations with Adobe software (PageMaker, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere) 2000.
Free-Market.Net, Chicago IL. Managing Editor. Supervised team of 20 Editors. Proofed database entries for style and content. Substituted for staff when necessary. [part-time] 2000.
The Cato Institute, Washington DC. Librarian. Managed entire library. Provided Reference service. Answered Email from web site. Maintained database of mailing lists. Eliminated excess paperwork by creating the Daily News Clips internal web page. Granted reprint requests. Gave tours of the building, Created Periodical Control Database. 1999-2000.
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Richmond VA. Library Assistant. Managed all aspects of Inter-Library Loan, Maintained webpage, Supervised Graphics Center, Supervised Collection Maintenance and workstudy students, assisted with Satellite downlink, assisted in Computer Lab, trained faculty on new technology in Graphics Center, created software training manuals, set up various A/V equipment, installed software, and fixed computer problems. 1996-1999.
EDUCATION
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA. B.S. Physics and B.A. History, May 1995.