Forest Wilkinson
Berkeley, CA
+1 (510) 525 7667
xxlmxw302@sneakemail.com

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Languages:                 C, C++, SQL, PHP, HTML
Interfaces / Libraries:    POSIX, STL, Boost, Apache, Postgres, Zend,
                           Win32, ATL, COM, MFC
Operating Systems:         Linux, BSD, Unix, Windows, MacOS

RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Developer           Venture Technology
1999-2002                  San Francisco, California

* Developed C++ server code and database schema for customizable electronic
  commerce system, supporting multiple shops, languages, and currencies.
* Created electronic commerce programming interface for PHP scripting
  language, allowing rapid development of on-line shopping applications.
* Implemented secure session management extension in C for Apache web server.
* Created modular payment processing library, including modules for VeriSign
  and CyberSource credit card services.
* Developed PostgreSQL database server extension in C to generate 64-bit
  keys, bypassing 32-bit sequence limit.
* Debugged and restructured multithreaded internet mail server, making
  previously unstable system suitable for production environment.
* Extended Internet Explorer to support web link sharing among on-line
  community users.
* Reported directly to chief operating officer.  Non-programming
  responsibilities included management of programming team, group task
  prioritization, project design.

Software Engineer          Dagmar Ate Tokyo
1997-1999                  Walnut Creek, California

* Developed network-aware rights management system, enforcing access
  restrictions and ensuring continued revenue from subscription-based
  products.
* Developed asynchronous network interface library for non-preemptive
  multitasking environments, preserving UI responsiveness during network
  operations.
* Designed self-correcting software registration key system, minimizing
  telephone support time caused by common typos and verbal mistakes.
* Automated legacy interactive publishing tools, freeing production
  personnel for other tasks.
* Debugged network protocol implementations through raw packet analysis.
* Developed mixing audio driver, allowing multiple applications to share
  single sound device.

Programmer / Analyst       Research Institute of America
1992-1997                  Concord, California / New York, New York

* Developed software access control and subscription tracking systems.
* Designed security APIs for hypertext document retrieval software.
* Reverse-engineered data file formats, and developed utilities for
  manipulating them.
* Ported applications between various Unix implementations.
* Conducted training sessions and wrote manual for security software
  configuration procedures.
* Managed programming and testing departments during manager absence.

EDUCATION

Honor student, computer science major                  Laney College
1990-1992                                              Oakland, California

(Revised January 2003)