Welcome to my website. I’m Brad. During the day, I develop websites using the latest technologies. At night, I write fiction. I bake gingerbread cookies, too.
Yep. That's me. This is my website.
This is Kendra. Isn’t she sweet? She’s my girlfriend. That’s a baby goat in her arms.
This is us together.
If you're not already, you should follow me on Twitter at @bradseverance. I'm sure you'll not be disappointed. Well, ... pretty sure.
You may download my resume in one of the following formats.
COLLEGE DEGREES
Associate Degree Applied Science in Computer Information Systems – Ivy Technical State College, Indianapolis, August 2000
Bachelor Degree General Studies – Indiana University, Indianapolis, May 1997
Associate Degree General Studies – Indiana University, Indianapolis, May 1995
CERTIFICATIONS
Flash Builder 4 and Flex 4 Essential Training (Lynda.com) – February 2013
jQuery Mobile Web Applications (Lynda.com) – January 2013
HTML5: Web Forms in Depth (Lynda.com) – June 2012
Dreamweaver and WordPress: Building Themes (Lynda.com) – June 2012
Publishing Video with the Flash Platform (Lynda.com) – October 2011
PHP with MySQL Essential Training (Lynda.com) – November 2010
Flash CS4 Professional Getting Started (Lynda.com) – July 2009
Illustrator CS4 Getting Started (Lynda.com) – July 2009
Brainbench Certification, Master ColdFusion – April 2008
Executrain Certification, Advanced Crystal 8.0 – November 2001
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) – December 2000
Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet (MCP+I) – December 2000
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) – January 2000
Brainbench Certification, Master Written English – March 2000
WEB DEVELOPMENT
Coldfusion, PHP, ActionScript, Flash, Flex, HTML5, jQuery, jQuery UI, jQuery Mobile, JSON, XML, AJAX, Wordpress, Magento, Subversion, Web Services
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
T-SQL, PL/SQL, MySQL, Stored Procedures, MS-SQL Server 2005-8 Server/Management Studio, Oracle SQL Developer, phpMyAdmin, MySQL Administrator, MySQL Query Browser
GRAPHICS
Photoshop, Illustrator
WEB DEVELOPER – Notre Dame University (through TEKsystems): June 2008 – July 2008, December 2008, May 2009, November 2009 – Present
Accomplishments
Technologies
WEB DEVELOPER – Mey Design: January 2012 – August 2012
Accomplishments
Technologies
WEB DEVELOPER – WiredGround: October 2008 – December 2009
Accomplishments
Helped build, create backend functionality, and debug the following sites:
Technologies
APPLICATION DEVELOPER (Contract) – Health Systems International, LLC: July 2008 – February 2009
Accomplishments
Enhancements and bug fixes to the corporate website, extranets, and intranets.
Technologies
IT MANAGER – Health Systems International, LLC: November 2001 – November 2007
Responsibilities
As the IT Manager for a fast growing medium-sized business, I was responsible for the continuing growth of its technology. I was accountable to executive level individuals who came to me with various projects to improve existing applications and create new functionality. My work required constant communication and collaboration with executives, other departmental managers, vendors, and consultants to ensure that the company’s technology needs were met in a timely and successful manner.
Accomplishments
DESKTOP TECHNICIAN – Adesa Corporation: April 2001 – November 2001
Responsibilities
As a Desktop Technician for a large corporation, I was responsible for fielding support issues from remote locations. My success was a result of thorough troubleshooting, friendly and cooperative interaction with customers, and following through on all requests toward satisfactory resolutions.
PC TECHNICIAN – Intercontinental Corporation: March 2000 – March 2001
Responsibilities
As a PC Technician for a small company, I was responsible for supporting end users and ensuring that their software and hardware issues were resolved expediently and thoroughly. Additionally, I was responsible for instructing end users in the use of productivity software and ensuring that all their questions were answered. Interaction with end users in a friendly and cooperative manner was a significant key to my success.
Accomplishments
CAT CAGE CLEANER – Indianapolis Animal Care and Control: March 2010 – July 2011
Cleaned cat cages at PetSmart twice a week.
References and Salary History Upon Request
