Loren Lang

lorennull@nulllorenlang.com

Summary

Over 25 years experience in IT and related fields with more than 15 years in software development and 4 years in management roles.

Key Competencies

Internet Development:
  • Working in a distributed, highly available and redundant server environment
  • Focusing on creating scalable web applications that minimize impact on server resources
Supervision and Management:
  • Hiring, scheduling and supervising employees to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Coordinating special projects (system migrations/upgrades, custom application development)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Technical Skills

Programming Languages:
  • PHP
  • Javascript (including jQuery)
  • COBOL
  • Familiar with Python, Perl, ASP
Web Technologies:
  • HTML
  • XML
  • CSS
  • AJAX
Application and Server Software
  • Apache web server
  • MySQL database
  • Git, Bazaar and Subversion version control
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Numerous Unix-based system tools and utilities
  • Various editors and WYSIWYG development tools
Operating Systems
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Macintosh OS X
  • IBM AS/400

Work Experience

Asbury University  —  2008 thru PresentWeb Programmer
  • Create, maintain, implement and secure college web sites and web-based applications including custom content management system
  • Install, maintain, optimize and secure the university's web servers
  • Perform database management with an emphasis on server-side programming and database development
  • Integrate various custom in-house and third-party application with college web functions
IMG College Sports (formerly Host Communications)  —  2005 thru 2008Lead Internet Developer
  • Programmed custom web-based applications (ex. Sports Academy registration/application system)
  • Customized and maintained content management system to deliver collegiate athletic web sites, averaging over 50 million page views and 20 terabytes of network traffic per month
  • Located and reduced code inefficiencies which decreased database and file access and increased network throughput by 40%
  • Performed Linux, Apache, MySQL, DNS, NFS and FTP server configuration and administration
Wausau Paper (formerly Bay West Paper)  —  1999 thru 2005Sr. Programmer/Analyst
  • Designed, developed and maintained business applications, primarily focusing on inventory, shipping and order entry systems
  • Developed system integration process to transfer EDI data between local and corporate systems prior to conversion to ERP system
  • Developed and implemented new Price Quote system, saving the company over $48,000/year by reducing employee time spent in managing prior system
  • Designed and developed Customer Support system which allowed for faster response to customer issues as well as reporting and tracking of them
Georgetown Community Hospital  —  1997 thru 1999Director of Information Systems
  • Managed personnel, upgrade projects and departmental budget
  • Ensured compliance with corporate standards and state and federal laws
  • Worked closely with other department managers to improve the operation of the hospital by using technology where appropriate and feasible
  • Reduced yearly hardware maintenance contracts by over 50%
  • Administered all technical aspects of the department including LAN, email server, patient care system and ancillary support systems
Samaritan Hospital  —  1996 thru 1997Computer Operator
  • Administered LAN and provided support for patient care system, office applications, PCs, printers and other peripherals
  • Obtained Network Administrator certification during this time
Kentucky Underground Storage  —  1993 thru 1995Media Vault Manager
  • Oversaw the operation, scheduling and maintenance of six computer media vaults in an offsite storage facility
  • Managed media vault personnel
  • Administered LAN and provided all hardware and software support
  • Coordinated special projects (ex. preparation for client disaster recovery testing, migration to new a media inventory system)
  • Trained clients in the use of end-user components to integrate their systems with the inventory system, providing much more accurate and efficient handling of their media
Bank One (formerly First Security Bank)  —  1991 thru 1993Computer Operator / Junior Programmer
  • Assisted in maintenance programming, testing and monitoring for network of over 250 Automated Teller Machines statewide
  • Placed orders for support and repair as needed
  • Operated mainframe computer console on limited basis including scheduling batch jobs, mounting tapes, and operating printers and other specialized peripherals

Education

Asbury CollegeWilmore, KY

B.A., Computer Science (Business Management minor)