Hi, I’m Doug Hughes And This is My Resume

I am an experienced web programmer with an entrepreneurial spirit and keen interest in doing great work and learning how to do even better work.

My Objective

I am taking an extended, possibly permanent, leave of absence from my company, Alagad. I want to mix things up for myself personally and professionally. I want to meet new people, hear new ideas, apply new practices, and generally learn as much as I can from people who are smarter than I am. I want to contribute in important ways to interesting projects that solve complex problems.

My Background

I started my own web development business, Alagad, in 1996. In 2005 I began relying on it as my sole source of income. By 2008 it had several employees and generated more than a million dollars in revenue. Through Alagad, I have worked with more than 50 companies in a wide range of industries on very diverse projects and with many exceptional and talented developers.

Before Alagad, I worked as a web developer for a handful of companies including Advanced Solutions International, Interstate Hotels and Resorts, 4What, and Michigan State University. At each of these companies I was a leader and was consistently given important and challenging projects.

Things I Want You To Know About Me

• I started my first company, Alagad, when I was still in high school and build it into a self-sustaining business.
• I grew Alagad significantly, doubling its annual revenue for many years in a row.
• I have a strong interest in developing software the “right” way. This includes the use of:
  • Object Oriented Development
  • Design Patterns
  • Agile Development
  • Continuous Integration
  • Automated Testing
• In my career I have personally worked with more than 50 companies and organizations including:
  • Hasbro
  • Adobe
  • United Way of America
  • Booz Alen Hamilton
  • Masonic Grand Lodge of Michigan
  • Michigan State University
  • American Library Association
  • Human Rights Campaign
  • State Bar of Texas
  • And many, many, others.
• I have diverse experience with a wide range of languages, frameworks, and packages including:
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax, Node.js, Socket.io, JQuery, Ext JS
  • Java, Spring, TestNG, JUnit, Hibernate, Groovy, Grails, JEE in general
  • ColdFusion, Model-Glue, Mach-II, Reactor, ColdSpring, Railo, CFUnit, MXUnit
  • Ruby, Rails, PHP
  • ActionScript, Flex, Air, Lingo (way back in the day)
  • Mobile development using PhoneGap, Titanium, RhoMobile.
  • .NET, C#, Visual Basic
  • MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Mongo
  • Amazon EC2, S3, SES, BeanStalk
  • Mac, Linux, Unix, Windows
  • I’ve dabbled in much, much more than I could list here.
• I love to work with teams.
• I am at a point in my experience where learning a new language and approach is second nature.
• I do well applying my experience to new problems and making mental connections.
• I am involved in many programming and business communities.
  • I’ve written hundreds of blog entries and articles.
  • I have participated in many local business organizations including Council for Entrepreneurial Development, the North Carolina Technology Association, and more.
  • Alagad was nominated and a finalist for Best Customer Service in the North Carolina Technology Association awards in 2009.
  • I have presented at several web development conferences on a range of topics.
  • I have contributed to a number of open source projects and started many of my own.

My Education

I have an Associates degree from Lansing Community College in Lansing, Michigan. My degree is computer graphics and animation. I do not have a Bachelors degree.

I have primarily been self-educated and learned on the job. There’s a good story in this this and you should ask me about it in my interview.

About Doug the Person

While programming and solving problems is my main passion, I also enjoy keeping chickens, building things out of wood, random art-like projects, and working on remote control cars and boats. I am also learning to ride a unicycle, learning ukulele, and learning to juggle. I love to learn!

My Communication Details

Email: doug@doughughes.net
Phone: 651-252-4234
Twitter: @doughughes and @dougsideas
Blog: http://doughughes.net and http://blog.alagad.com