Mark L. Jordan
275 Batson DriveNewport News,Va 23602
(757) 249-4506
| Web Developer II | 2005 to Present |
|---|---|
| Duties included are project analysis, development of policies, instructional manuals and training, product evaluation, testing and implementation, and application development, in Python, and the Plone Content Management system, for Internet and Intranet applications of the Open eGov product, winner of the 2008 J. Robert Havlick Award For Innovation In Local Government. I was awarded an Internal Champion Award for my contributions to Open eGov. In my project management capacity, I have managed/overseen all IT projects for the Office of Emergency Management, including the installation, updates and problem resolution for the following systems: WebEOC, Essentials, Dialogic Communicator, Hurrivac, Hurritrack, MS Exchange conversion, MS Active Directory conversion, EMnet, various additional computers, Smartboards, and projection systems. | |
| Sr. Information Technology Office Information Systems Analyst | 1995 to 2005 |
| Duties included are project analysis, product evaluation and recommendations, application development, in Visual Basic, Python, and Java and a number of databases, for systems in imaging, elections, and Emergency shelters for the Windows environment and the Internet and Intranet. I have served on several panels for the IT community due to my broad experience with Windows and Open source programming languages. I have received several letters of commendation for work with CASA, training projects, and the budget for City Council. Some of my primary responsibilities have been the management, development and implementation of a citywide document imaging system; a comprehensive Software Training program for more than 1500 users, resulting in a reported 36% increase in effectiveness, management of the Digital Fiche system for critical financial records resulting in a 50-60% improvement in time to completion and development of numerous Visual Basic and Web applications using JAVA, Python, Plone, Access and other SQL databases | |
| President/Business Analyst/Consultant | 1995 to Present |
| As the owner of this computer-consulting firm, I provide clients with business analysis, consultation and advise on hardware and software solutions for their homes and businesses. Services cover consultation, procurement, installation and implementation, with follow up support. I provide ongoing support services for computer hardware/software upgrades, analysis and consulting, wired and wireless networking, Web site development, wireless remote field inspections systems, data conversions and migrations and Digital Media and Theater/AV centers. | |
| Communications Pastor | 2001-2003 |
| Acted as a key member of the leadership team, responsible for making decisions on employment, employee policy, salaries, benefits, performance evaluations and discipline, procurement, and business contracts. Personal responsibilities included the oversight of technology projects and resources, budget proposals, procurement of equipment, software and services, technical research, analysis, management of service contracts. | |
| MIS Director | 1998-2001 |
| Duties included Web development, application training, network administration of the MS BackOffice Small Business Server, and technical support. I was personally responsible for the management of technology projects and resources, budget proposals, procurement, technical research, management of service contracts and acting as the technical advisor to the Church Board. Served as a member of the board, which was responsible for making decisions on employment, employee policy, salaries, benefits, performance evaluations and discipline, real estate sale and acquisition, and business contracts. | |
| Aeronautics/Mechanical Designer | 1991 to 1995 |
| Provided mechanical design, engineering support and interface with the fabrication shops of both aero test models and flight hardware utilizing 3D Modeling. Highlighting this period were my designs for the Forebody Strakes for the F18 HARV Actuated Forebody Strakes, the Smoke Generator System for the Flow Visualization Tests on the F16XL High Lift Experiment and the award winning design of the Self-Adaptive Airfoil with Passive Venting and the Plunge and Pitch Apparatus for which I received a commendation from NASA. | |
| Mechanical Designer | 1991 |
| Developing various mechanical drawings for a testing and diagnostic system for the Federal Aviation Association's Continuous Weather Reporting and Air Traffic Control systems. | |
| Mechanical Designer | 1990 |
| Preparing drawings for the design of an advanced system utilizing leading technology in robotics and other fields to provide the United States Air Force with an innovative method of washing and painting it's fighter aircraft. | |
| Draftsman IV | 1990 |
| Developing, preparation and maintenance of plan and profiles; location maps; site maps and detail civil engineering drawings using Microstation Intergraph. | |
| Designer | 1983 to 1990 |
| During my tenure, I was responsible for the conceptual design of various piping and HVAC systems; preparation and maintenance of drawings; system diagrams and component envelopes; development of the system composite arrangements for the fluids; hydraulics; air and gas systems for the Seawolf Class Submarine. I provided trouble-shooting solutions for problems between the existing design and the fabrication shops and the installation trades; as well as other forms of engineering support such as development of CAPDAMS and Ship Alteration drawings. From time to time I was called upon to design space arrangements. As Group Section Security Representative I provided bi-annual briefings and direction on the handling of classified information and materials. | |
WORK HISTORY:
| Equippers Computer Consulting | 1998 to Present |
| Crosswalk Community Church | 2001-2003 |
| Warwick Assembly of God | 1998-2001 |
| City of Newport News, Department of Information Technology | 1995 to Present |
| Lockheed Science & Engineering Company | 1991-1995 |
| RMS Technology Inc. | 1991 |
| Engineering Incorporated | 1990 |
| Gannett Fleming Inc. | 1990 |
| Newport News Shipbuilding | 1983 to 1990 |
EDUCATION:
Associates in Applied Science of Computer Science from Thomas Nelson Community College
1984 Graduate of Newport News Shipbuilding Design School
1982 Honors Graduate Hampton High School, Hampton, VA
Specialized Experience and Training
Solid Modeling CAD/CAE: Pro/ENGINEER, Anvil, IBM, CAPDAMS, Vivid, Microstation
Operating systems: UNIX, Windows, Linux
Programming: Fortran, Easytrieve Plus, Visual Basic, C++, Java, JSP, PHP, Python, Plone
Applications: Project Management, Office Products, Grapics, DTP, Mobile Products, Content Management, Financial Products, Production Printing, Document Imaging, OCR, Imaging Database management, SQL development, Crystal Reports Development.
Management Skills: Budget Proposals, Product Evaluations, Skill-set Evaluations, Contract management, Resource management, Strong communication skills, Leadership training, over 20 years of training and instructional experience.
MIS Director for Warwick Assembly of God 1999-2001
Communications Pastor CrossWalk Community Church 2001-2003
President of Equippers Computer Consulting
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
A Team Excellence Award from NASA Langley for work on the F18 High Angle of Attack Research Vehicle
A letter of commendation from NASA Langley for work on the Plunge and Pitch Apparatus.
American Industrial Arts Student Association Chapter Vice-President, President, and Regional Treasurer.
Throughout my career I have worked to provide the computer community with methods and devices to increase system efficiency and productivity.
Over 3000 hours in professional and volunteer experience in Instruction.
Several letters of commendation for assistance with the computerized interactive City Council budget work sessions for the City Budget Director, City Manager and City Council.
Pioneering Member of the Web Development Team which created Open eGov, for which the City of Newport News was awarded both the 2008 J. Robert Havlick Award For Innovation In Local Government and a Digital Government Achievement Award in the Government-to-government category. I personally, was awarded an Internal Champion Award for my contributions to Open eGov.
Over 12 years developing and maintaining web sites for business and non-profit organizations. Managed and provided training for over 12 years and over 1500 people across more than 50 organizations in a full range of desktop applications, programming, skill set placement and various other topics.
Geocities Community Leader, and Web Content manager for 250 sites.
Articles have been published in newspapers.