Matthew Coleman

Who am I

I'm a programmer, hacker, maker and computer enthusiast who likes to build custom things. Since I was a kid I liked to disassemble things so I could learn how they were put together. Some times I even put them back together. When I was 10, I would program lines of BASIC code (which included the dreaded GOTO command) on our Commodore 64, only to have my brother unplug the computer and erase everything. That didn't stop me though. Curiosity grew as I got older and I learned to program in C++, mostly because my love of gaming. Early on I knew that programming was something I excelled at and very much enjoyed. Unfortunately timing was just not right for me and so I put my programming career on hold to pursue my own business in construction. Despite the success I had I saw that things had changed since the dot com crash era I was in when I originally finished school.

So I picked back up as a hobby at first. Learning arduinos, raspberry pi and scripting languages. I mixed my knowledge of building things with computer programming to make things such as a raspberry pi powered arcade, custom designed XY Core 3d printer and a CNC router.

Building and constructing things from smaller components is what excited whether its making new libraries to make coding easier or designing precision cut gantry parts for a 3d printer. I believe every difficult thing can be broken down into smaller components. With these components broken down you can understand them on a different scale and see them in a way that it becomes simple.

I've spent my spare time for the last four years relearning the things I learned about programming but mostly learning new technologies. Technologies that were not possible 10 years ago, but today have become commonplace. It's hard learning new things sometimes but I think if you break it down into sizable chunks all the pieces have there place.

Overview

Obtain software development position that utilizes the skill set I have as well as expanding my knowledge of new and existing technologies.

Skills:

• Proficient in C++ using Visual Studio
• Python language basics
• Understanding of Javascript
• Working knowledge of Node.js
• Working knowledge jQuery

Stellar Floors | Overland Park, KS

Owner/Project Manager/Designer 2005 – Present

• Reviews final plans and specifications to ensure timely filing of building permits.
• Field checks each sales contract verifying the salesperson's cost breakdown to determine whether the job can be done at both the company's established quality level and specified profit.
• Orders all material and tracks delivery times assuring that material arrives at the job -site when needed.
• Negotiates prices with subcontractors. Writes work orders and maintains specifications/requisition records of these activities for each job.
• Meets with salesperson and customers in a preconstruction conference to discuss scope, potential problems, and decisions made by the customers.
• Maintains frequent (at least weekly) communication with the customer throughout the job. Communicates with the customer in person (while checking the job), by phone, or in writing.
• Oversees the prompt triggering and pickup of draws by the lead carpenter.
• Verifies that routine change orders carry fixed prices. Coordinates with the sales department on the pricing and selling of substantial/non routine work change orders.
• Conducts a pre-completion walk-through with the customer and the lead carpenter to prepare a quality control punch list. Expedites the completion of the punch list and follows up until the final payment check is collected.
• Approves all requests for payment to subcontractors. Verifies that requests are properly allocated to a job, priced accordingly, and that the invoices reflect actual shipments.
• Coordinates all necessary inspections during the course of a job
• Maintains an adequate work force of carpenters, helpers and/or trainees to meet the needs of the company. This responsibility includes hiring, training and the authority to fire.
• Holds monthly meetings staff meetings to keep employees informed and to discuss and solve problems.

Sprint | Overland Park, KS

Sr. Technical Support Technician 2004 – 2005

• Assure continuity of the computer system for all system users.
• Research software products and applicability to organizational environment.
• Install selected software and hardware products.
• Repair hardware as necessary and work closely with service vendors to ensure continuity of service.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in technology.
• Be "on-call" for all periods as assigned by manager.
• Provide technical assistance and advice to users as needed.
• Recommend changes in software and hardware to improve computer capabilities.
• Assist in implementing practices that will more effectively utilize resources

H&R Block | Overland Park, KS

Technical Support 2003 - 2004

• Assists staff with the installation, configuration, and ongoing usability of desktop computers, peripheral equipment and software within established standards and guidelines.
• Works with vendor support contacts to resolve technical problems with desktop computing equipment and software.
• Works with Help Desk and Network Operations staff as appropriate to determine and resolve problems received from clients.
• Interact with numerous computer platforms in a multi-layered client server environment. Ensure desktop computers interconnect seamlessly with diverse systems including associated validation systems, file servers, email servers, computer conferencing systems, application servers, and administrative systems.
• Trains and orients staff on use of hardware and software.
• Recommends and / or performs upgrades on systems to ensure longevity.
• Works with procurement staff to purchase hardware and software.
• Assesses functional needs to determine specifications for purchases.

College

KCKCC

• 2002 AAS Computer Science

Technical Training

Step One

• Studied Object Oriented Programing specifically Visual C++

Open Source Projects

• Github

Web Sites

• www.cncbirdhouse.com