A self-starter with strong communication and organization skills who embraces new technologies. Able to synthesize information to solve problems. A full stack developer, familiar with Django, Apache2 web server and using virtual hosts, HTML, and CSS for layout. A Python fan who also enjoys finding the right tool to solve the problem. Enjoys wearing many hats within an organization. Looking to join software development in a start-up/small company environment. Excellent work ethic. Contact me at heather@verdansia.com

Software Engineer @ Responsible for contributing to development of internal and external websites using Python and Django. From November 2013 to January 2014 (3 months) Kendall SquareEngineer @ - Conducted in-home usability tests in conjunction with UI team to aid in the redesign of the site. - Developed front end code using ASP, javascript, HTML, and CSS. Implemented the re-design of the order panel consisting of identifying the user, tracking items in cart, and displaying total. - Wrote test suites to test front end, looking for both front end and back end errors. From March 2000 to April 2001 (1 year 2 months) Foster City, CAEngineer @ - Wrote C code to communicate between a National Instruments board and high end camera equipment. - Responsible for upgrading and supporting the network and individual systems. - Contributed to writing and review of SBIR grant proposals that were instrumental to the company’s health - total operating budget was from SBIRs. - Liaised with technical vendors to assure specifications were met. From August 1998 to April 1999 (9 months) North Chelmsford, MAHardware Engineer @ - Supported both VAX and AlphaServers, including debugging boards. - Added new functionality to systems. Responsible for the entire lifecycle including the creation of a new daughterboard, seeing the project through design, prototyping, testing, and production. From August 1995 to August 1998 (3 years 1 month) Maynard, MA

Computer Science @ San Francisco State University From 2001 to 2004 BS, Electrical Engineering @ Boston University From 1990 to 1995 Heather Kane is skilled in: Python, Software Development, Apache, Django, HTML, MySQL, Software Engineering, Web Development, Git, Eclipse, Programming, CSS, Unix, Java, SQL, LAMP, OOP, MVC, HTML 5, Open Source, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, AngularJS, Node.js, SASS, Nginx, gunicorn, PostgreSQL