The document provides a summary of an IT professional with over 18 years of experience in database administration, development, and web administration using technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, PHP, Laravel, and content management systems. They have experience developing applications, databases, and websites for a variety of clients as a consultant.

1. CHRISTOPHER T. SCOPP
Torrance, CA. 90501
chris.scopp@gmail.com
310.272.0406 (Cell)
SUMMARY:
Over 18 years of computing experience with concentration in database administration/development and
Web administration/development. Experience using Oracle products, MySQL, PHP, MVC frameworks
such as Laravel 5/CakePHP/Zend 2, and content management systems such as Wordpress and Joomla.
Experience with various database/application related development such as developing entity relationship
diagrams, server side programming, application/event driven programming, performance tuning,
backup/recovery plans, etc. Knowledge of creating server instances on services such as AWS and
Rackspace for deploying websites without the need for client maintained hardware/admin resources.
Currently, I’m a consultant working mostly on PHP/MySQL based websites in a LAMP/LEMP
environment for various clients.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Scopp IT Services, Senior Consultant, Mar. 2008-present.
• Created a Web app from scratch for a construction management company which allows
their clients transparency into their projects; such as budget, schedule, etc. This site
utilizes Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ubuntu Linux, Nginx, Laravel 5 MVC, PHP, and
of course CSS/Jquery/HTML5. The site also interacts with several REST APIs including
Right Signature, Box, Smartsheet, and AWS.
• Created a fully interactive dating type website application from scratch utilizing Zend2
MVC framework. Designed and created brand new database structure using MySQL.
Developed all server side code (Controllers, Models, etc.) with object oriented PHP
adhering to Zend2’s structure. Worked closely with a remote developer to integrate their
front end views with the back end Controllers/actions and Models.
• Created/Enhanced numerous PHP based apps in a LAMP environment including a sales
time/inventory management tool, a rental equipment management tool (using Google
Maps JavaScript API for equipment location), and an email marketing system (similar to
Constant Contact), among others.
• Developed, deployed, and administered MySQL databases in support of client websites.
• Designed backup/recovery plans for important client MySQL databases using mysqldump
and MySQL binary log files for incremental backups between full dumps.
• Monitored database activity and MySQL slow query logs for the purpose of tuning slow
queries and improving overall database performance.
• Utilized MVC frameworks and content management systems (CMS) such as CakePHP,
Zend2, Wordpress, and Joomla for development of websites.
• Created cloud server instances on services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and
Rackspace for the purpose of deploying websites without the need for client maintained
hardware/admin resources.
• Assisted SEO analyst in maintaining SEO friendly URLs/filenames and created XML
sitemaps for several sites to aid in client’s Internet marketing strategies.
• Implemented payment gateways such as Authorize.net and PayPal on client websites.
• Supported clients with troubleshooting/fixing all aspects of IT infrastructure including
computers, hard/soft phones, Fonality VoIP phone system, network/router setup, etc.
• Installed/Configured several WiFi networks to connect various devices such as computers,
smart phones, etc. to home/business networks.
• Built/Repaired/Upgraded many computers for business clients and personal friends.
• Various other projects mostly related to updating/expanding PHP/MySQL based websites.

2. Cloud Creek Systems, Inc., Agoura Hills, CA, Senior Developer, Oct. 2007-Mar. 2008.
• Created clean-up scripts, SQL *Loader control files, and documentation for importing
data from customer’s legacy system into Oracle Applications.
• Worked on various internal projects including a Web based task management system.
BestIT, Simi Valley, CA, Senior Oracle Consultant, Jul. 2007-Aug. 2007.
• Analyzed Oracle Statspack reports to increase overall DB performance and identify
queries that are candidates for possible tuning.
• Rearranged Oracle tablespaces/datafiles on different physical disks to speed IO.
• Researched cloning Oracle Applications 11i instances to clone the client’s production DB.
YellowPages.com, Pasadena, CA, Software Developer, Aug. 2006-Mar. 2007.
• Maintained/Enhanced a large scale Oracle database which directly feeds the
Yellowpages.com web site containing 30 million+ nationwide business listings.
• Reduced listing update process from 12+ hours to under 4 hours by creating parallel
PL/SQL processes using the DBMS_JOB package.
• Utilized Oracle PL/SQL bulk collect methods to increase DML speed on listing tables.
• Started working on a listing management system to centralize/standardize data feeds from
many different sources.
Arvato Services, Inc., Valencia, CA, IT Developer, Jul. 2006-Aug. 2006.
• Supported an Oracle database in support of a large scale printing and logistics system.
• Created Crystal Reports to inform users of daily printing and other production levels.
• Created SQL *Loader control files to load data files from outside standalone databases.
The George Washington University, Washington DC, ERP Developer, Jul. 2005-Mar. 2006.
• Wrote SQL/PLSQL scripts to clean up duplicate PIDMs in the University’s Banner
system.
• Modified Oracle Reports in support of the University’s effort to remove SSNs from
reporting.
• Enhanced custom Oracle Forms to upgrade to the new Banner 7 UI look and feel.
• Modified functionality of Nolij Web Forms for the University Admissions department.
Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona CA, OAS Administrator/Programmer Analyst,
Jan. 2002-Jan. 2005.
• Administered Oracle Application Server 9iAS to support SCT BanWeb ERP system.
• Utilized Apache virtual hosts to accommodate multiple instances of the BanWeb
application.
• Modified PL/SQL packages to enhance functionality of the SCT BanWeb product.
• Created an application using Oracle Forms/Reports 6i to aid in managing the University’s
banquets and special events. Imported data into new tables using SQL *Loader.
Booz⋅Allen & Hamilton, Inc., Falls Church VA, Consultant, Nov. 2000-June 2001.
• Developed a Web application using the Oracle PL/SQL Web toolkit which tracks
attributes/skills of employees for the purpose of locating the best person for a specific task.
• Installed/configured the Oracle Application Server (OAS) v4.0.8.2 on Sun Solaris to
develop the application on an Oracle 8i database backend.
• Imported employee data using SQL *Loader from PeopleSoft export files.
Resource Management Concepts, Inc., Lexington Park MD, Database Developer/Programmer,
Nov. 1998-Aug. 1999.
• Created an Oracle database application which stores/tracks information about tanks and
wells on a U.S. Naval base.

3. • Utilized ERWin to model the system and generate DDL for creating the database
structure.
• Imported data from legacy standalone systems using Oracle SQL *Loader.
• Developed front end app using Oracle Developer 2000 Forms/Reports Builder tools.
Compliance Control, Inc., Landover MD, Database Developer, 7/97-11/98 & 8/99-11/2000
• Expanded/maintained an existing MS Access database application using VBA code which
gathers information from data collection units around the country and automatically
generates and faxes/emails reports back to client.
• Fixed numerous errors in the existing system such as reports being sent to incorrect
clients.
• Installed an Oracle 8i database on a new server for the purpose of converting the system
once data volumes exceeded the capacity of MS Access.
• Converted the entire system into an Oracle 8i database backend and new front end
developed with Oracle Forms/Reports 6i.
• Imported data from Access into new Oracle database using Oracle SQL *Loader utility.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
Oracle Certified Professional: Oracle Developer Release 2, obtained July 2000 (Oracle exams
passed: Intro to SQL & PL/SQL, PL/SQL Program Units, Build Forms I, Build Forms II, and
Build Reports).
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 platform, obtained October 2001.
Completed 96 out of 120 credits towards a BS in Computer and Information Science at the
University of Maryland University College.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:
• Oracle Reports Developer 10g: Build Reports. (Oracle University, Reston VA, August 22-26,
2005)
• Oracle 9i Database Administrator/Developer. (Cal Poly University, Pomona CA, Jun-Oct 2004)
• Oracle Application Server: Develop Web applications with PL/SQL. (Oracle Education,
Bethesda MD, October 19-20 2000)
• Oracle Application Server: Installation/Administration. (Oracle Education, Bethesda MD,
October 16-18 2000)
• Data Modeling and Relational Database Design. (Oracle Education, Bethesda MD, January 31-
February 2 2000)
• Oracle Developer: Build Forms I. (Oracle Education, Chicago IL, November 8-12 1999)
• Develop PL/SQL Program Units. (Oracle Education, Bethesda MD, August 30-September 1
1999)
• Various other Oracle Education courses related to older versions of Oracle products.