Derek Kolkema is a software developer seeking a position developing quality web applications using technologies like C++, C#, ASP.Net, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, MVC, MSSQL and MySQL. He has experience building web applications and APIs using technologies like MVC and jQuery. He also has experience with database design, CMS systems like Kentico and Umbraco, and custom application development.
1. DEREK M. KOLKEMA
(231) 638 1312
dkolkema@gmail.com
Objective
To develop and creative, quality web applications using the latest technologies across a wide
variety of industries, while implementing revolutionary solutions that exceed customer’s
expectations.
Programming Languages/Methodologies
C++, C#, .ASP.Net, HTML, CSS, Javascript/jQuery, MVC, MSSQL, MySQL
CMS Systems: Kentico, Umbraco
Professional Experience
C Q L (Contract) September 2014 November
2014
● C# / CSS / CSHTML / Javascript (jQuery Library)
○ (Microsoft Visual Studio 2014) Leveraged MVC 5 and jQuery to build an API for
a web app that allowed settings to automatically synchronize
■ Wrote methods to create, edit, deactivate setting profiles
■ Wrote methods to create, edit, disassociate setting profiles to a particular
device
○ (Microsoft Visual Studio 2012) Leveraged MVC 4 to build a configuration tool to
build customize tables and chairs.
■ Used jQuery and AJAX calls to dynamically load page content based on
the decisions made by the user
● CSS / LESS / HTML / Javascript (jQuery Library)
○ Used WinLess Compiler to write CSS to style a web application
■ Wrote CSHTML CSS syntax code to style the page content
Corlnet, LLC, Muskegon MI August 2011 – July 2014
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/ENGINEER
● MSSQL and MySQL database design, development and maintenance
● Custom Enterprise Application development used as ERP and CRM systems
● CMS website conversion
● Develop web service calls using AJAX to dynamically retrieve data for seamless UI
display
● User Interface enhancements to improve user experience
● User Interface design using Adobe Photoshop and Balsamiq Mockups
● New product conception and implementation
● Customer relationship management and sales
● Server administration using VMWare
References available upon request.
2. DEREK M. KOLKEMA
(231) 638 1312
dkolkema@gmail.com
Steeltech, LTD, Grand Rapids, MI May 2010 – July 2011
INTERN
● Creating marketing material for outside sales representatives
● Advertising design using Photoshop and InDesign
● Product quotation for clients
● MS Excel macro implementation
● Interpreter (English/Spanish)
Education
● Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 2007 – 2011
B.S. in Computer Science/Computer Information Systems,
Spanish Minor.
● Muskegon Community College, Muskegon MI 2005 – 2007
● Muskegon Catholic Central High School, Muskegon, MI 2001 – 2005
Interests and Activities
● Media Production, Graphic/Web Design, Music Composition/Engineering, Video Editing
● Muskegon Area Boxing Club (Mentor/Trainer)
Business Ownership
● Cocomo Media Productions
○ Concluding 2nd music album for resale
on market for commercial use
○ Website (Content Management Systems) / ECommerce
Web Development
References available upon request.