David Williams
17 Sunset Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 684-5430
davewill@kayakero.net

Current Summary: Worked on implementation of Documentum's Web Publisher for www.uspto.gov including building a custom publishing system. Implemented Roller blogging software for www.uspto.gov with master - master mysql database back-end. Working on improving processes and procedures for distributed publishing of USPTO's web content.
Highlights:
  • Implemented Documentum Web Publisher for www.uspto.gov.
  • Led a team of Internet Application Developers in improving uptime for AARP.org; achieved 5 nines for 2005.
  • Led the implementation and subsequent upgrade of Zope Content Management System which provided distributed, role-based web authoring and publishing within an approved design and navigation scheme.
  • Customized and integrated an MIT Media Lab developed electronic publishing system as community publishing tool.
  • Migrated multiple web sites from a single Alpha (Tru64) server to geographically dispersed web farms of Intel (Linux) servers providing increased scalability, reliability and disaster tolerance.
  • Designed and implemented a custom Content Management System for AARP's Research Center which provided consistent design and navigation to that web site.
Work Experience:
  • Webmaster, United States Patent and Trademark Office, Alexandria, VA: 2008 - present
  • Consultant specializing in Internet Technologies and Open Source Solutions: 2007 - 2008
  • Director, Internet Technology -- AARP Services, Inc, Washington, DC: 2004 - 2007
  • Manager, Web Technology -- AARP Services, Inc, Washington, DC: 2002 - 2004
  • Senior Web Developer -- AARP Services, Inc, Washington, DC: 2001 - 2002
  • Senior Web Developer -- AARP, Washington, DC: 1999 - 2001
  • Research Technologist -- American Association of Retired Persons, Washington, DC: 1998 - 1999
  • Systems Analyst -- American Association of Retired Persons, Washington, DC: 1996 - 1998
  • Photographer -- American Association of Retired Persons, Washington, DC: 1994 - 1996
  • English Instructor -- Centro Panamericano de Idiomas, Heredia, Costa Rica: 1992 - 1993
  • Computer Programmer -- contract: 1989 - present
  • Chief Photographer-- King Broadcasting, Washington, DC Bureau: 1989 - 1991
  • Photographer -- King Broadcasting, Washington, DC Bureau: 1984 - 1989
Education:
  • B.A. from The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA.: studied Film and Video Production: 1981 - 1984
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Mass Communications major: 1980 - 1981
Hobbies:
  • Whitewater Kayaking
  • Still Photography, primarily in the 4X5 format
Projects, Continuing Education and Recognition