Angelo Lakra
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Email: angelo.lakra@gmail.com
Website: http://angelolakra.com
Phone: 407-443-0835
Address: 6216 Red Canyon Dr.
         Apt. C
         Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

Summary
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I am a software engineer with experience in industrial control systems
and a passion for infusing web development in whatever I do.

Skills
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Languages: Ruby (2+ years), Python (1+ year), PHP (1+ year), Javascript (1+ year), HTML/CSS (10+ years), XML (2+ years)
Technologies: OOP, MVC, RegEx, mERB, Rails, Pylons, Rspec, Unicode, i18n, Mongrel, Nginx
Javascript Frameworks: jQuery, ExtJS, mootools, prototype.js
Operating Systems: UNIX (Debian/Ubuntu Linux), Windows, Mac OS X
Databases: MySQL, SQLite
Tools: Emacs, Git, Subversion, Firebug, Gimp, Photoshop

Education
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B.S. Computer Engineering Technology, Southern Polytechnic State University, 2004
Marietta, GA

Experience
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Rivet Software, Englewood, CO - May 2008 (1 Month Contract)
Financial Reporting Software
Contract Software Engineer

Tasks and Responsibilities
* Built a Ext JS/Ruby based prototype/proof-of-concept web application that allow users to
create XHTML-based "Report Template".


RODI Systems, Aztec, NM - February 2005 to April 2008
Water Treatment Controls
Software Engineer

Tasks and Responsibilities:
* write 90% of code on remote and local Linux (Debian and Ubuntu) environments
* coding new commercial website for company using Rails, prototype.js, Nginx, Mongrel, and MySQL
* coding custom framework in Ruby to automatically generate CSS and HTML for industrial touchscreens
* coding Javascript infused Pylons (Python) websites into embedded linux devices for remote monitoring of control equipment
* coding parser in Ruby for custom S-exp ladder logic (very Lispy) for programming language translation
* interpreting client specs to manager and software developer peers to get things rolling
* evaluating new electronic hardware for use in our own products (embedded linux, PLCs, etc.)
* usage of subversion to track all major projects
* writing ladder logic code for custom water treatment controllers (swimming pools, filters, reverse osmosis)
* writing online and printable documentation for testing electronic hardware


Lakra Web Design and Software Development, Durango, CO - January 2007 to Present
My own web design company that I operate on nights and weekends.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
* write all code on remote Linux enviroment (Ubuntu)
* seek new clients wanting a custom website without the headache
* coding custom web sites for local clients using Rails and jQuery
* deployment with nginx and mongrel cluster
* hosting web services using a Linux VPS timeslice (Ubuntu)
* maintaining a Postfix email server for clients using Squirrelmail