David Chmura


dschmura@humbledaisy.com

Summary

I’m a product lead and developer with a background in web development and design. I have been programming and designing since 1997. I have an appreciation for simple, elegant solutions, collaborative and curious teams, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible when humans and technologies interact. My 'superpower' is being able to rapidly break down the problem into its parts, identify what is necessary and what is not, while encouraging people to remove the unnecessary parts. I am able to quickly recognize and remove blockers to allow my team to complete projects. I am looking to join a creative development team that embraces a growth mindset, creativity, and fun.

A bit about me...

My unusually diverse background makes me an ideal candidate. My range of experience includes project management, teaching and counseling students and staff as director of a boarding school, policy development,

Field of daisies. Stockbrdige, MA
marketing, customer relations, social networking, web site development, crisis counseling, quality assurance, computer maintenance, trouble-shooting & repair, software development, and large scale software deployment. This eclectic mix of skills provides me with an excellent mix of technological knowledge, observational skills and an understanding of what individuals and groups need to be inspired, work, and meet their potential.

Education

University of Michigan, 2002
Masters of Science (Information), School of Information, Ann Arbor, MI
Human Computer Interaction
Alma College, 1995
Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Alma, MI
Graduated with honors
Dev Bootcamp
19 week intensive training in full stack web application development. Chicago, IL

Experience

University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science and the Arts
Systems Architect Intermediate, LSA MIS
Ann Arbor, MI
September 2015 - Present
I developed and manage The University of Michigan's classroom management system. Most of my work has been in full-stack web development (Ruby on Rails, Javascript/jQuery, HTML5, CSS/SASS). In addition to designing and building web applications, I have worked on server-side support for the core infrastructure on which it resides.
  • Participate in product and team based planning to help develop and drive the product roadmap for web applications for College of LSA
  • Design and develop web applications for College of LSA.
  • Designed and coded new MClassrooms web application for tracking classrooms at the University of Michigan. (http://rooms.lsa.umich.edu). Included building search, authorization, image upload/processing, and pdf generation.
  • Developed and administered curriculum to train team on use of Git and Git workflows for source control including security considerations.
  • Facilitate team retrospectives to improve team collaboration and set working agreements for improved productivity and delivery.
  • Manage the backlog, promote core agile practices and help design products for the University of Michigan’s various departmental needs.
  • Create and updated priorities and expectations of stakeholders by researching functionality and defining criteria through user stories.
  • Integrated tools to provide project stakeholders real-time updates on the progress of development projects, while ensuring developer day-to-day activities remain uninhibited.
Information Services Consultant, LSA MIS
Ann Arbor, MI
October 2013 - September 2015
  • Participate in product and team based planning to help develop and drive the product roadmap for web applications for College of LSA
  • Designed and coded new MClassrooms site for tracking classrooms at the University of Michigan. (http://rooms.lsa.umich.edu)
  • Acted as Project Manager for Museum’s Data Management System project.
  • Provide training to faculty, staff, students, and departmental technical workers.
Information Services Consultant, LSA ISS
Ann Arbor, MI
October 2013 - September 2015
    Delivered an outstanding customer experience by working closely with faculty, staff and students to ensure consistent and reliable managed computer systems, instructional technology integration and support for innovative teaching.
  • Architected and implemented a support infrastructure to facilitate deployment, maintenance, and recovery for 800+ Mac OS X systems. Managed the operating system and applications for all Macintosh deployments including individual workstations, classrooms, audio/video editing suites, and laptops.
  • Manage client computer load sets unobtrusively managing security, software updates, software license compliance for classroom, computer lab, and individual staff computers.
  • Oversee hardware and software acquisition for multimedia classrooms, audio/video editing suites, laptops and workstations to meet faculty, staff and student needs.
  • Architect and co-developer for BlueReview Digital Lecture Capture system for LSA’s non-intrusive lecture and presentation capture and distribution. http://bluereview.lsa.umich.edu
Humble Daisy, Inc.
CEO and Chief Instigator
Ann Arbor, MI
August 2002 - Present
  • Designed and launched ProfCast lecture capture software for Macintosh and Windows.
  • Designed and launched SonicPics digital story telling application for the iPhone.
  • Evaluated user needs, designed, and implemented web sites including designing site architecture and creating content for all projects.
  • Designed web interfaces including writing content and site architecture.
  • Designed logos, graphics, and marketing materials for web-based, desktop, and mobile platform software products.
  • Attend professional conferences, visit schools and colleges and meet educational customers for feedback.
  • A comprehensive portfolio is available at:
    • http://www.humbledaisy.com/portfolio
University of Michigan, School of Information
Systems Administrator
Ann Arbor, MI
August 2002 - 2007
  • Architected and implemented a support infrastructure to facilitate deployment, maintenance, and recovery for 165+ Mac OS X systems.
  • Developed policies and procedures for information technology issues at the school.
  • Developed CMS for School of Information computing group to provide technical and learning resources for the school.
  • Created CMS for and served as steward of MacSig (Macintosh Special Interest Group) at The University of Michigan
  • Supervised work of 14 part-time technical staff.
  • Graduate Student Research Assistant · Ann Arbor, MI 2000 to 2002
    • •%li Evaluated user needs, designed and implemented web sites for two multi-million dollar federal research projects: Great Lakes CFAR and The Connection Project.•
  • Designed logo used for a federally funded research project.• Redesigned Great Lakes CFAR web site, including usability evaluations, graphics design, content and site architecture.•
  • Developed standards-based web applications that conform with usability and accessibility guidelines.
University of Michigan, School of Information
Graduate Student Research Asst
Ann Arbor, MI
January 2000 - August 2002
  • Evaluated user needs, designed and implemented web sites for two multi-million dollar federal research projects: Great Lakes CFAR and The Connection Project.
  • Designed logo used for major federally funded research project.
  • Conducted usability evaluations on project web site.
  • Implemented major web site redesign project, including graphics design, writing content and site architecture for Great Lakes CFAR web site.
  • Develop standards-based web sites that conform with usability and accessibility guidelines.
University of Michigan, Health Media Research Lab
Web Master / Designer
Ann Arbor, MI
January 1999 - December 2000
  • Developed new interface designs to address navigation and programming issues and developed style guides for new educational multimedia games.
  • Trained staff of 16 on use of HTML editing software and supervised HTML development.
  • Designed web interfaces including writing content, designing site architecture, and a style guide for department web site.
  • Designed and maintained multimedia content using Quicktime, Macromedia Director, and other tools for ongoing interactive multimedia kiosk project.
  • Led development of new web services with HTML, implemented CGI scripts, on both Macintosh and UNIX servers.
University of Michigan, Health Media Research Lab
Computer Consultant I
Ann Arbor, MI
November 1998 - December 1999
  • Coordinated, supervised and provided direct support for 100 interactive multimedia kiosks throughout the state of Michigan.
  • Designed and oversaw the upgrade and replacement of 100+ systems.
  • Provided Macintosh hardware and software support for 25+ users in a multimedia lab.
  • Supervised six student programmers.
University of Michigan, Department of Neurology
Research Assistant / Research Secretary
Ann Arbor, MI
April 1997 - November 1998
  • Scheduled and coordinated testing of subjects for Federally supported research study.
  • Conducted on-line literary searches for scientific journals, and train principle investigators in utilizing on-line journal resources.
  • Reconciled Federal and Private grants for 25 accounts.
  • Scheduled and coordinated Faculty Candidate interviews and hosting functions for department.
  • Generated solutions to computer related problems, including installations, and training.
The DeSisto School
Director of Residence Life
Stockbridge, MA
April 1995 - April 1996
  • Oversaw all aspects of student life at a private boarding high school.
  • Directed a staff of 45 professional personnel.
  • Trained and provided counseling for faculty and students.
  • Developed and implemented staff accountability protocols and policies.
  • Recruited and hired staff.
  • Directed daily faculty meetings and weekly staff meetings.
  • Directed therapeutic group intervention sessions for faculty and staff.
  • Planned and coordinated weddings and corporate retreats, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra.