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*rd Mark Jourdan
Senior Software Developer at Arthur J. Gallagher
Location
Greater Chicago Area
Industry
Computer Software
Overview
Current
Senior Software Developer at Arthur J. Gallagher
Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder at Bogey Media Inc.
Freelance Work at Mark Jourdan
Past
Programmer/Analyst at Thatcher Technology Group, LLC
Webmaster at Dominican University
Assistant Coordinator of Marketing, Internship at DePaul University
Programmer, Internship at Delphi Automotive
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Education
Dominican University
DePaul University
Recommendations
15 people have recommended Mark
Connections
161 connections
Websites
Personal Website
Portfolio
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Summary
Web Software Developer specializing in the .NET Framework, and using SQL Server. Goal
orientated, strives for excellence, looks for challenges, and strives to continue my
education as new technologies come out.
Specialties
Microsoft.NET (C#, ASP.NET, MVC, WPF, WCF) (Framework Experience 1.1 thru 4.5),SQL
Server, Oracle, LLBLGEN, Entity Framework, TypeMock, RhinoMock, nUnit, Autofac, HTML,
HTML5, XML, CSS, Photoshop, llustrator, Dreamweaver, AcrobatExperience
Senior Software Developer
Arthur J. Gallagher
Public Company; 10,001+ employees; AJG; Insurance industry
September 2009Present (2 years 9 months) Itasca, IL
I am responsible for multiple web sites on a day-to-day basis.
Major Achievements:
* The architect for a new major internal web application using IoC, .NET 4, Silverlight,
WCF
* Built a custom payable solution inside the Microsoft CRM environment.
* Maintain, updated and added many new features to a legacy Financial Data Warehouse
* Design and implemented the companies Positive Pay system
Chief Technology Officer and Co-FounderBogey Media Inc.
Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry
June 2009Present
(3 years)
Freelance Work
Mark Jourdan
2007Present (5 years)
* Build custom websites for intranet/internet
* Create custom theme's for WordPress sites
* Create custom HTML emails
* Manage web site infrastructure
* Write custom .NET applications
This position is associated with:
3 Projects
Mark has 3 recommendations (3 clients) including:
3rd Christine Nogal
3rd Tim Stone
Programmer/AnalystThatcher Technology Group, LLC
Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry
February 2006 September 2009 (3 years 8 months) Naperville, IL
* Develop enterprise level applications using ASP.NET, C#, SQL Server and Oracle in an
extreme programming environment using agile development methods while following quality
assurance best-practices
* Lead developer on a unique Order Entry System. As well as a developer on development of
a Business Barometer, Web site Management and Compensation Management system for the
direct selling sector
* Analyze, plan, design and document application modifications
* Deploy web and client side applications on customer servers, web farms and hosted
servers
* Provide support to customers and assist in sales of the software to prospective clients
Mark has 7 recommendations (7 co-workers) including:
Bobi Siembieda, President, Thatcher Technology Group, LLC
3rd Karen Lepore, Director Business Consulting, Thatcher Technology Group
WebmasterDominican University
Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry
August 2004February 2006 (1 year 7 months) River Forest, IL
* Maintained the entire Dominican University Web site including over 10,000 pages
* Established the University virtual photo album, photo library and photographers
* Provide technical support for Web and office computer hardware and software issues
* Daily applications used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Visual
Studio.NET, Dreamweaver and WebTrends
* Collaborate with outside vendors to meet the University photo needs and web freelance
projects
* Provide support to the Office of Marketing and Communication and for other university
projects
* Manage the web student worker and student web projects
Mark has 3 recommendations (1 manager, 2 co-workers) including:
3rd Jeff Arena, Director of Communications, Dominican University
3rd Jessica Mackinnon, director of public relations, Dominican University
Assistant Coordinator of Marketing, InternshipDePaul University
Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry
February 2002July 2004 (2 years 6 months) Chicago, IL
* Redesigned DePaul University departmental Web site; created more than 100 ASP pages and
launched it in a one month period
* Updated the department Web site weekly
* Created a PHP forum for nationwide schools to use
* Designed and implemented a ASP.NET phone log using C# and SQL Server
* Daily applications used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Forte and
Dreamweaver
* Managed campus movie channel including: selecting movies, scheduling programming and
controlling the broadcast equipment
* Regularly presented to large groups of incoming students
* Collaborated with outside vendors
Mark has 2 recommendations (1 manager, 1 co-worker) including:
3rd Matthew Herek, Residence Director, DePaul University
3rd Lauren Temmler, Manager of Marketing & Communications, DePaul University
Programmer, InternshipDelphi Automotive
Public Company; 10,001+ employees; Automotive industry
December 1999June 2001 (1 year 7 months) Downers Grove, IL
* Programmed a fully functional data tracking web database in one week
* Scanned and released over 20,000 documents in a three month period
* Worked on a UNIX and Windows 2000 machine doing many small programming projects for the
company
Projects
Email Notification (.NET 4 Tool)
April 2011 to Present
Mark Jourdan
Team Members: Mark Jourdan
The Email Notification wrapper makes it easier for .NET developers to wire up emails
using fluent configuration. You'll no longer have to manually setup the email service and
handle possible exceptions. It's developed in C#.NET.
Dice Shaker (Windows Phone 7)
October 2010 to Present
Mark Jourdan
Team Members: Mark Jourdan
This is the a Coding4Fun Windows Phone 7 Dice Shaker application! Throw dice three ways
using Dice Shaker! Use this app to play Risk or Monopoly, or just roll up to nine six-
sided dice. To simulate a roll, simply shake your phone or flick the screen!
Atlas (.NET 4 application framework)
April 2011 to Present
Mark Jourdan
Team Members: Mark Jourdan, Adam Miller
Atlas is a .NET application framework which allows .NET developers to easily write, run,
debug, and deploy Windows Services using a robust configuration model.
Skills & Expertise
XML
SQL Server
HTML
CSS
Dreamweaver
MVC
Photoshop
Entity Framework
Adobe Acrobat
ASP.NET
WCF
WPF
NUnit
C#
JavaScript
VB.NET
SQL
.NET
Visual Studio
C++
SharePoint
AJAX
Windows
Web Development
Programming
jQuery
Agile
T-SQL
Databases
Software Development
Web Applications
Web Services
CMS
Visio
Application Development
IIS
XHTML
Web Design
Requirements Analysis
Autofac
Wordpress
Orchard Project
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Education
Dominican University
Master of Science in Management Information Systems, Management Information Systems
20042008
DePaul University
B.S., Computer Science
20002004
Activities and Societies: Residence Hall Council, DePaul Voice for the Animals, Residence
Life, Illinois Residence Hall Association, Judicial Board, National Residence Hall
Honorary, Bacchus Gamma, Staff Human Resource Council
Recommendations For Mark
Freelance Work
Mark Jourdan
Mark's work is exceptional and does not lose any quality when it's a rushed project -
that is key in a fast moving industry! His skill set is constantly impressive as he has a
keen sense of what questions to ask and knows exactly where to allow his creative spark to
thrive. Recommending Mark is an easy thing to do. February 8, 2012
Top qualities: Expert, On Time, Creative
3rd Christine Nogal
hired Mark as a Graphic/Web Designer in 2011
Mark has completed several freelance web designs for my company. The sites have been
crisp, clean and very reasonably priced. Mark has been very good at coming up with quick
design concepts that the client can choose. July 9, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, On Time
3rd Tim Stone
hired Mark as a Graphic/Web Designer in 2008, and hired Mark more than once
Mark worked with us to design our first website. He was highly professional,
interactive, timely, and provided us with a great website. July 7, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, High Integrity
3rd Thomas LeaMond
hired Mark as a Graphic/Web Designer in 2004
Programmer/AnalystThatcher Technology Group, LLC
I am delighted to recommend Mark Jourdan. When I think of Mark, I think passion,
enthusiasm, skill, contribution and growth. He is an individual that can be a cornerstone
of any team and will be a positive force in any organization. He loves to contribute and
will in a big way. I expect big things from Mark in the future. He is an asset to any team
he joins! November 5, 2009
Bobi Siembieda, President, Thatcher Technology Group, LLC
managed Mark indirectly at Thatcher Technology Group, LLC
Mark is a detail oriented professional with strong programming skills. He is always
prepared to assist others and works well within the development team, as well as Sales and
Professional services as needed.
Mark is one of the hardest working people that I've had the pleasure of working with. He
goes above and beyond the call of duty to help out, even when it's not asked of him. I'm
glad to have worked with him as my employee as well as gotten to know him as an
individual. I know his intellect and success will carry him through whatever he wants to
accomplish in life. Mark played an instrumental role in the sales cycle in building the
sales demonstration systems and understanding the big picture of the total solution set
and how to create value add in the technical aspects of the sales cycle. Mark Rocks! July
7, 2009
3rd Karen Lepore, Director Business Consulting, Thatcher Technology Group
managed Mark indirectly at Thatcher Technology Group, LLC
Mark is an excellent developer. He looks for the bigger picture in everything he does.
He is creative in his approach to problems. It has been a pleasure to work with Mark.
July 6, 2009
3rd Don Cockrell, Development Manager, Thatcher Technology Group
managed Mark indirectly at Thatcher Technology Group, LLC
Mark is easy to work with and takes ownership in his work. He is quick to resolve issues
and will work with testers to resolve issues in an approachable manner. He is patient with
expaining features and functionality and always open to answering questions. July 6, 2009
3rd Karoly Lonyay, Software Quality Analyst, Thatcher Technology Group
worked with Mark at Thatcher Technology Group, LLC
I have worked with Mark for over a year at Thatcher Technology. He has a great
combination of technical and creative skills which make him an excellent web developer. He
is an enthusiastic team member who works well with co-workers and customers. He also
enjoys learning and continuously educates himself about the most current technologies and
methodologies. July 5, 2009
3rd Ted Lizak,
Senior Developer, Thatcher Technology Group
worked directly with Mark at
Thatcher Technology Group, LLC
Mark is a well rounded IT Profesional that should be celebrated. He comes in early,
works late and always gives everything he has to offer to the project to which he is
working. His expertese in the area of web development is unriveled. July 3, 2009
3rd Colin Hayes, Implementation Specialist, Thatcher Technology Group
worked with Mark at Thatcher Technology Group, LLC
Mark is very methodical in his work and takes extraordinary pride in what he does. He is
customer focused and will work dilligently to fix any and all issues that are assigned to
him. In addition, Mark also led the Social Committee to help ensure that employees could
participate in after work activities to foster a spirit of friendship. July 2, 2009
3rd Kim Spencer, Administrative Office Manager, Thatcher Technology Group
worked directly with Mark at Thatcher Technology Group, LLC
WebmasterDominican University
Mark brings an unbridled enthusiasm to every project to which he contributes. He is able
to keep that energy focused on goals until the desired outcomes are achieved. He knows his
technology, but more importantly, he realizes that it only works well if people can
interface with it easily. Finally, it was a pleasure to work with Mark because of his
positive attitude and sensitivity to others. March 14, 2008
3rd Jeff Arena, Director of Communications, Dominican University
managed Mark indirectly at Dominican University
I found Mark to be a joy to work with. While I can't begin to understand his wizardry
with the Web, I can attest that he was responsible and fun to work with. March 14, 2008
3rd Jessica Mackinnon, director of public relations, Dominican University
worked directly with Mark at Dominican University
Mark is smart, innovative and a clear thinker. Mark was a tremendous resource to the
university. I really miss working with him. March 14, 2008
3rd Betsy Butterworth, director of marketing,
Dominican University
managed Mark at Dominican UniversityAssistant Coordinator of Marketing, InternshipDePaul University
Mark was a creative and responsive employee during his time at DePaul University. His
knowledge of technology helped our department implement many new services for students. He
also worked on one of the first complete overhauls of the department website to make it
more accessible and attractive to web visitors.
Mark was also a leader among the student population as the President of the Residence
Hall Council. He demonstrated very good skills at managing people and projects during that
time as well. July 2, 2009
3rd Matthew Herek, Residence Director, DePaul University
managed Mark indirectly at DePaul University
I strongly recommend Mark Jourdan. He worked for me for three years at DePaul University
and in that time I knew him to be responsible, hard working, intelligent and a problem
solver. He was uniquely skilled at explaining complex technology issues to those around
him who were not as savvy as he was.
He would be an asset to any organization because of his superior technical skills,
dedication and enthusiasm to his work. July 2, 2009
3rd Lauren Temmler, Manager of Marketing & Communications, DePaul University
managed Mark at DePaul University
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