Eric Pfeiffer — Resume

About Me

Full Name:Eric Pfeiffer
Email:[email protected]
Website:www.ericpfeiffer.me
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Hello There!

I graduated from DePaul University on June 12^th 2016.

I am a self-directed and motivated Software Engineer who works effectively in a dynamic environment. Fluent in Java, PHP and C++. Dedicated to constantly improving tools and infrastructure to maximize productivity, minimize system downtime and quickly respond to the changing needs of the business.

My Resume

Work Experience
IT Consultant
Electrical Systems & Services, Inc - Jan 2017 - Current
- Upgraded bare-metal Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2016 VM.
- Replaced Fortinet Firewall with PFSense.
- Migrated from dovecot mail server to Zimbra Open Source.
- Maintained and monitored the server room, the wireless network and other server infrastructure.
- Set up staff workstations with PCs, Macs, phones and laptops.
- Analyzed market trends and the competitive landscape to understand opportunities and potential value.
- Implemented and administered advanced Microsoft technologies.
- Installed software, modified and repaired hardware and resolved technical issues.
- Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software and system management tools.
PHP Developer & Devops Engineer
Beakon Labs, LLC - Jul 2015 - Feb 2017
- API development with Laravel framework for Nightstir mobile app.
- Modified existing software to correct errors, upgrade interfaces and improve performance.
- Worked closely with other team members to plan, design and develop robust solutions in a timely manner.
- Wrote maintainable and extensible code in a team environment.
- Implemented designs, including experimentation and multiple iterations.
PHP Developer (Contract)
Iris Reading, LLC - Jul 2016 - Sep 2016
- Developed API using the Laravel framework for Blinky Reader mobile app.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning project specifications and activities.
- Rapidly prototyped new capabilities to confirm feasibility.
- Researched, designed and implemented scalable applications for information identification, extraction, analysis, retrieval and indexing.
- Directed software design and development while remaining focused on client needs.
- Interfaced with business analysts, developers and technical support to determine the best requirement specifications.
Systems/Network Administrator
Electrical Systems & Services, Inc - Dec 2015 - Jan 2016
- Migrated Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 to Linux mail server stack (dovecot, postfix, amavisd)
- Implemented and maintained firewalls, series switches and security appliances.
- Kept up-to-date on new developments in computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding and encryption.
- Upgraded and expanded network systems and their components.
- Setup Remote Desktop for remote employee accessibility.

Education
B.S. Computer Science
DePaul University - 2010 - 2016
- Member of DePaul's Fundamental Research in Academic Gaming (DeFRAG)
- Developed job match website for senior capstone on a team of 5 using Java Spring Boot framework, which uses our algorithm to match you with relevant jobs automatically upon job post creation.

My Services

API Development

DevOps

Systems / Network Administration

Back-end Web Development

Skills

HTML590%

PHP89%

MySQL85%

C++/Qt75%

Linux95%

Java90%

Projects

LaraDock

A full PHP development environment for Docker. Includes pre-packaged Docker Images, all pre-configured to provide a wonderful PHP development environment.

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