Troy M. Hall

SharePoint Architect and Front End Developer

My nameI am a SharePoint Architect, Web Developer, and Graphic Artist. I will not compromise my devotion to creativity and quality. I code in compliance to all web standards, and without errors, THOUGH: To err is human, to forgive is divine!

Personal & Professional Profile

I started in the IT industry as a freelance web developer and then became a Senior Support Analyst before moving back into web development and then SharePoint.

I am currently employed as a SharePoint architect at Crump Insurance, in Dallas. I am available for freelance work on a part time basis.

Technical Skills

I give importance to web standards and quality. Therefore I pay the uttermost attention that all my work is in compliance with the worldwide accepted standards and are of the highest quality.

SharePoint

Excellent

Front End Development / CSS

Excellent

Backend Development

Good

Salsa making

Delicious

Work Experience

SharePoint Architect

Crump Insurance Services

  • Period: May 2011 - Present day
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • References: James Meese

Implemented a SharePoint 2010 solution with a SQL Server 2008 backend.

  • Lead complete software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, configuring, programming and unit testing for information worker applications based on Microsoft technologies;
  • Assist associates with business requirements for their SharePoint systems and create the appropriate information architecture, taxonomy and solution approach;
  • Produced end-user and technical documentation;
  • Complete branding customization;
  • Experience configuring and working with (IIS) ,SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server Reporting Services 2008.

Web Developer

Crump Insurance Services

  • Period: September 2009 - May 2011
  • Job type: Full-Time

Responsible for development and maintenance of internal and external facing websites for the Commercial Insurance Division of Crump.

  • General Site Maintenance of Programs division related websites;
  • Testing/QA and deployment to production environments;
  • Create all marketing requested graphics and blast email layouts;
  • Utilize Adobe Design Suite CS5 along with Visual Studio 2010;
  • Proficient in the following coding languages; HTML, CSS, ASP.NET.

Senior Support Analyst

Crump Insurance Services

  • Period: April 2007 - September 2009
  • Job type: Full-Time

Provide Technical support to personnel with regards to IT hardware and software.

  • Monitor tape backups for all servers;
  • Monitor SQL Server tasks for all servers;
  • Running Winbroker interface steps at month end;
  • Utilize Adobe Design Suite CS5 along with Visual Studio 2010;
  • Enhanced management team productivity by organizing monthly meetings where accomplishments, problems, and improvements were discussed within the IT department.

Freelance Web Design / Graphics Specialist

  • Period: September 2003 - Present Day
  • Job type: Part-Time

Website Manager / Customer Service

  • Communicate and work one-on-one with sales reps and marketing group to create effective marketing plans;
  • Work with local and non-local print companies to complete projects correctly and in a timely manner;
  • Utilize Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Illustrator to create illustrations, custom signs, photo touch-ups, color correction, image manipulations, logo designs, and business card designs;
  • Work with photographer to coordinate photographs needed for projects.

Software

Software and Systems

I am proficient with the following systems and software:

Active Directory, Blackberry Enterprise Server, Captivate, CISCO VPN Client, CorelDraw, Double-Take, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Freehand, Illustrator, ImageRight, Office, Photoshop, Royal TS, SharePoint Enterprise 2010, SMS, SQL Server Enterprise, SQL Server Reporting Services, Symantec Client Security, Ultra VNC, Visual Studio, Veritas Backup Exec, Windows XP, and Windows 7.

Portfolio

My online portfolio can be seen at: www.troymhall.com

Portfolio

Selected Works

Below are selected works from my portfolio:

  • Fat & Skinny Bro's;
  • the hook'd;
  • Smeared Ink;
  • Personal Photo;
  • Koala;
  • Team Advance;
  • Aw Snaps! Hair Fashion;
  • Personal Photo;
  • Squidipuss Prime;
  • Car Store OK (coming soon)

Selected Works