Mark C. McCarthy
5303 Spring Meadow Dr.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
(919) 967-2337
mccarthy@metalab.unc.edu
http://metalab.unc.edu/mccarthy
 
Objective To find an exciting, dynamic environment where I can use my database/web development skills for innovative IT ventures.

Skills/Tools

Cold Fusion 
PHP 
ASP 
SQL 
HTML 
JavaScript

DHTML 
CSS 
Photoshop 
FireWorks 
Database Design 
Technology Training 

UNIX 
Windows NT 
SQL Server 7 
MySQL 
Oracle 
Access 
IIS 
Apache 
RealMedia Server

Experience

Kenan-Flagler Business School, Chapel Hill, NC
Computer Consultant IV, March 1999 -- Present
  • Lead programmer overseeing the development and deployment of the new Kenan-Flagler Web presence 
  • Develop applications for web site projects using SQL Server 7, Cold Fusion, Active Server Pages, HTML, CSS, DHTML, and JavaScript in Windows NT environment running IIS 
  • Consult on strategic directions and technology alternatives for distributed applications 
  • Manage projects in a team development environment
 
Application Programmer II, March 1999 -- April 1999
  • Developed data-driven web applications 
  • Created and maintained databases in SQL Server 7 and Access
 
Center for Instructional Technology, UNC-Chapel Hill, NC
Computer Consultant III, November 1997 -- February 1999
  • Created web pages and applications, using Cold Fusion, Access, HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript in UNIX and Windows NT environment 
  • Tested and implemented new Internet-based technology 
  • Assessed faculty needs and implemented solutions 
  • Trained faculty on technology-based education tools
 
SunSITE/MetaLab, UNC-Chapel Hill, NC

Web Development and Research, May 1995 -- November 1997
  • Developed web content and web pages using HTML, JavaScript, Adobe PhotoShop, PHP, MySQL, RealMedia in UNIX environment, running Apache 
  • Researched and implemented new solutions for distributing multimedia 
  • Focused on streaming technology for Web and Intranet solutions 
  • Educated public on SunSITE’s mission and capabilities

University of Asmara, Eritrea, North Africa
Instructor, June 1996 -- August 1996
  • Taught courses on TV News Production 
  • Educated students on media Issues

Education

  • M.A. in Mass Communications; UNC Chapel Hill 
  • B.A. in Mass Communications; State University of New York at Plattsburgh 
  • A.A.S. in Communications; Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Professional Development

  • Kepner-Tregoe Project Management Workshop; 3 day 
  • Oracle training: Introduction to Oracle SQL and PL/SQL; 5 day 
  • Cold Fusion Fast Track; 3 day 
  • Advanced Cold Fusion Development; 3 day 
  • Active Server Pages; 5 day

Related Coursework

  • Protocols and Network Management 
  • Database I 
  • Non-numeric Programming for Information Systems Applications (C++) 
  • Advanced Internet Applications and Issues

  • Internet Applications 
  • Projects in Web Design 
  • Introduction to Hypermedia 
  • User Interface Design 
  • Multimedia Design 

Honors 
 

  • Information Technology Award, for the Web Development Team, 2000 
  • Web Services Committee Member, UNC Academic Technology, 1998-1999 
  • Faculty Search Committee, New Technology position in Journalism and Mass Communications, 1996.

Publications 

  • Virtual Reality. In Grant, A Communication Technology Update 1996-1998. Austin: Butterworth Heineman. (with F. R. Biocca, Ph.D. & R. Lauria). (1996). 
  • Netscape SuiteSpot on the SGI. Innovation3. SIGGRAPH’97 issue (formerly SGI Universe). (with Paul Jones and Pratik Patel). (Summer, 1997).