(919) 967-2337
mccarthy@metalab.unc.edu
http://metalab.unc.edu/mccarthy
5303 Spring Meadow Dr.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514

Mark C. McCarthy


Objective


To find an exciting, dynamic environment where I can use my leadership, project management, and database development skills for innovative IT ventures.


Experience


Spring 99 to Present | Kenan-Flagler Business School | Chapel Hill, NC
Computer Consultant IV
  • Project Management, Overseeing the development and deployment of the new Kenan-Flagler Web presence. Developing strategies for maintenance and enhancement.
  • Application development with SQL Server 7, Cold Fusion, and Active Server Pages
  • IT Consultation, advising on strategic directions and technology alternatives.
  Spring 99 | Kenan-Flagler Business School | Chapel Hill, NC
Application Programmer II
  • Application development with SQL Server 7, Cold Fusion, and Active Server Pages.
  • Client consultation and needs assessment.
  Fall 97 to Spring 99 | Center for Instructional Technology | Chapel Hill, NC
Computer Consultant III
  • Testing and implementing new Internet based technologies.
  • Assessing faculty needs and implementing solutions.
  • Faculty training with a focus on technology based education tools.
  Summer 95 to Fall 97 | Sunsite/MetaLab | Chapel Hill, NC
Web Development and Research
  • Researching and implementing new solutions for distributing multimedia.
  • Focussing on streaming technologies for Web and Intranet solutions.
  • Working to educate the public about SunSITE’s mission and capabilities.
  Summer 96 | University of Asmara | Eritrea, North Africa
Intstructor
  • TV News Production
  • Media Issues
  • TV News Production

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 Skills


  • SQL Programming
  • Web Applications
  • Database Design
  • Internet Development including database driven HTML
  • Cold Fusion, ASP, PHP, MySQL, SQL Server 7,Oracle
  • Web Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Streaming Server Administration
  • Progressive Networks RealAudio, RealVideo, RealMedia
  • Technology Training
  • Web Master
  • WWW Site Management
  • User Interface Research Skills
  • Familiar with UNIX and Windows NT Environments
  • Basic CGI Skills
  • Multimedia Production and Design
  • Digital Media Capture and Content Creation

Professional Development


Training:

  • Kepner-Tregoe Project Management; 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.

Honors


  • 2000 Information Technology Award, For the Web Development Team
  • Web Services Committee Member, UNC Academic Technology 98-99.
  • Faculty Search Committee, New Technology position in Journalism and Mass Comm 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).