My Card
- NameEvan White
- BirthdayJuly 1982
- AddressVancouver, WA, United States
- Phone+1 (607) 301 0201
- Emailkindasimple@gmail.com
- Websitekindasimplesolutions.com
My Skills
Productive Languages
- C#
- JavaScript
Familiar Languages
- SQL
- VB
- JAVA
- Python
- PHP
- R
Platforms
- Microsoft Store
- Cordova
- Node.js
- Android
- iOS
Javascript Frameworks
- Backbone.js
- jQuery
- React.js
User Interface
- XAML
- HTML/CSS
Tooling
- Git
- Visual Studio
- Jenkins CI
- MSBuild
- Gulp, Webpack
- Bash
Database
- SQL Server
- Microsoft Access
About Me
Hi, My name is Evan
I have working in native mobile development space writing javascript and .NET applications. I have been a developer at Microsoft shops for 12 years being a generalist across the web and mobile stack. I'm motivated to use best practices, collaborate, and improve.
Employment
Mobile Developer2014 - Present
Mocaworks, LLC
Developing cross-platform Javascript/HTML5 Cordova application for mobile access to learning management service.
Windows Mobile Developer2010 - 2013
AccuWeather.com
Developing Windows 8 and Windows Phone apps. Managing software requirements, administering source control repositories, and configuring and maintaining build machines.
ASP.NET Web Developer2007-2010
Sikorsky Global Helicopters
Create and maintain web applications that improve existing business processes supporting Lean manufacturing using MS SQL Server, MS Access, ASP.NET and Microsoft Excel. Provide ad-hoc data analysis and continual improvement of IT process and service. Participated in SAP ERP implementation.
Programmer2004-2006
LC Consulting Services
Created and administered classic ASP websites driven by MySQL and MS Access databases. Designed, tested, and maintained software for engineering applications. Produced MFC applications, libraries, and websites.
Continuing Education
MOOC Programs
Coursera
Data analysis in R, Machine Learning, Mobile Robot Control Systems
Information Technology Management
Elmira College
Courses in Project Management, Leadership, IT Management
Spanish
Corning Community College
A semester of study (for fun!) courses in Spanish, ASL, Mandarin Chinese, Guitar, Percussion, General Music
Language, Music
Monroe Community College
A semester of study (for fun!) courses in Spanish, ASL, Mandarin Chinese, Guitar, Percussion, General Music
Education
B.S. Computer Science
Union College
Graduated Cum Laude with Psychology Minor.
The Long Road
I ran an ultra.
The run wasn’t an organized race. The plan was to run at least a 50K and see how close to 50 miles I could actually run. The longest distance that I had conquered was a marathon. Saturday was dedicated to answering the question of how far I can endure.
The West Orange Trail has 22 miles of paved trail and is part of the Rails to Trails program. Before the start I stopped into Tri&Run in Winter Garden to buy a Camelback and some Gu. It was a sunny day and the trail is long so I would need both the nutrition and hydration.
I ran twenty miles out before turning around for the return trip. On my way out I saw two bald eagles perched on a pole. As I headed back, I felt pretty good with my pace and with how I felt. At this point I considered finding an extra ten miles once I got back, and I stopped by the Rita’s for a delicious treat.
At mile 30 the miles started getting harder. Much harder. I had my 50K but the extra miles weren’t coming easy. Then started the walking. It was sporadic at first to ward off the pain running through my legs. The miles dragged on and the pain got worse. I wasn’t fatigued. My muscles had the energy–my legs hurt. The pounding was taking its toll.
An ultra training plan would have included a lot of weekly miles and putting in extra hours on my feet. I had been following loosely a regular marathon program and focusing on speed work. I snuck in a 2.5 hour long run the week before to take a stab at real ultra distance preparation, but I expected to be hurting and I wanted to see how long I could run through it.
Fast or slow, the pain was just as bad at either speed. Running alongside the trail on the grass was a bit more comfortable. The last four miles I spent as much time sitting alongside the trail in the dark waiting for my nerve endings to calm as I did running. I pulled it together for the last leg into town, muttering “no pain” (Rocky iV was on TV last week).
I passed my personal challenge by running at least a 50k, but just barely. The last ten miles can barely be called running and I’m not claiming any credit for them. I’ll pick out a good 50 mile race, get some thicker soled shoes, and give it another go sometime soon.