Dusty Phillips
I've written a lot of Python code and a couple of books
Nauwigewauk, Canada
Summary
* MSc from York University
* Author:
* Python 3 Object-oriented Programming
* Creating Apps in Kivy
* Notable employers include
* Facebook
* United Nations
* Extensive remote experience
* BSc via distance education
* Several remote positions in prior roles
Languages:
English
Favorite Python Packages:
asyncio, kivy, requests, cprofile
Experience
Dusty Phillips
506-607-9993
dusty@phillips.codes
Work Experience
2013 to present – Facebook
Cold storage service reliability, asset management engineering, thrift performance optimizations, Cython
2015 – Author, “Python 3 Object-oriented Programming”
2nd edition
2013 – Author, “Creating Apps in Kivy”
O-Reilly Media
2012 to 2013 – YouGov
Team lead on high speed analytical database backing BrandIndex MarketView product
2011 – World Intellectual Property Organization
Full stack development of Django-powered NICE Trademarks Classification web application
2010 to 2011 – Athabasca University Research Assistant
Developed Django powered collaborative education platform
2010 – Author, “Python 3 Object Oriented Programming”
Packt Publishing
2009 to 2010 – Distance Education Tutor
Online tutoring and marking for approximately 20 students, Athabasca University
2007 to 2012 – Custom Software Development
Consultant full stack development for a wide variety of web applications
2008 to 2009 – Xsilva Systems
Python server development for MacOS-based retail and point of sale software
2005 to 2007 – York University Teaching / Research Assistant
Lab supervision, direct supervision of research intern,Interface mining application – UIFacades
2005 – Athabasca University Web Design Assistant
Redesign and reimplement office of the registrar site, EDI electronic grade transfer program
2004 – Athabasca University Research Assistant
Design and implement 3D user interface in Java and Java3D
2003 – 2009 Arch Linux Developer
Wrote documentation, administered and moderated forum, maintained Django website, marketed swag
2001 to 2004 – Custom web development
Basic websites back when any kid with a keyboard could make money at it
Education and Awards
2010 – Django Dash competition
1st place
2009 – Django Dash competition
5th place
2007 – York University
MSc in Computer Science specializing in Human Computer Interaction. A+ Average.
Thesis Title: Improving Mouse-based Text Selection Interfaces
2006 – Ontario Graduate Scholarship
Awarded $15 000 OGS during MSc at York University.
2005 – Athabasca University
BSc in Computing and Information Systems with distinction. Completed via distance education.
2004 – University Student Research Award
Awarded USRA by National Science and Engineering Research Council and Athabasca University.
2000 – Saskatchewan Correspondence School
Grade 12 Diploma: 87% average.
Skills
Backend Development, Django, Fullstack Development, Git, Linux, ReactJS, Redis, SQLAlchemy
Joined: January 2017
