Stephan Richter

Stephan Richter
OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION
SKILLS
4 Bellevue Terrace / Maynard, MA 01754 / USA
Phone: +1 (978) 298-5300 / E-Mail: [email protected]
Help clients getting started with Zope 3 by providing a wide range of services,
such as training, software development process integration, high-level design, and
software selection. Secondary, help client to develop software to meet expected
business goals.
Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
Master of Science in Physics, May 2004. GPA: N/A
Christian Brothers University
Memphis, Tennessee
Bachelor of Science in Physics and Chemistry, May 2002. GPA: 3.2/4.0
Extensive Experience in Python, Zope, HTML, XML, CSS, Pascal and Basic.
Significant experience with Java, C/C++, SQL, Shell Scripting (BASH, SH, CSH,
KSH), System Administration (SunOS 5.4-5.7, HP-UX, Redhat Linux), Legato
Networker Backup System, hardware setup/configuration. Additional
programming-related skills include object-oriented design (especially for Web
development), particularly UML, Rational Unified Process and eXtreme
programming.
Experience outside computer science includes physical and chemical lab
procedures, lab equipment terminology, and operation of analytical instruments
(including FT-IR, IR, FT-NMR, GCMS, Calorimeter, electrical pH-meter,
Refractometer, Spectrophotometer, Oscillator, Electrical Multimeter, e/m tube,
Grating Monochrometer, Spencer Spectrometer and various optical systems).
EXPERIENCE
Web2k
Memphis, Tennessee
Self-employed Web Developer
November 1999 - present
Developed a widget range of small to large Web applications using the Zope Web
application server. With clients located around the world, independent and selfmotivated work ethics are a must.
Recent consultations included high-level tasks, such development of software
development processes, training, high-level applications design, and project
software selection. In the past also filled position of project lead responsible for
balancing budget, maintaining time frame, quality assurance and customer
relation management. Management of four co-workers.
Developed Free Software, most importantly being one of the principal authors of
the Zope 3 Web Application Framework. Took lead in several sub-projects, such as
Internationalization and Localization, RDB integration, server sub-frameworks, and
documentation. Additionally developed numerous packages and products for Zope
2 and 3.
Clients include(d): Refline (Schweiz) [Züricher Kantoalbank, Züricher
Verkehrsbetriebe, ABN-AMRO, TNT], Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft (SDW),
Poli Mortgage Group, Medical University of Vienna, Lovelysystems, Projekt01,
Shuttlesworth Foundation, struktur AG, Ximian, Infrae, Bluedynamics, Iuveno,
PlanDepot, Zope Corporation, uptime
iXL
Memphis, Tennessee
Software Engineer and Designer
March 1999 - August 1999
Programmer for dynamic web sites. Projects included HTML, Cascading Style
Sheets (CSS) and JavaScript coding. Used the Python scripting language for
database or form processing. Wrote e-commerce sites using CyberCash. Designed
technical aspects of large industry Web sites. Helped management in scoping
technical phases of projects. Advised Sales on technical issues.
Acted as technical lead during the design phase of a large industrial Web site.
Managed technical personnel. Served as client-facing technical contact for
requirements analysis, status updates and change orders.
Federal Express - Domestic Ground
Memphis, Tennessee
Operations
Unix System Administration intern
June 1998 - March 1999
Responsible for all Unix machines in building as the only on-site Unix system
administrator. Backup management. Created dynamic web pages for internal data
publishing. Helped other groups in the company with organizing and creating
web sites.
Christian Brothers University - IET
Memphis, Tennessee
Work Study
August 1997 - March 1999
Assisted in maintenance of school server. Updated web references and helped
students with computer problems, including networking, e-mailing and Unix
accounts. Also tutored students in C++. System Administrator for four Sun Sparcs
and one PC P200 running Solaris 2.6.
PUBLICATIONS
Zope 3 Developer's Handbook - A practical guide to developing and administering
content management systems with Zope
Stephan Richter
SAMS Developer's Library. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA: (February, 2005). ISBN: 3935042-44-2.
First Zope 3 book on the market.
Go Open Source - Einführung in die internen Strukturen Freier SoftwareGemeinden
English: Go Open Source - Introduction into the internal structures of Open-Source
communities.
Stephan Richter
Linux Enterprise, Issue 06, Page ?? (Mai 2004).
Sozial-Demokratische Anarchie - Das Politische System der Free-Software
Gemeinden
English: Social-Democratic Anarchy - The Political System of the Free-Software
Communities
Stephan Richter
Linux Enterprise, Issue 10, Page ?? (September 2003).
Loblied auf freie Software - Gewaltloser sozialer Wandel der anderen Art
English: Alleluia of Free Software - Another kind of non-violent social change
Stephan Richter
Linux Enterprise, Issue 9, Page ?? (August 2003).
Content Management mit Zope - Webapplikationen mit dem CMF und ZOPEProdukten entwickeln
English: Content Management with Zope - Development of Web application using the
CMF and ZOPE Products
Stephan Richter (Publisher)
Software & Support Verlag GmbH. Frankfurt, GERMANY: (2003). ISBN: 3-93504244-2.
Schlangenhaut - Entwicklungsumgebungen für Python
English: Snake Skins - Development Environments for Python
Stephan Richter
Linux Enterprise, Issue 9, Page 36 (September 2001).
Zope - Dynamische Web-Applikationen mit dem Open-Source Framework
realisieren
English: Zope - Making Dynamic Web Applications with an Open-Source Framework
Stephan Richter (Publisher)
Software & Support Verlag GmbH. Frankfurt, GERMANY: (June 2001). ISBN: 3985042-15-9.
The pocket book is published in German and English.
Besserer Code - Flexible mit dem Editor: Tipps, Tricks und Erweiterungen zu
HTML
English: Better Code - Flexible with the Editor: Tips, Tricks and Extensions for HTML
Stephan Richter
Linux Enterprise, Issue 3, Page 56 (March 2001).
Leistungsfähiges Reptil: Python - vom Prototypen bis zur Applikation
English: Efficient Reptile: Python, from a Prototype to the Application
Stephan Richter and Maik Röder
Linux Enterprise, Issue 2, Page 85 (February 2001).
Flexibel und Open Source: Zope Application Server erlaubt flexible Architektur
English: Flexible and Open Source: Zope Application Server allows flexible architecture
Stephan Richter and Maik Röder
Linux Enterprise, Issue 3, Page 73 (November 2000).
HONORS AND
AFFILIATIONS
Zope Foundation
Founding Committer Member
Fredricksburg, Virginia
May, 2006
Tufts University
Reward for Outstandaing Undergraduate
Education
Medford, Massachusetts
May, 2005
Christian Brothers University
Inducted into Sigma Pi Sigma Honor
Society.
COURSEWORK
Memphis, Tennessee
September 5, 2001
Computer Science: Problem Solving using C++, Computer Algorithms using Java,
Computer Graphics using X11/C++, Digital Design, System Administrator
Internship, Web Development Internship.
Physics: Physics I/Lab, II/Lab, III/Lab; Advanced Mechanics; Modern Physics;
Solid State Physics; Theoretical Physics; Advanced Physics Lab; Special Relativity;
Optics I/Lab, II/Lab; Electric and Magnetic Fields.
Chemistry: General Chemistry I/Lab, II/Lab; Organic Chemistry I/Lab, II/Lab;
Physical Chemistry I/Lab, II/Lab; Quantative Analysis/Lab; Analytical
Chemistry/Lab; Inorganic Chemistry/Lab.
Mathematics: Calculus I, II, III; Differential Equations; Linear Algebra; Abstract
Algebra; Complex Variables; Discrete Mathematics; Probability. Audited NonLinear Differential Equations and Non-Euclidean Geometry.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.