Hi, I'm Matt Lane

Coder Foundry

I chose Coder Foundry’s .NET development training program over other options because their reputation preceded them as one of the most demanding and challenging institutions of their kind in the entire country. There I was treated not as a student, but as a Junior Developer, complete with all of the responsibilities inherent in such a role. I was expected to meet daily and weekly deliverables, and the projects I built there were constantly graded for accuracy, functionality and adherence to best practices. My projects ranged in scope from simple HTML-only mini-sites to complex web applications that incorporated custom styling, JavaScript and Postgres databases.

TechSkills

• Achieved CompTIA A+ Certification in November 2007
• Achieved MCP Certification in November 2007

Fayetteville Street Christian School

1996 High School Graduate

Senior Desktop Support Technician

I began my IT career at Volvo as a level 1 remote service desk technician. I then became the lead trainer during the rollout of a new web app, teaching online training courses to all of Volvo’s external suppliers. Once that project was complete, I moved into a desktop support role in support of Volvo Financial Services. As this role evolved, I ultimately became almost single-handedly responsible for all facets of the end-user IT environment, from PCs, peripherals, software and printers to smartphones and tablets.

Department Team Lead

My employment with Sealy began as a Territory Manager, where I was responsible for evaluating and processing any warranty claims that originated from the Midwest region of the United States. My selection as the lone recipient of 2007’s Excellence in Customer Service Award gained the attention of my manager, who promoted me to the role of Team Lead of the newly-formed Returns Authorizations Department roughly one year later.

Sprint PCS

After being hired as an entry-level sales associate, I was offered a promotion to Sales Floor Manager roughly one year later. I developed a reputation among store clientele and staff alike as someone with an acumen for diagnosing and adjudicating the most challenging billing errors. I was often asked for by name by clients as they entered the store.