August Detlefsen
After amassing a broad range of technical experience working for web development companies and as an independent contractor, August transformed his consultancy AD Designs into CodeMagi, Inc. in 2000. He has since continued to grow the business, bringing on additional staff to provide highly responsive and technically innovative solutions to CodeMagi clients.
August works from the Oakland, CA offices of CodeMagi but also manages to occasionally get away to enjoy recreational time skiing in Lake Tahoe and exploring the volcanos of the western U.S. and Hawaii. Although too busy to train regularly, he still has high hopes of someday becoming either a professional racecar driver or an astronaut.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Web Development Consultant, founder
AD Design
1997 to 2000
Launched an independent contractorship that provided a full range of website development, e-commerce tools and tradeshow presentation services to other contractors and corporations. Expanded services to include more robust and flexible options such as Java2D animation frameworks; high-performance, high-availability Java APIs; session and clickstream tracking and caching mechanisms using XML, XSL, EJB and Bluestone Total-E-Business app server.
- Gazoontite.com (now Sneeze.com): Start to finish Java/JSP development for web presence including e-commerce/storefront architecture and integration with 3rd party fulfillment center (2000).
- Sun Microsystems Inc.: Designed and developed interactive Java demos, intranet sites and presentations for conventions such as JavaOne, Sun Network and Sun CIO Roadshow (1999).
- Vicor Inc.: Designed and developed e-commerce systems with shopping engine and transaction processing for large U.S. bank (1998).
- Nersveen Multimedia: Designed and produced tradeshow presentations for top executives of Sun Microsystemsand Philips Semiconductors while on-site at locations worldwide. (1997 to 2000).
Internet Consultant, Web Designer
NIA Corporation / Oakland ECRC
1996 to 1997
Managed concept to launch process of creating websites, implemented e-commerce and revised workflow for small companies initiating web presence. Clients included the Oakland Public Works Agency, Globe Plumbing Supply Company, Alco Technologies, Lockheed Martin and GSO CPA Corporation.
- Consulted with small businesses to implement federal electronic commerce technologies on websites and intranets.
- Designed and developed value-added strategies that enabled businesses to benefit from going online.
- Supported sales staff and trainers/educators in establishing best practices for transitioning business models.
Sales and Marketing Associate
InterLinear Technology Inc.
1995 to 1996
Spearheaded an innovative program to promote software such as AEDIS, the 3/N-tier management system utilized in the Hubble Telescope Repair Mission and in ongoing NASA projects. Worked with senior marketing and sales managers to drive customer communications strategies, market research studies and optimal positioning of products.
- Created and implemented print and online campaigns to generate a larger volume of leads and sales.
- Leveraged existing relationships with World 1000 clients to expand business opportunities.
- Introduced and coordinated college intern program to employ fresh talent within budget.
[Additional experience available upon request]
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts: Geography
1994 - Dartmouth College
Dale Carnegie Sales Advantage Program