Scott Backstrom

County of Otter Tail, Minnesota
Web Developer / Programmer - Jul 2002 - Present (web site link)
Design, develop, program, and maintain Otter Tail County Internet and Intranet web sites. Publish and maintain GIS data on both county Internet and Intranet. Research, develop and refine web-based applications.
Confer with all departments on content to be made available on the web, and coordinate and train personnel in the construction and upkeep of web pages.
Design and development of data-driven interactive mapping applications.

Fergus Falls Community College, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Instructor - Nov 1999 - 2005
Teach web site construction classes including basic html, use of graphics, design and layout, search engine ranking and marketing tips.
Teach intro to web design classes including, domain registration, site structure/layout, knowing your target audience, marketing tips, more.

Minnesota WebWorks, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Web Developer, Lead Programmer, Graphic Design, Project Manager
Jan 1997 - May 2002
Designed and programmed several web/database sites including the use of custom built "manager pages" which allows the ability to update database information from any web-connected computer without the need for additional software or training.
Coordination of web design team (an awesome team it was) and projects. Research and testing of new web design tools. Training of associates on web design topics including HTML, ASP programming, Java scripting, Java applets, database connectivity, and graphic design among several other things. Worked directly with clients to taylor sites to their ideas.

The WizardWorks Group, Plymouth, Minnesota
Web Site and Bulletin Board Service Refurbishment - Mar 1996 - Dec 1996
Lead peers through implementation of new Web site and inform of changes in progress. Create and implement new web site technical support area for customers.
Coordinate with project leaders and marketing for continuous product updates. Facilitate restructure of Bulletin Board software for customers ease of use. Programming of html code in the designing of web pages.