Avonelle Lovhaug

Shoreview, MN

currently: Here to network

Answers from Avonelle

What advice do you have for someone who wants a job like yours?

To be a successful freelance programmer, you'll want to hone these skills:
- Programming skills - pick a language/technology/etc. and get really good at it
- Communication skills - a lot of programmers think they won't have to talk to people, but they are wrong! Oral and written communication is a key part of our business (even if you aren't freelancing)
- Organization skills - effective programmers know how to manage their time and keep track of the details.
- Marketing skills - if you want to be a successful freelancer, knowing how to market yourself will help!... read more

Posted @ 02:51PM, July 22, 2008 by Avonelle Lovhaug | Permalink
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Work history

Code Poetry March 2003 to the present
Freelance Software Developer

How would you describe your time at Code Poetry?

Software design and development without all the geek-speak. Web and mobile applications using .NET technologies.
SRM September 1995 to March 2003
Senior Technologist

How would you describe your time at SRM?

Designed and developed custom software. Estimated time and effort for software development opportunities for sales staff. Advisor on key technology issues. Team leader on several successful development projects.
norwest bank January 1986 to January 1995
Product Specialist

How would you describe your time at norwest bank?

Developed an application that allowed customers to receive copies of letters of credit electronically and then create their shipping documents from the data.

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