Coverletter

Dave Keays is a strong IT professional who is currently focusing on web development using PHP, SQL, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets, and Drupal. He has solid technical skills in system design and programming with an excellent understanding of security needs especially as they relate to a web application. He has the ability to manage tasks in a business environment and can quickly master all aspects of a job. He is a self-starter who can work both independently and in a team environment with experience in supervising and training up to 12 employees within a business environment. He has excellent communication skills and currently leads a special interest group (SIG) on computer security. He is recognized as an advanced public speaker and a competent leader in Toastmasters International and has produced and co-hosted a cable talk-show about disability issues titled Coping with Life, given seminars on the topic and on computers. He is comfortable in front of audiences of all sizes, from individuals to full auditoriums.