Summary
Gary Funk is an experienced application developer with over 35 years in IT and more than two decades specializing in ColdFusion-driven web systems for high-pressure news, publishing, and government environments. He has led secure, standards-compliant integrations with state and federal networks (including HIPAA/PII requirements) and converted legacy .NET/ASP systems to maintainable ColdFusion solutions. His background spans full-stack responsibilities—servers, databases, networking, and user-focused design—combined with hands-on operations from LAN/WAN administration to training and technical documentation. An entrepreneurial technologist, Gary has run his own firm since 1993 and delivered mission-critical applications for aviation, publishing, and disability determination services, demonstrating a rare blend of legacy systems knowledge and modern web application pragmatism.
9 years of coding experience
24 years of employment as a software developer
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee