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Bragging Point : 25 Years of experience in the IT industry - I am 39 years old.

Curently Located in : Honolulu, Hawaii
Willingness to travel : Up to 100%
Will Telecommute : Yes
Will Relocate : Yes

Summary of Technical Expertise:

A thorough understanding of computer hardware, software and networking. Involved in the computer industry for 24+ years. Have worked with every level of computers from the original Atari’s and Apple II machines; mainframes, mini computers, and the present line of desktop computers and servers. Working with these computers includes: as an end user; programmer; and repair technician.

Hardware : Computer systems including : VAX PDP-11,Apple Macintosh, Apple II series, Dell, IBM, Tandy, Compaq, Packard Bell, Commodore, Atari, Altos and IBM Risc 6000. All facets of computer components (i/o cards, video, SCSI, CPU’s RAM… etc) multi function devices (printers/scanner/fax/copiers), bar code readers, large format printers (over 36 inches), digital cameras, tape drives, DAT, CDRW, optical drives & various wireless devices.

Software :

Windows (XP, 2000, NT, 98, 95, 3.11, 3.1), AIX (Unix), Linux, MS-DOS (ver 3.3-ver 6.2), PC-DOS, MS-Office (ver 4.3 – Office 2003), Word Perfect (ver 4.2-DOS through ver 8 for Windows), Internet applications, (Outlook, Eudora, CuteFTP, Agent news reader, Internet Explorer, Netscape, FireFox), graphics design software (Adobe PhotoShop, Corel Draw, Corel Photo Paint, PageMaker) communications software (voice/fax, Faxworks, & various BBS software, Renegade) accounting software (Peachtree, Quick Books, Quicken)

Networking :

Servers, hubs, switches, running cables, wiring blocks, punch down ports, NIC configuration, user privileges

Programming :

Able to program in multiple computer languages including: Visual Basic (ver 3-ver 6), ASP, JavaScript, SQL, VBScript, VML, HTML, DHTML, MUMPS (M) - MSM & GT.M. Flowcharting -using correct symbol structure. Programs written include : spreadsheets, inventory control, accounting, point of sale, repair tracking, customer database management, communications programs (email, ftp, chat), Windows utilities, word processing, encryption, help desk, graphics viewing, interactive databases, electronics control, content management systems, medical systems.

Databases :

A thorough understanding of relational and hierarchical databases. MS Access, MS SQL, Mumps, dBaseIII+, FoxPro.

Internet :

Concentrating in ASP Code : Design web sites, interactive web sites, built Content Management Systems, Converted VB programs to Web Interfaces. Designed online shopping, report generators & Intranets. Setting up mail servers, FTP servers, HTTP servers. Thorough use of standard internet applications (Chat, Browsers, Instant Messaging, FTP, Email)

Current Works In Progress : http://www.GetMySiteOnline.com web hosting company - Owner.

Electronics & Electrical :

Board and component level design work of custom electronic circuits. Wireless remote systems (audio, video and data), timers, motor controls, digital logic, analog, computer serial interactive, high voltage control units, step down circuits. Standard electrical wiring and 3 way switching of 110, 208, 220 & 440. Full installation wiring of Meter to Outlet

Other Skills

Medical Terminology, EMT (Emergency Medical Technician, PA-1987 – now expired), Studying Multiple Languages (Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Latin & American Sign Language) Certified in First Aid and CPR, Certified SCUBA Diver. Remodeling and Building Skills - Specialties include: Drywall, Electrical, Stud and Framing (Metal and Wood) Concrete and Masonry, Plumbing, Tile.

Calm, Rational and Very Patient.


Experience :

Tripler Army Medical Center - VA Medical Center February, 2005 – June, 2006
Systems Engineer Honolulu, HI

Design, develop and debug computer software. Participate in planning meetings, Using EsiObjects, Worked on an OB (obstetrics) package as an Expansion to Vista (Veterans Health Information System and Technology Architecture.) Researched design of a billing package for Vista, assisted in setting up Vista as an ASP (Application Service Provider) architecture to promote standardized health informatics. Designed training on the M Programming language for the Vista Institute to be used internationally and participated in conferences to review all materials of the institute to be taught. Designed the customer support services, work flows, SOP's and infrastructure of the call center operations that will support customers of the ASP. Suggested and designed portions of the website including customer support. See : http://www.VistaASP.com/Support

GetMySiteOnline.com
Business Owner - Web Hosting Services

Responsibilities : Design, accounting, marketing, sales, customer service, technical support.

Work performed : Concentrating in Microsoft technologies, ASP, SQL and VBScript; Design, build, implement and maintain websites. Every aspect of running a company, dealing with the public, pleasing the customer. Provide technical support, training and troubleshooting to customers. Manage accounts of Customers, FTP, Email, and SQL Database Users. Provide technical advice and content through the Support section and advice and strategies on Fighting SPAM. Promote and market the service through advertising and referrals.

Goals : Through customer satisfaction and referrals to create a core client base of over 300 customers by December 2006.

A Medical Specimen Laboratory. Phase 2 and 3 Clinical Trials April, 2001 - October, 2004
Applications Developer III Indianapolis, IN, 46214

Design, develop and debug computer software written in VB (Visual Basic) and DSM Mumps. Convert older versions of VB 4 programs to VB 6 code. Participate in and lead code reviews for other developers. Create and review documentation for software and Maintain compliance to CFR 21 Part 11. Participate in standards reviews and Create new standards of code design, Create VB programs that interact and store data in both SQL and a hierarchical database Mumps, Respond to customer requests for repairs and updates to software. Performed updates and repairs to the primary Specimen inventory control system, SMART written in VB. Helped maintain and update the high profile project, ZORO and Data Conduit. Member of the CommunITy Committee (morale committee). Unofficial company photographer. Volunteer to work in the blood drives and donate blood. Provided cost saving suggestions to the management including reducing the electrical usage through automated lighting. Utilized company training by taking : a French class, a First Aid Class, Good Clinical Practices (GCP/GLP), Various Department Familiarizations, Blood borne Pathogens. Initiated internal website projects to better manage workloads. Projects based on ASP, VBScript and SQL. Received a "BRAVO" award.

A Computer Company Name September, 1993 – August, 2000
President / CEO

Responsibilities : hiring, training, payroll, scheduling, accounting, marketing, sales, wholesale purchasing, customer service, repair work, workplace design, employee terminations, advertising.

Work performed : Every aspect of running a company, dealing with the public, pleasing the customer and focusing on P & L. Personally performed all purchasing for the company dealing with over 200 vendors. Primary objecctive when purchasing was consistancy of product to eliminate unexpected expenses and costs. Designed several customized VB applications for internal use including a POS (Point Of Sale) system, Inventory Control, Inventory to WebSite uploader and converter, hourly computer rental manager, custom printing estimator and several windows utilities. All applications written in VB4 then later converted to VB6. Designed a customized POS program for a multi location, international franchised restaurant. POS included site to site chat, inventory roll up to corporate and corporate reporting. Performed conversions of data from older dBaseIII+ and FoxPro databases into MS Access databases. Designed company website. Conducted training classes in standard desktop applications like MS Word, Excel and MS Access. Conducted training in VB Programming, website design and networking.

Accomplishments : started the business with $200 in a checking account and grew it into a million dollar business. SBA (Small Business Administration) rated us as the 3rd Largest Computer center in the county. Through customer satisfaction, created a core client base of over 1,500 customers with an average revisit of 4 months and average dollar per ticket of $325. August 1997's Monthly Sales of $95,000 were more than the gross sales for the entire first year of business.

A Computer Academy January, 1991 – April, 2002
Technology Consultant, Instructor, Technology Coordinator, WebMaster Pittsburgh, PA 15239

First employee hired for program. Taught over 3,000 students. Designed original database for tracking student, employee and accounting information in dBaseIII+, later converted Database to MS Access, finally converted the project to a web based interface using MS-SQL, VBScript, ASP and SQL. Instructed students in programming in VB 3, VB4, VB6, Qbasic and C++, word processing, spreadsheets, HTML, JavaScript, VBScript & other computer skills. Assisted staff in developing their computer skills. Troubleshoot office computers, provide ongoing technical support, perform system backups. Attend promotional events and promote The Academy. Maintain inter office network and office computers. Design and develop data flows and work methods for processing information. Designed the academy curriculum used for several years. Design an integrated, interactive website to process data for multiple state locations.

Freelance Computer Specialist. August, 1987 - September 1995
Clients Include :
UPS, (United Parcel Service) Industrial Engineering Department
A Computer Academy (Instructor)
Central Westmoreland Career And Technology Center (Vo-Tech) (Instructor)
Triangle Tech, BCI (Business Careers Institute) (Instructor)
Hundreds of additional individuals and companies.

* Primary focus of computer training and tutoring.
* Training involved thousands of hours instructing both children and adults. Youngest student was 9, oldest was 83.
A Mobile Entertainment Service March, 1988 – August 1992
Development Vice President

Custom design electronic circuits, wireless remote systems, audio and lighting effects. Interface custom electronics into high voltage circuitry (110, 208, 220, 440) to manipulate and control visual effect lighting and provide power to run equipment. Design and modify digital audio devices to record, receive and transmit digital frequencies and signaling to facilitate the control of the electronics. Build boosters and repeaters to enhance the range of the wireless devices. Design and implement a method to control lighting, video, audio levels, signaling and music selection through a completely automated process using HI-FI Stereo VHS VCR's. Modify VCR's and create additional interface equipment to accomplish the task. Design electrical circuitry to convert single 220 to multiple channel 110. Convert 3 phase (Delta) to 110v. Calculate electrical loads, amps and consumption. Perform load balancing on all electrical devices and circuits.

Radio Shack & Radio Shack Computer Centers April, 1987 - April, 1990
Assistant Manager Monroeville PA 15146

Place orders, train employees, install POS system in all district corporate stores, performed inventory, deposits, customer relations, computer sales and support.

MTST Software, Inc. December 1985 - August 1986 September 1985 – July 1986
Programmer / Analyst N. Canton, OH

Write MUMPS software for VA medical centers, install software, perform backups, and train clients. Designed and wrote the very first spreadsheet program used in the Mumps programming language used on a Vax PDP -11


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