William R. (Bill) Violette

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Greenville, SC 29609-5416

Home: 864-***-**** abn3ap@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 864-***-****

SUMMARY

Software Engineer with extensive experience in all phases of software

development life cycle. Effectively analyzes, designs and implements

Enterprise Resource Planning products with multi-tier client server

architecture that encompass micro, server and mid-range computers.

Enhances existing systems with new features and performance improvements.

Core strengths in:

Event-driven Design and Programming Product Conception, Design and

Specification

Cross-Function Communication Leading Project Teams, Project

Management

Database Programming Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

SOFTWARE / SYSTEM SKILLS

Languages: Progress 4GL Open Edge V10, Cobol (AcuCobol, Micro Focus

Cobol)

Platforms: Unix (SCO, AIX, Linux), Microsoft Windows NT / 2000 / XP

Applications: Microsoft Office 2000 / 2003, Source Safe, Round Table, sccs

Databases: Progress, Vision (AcuCobol, Micro Focus Cobol)

Other: Unix Shell Scripting, awk, Multi-tier Architecture, XML,

EDI, SQL, Client / Servers, Software Support

EXPERIENCE

EPICOR SOFTWARE, Greenville, SC 1980 - 2012

Software Engineer

Directed software development projects and managed groups of software

developers. Researched, designed, wrote, documented and maintained

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.

. Developed existing systems by analyzing and identifying areas for

modification.

. Designed, created and maintained ERP applications, covering all aspects

of business management, including Point-of-Sale, Accounts Receivable,

Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Sales

Analysis, EDI, and interfaces with other applications.

. Implemented new technologies which streamlined the development and QA

cycle.

. Created technical specifications and test plans.

. Consulted with project managers, systems analysts, sales and marketing

professionals, in evaluating the best approach to satisfy customers'

requests while improving overall product.

. Managed 7+ developers in migration project from Data General Cobol to

AcuCobol.

. Managed 7+ developers in Y2K project, resulting in a seamless transition

for customers.

. Wrote ERP system's EDI module, facilitating exchange of business

documents.

. Wrote a full suite of tools used by development team in standardizing and

streamlining development process.

EDUCATION

BS, Mathematics and Computer Science, Saint Joseph's College, Rensselaer,

IN

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