CHARLIE CLINARD
Advance, NC **006
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SUMMARY
Solutions-driven Programmer/Systems Analyst with extensive experience
developing, designing and implementing database programming to increase
manufacturing productivity and quality for consumer products and
construction equipment corporations. Highly organized self-starter with
demonstrated ability to manage SAP conversions, distributed user interface
and control systems, and provide user training and support documentation.
Resourceful, creative problem-solver with the analytical skills needed to
translate complex business requirements into innovative and efficient
solutions.
Database Programming SAP Test Plan Development
SAP Implementation Data Migration
Batch Code Reporting Data Collection Interfaces
Barcode Algorithms Production Tracking Systems
SYSTEM PROFIECIENCY
Hardware
hp AlphaServer, VAX, PDP, IBM/hp desktops and laptops. Barcode Readers,
Carlton Scales, Cognex Insight Visual Inspection Equipment, Foxjet Marksman
and Videojet product Code Printers, Hauni MLP, Hauni LNI Weight Control
Systems. Focke IPC. GD ARCnet and Micro2 and Oracle IPC, SIMATIC Step 5 7.
Programming Languages, Software And Operating Systems
HP Fortran, HP C++ for OpenVMS Alpha, OpenVMS, C++ STL (Standard Template
Library), C++ and Object Oriented Systems Design Patterns, IBM VisualAge
C++, CORBA, omniORB, Python, OpenVMS DCL, DOS, Visual Basic, Visual C++C#,
COM+, Cygwin/Bash/shell/script, MS VS 2005-2008 .NET, ORACLE 8-11 ODBC-OCCI-
SQL-MetaLink-PROC/C MySql, TOAD, Rapid SQL, MS ACCESS, MS SQL, OS2,
Win95, WinNT, Win2k, WinXP, PVCS Version Manager, AIX, DECnetOSI,
TCPIP/UDP, Informatica, Hyperion, MQSeries, DEC Message Queue, KDE, ERWin,
PlanView,WireShark
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
R J REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, Winston-Salem, NC 1985-2008
Second largest cigarette manufacturer in US, manufacturing 30% of all
cigarettes sold in the US with a product line including 5 of the nation's
10 best-selling cigarette brands: Camel, Kool, Winston, Doral and Salem.
Lead Programmer/Analyst 2001-2008
. Led team that developed, designed and implemented database programming
and reporting to meet manufacturing's execution systems production
needs to increase manufacturing productivity and quality.
. Developed test plan for SAP APO to legacy production scheduling
assuring a successful implementation.
. Successfully transitioned to EDS help desk and change control without
any outstanding production loss.
. Led legacy development team during successful SAP transition.
. Presented to the SAP management team a proposal for Quality Scheduling
Sample and Testing system rewrite for SAP go live enhancing quality
logging of samples for multiple plants and other facilities.
Senior Programmer/Analyst 1996-2001
Developed monitor and control of multiple feeds of various required
transactions to upper level corporate systems thereby providing better
production control.
Led development team for Micro Communication Controller project that
migrated data collection to OS/2 pc platform.
. Developed real time Process Data Validation process as a maintenance
tool for machine health.
. Developed real time Corrected Action Points process to provide quality
and efficiency control at the current shift level.
. Successfully implemented real time On-Floor Inventory process reducing
material inventory by 20% and allowing more than $ 5 M worth of
previously unseen inventory to be visible.
. Enhanced Data collection and Schedule to reflect equipment
modifications.
Programmer/Analyst III
1993-1996
. Developed and implement several network based data collection
interfaces for better control at plant level rather than at cell
level.
. Developed and migrated operator interface to open VMS from PDP thereby
freeing PDP resources for data concentration and allowing cell
visibility from supervisory level.
Systems Engineer III 1991-1993
Developed and implemented automated batch reports for primary control
systems.
Developed a barcode algorithm for manufacturing barcodes that reduced
barcode reader errors and provided man readable text.
Developed a coordinated backup and restore schedule for primary
control systems.
Developed a process for Process Control Engineers to test
proportional, integral, derivative controllers through use of
simulators with actual iterative data collected from production line
batch run.
Developed storage and retrieval of primary processing recipes thereby
keeping an archive of how best to run a particular batch on particular
line.
Associate Process Systems Assistant 1989-1991
. Developed table and update schedule for selected critical points of
control system.
. Developed documentation and logging for systems support personnel.
. Developed user interface for entry and calculation of batch material
items.
Process Systems Assistant 1987-1989
. Developed documented and trained personnel on Product Tracking system
produced for secondary production facility.
. Developed documented and trained personnel on disturbed primary
process control system.
. Developed a standard and schedule of system backup and restore of
primary process control system.
Associate Programmer/Analyst 1985-1987
. Developed system backup and restore of pilot plant process control
system.
. Developed simulation control state ring and operator control graphics
for process control system at pilot plant
. Trained pilot plant personnel on control system.
. Documented pilot plant operational control.
. Developed database of control points pilot plant process control
system.
Education
BS, Engineering Technology,
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
AAS, Manufacturing Engineering,
Rowan Technical College, Salisbury, NC
MTC, Machinist Trade Certificate,
Rowan Technical College, Salisbury, NC