Alejandro Rivera
* ******* **, **** ********, CT 06118
************@*******.***
Summary
I/T Professional with 11+ years experience developing, designing,
maintaining and troubleshooting Applications / Databases /
Systems utilizing Visual Studio.Net, VB.Net, Visual Basic 6.0,
XML, C Programming, DB2 and SQL Server. Experience converting
mainframe (legacy systems) to Internet / Intranet-based systems.
Computer skills
Languages
Proficient in: Microsoft VB 6, VB.NET, ASP .NET and Ansi C
Familiar with: XML and Microsoft Visual c++
Software
Database: Microsoft SQL Server, DB2 and Microsoft Access
Proficient with Microsoft Office
QA: Winrunner 7.01
Platforms: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP,
Microsoft Windows Vista
Commercial Lines of Business (General Liability, Property and
Casualty, etc.)
Personal Lines of Business (Auto, Dwelling Fire, etc.)
Other
Proficient in Reading, speaking and Writing in Spanish)
Experience
Resident Technician 2009-Present
Ergonomics Group @ Northeast Utilities
Set up new computers for the employees at Northeast Utilities.
Back up employees data from their current computer and transfer
data.
Set up Lotus Notes and printers per specifications.
Fix computer issues as specified by help desk.
Set up INET machines to control HVAC systems.
Set up IBM Lenovo and Toughbooks for the technicians in the
field.
System Consultant 1999-2008
Insurity
Work on VB .Net, designing, developing and maintaining back end
and front end applications. Took on the challenge of reducing the
work count by taking on the task of Business Analyst and
Programmer and directly communicating with the client to complete
projects as quickly as possible.
Created a VB .NET application for management to be able to keep
track of projects and create reports to send to the clients.
Worked on a VB .NET and ASP.Net web based application supporting
and creating new utilities as requested by the client.
Worked on a conversion team transferring and validating data from
a Legacy system (DB2) to create XML files (XML files worked
against an XML Schema) and transfer into SQL DB. Helped
developed a utility that would capture data from an XML file and
go through the validation process prior to issuing a policy.
Involved in creating a Windows application to eliminate the need
to transfer data manually into encrypted files. Allowing this
process to be more efficient and accurate.
Worked on a conversion team dedicated to convert a DOS
application into a Web base Application using VB6 and C
languages. Converted data from DB2 to SQL and SQL to DB2.
Supported the Web Application. Was responsible for triaging work
for multiple lines of business, giving work out and keeping track
of work to developers, analyst and other support. Communicating
with the client to ensure that their needs are met.
Responsible for maintaining, creating, debugging and modifying
Quick Basic code for General Liability applications (DOS
application).Modified and tested order processing system using
C++.
Military Police 1995 - 2001
Connecticut Army National Guard, Hartford, CT
Assisted the sergeant in training soldiers in military
leadership, military tactics, use and safety of weapons, and
public relations. Always prepared for combat situations or state
emergencies, and be deployable ready.
Team leader responsible for other soldiers in completing their
duties and resolving any issues at hand.
Programmer Analyst
1997 - 1999
AMS Services
Responsibilities included creating, modifying, updating and
debugging Auto Insurance software. Beta tested tools used in our
product for Y2K. Helped to develop methods and standards for Y2K.
Trained the Quality Analyst Department in using new software
techniques.
Education
Bismarck State College
2009 - 2010
Pursuing a degree in Electrical Power Technology to receive an
Associate's degree.
University of Phoenix
Continue taking courses to keep up to date with technology.
Took courses to allow me to understand the process of project
management.
Capital Community Technical College
Hartford, CT
Associate in Computer Engineering Technology
Concentrated Electrical Engineering Technology