Robert W. Powell Contact
Tel: 865-***-****
Date of birth: March 28, 1974 E-mail: **********@*****.***
Address
*** ******** ****, *** *****, TN 37830
Profile
Objective Seeking a position as a Software Engineer.
Availability From October, 2009
Key Skills
Proficient or familiar with a vast array of programming languages, concepts and technologies, including:
.NET Framework (3.5) ASP.Net, AJAX, CSS Windows Server 2008 PLC Programming
C#, Linq VB.NET, VB6 VMware Infrastructure Electronic fundamentals
ADO.NET, ODP.NET MS SQL Server, Oracle EqualLogic iSCSI SANs Network fundamentals
Work Experience
Vacuum Technology Incorporated, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 2006 to Present
Software and Controls Engineer
Designed electronic controls and wrote computer software (C# and legacy VB6 applications) for
industrial and scientific equipment in the fields of mass-spectrometer leak detection, gas analysis,
product evacuation and dehydration, refrigerant charging, and other applications.
Designed database backends for the control systems in Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle.
Wrote software interfaces to various hardware I/O platforms including Measurement Computing,
Beckhoff TwinCAT I/O, National Instruments, and various RS232, RS485, and USB devices.
Designed internal and external websites using ASP.Net, CSS, Javascript, and other technologies.
Implemented SAN storage technology and server virtualization using VMware Infrastructure.
Programmed various PLC platforms including Alley Bradley, and Siemens Step 7.
Provided technical support for custom automated industrial systems, including on-site support for
international customers.
Worked with customers “cradle-to-grave” from quotation to design and implementation, and
continuing through on-going support.
Goodman Manufacturing Company, Dayton, Tennessee 1999 to 2006
Computer Programmer / Controls Engineer
Supported computerized assembly lines for air conditioner manufacturing.
Developed a manufacturing data tracking system in VB6/SQL to track products, collect test data,
and provide label printing, configuration and reporting capabilities via an intranet web site.
Developed automated test equipment including pressure decay testers and electrical run testers.
Modified and maintained various PLC controlled systems.
Provided network administration and end-user technical support.
World Gospel Mission, Marion, Indiana 1997 to 1999
Programmer / Analyst
Performed network administration and end-user technical support.
Migrated the accounting and donor tracking system from DOS to Windows.
Designed SQL queries, Crystal reports, and custom software to support the accounting system.
Weaver Popcorn, Van Buren, Indiana 1996 to 1997
PC Support Specialist
Provided PC hardware and software support, network infrastructure support, and end-user support.
Education
1992 to 1996 Bachelor in Computer Science
Taylor University, Upland, Indiana