Engineer Software

Dexter C. Taylor

**** **** **** ***#***

Wichita Falls, TX 76308

Phone: 214-***-****

Email: ******@*****.***

Website: http://www.dextertaylor.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:

In search of a Software Engineering position that will allow me to utilize my software engineering skills for company

benefit and professional growth.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Proficient working with and developing in a variety of programming, scripting, and markup languages

including: C++, VB .NET, Visual Basic, Embedded VB, C#, JAVA, PHP, Perl, Java Script, SQL, PL/SQL, HTML,

XML, CSS, JSON, Drupal, Adobe Creative Suite, OpenGL, OpenSceneGraph.

• Proficient in installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows Web, Network, and Database Services

including, but not limited to, IIS 7, Server 2008, Active Directory, FTP Server, Oracle 8, MSSQL,

MySQL, Access, and more….

• Dedicated worker with the ability to deliver under pressure in time sensitive environments.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Innovative with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Self-motivated with ability to work unsupervised.

• Ability to motivate and work effectively with others in a team environment.

• Ability and willingness to learn and develop new skills quickly to increase personal and professional

productivity and growth.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX Aug 2012

Master of Science, Computer Science (GPA:3.77/4.0)

Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX Aug 2004

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (GPA:3.47/4.0)

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay, WI May 1996

Associate Degree, Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist (GPA:3.94/4.0)

University of Wisconsin, Marinette, WI May 1996

Diploma, Computer Applications for Business (GPA:3.94/4.0)

RELATED COURSES:

Advanced: Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Algorithmic Analysis, Programming Lang Concepts, Database

Management Systems, Web Applications Security, Network Security, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Graph

Theory & Applications, Operating Systems, Computer Methods - Applied Science (using Numerical Analysis), 3D

Computer Graphics, 3D Game Programming, Assembly Language Programming, Computer Organization, Data Structures,

Genetic Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Computer Networking, Internet Programming.

SKILLS ACQUIRED / PROJECTS:

• Manager / Lead Software Engineer: Android platform, GPS enabled Smart Phone application (JAVA).

• Lead Software Engineer: Proprietary Optical Character Recognition (OCR) application, using VB .Net, for integrating

scanned images into a freight tracking Oracle database.

• Lead Developer: Client/server-side web applications using PHP, Perl, Java, Java Script, HTML, Adobe’s Fireworks

CS4, Flash CS4, Photoshop CS4, and Dreamweaver CS4.

• Upgraded and maintained proprietary freight tracking, web-based application hosted in an Oracle development

environment (PL/SQL packages and stored procedures).

• Developer: 3-D gaming application and tools (Visual C++, OpenGL, and GLUT.)

• Lead Programmer: Pharmacy Prescription Management System (Visual Basic, Access, HTML, Java Script).

• Developer: Miscellaneous Projects:

• JAVA – (Black Jack, Rock Collecting Robot, Shapes Changer, Cipher Decryption, Quadratic Roots Finder)

• PHP & MySQL – (Custom Shopping Cart, Video Poker Game, Photo Gallery, Baseball Stats, more…)

• Gathered requirements for, designed, implemented, and tested Pharmacy Prescription Management System following

the complete software engineering process.

• Lead Developer: Payroll, Inventory Management & Reorder, and Shares Management projects.

• Programmed microcomputers using Visual C++, C#, OpenGL, OpenSceneGraph, Visual Basic, VB .NET, Embedded

Visual Basic, SQL, PL/SQL, JAVA, Java Script, Perl, PHP, HTML, Drupal, Prolog, Sybase Power Builder,

Metrowerks CodeWarrior for the Palm OS, Adobe’s Fireworks CS4, Flash CS4, Photoshop CS4, and Dreamweaver

CS4, Universal Program Generator (UPG), Quick Basic, Microsoft's Assembly Language, Office Suite, MS Project,

Lotus 123, Intel Assembler, and MAX+plus II Baseline, ORACLE 8, MySQL, Access, Dbase.

• Administered networks running Windows Server 2003/2008/NT4.0, Win 95/98/2000/XP/Vista/7, MS DOS, SCO

UNIX, Linux, Novel's Netware 3.12, IIS 1-7, Oracle Application Server, VMWare, Windows Embedded, WindowsCE.

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

Employment History

Title: Sr. Software Engineer

Employer: Transport Logistics, Inc. (TLI Technologies Division), Wichita Falls, Texas, USA

Tenure: November 2004 - Present

Websites: http://www. translogistics.com

http://www.apds.cc

Responsibilities

• Lead Software Engineer:

• Develop Proprietary Barcode scanning applications for all hand-held smart devices running Windows Mobile,

Windows CE, Windows Embedded, and Palm OS. (Languages used: VB.NET, C#.NET, C++, Embedded

VB, Metrowerks CodeWarrior, and UPG).

• Develop Proprietary EDI Mapping applications to process electronic data coming from various customers.

(Language: Sybase PowerBuilder)

• Lead Web Developer: Develop and maintain all company public facing web sites (Languages and Tools used: HTML,

CSS, PHP, Java Script, Flash CS4, Fireworks CS4, Photoshop CS4, Dreamweaver CS4, and Drupal).

• Programming Support/Maintenance Engineer: Company’s Oracle Application Server, utilizing PL/SQL, Stored

Packages & Procedures to query and update the primary backend Oracle Database.

• Liaise with our nationwide freight distribution centers and carriers to provide technical support and resolve any

hardware/software related issues with our in-field proprietary software and computers.

• Code, test and troubleshoot programs utilizing the appropriate hardware, database, and programming technology.

• Maintain and modify programs; develop detailed programming logic, and coding changes.

• Test and develop programming modifications as deemed necessary for improving efficiency in all scanning units.

• Develop document management application, incorporating OCR capabilities, to help improve the workflow of

managing thousands of weekly delivery reports that arrive from our nationwide carriers (Language used: VB.NET).

• Evaluate interrelationships between programs such as whether a contemplated change in one part of a program would

cause unwanted results in a related part.

• Analyze performance of programs and take action to correct deficiencies based on consultation with users.

• Confer with users to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications of existing programs. Resolve questions

of program intent, data input, output requirements, and inclusion of internal checks and controls.

• Develop and maintain programming documentation for our different proprietary software products.

• Analyze Windows client/server PC based software solutions compatibility with company requirements.

• Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed.

• Document programming problems and resolutions for future reference.

• Assist personnel of other departments as a computer resource.

Title: Technical Assistant/Programmer

Employer: Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies

Tenure: January 2004 – August 2001

Website: http://www.eccb-centralbank.org

Responsibilities

• Ensured the reliable and efficient administration of all Windows 2000 & NT 4.0 Workstations in the bank by:

performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment and software problems, installing, configuring and

testing new equipment and software, performing in-house repairs, providing software support, ensuring network

connectivity at all times

• Developed proprietary inventory management and tracking application (Visual Basic & Access) for use by the IT

department’s equipment and supplies auditor.

• Received Oracle DBA and Developer training, and served as a backup to the primary Oracle DBA.

• Performed Help Desk duties, giving technical support to staff and management of the entire bank.

• Developed configuration management application to assist Systems Analysts in managing and tracking code changes

in their programming projects (Visual Basic ).

• Performed system cloning, backup and restore operations for all PC workstations in the bank

• Performed PC & Laptop repairs and peripheral replacements as needed.

Title: Systems Administrator/Programmer

Employer: S L Horsford & Co. Ltd., Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies

Tenure: November 1996 – December 1999

Website: http://www.horsfords.com

Responsibilities

• Ensured the reliable and efficient administration of a SCO UNIX Network that hosted a large scale business

application know as “Advantage”, supporting over 200 terminals/PCs & 300+ users, including performing daily

comprehensive backups, cable, PC & terminal configuration

• Administered a Win95 network of PCs, NCR registers, and Norand FMs at Valu Mart IGA Supermarket

• Administered user access to all networks; including creating and managing all user accounts and their network

security privileges

• Developed Applications using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic, and maintained various FoxPro databases.

Applications (Visual Basic) included:

• Vehicle Spare Parts Inventory management and Reorder system for Nissan car parts

• Grocery item reorder system for Valu Mart IGA Supermarket (a subsidiary of the company)

• Public Shares management application for allotting company shares to the public,

• Porter Payroll application for paying weekly paid dock employees.

• Frequent Buyer rebate check distribution application for Valu Mart Supermarket.

• Various other miscellaneous programs for improving efficiency around the company.

ACHIEVEMENTS/HONOURS:

• President, Upsilon Pi Epsilon Computer Science honor society, Midwestern State University (2010-2012)

• National Dean’s List honoree (2004)

• Midwestern State University’s “Dakota Debuggers” Programming Team’s Captain (2003)

• Inductee, Texas Alpha Gamma Chapter of Alpha Chi honor society, Midwestern State University (2002)

• Inductee, Upsilon Pi Epsilon Computer Science honor society, Midwestern State University (2002)

• Member, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), (National and Local Chapters)

• Recipient, Cooperative Association of States for Scholarships (CASS) scholarship (1994)

• Honor Graduate, University of Wisconsin & Northeast Wisconsin Technical College; GPA: 3.940 (4.0 Scale)

• Highest Honors on Dean's List recognition, University of Wisconsin - Marinette Center: 1995’-96’

• CASS Award for Excellence in Computer Science (1994-1996)

• Wisconsin Junior College Athletic Association (WJCAA) Distinguished Academic All-State Team (1996)

• Wisconsin Collegiate Conference's (WCC) Scholar Athlete of the year 1996’

• WCC Scholastic Honor Roll (1995-1996)

• National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Academic All-American (1996)

• NJCAA Distinguished Academic All-American (1996)

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