Software Engineer Object Oriented
Resume:
NAME: MICHAEL ZAPATA, JR
.
CITY: RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK
STATE: NC
ZIPCODE: 27709
EDUCATION:
EMAILADDRESS: **********@*****.***
PHONEAREACODE: 919
PHONENUMBER: 467-9735
LASTUPDATED: 7/15/2001
RESUME: Michael Zapata, Jr. (1/12)
606 ASHE AVENUE, CARY, NC 27511-4634
VOICE MAIL: 919-***-****
EMAIL: **********@*****.***
FACTS TRANSMITTAL SHEET
TO:
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COMPANY:
"Headhunter.net" Participating Company
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RE
:
Software Engineer
FROM:
Michael Zapata, Jr.
DATE
:
July 13th 1999
TOTAL NO. OF PAGES: "12" - including FACTS transmittal sheet
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PHONE NUMBER: 919-***-****
EMAIL: **********@*****.***
Dear Internet Recruiter:
This employment inquiry for the referenced position includes
several documents as a "single attached MS Word Text":
* This FACTS TRANSMITTAL SHEET. "page 1"
* The kind of employment I am looking for. "page 2"
* A qualifications match to general requirements. "pages 3 - 6"
* My current r sum . "pages 7 - 9"
* Amplified information-addressing training. "pages 10 - 12"
I look forward to discussing the value I might add.
Michael Zapata
'T' Ltr & R sum Last Mod 07-11-1999: HEADHUNTER.NET
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Michael Zapata, Jr
.
606 Ashe Avenue, Cary, NC 27511-4634
Voice Mail: 919-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
July 13th 1999
Dear Recruiter:
RE: Software Engineer Position
Please consider this as an employment inquiry for a Software
Engineer position through or with your "HEADHUNTER.NET"
Participating Company.
I am looking for either regular full time or contract employee
placement in the Research Triangle Park, NC area and am available
to start work now. Although I am interested in long term regular
full time or longer than 6 months contract/consultant placement I
am willing to help "de-risk" the situation for a potential
employer by "initially going 1099" or "Corp. to Corp.".
From my perspective the ideal job would have an
* Initial assignment on legacy software in an embedded
system or application using assembler languages /
Procedural Compilers / Structured Compilers.
--- with a follow-on of a ---
* Future opportunity to work with more current methodologies,
(Object Oriented methods and languages (C++ & Java), C, or
Visual Basic).
That possible future migration to more current work projects
would give me the chance not only to contribute during my initial
employment but also to evolve into a contributor using my recent
training. I consider this to be important so I can continue to
develop and maintain more current skills.
Regarding compensation, primarily salary / hourly rate and
benefits. Am very flexible and consider as a reasonable approach;
* Determine the budgeted compensation range a prospective
employer has in mind for the position, (not driven by my salary
history but recognizing need to be competitive)
* How well my skills match the position requirements
* How well I am perceived to fit the corporate culture
* And, for a contract, the margin that would be applied
I look forward to discuss value I can add to your organization.
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Michael Zapata, Jr
.
606 Ashe Avenue
Cary, NC 27511-4634
Voice Mail: 919-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
July 13th 1999
RE
: Software Engineer
Dear Internet Technical Recruiter / Hiring Manager
:
This employment inquiry for a Software Engineer
position includes a qualifications match to general industry
expectations/requirements and my current r sum .
Amplified information follows the r sum .
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
===
* Statement of a requirement
+ Correspoinding qualification.
- Shortcoming regarding my qualification for this requirement.
Offering of an equivalent or alternative qualification.
===
* Bachelor's degree
in a quantitative field, preferably in
Computer Science or related field
+ BS
in Electrical Engineering, Graduate course Work in
Electrical Engineering, Resident Graduate Technical Professional
Studies in Systems & Software Engineering, and an MBA from Duke.
===
* Four years of programming experience in a professional
software development environment using C, C++ or
- No professional work experience with C or C++
Formal education and training in C, Object Oriented Analysis &
Design, Java, & C++. Currently getting Visual Basic training.
Equivalent experience.
Over seven years experience with extensive knowledge
of design methodologies and programming principles.
Product development and overall life cycle management
including the interaction of product requirements, design,
prototyping, Extensive experience in (4/12)
customer feedback, development tools, testability,
field support & modifications, maintainability, change management
control, build, test / verification, and library systems.
Extensive skill and experience with languages; assemblers,
unstructured compilers, structured compilers, and highly typed
structured compilers, (proprietary IBM and Nortel Networks
compilers).
===
* Experience designing and maintaining complex systems.
+ Experienced and skilled in designing and implementing multi-
tasking embedded systems; and system & application task error
recording, retry, and recovery. Experienced in Change Control /
Library Management, and providing temporary & permanent fixes to
the Customer.
===
* Superior problem-solving skills.
+ Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills in
individual assignments and as a Chief Programmer.
Provided technical marketing support for the Technical
Marketing Support Team to ensure customer satisfaction.
===
* Good communication skills.
+ Proven excellence in verbal communications with technical and
non-technical internal as well as external customers.
Used Web Page / HTML for Project Documentation and LINKing to
other existing project related documents on corporate Intranet.
===
* Must work well within a small team environment.
+ While a member of one small development team simultaneously led
a development group comprised of diverse small teams to deliver a
high function, high quality product on time and within budget.
Resulting product was well received by customers and used as a
benchmark for other IBM Protocol Convertor product offerings.
Provided links among team members and with customer/
supplier/peer/management teams.
Strongly supported teamwork, mentoring, and sharing improved
methods/tools.
=== (5/12)
* Experience with multi-dimensional databases and/or
OLAP tools preferred.
-
No experience with multi-dimensional databases or with
Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) tools.
I welcome the opportunity to develop skills in and contribute to
multi-dimensional database projects. Fast learner and quick
contributor.
===
* Database knowledge.
- Have not coded to a DB Application Program Interface.
Have used a DB for Source Code Library & Build Control using a
very limited interface to test & set state flags, timestamps,
User IDs and send notifications. Done via JCL and Utilities in
Batch Job Streams.
===
* Detailed knowledge of one/more system architectures preferred.
+ Detailed knowledge of IBM Systems Network Architecture,
IBM products, and some Nortel Networks product information.
===
* General knowledge of one or more operating systems.
+ Skilled in UNIX, Windows, DOS, and IBM-VM/CMS environments.
Also IBM mainframe JCL & Utilities.
===
* General knowledge of user-interface issues.
+ Audited & monitored Human Factors-Usability Studies for Product
End Users and System / Administration Users and implemented
product changes.
===
* C, Object Oriented Analysis & Design, Java, C++ experience.
Recent formal training in C, Object Oriented Analysis & Design,
Java, and C++. Currently getting additional Visual Basic formal
training.
===
* Responsive to Team Needs. Provide productivity and reliability
aids as necessary.
+ Designed and Developed Assembler macros (keyword & positional
operands) to conditionally generate assembler language code. This
provided standard reliable & debugged coding sequences for the
multi-tasking applications tasks to use in interacting with
different types of hardware and for requesting program services
from the Control Program / Dispatcher.
Designed/Developed Word Processor "macros" permiting (6/12)
writing of Structured Pseudo Code for Design Documents.
All syntax rules were enforced, automatic indentation provided.
Violations identified to assist in getting a "clean compile of
the code logic" during design phase. Nesting supported and
automatic tags added to assist authors with nests/groups.
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* Experienced in providing temporary fixes to the Customer.
+ For one product: architected, designed and developed a
methodology where our PROM Code could be Patched with Formal
Development provided fixes. This even though our media was not
alterable in the field! The procedure allowed us to dramatically
reduce the PROM replacements required to fix field problems to
just PROMS for the New Versions!
Worked with our developers to evolve this "manual operator panel
method" to a process whereby we could dial-in, software verify
Current Fix Level, and automatically apply available required
additional fixes.
+ On a different product, while I was a Product Planner providing
Technical Marketing Support I architected, designed, developed,
and provided code changes through a method where our Disk
Resident Code could be Patched OR Restored by non-technical
personnel (i.e. even Secretaries/ Administrative people)
following verbatim instructions. This process allowed us to
satisfy Customer requirements for changes or new function when
the functionality would not otherwise be available. Improved
Customer Satisfaction when they were threatening to return/reduce
roll out of our product unless required function was
provided.
===
* Flexible and adaptable.
+ I am flexible, adaptable, and invest my own resources in
training to be of continued value as a Software Engineer.
Thank you for your consideratio
n, I am looking forward to a
meeting to discuss the Software Engineer Position and to
discussing the value I might add to your organization.
Sincerely,
Michael Zapata, Jr.
Please also refer to my R sum .
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R SUM :
Michael Zapata, Jr
.
606 Ashe Avenue, Cary, NC 27511-4634
Voice Mail: 919-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
KEYWORD & DESCRIPTOR SUMMARY:
Software Engineer. SystemDesigner. System Developer. Embedded
Systems. Assembler. Structured & Procedural Compilers.
Object Oriented Analysis & Design-TRAINING. C-TRAINING.
C++-TRAINING. Java-TRAINING. Visual Basic-TRAINING.Telecommunica-
tions Software Experience. Technical Requirements Planning. MBA-
Duke. Nortel. IBM. Technical Marketing Support. BSEE-Polytechnic
Institute. Analytical Ability. Assertive. Customer Oriented.
Detail Minded. Ethical. Flexible.
Adaptive. Follow Through. Open
Minded. Persistent. Persuasive. Risk Taking. Self Accountable.
Sensitive. Supportive. Take Initiative. Team Building. Team
Player. Tenacious. Continuous Education. Spanish Language.
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Position as system software designer or software developer using
technical expertise in developing embedded or other software
systems. Initial assignment(s) on "Legacy Systems" and then
migration to "OO Projects".
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
A dedicated software engineer with telecommunications software
expertise in embedded systems, including design, development,
and technical requirements planning. Professional commitment to
improved productivity and increased effectiveness. Combination of
technical expertise and an MBA with focus on a quality
deliverable to the customer. A practical, process oriented team
player that is conscientious, analytical, and ethical.
Programming Languages: Assemblers & Structured-Typed Compilers
Training in: C, Object Oriented A&D, C++, Visual Basic, & Java
* Platforms: Special purpose hardware
* Operating System: Special purpose multi-tasking
* Word Processor: MS Word, FrameBuilder, Word Perfect
* Workstation: Windows 95 & HP UNIX
* Library/Version Control: Clear Caster
Training in: ClearCase
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: (
8/12
)
Nortel Networks, Inc
., Research Triangle Park, NC
Member of Scientific Staff doing Research and Development in
Peripheral Applications & Next Generation Access.
Developed a prototyped product-feature into a
deliverable level Customer product-feature.
* Discovered design flaws in prototype and made corrections.
* Found that other product platforms would be adversely
affected; made additional corrective changes.
* Enhanced software-developer efficiency by defining and
solving productivity losses in Unit/Integration Testing.
International Business Machines Corp
., Research Triangle Park, NC
Advisory Programmer
.
Progressive software development career includes experience as
Assistant Chief Programmer, Chief Programmer, Software System
Designer, Technical Marketing Support for the Technical Marketing
Support Team, & System Technical Planner. Recent accomplishments:
* Persuaded product management team to go with industry-standard
Network Management Protocols (SNMP) resulting in reduced cost,
complexity, schedule slippage, and marketing impediments to entry
into "N+1" Network Management scenarios.
* Enhanced Customer Satisfaction by developing, implementing,
and maintaining a simple yet rel
iable procedure for creating
and distributing machine language changes for IBM Terminal
Controllers.
* Led a development team of diverse departments to deliver a
high function, high quality product on time and within budget
constraints. Result was well received by customers and used as
a benchmark for other product offerings.
EDUCATION:
* MBA,
Executive MBA Program at Fuqua School of Business,
Duke University,
Durham, NC
* BS,
Electrical Engineering, Honors Program at Polytechnic
Institute of Brooklyn,
Brooklyn, NY
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
* Object Oriented Analysis & Design, C Programming, Java,
C++ Programming
Wake Technical Community College,
Raleigh, NC
* In-House training in areas related to Internet, Data
Communications, and ClearCase.
Nortel, RTP, NC
* Resident Graduate Technical Professional Studies
IBM Systems Research Institute,
Hawthorn, NY
* Graduate
Course Work in Electrical Engineering
North Carolina State University,
Raleigh, NC
SKILLS: COMPETENCY AREAS: (9/12
)
* SYSTEM TECHNICAL PLANNING:
+ Understand complex systems quickly, and can effectively explain
them to others
+ Possess strong analytical skills
+ Adapt to changing environments and learn new tools quickly -
develop new tools when it makes sense
+ Experienced in system design and development of systems
with multiple tasks; having multiple execution levels, driven by
asynchronous events, and with multiple interrupt levels
+ Strong interpersonal skills, able to interact well with
Customer management/technical personnel
+ Work well in liaison roles
* SOFTWARE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT:
+ Object Oriented Analysis & Design - Training
+ Structured Programming Design & Coding
SKILLS: TECHNICAL SKILLS:
* PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES:
Assembler Languages, Macros (for assembler & pseudo code), HTML,
and UNIX shell scripts
* PLATFORMS:
Special purpose hardware (embedded systems)
* OPERATING SYSTEMS:
Special purpose control program (dispatcher, initialization, and
error recovery)
* TOOLS & UTILITIES:
+ Word Processors (IBM Generalized Markup Language-GML,
WordPerfect, MS Word, FrameBuilder)
+ Library/Version Control (ClearCase)
* WORKSTATIONS:
IBM Main Frame(CP/VM/CMS-3270), MS PC DOS/Windows 95, HP700 UNIX9
SKILLS: INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
* MENTOR AND DEVELOP CO-WORKERS: Like to help others find better
ways to enhance their productivity
* PROCESS ORIENTATED TEAM PLAYER: Ability to assess process,
urgency, and quality tradeoffs
* PERSISTENT: Attention to detail and intellectual honesty
SKILLS: MISCELLANEOUS SKILL:
High level Spanish language competency - including technical
briefings. For example conducted Spanish Language product
demonstration and explanation for IBM in Mexico City at technical
level. Served as interpreter (for Spanish Language and Portuguese
dignitaries) during USS Enterprise's Nuclear Task Force One
Round-the-World-Cruise.
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APPENDIX TO R SUM :
(Amplified Information)
Michael Zapata, Jr
.
606 Ashe Avenue, Cary, NC 27511-4634
Voice Mail: 919-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
An overview of
training and some specific assignments: education/training
highlighted as shown here.
BEFORE JOINING IBM
:
BS
in Electrical Engineering - Honors Program Polytechnic
Institute of Brooklyn
WHILE AT IBM:
Graduate Course Work in E
lectrical Engineering N C State
University,
Raleigh, NC
MBA - Evening MBA Program at Fuqua School of Business,
Duke University, Durham, NC
After being a developer and designer for Protocol Converter
products and Main Frame Terminal Controllers (while at IBM) I
then worked as a System Technical Requirements Product Planner
for those products and then for a Bridge / Router product.
Resident Graduate Technical Professional Studies - IBM Systems
Research Institute, Hawthorn, NY
For the Router product I focused primarily on Network Management
(NM) issues internal and external to the product.
* Was able to get our project to use SNMP and Great NM Platform
& Applications versus internally championed "IBM Proprietary
NM" protocols.
* Got control of the application development strategy within the
Router organization and focused developers on the Router
functions versus "the neat fun applications they wanted to create
and market".
* I managed getting our Bridge functions and NM in alignment with
our current and evolving IBM Token Ring Bridge products.
AFTER LEAVING IBM
: (11/12)
I undertook to upgrade and update my technical skills
with training at Wake Technical Community College. I decided to
take course work in the following;
Object Oriented Analysis and Design
Java
C
C++ (completed the others while in transition; the C++ I
continued on weekends & evenings after joining Nortel)
WHILE AT NORTEL:
The Programming Language on the product I was working on was a
Nortel Proprietary Pascal. The opportunity to use the newer
languages was to have come on the "next project". My only real
world use of C++ was when I volunteered to fix a problem. My goal
was not only to develop the correction but as well to become
familiar with the compiler, load build, and unit test procedures
to be used for the "next project".
This "next project" was a very significant undertaking for
Nortel. Nortel had committed itself to develop a suite of edge
and network products to provide Voice Network Reliability and
Availability for Data Networks.
Nortel committed a huge investment in time and money to make
training available for its people so we would be better prepared
for this undertaking. It really was and still is a Big Deal but
being done at other locations!
While at Nortel I also took a number of
introductory & survey training programs in "IP" and "Data".
Some of this was refresher training. This intensive training was
in
preparation for the "next project".
Introduction to Data Communications
Introduction to Frame Relay
Internet Architecture
Introduction to ATM
ATM Broadband Signaling
The OSI & Layered Protocols
Data Link Protocols
Voice and Video Features of the Internet
Internetworking & Route Discovery
ClearCase Fundamentals, Administration, & Meta Data
As we were staffing up for the "next project", (and (12/12)
since I had an interest in understanding overall system
function, interactions, and packaging), I was tasked with being
our initial interface to the ClearCase administration group and
also to set up procedures for handling "3rd Party Proprietary
Software".
We had a legal requirement to limit all forms of access to just
specific enumerated individuals and to exclude all others from
any kind of READ or MODIFY access. This exclusion was required
both for the UNIX environment and also when using the ClearCase
library system.
The exclusion was designed to exclude all but one UNIX
Administrator and all oth
er ClearCase Users. I used UNIX Chron
Jobs to monitor for changes to access list and group memberships.
THEN . . .
Nortel merged with Bay Networks; the "old Nortel" was taxed with
an across the board 10% Restructuring Layoff in September 1998.
This was 7,000 - 9,000 employees corporate wide, 700-900 at RTP.
I was included in those numbers.
THE NET . . .
The net is that I have extensive software development experience
utilizing my skills with Assemblers and Compilers (Procedural/
Structured/Very Strongly Typed Structured) but I have not yet
used my more recent skills with the C and Object Oriented (Java &
C++) "on the job" in a real world environment.
AFTER LEAVING NORTEL:
Currently I am taking
Visual Basic Programming at Wake Technical Community College.
My plan is to continue with the advanced class and then consider
going for the Microsoft Visual Basic Certification, especially if
it adds value to my employer. I am also trying to get up to speed
on XML on my own and through professional technical society
presentations.
Michael Zapata, Jr
.
606 Ashe Avenue, Cary, NC 27511-4634
Voice Mail: 919-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
SW
.net
Administrative
analytical skills
Build Control
Application Program Interface
application development
ATM
Attention to detail
Bay Networks
Broadband
budget
C
C Programming
C++ I
C++
C++ Programming
ClearCase
CMS
Strong interpersonal skills
Object Oriented Analysis & Design
Object Oriented Analysis and Design
SOFTWARE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Software Engineering
Spanish Language
Spanish language
staffing
strategy
Structured
Structured Programming
system design
TEAM PLAYER
teamwork
Token Ring
training programs
UNIX
HP UNIX
UNIX9
UNIX shell scripts
upgrade
user-interface
UTILITIES
Utilities
Video
Visual Basic
Visual Basic Programming
Microsoft Visual Basic
VM
Web Page
Word Processors
Word Processor
Word Perfect
WordPerfect
XML
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