Human Resources Development
Resume:
Resume of Christopher William Hicks
Expertise
UNIX
I use UNIX to include Linux, BSD and
the many commercial UNIX derivatives.
My use and knowledge of UNIX is extensive. I use
Linux every day as my primary desktop environment.
My experience includes
kernel and other systems-level development,
systems administration, application development,
and Internet connectivity. Particularly, my
knowledge of security issues is extensive and
hands-on. I have setup, created, and analyzed
authentication and encryption systems.
I've managed and developed on the following
UNIX versions:
Linux (Fedora Core, Red Hat Linux, Slackware, Mandrake, INSERT and others),
Solaris (2.x), AIX,
various BSD's,
DG-UX,
SunOS,
NCR SVR4 UNIX,
Unisys SVR4.2,
HP-UX,
UnixWare,
SCO,
Xenix (286, 386 and 68k),
and TI1500 SVR4.
I've developed training material and taught
UNIX Systems Administration,
Introduction to UNIX,
and UNIX Shell Scripting classes.
Software Development
I've been involved as a software architect,
coder, integration engineer, QA Manager,
and field troubleshooter.
My knowledge of a variety of industries includes
manufacturing, insurance, financial investments,
publishing,
medical records, weather, student records,
human resources, and ticket sales.
I've developed with the following
languages: Extensive Perl C, C++, Java,
shell (sh, ksh, bash, and csh), ObjectPAL.
Significant JavaScript,
BASIC (many including Business BASIC),
Assembler (primarily 68k, x86 and sparc),
tcl/tk, Pascal, PAL,
LISP, and PostScript.
Some eLISP, Forth, Python, Assembler (z80 and 65xx).
I've developed training material for and taught Perl classes
from introductory to advanced topics.
I've taught Java, JavaScript, and HTML classes.
Databases
I have done considerable work in database analysis,
design, development, and administration.
My work emphasizes normalization, concurrency,
and efficiency while excelling at usability.
My experience includes the following
RDMBS's: Primarily
and Oracle (5.0 through 8.x).
Some Sybase, PostgreSQL, Interbase, Informix, DB2, and Progress.
I've also done extensive work with various desktop
database products.
Networks
As in my other areas of knowledge, my networking
knowledge includes a strong mix of theoretical
knowledge with practical experience.
I have done considerable work with tcp/ip,
DECnet, Novell ipx, and Microsoft NetBEUI.
I have worked on Wireless (802.11b/g),
WAN's (from dial-up to T3 and satellite)
and LAN's (Ethernet and Token Ring).
I've configured equipment from the following
router and networking equipment vendors:
Livingston, Cisco, Farallon, 3Com, IBM, Ascend,
Novell, Microsoft, Bay, Microcom,
DEC, HP, Synoptics.
Accomplishments
Software
I have been the primary software developer on the
following software projects:
National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Services:
I was brought in to manage the servers that were running
AHPS for the NWS Eastern Region. Since then I have completely rewritten the web
front end and created a web-based management tool that
users in Weather Forecast Offices (WFO's) use to manage
the data that appears on the web. My work is now being used
nationally exclusively. This work included
significant amounts of parsing to translate text files
into a database, GIS work to dynamically create maps,
data analysis work to produce meaningful graphs, using LDAP
for authentication, email notification of changes and general
web development. The publicly visible
portion of this can be seen starting with the
Weather.Gov
Rivers Tab. A demo of the configuration interface
used by the WFO's is available upon
request.
iReserve:
I am the lead developer on a web
service for managing insurance claims.
The site provides a web interface,
a SOAP interface, and a SQL interface.
Native clients utilizing the SOAP
interface are in development.
The web site produces custom reports
in HTML, PDF, and Microsoft Excel
instantly. This was developed
on Red Hat and Fedora Core Linux utilizing
MySQL 4.0, Apache 2.0, mod_perl 2.0,
and Perl 5.8.
A demo is available
.
DAR:
I created
a database to support buying and
selling of components.
I analyzed the input data, designed
the database, built the database server,
built the user interface, and processed
the many initial inputs into the database.
The front-end was based on Java and HTML forms.
Approximately 40 gigabytes of input
data was processed using perl and SQL
into 8 gigabytes of data in the
relational database.
This was developed using Red Hat
Commercial Linux 5.0 and mysql 3.21.
Virginia Department of Health:
An Oracle database was created to
manage children's Medicare records.
The system increased operator efficiency,
reduced input errors, and handled
communications with the state's
purchase order system and Federal
reporting requirements. I managed
several programmers and handled
Data Base Administration on Oracle 6
and 7 as well as UNIX system
administration on an NCR UNIX system.
Challenger Business Systems:
A serial-based middleware product in
MS-Windows and four different versions
of UNIX was created.
It multiplexed data from
multiple electronic parts catalogs
to a dealer business system.
This required systems-level programming
under HP-UX, Xenix, SCO UNIX, and TI1500
System V. The client program included
a rather complete terminal emulator.
Web Sites
I have also been involved in several Intranets
that are not be listed here
I have been the primary developer of these sites:
- a web service
for medical malpractice claims management
- a web
site specializing in restaurant gift certificates, sadly
now defunct
I have contributed to the following sites:
- a local ISP
- a medical
malpractice claims administrator and TPA (third party auditor)
Consulting Clients
Only one topic is listed for each client. Most clients
utilized skills from several areas.
UNIX/Linux: Case Corporation
Challenger Business Systems, Inc.
University of Richmond
Databases: Medical College of Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health
Commonwealth of Virginia Department of General Services
Patient Advocate Foundation
Training: Circuit City
US News & World Report
Performance Support Systems, Inc.
Perl development: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
National Weather Service
Claims Management Resources, Inc. (iReserve)
National Dealer Services
References
These individuals are experienced with my abilities and
methods. They are willing to answer your questions.
Aaron Marshall (with the,
******@***************.***)
is familiar with my
Linux administration, database administration and Perl development skills.
Frank Sweeney (with,
*****@***-******.***)
is familiar with my
UNIX administration, database administration and software development skills.
John Lundin (retired from the
University
of Richmond,
******@****.***)
is familiar with my database and Perl programming skills.
Contact
EMail: ******@******.***
Address: 349 Bridgewater Drive, Newport News, VA 236-3
Voice Phone: 757-***-****
Egotistical Shrine: http://www.chicks.net/
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