Manager Developer

Michael Brutsch

Arlington, TX +1-989-***-****

*******@********.***

Summary

Over thirty years of programming, design and systems maintenance

experience with a focus on the POSIX/Linux environment and systems

software. Extensive experience in the development, implementation and

maintenance of user interface systems.

Note to Recruiters: I no longer use MUMPS, and do not know of anyone who does. Thank you.

Current Skills

Scripting Languages: Perl, Bash, PHP, VB.net

Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Integration: ACH, Leads Online, Business Watch International

Databases: SQL Server

Packaging/Code Control: Git

Past Skills

Scripting Languages: MUMPS, Delphi 1.0

Web Technologies: Apache Server, XML, SOAP

E-Commerce: PayPal, PaySystems Integration

Databases: MySQL

Networking: Bind/DNS, iptables, iproute

Packaging/Code Control: APT, RPM, CVS, BitKeeper

Misc: LDAP

Experience

First Cash Financial Services - Arlington, Texas

August 2004 - October 2012

Application Developer

Wrote point-of-sale, cash handling and back-end accounting applications for financial services company using Perl and MS-SQL

Experience with police/FBI reporting for pawn stores, ATF regulations for gun sales, and ACH integration

Wrote minor VB applications to support conversions from PC-based pawn systems

Recent Accomplishments

Wrote and deployed ATF-compliant gun handling module, from Federal regulations to POS and accounting system in 6 weeks

Converted 36 pawn stores from two different propriety formats into ours, in just 3 days, working only after business hours

Roundup Digital - Dallas, Texas (telecommute)

August 2008 - October 2010

PHP Application Developer

Worked closely with graphic designer to build PHP/MySQL backend to a variety of websites. He made them pretty, I made them work.

Photo Digital Imaging - Irving, Texas

April 2004 - August 2004

PHP Programmer / Linux Systems administrator

Contracted to redesign, rewrite and deploy portions of golf-related website

Developed threaded socket server to communicate with Verifone POS terminals

Implemented server-side message handlers based on predefined protocols

Introduced CVS for source code control

Compiled and installed MySQL/Apache/PHP on Debian and RedHat servers

Implemented wikiweb (TWiki), used extensively for online documentation

Typical sysadmin duties, including tape backups, server

installs, user mail, Windows integration, etc.

Global Cyber Strategies - Dallas, Texas

August 2003 - March 2004

Perl Programmer / Linux Systems administrator

Maintained DNS for several hundred domains using Perl

scripts

Wrote Perl scripts to generate custom Apache configuration for

several hundred domains running on remote webservers

Wrote front-end scripts in Perl and PHP for database data-entry,

server-side scripts in Perl to generate websites from

templates and data

Compiled/installed Linux kernels, Apache, PHP, etc.

Replaced SonicWall firewall with Linux/iptables

Installed LDAP; migrated existing users

Typical sysadmin duties, including tape backups, server

installs, user mail, Windows integration, etc.

Netmark, International - Anchorage, AK.

(telecommute)

August 2001 - October 2003

Perl Developer

Migrated existing Perl CGI scripts to OO-compliant

modules in support of mod_perl conversion

Led migration of Perl codebase from CVS to BitKeeper

Acted as primary support programmer, for existing

400,000-line Perl codebase

Led migration of support tracking to Bugzilla

Interfaced payment systems with PayPal and Revecom

(Paysystems), using Perl

Developed cost-based ROI tracking

Intrusion.com - Dallas, Texas

January 2001 - August 2001

Perl/CGI Developer

Developed a secure, SOAP-based API for remote system

administration in Perl using SSL over HTTP on a

hardened Redhat Linux

Developed a modular GUI framework and subsequent

web-based client in Perl based upon the SOAP API

Served as buildmaster; led migration of codebase from CVS

to BitKeeper

Built RPMs for Perl Modules from in-house and third-party

code for public release

Managed development process from requirements to 'gold'

manufacturing release

TIAS.com - Houston, Texas (telecommute)

January 2000 - January 2001

Systems Engineer

Responsible for developing, operating and maintaining all

email services for a registered user base of 100,000

individuals, using Perl

Managed bulletin boards, written in Perl

Performed sysadmin tasks and systems support for five

high-end servers

Modified GPL C code as required for improving systems

functionality

Dynacare Labs, Inc. - Addison, Texas

1999 - 2000

PHP Developer (Contract)

Developed interactive corporate Internet/intranet web

site using PHP with MySQL and Apache running under Red

Hat Linux

Created forms to allow employees to update web site

information without editing HTML

Made modifications to 3rd-party website hosted by

Dynacare

Developed forms and templates using PHP and custom

graphics using the GIMP

Electronic Data Systems (EDS) - Plano, Texas

1998 - 1999

Systems Engineer, Advanced

Linux system administrator for departmental Apache web

server

Authored and maintained intranet site using PHP and MySQL

on Slackware and Red Hat distributions

Installed and upgraded Apache, Perl, Samba, MySQL, and

PHP

Familiar with standard GNU utilities, X11, networking,

firewalls

Managed local and national development teams developing

desktop and distributed applications using Delphi and

HL7

Provided support to Y2K / IV&V group

Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp) - Dallas, Texas

1997 - 1998

Senior Systems Analyst

System administrator for Linux and Windows NT servers

Trained users in web design and maintenance using

FrontPage and related technologies

Adapted laboratory instrument interface specs for use on

intranet

Maintained existing laboratory systems

Developed instrument interfaces

Trained users in device troubleshooting techniques

Designed and implemented device management system

VA Medical Center - Charleston, SC

1989 - 1996

Senior Software Developer (GS-11)

Technical Lead for Delphi development project to replace

and augment legacy MUMPS-based HIS systems with

client/server Primary Care application

Experienced with Borland Delphi V 1.0 - 4.0, MUMPS, HTML,

Windows API

VMS Systems Manager (GS-7 - GS-9)

Responsible for 24x7 hospital data center including VMS

and DSM systems, VMS clusters, DSM installation and

configuration, application and IDE upgrades, VMS upgrades

and performance tuning, and PathWORKS LAN

Developed numerous time-saving automated systems for

multiple environments

Gained proficiency in VMS, DCL, MUMPS. POSIX, Clustering,

DECnet, PathWORKS, TCP/IP (UCX)

Digital Computer Mechanic (GS-5)

Software Developer - Developed integrated software

interface to automated pharmaceutical equipment

Distributed and supported software nationally

Computer Mechanic - Responsible for rewiring datacenter,

PC hardware installation, troubleshooting and

maintenance

Miscellaneous Positions

1983 - 1989

Office Manager, Warehouse Manager, Machine Operator and Computer Operator

U.S. Air Force - HQ AFSC, Andrews AFB, MD / HQ SAC, Offutt AFB, Omaha, NE

1981 - 1983

MAJCOM Programming Specialist

Assigned to Command Headquarters

Developed software to monitor mainframe system

performance

Created graphics display systems for reporting to senior

command staff

Interfaced mainframe and PC networks in support of

ARPANET using Z80 and TOPS-20 assembler

Trained users and technical staff

AWARDS

Superior Performance Awards - VA - 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994

EDUCATION

Technical and programming training initially obtained

during scholarship programs and military service;

additional education subsequently gained through in-house

training, independent study and industry seminars. Most

recent training was MS SQL Administrator Training in Dec 2011.

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