Engineer Software

JEFFREY SCHAEFER

Summary

An innovative thinker and self-starter with a passion for software development and networking committed to pursuing a long-term career in software development and/or network administration. Strong analytical skills, technology agnostic and the ability to follow through with projects from inception to completion.

Technical Certifications

Microsoft Certified Professional: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Configuring Microsoft SharePoint 2010

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2010

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows 7 and Office 2010 Deployment

Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator

Watchguard Certified System Professional (2009)

CompTIA A+ Certified (2006)

Skills

Languages: C, C++, Turbo Pascal, HTML, Java, SQL, VB.NET, C#, React, Ruby

Hardware: Dell PowerEdge Servers, HP Proliant Servers, Mac and Windows based PCs

Operating Systems: Windows 98 - 7, MacOSX, UNIX, Windows Server NT - 2008

Software: Microsoft Office, Minitab, File Maker Pro, Microsoft Exchange 2003 - 2010, VMWare, HP Systems Insight Manager, System Center Configuration Manager, Symantec Backup Exec and End-Point Protection, Citrix, SQL Server Reporting Services, Crystal Reports

Relevant Experience and Employment

Bookminders, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Sr Software Engineer: October 2013 to present

Software engineer at a medium sized bookkeeping firm.

Develop an in-house ERP solution that maintains the entire business.

FileMaker database CRM, Sales, Recruiting, Payroll/Invoicing, and Access Management.

C# Windows service that manages active directory/folder management from FileMaker

Updating the ERP into a React Front End solution with an Express API backend

R.J. Lee Group, Monroeville, Pa.

Jr. Software Engineer: September 2012 to September 2013

Software Engineer at a medium sized global commercial laboratory business.

Supported and improved evidence tracking and reporting system (Microsoft Access front-end with SQL server back-end) for government clients around the country

Enhanced and debug in house enterprise laboratory information management system (Java based)

In house development projects

W.J. Beitler Trucking Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

.Net Developer/System Administrator: May 2011 to September 2012

Software developer and System Administrator at a medium sized trucking business:

Undertook virtualization and high availability project for servers using Hyper-V

Database development with SQL Server 2000

Develop and update visual basic.net and c# programs for in-house use

Develop Exchange Web Services vb.net programs to improve productivity for employees

Database upgrade from SQL Server 2000 to SQL server 2008

Desktop and server maintenance

Video Server management with Milestone

Visual FoxPro database program development

Create and update Crystal Reports for employees

Create and update reports using SQL Server Reporting Services

Developed an extensive and easy to use online freight tracking system to be used by a client. The system was developed using microsoft lightswitch to develop the front end and a complex sql server 2008 database for the backend.

Developed visual basic .net software for motorola scanners to assist with the tracking and organizing of merchandise.

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pa.

FileMaker Database Consultant: December 2010 to May 2011

Was the lead consultant for upgrading and updating their sizable FileMaker database from version 6 to version 11. This included:

Updated scripts to the modern format to eliminate legacy issues

Modified layouts and reports

Implemented new security permissions

After the upgrade, implemented new scripts and reports as needed.

NetXperts, LLC., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Technology Business Engineer: February 2009 to April 2011

Was a technology consultant for small to medium sized businesses. My duties included:

Installed, configured and provided support for the following software/operating systems: Microsoft Exchange, Windows Server 2000 - 2008, Windows XP, Vista and 7, Symantec Backup Exec, and Symantec EndPoint Client Security.

Setup and repaired Watchguard Fireboxes, Microsoft based workstations, laptops and servers.

Plan and implement virtual server environments utilizing VMWare.

Created, modified and supported LANs and WANs

Additional break/fix support as needed.

Bookminders, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Network Administrator/Computer Technician: Fall 2005 to Summer 2008.

Managed all aspects of a multi-server Citrix network environment for their city-wide customer base of over 300 users. Responsibilities included hardware and software operations and maintenance, OS patch administration, account administration, backup/restore and printer management.

Modernized more than 50 of the outdated FileMaker Pro database layouts and scripts leading to increased efficiencies and savings of Bookminders' administrative time.

Upgraded FileMaker 6 database to FileMaker 7

Integrated and managed the infrastructure to an expanded Philadelphia location.

Hartford Chemical Group, Newark, Del.

Web Design Intern: Winter 2003

Planned and created the website design and layout for the Hartford Chemical Group utilizing Java and Visual Basic. Completed all functions of the development life-cycle including inception, elaboration, construction and transition of the newly implement website to the operations staff.

Met with key executives to capture design requirements

Conducted focus group surveys with employees on the new design

Cape Graphics, Cape May, N.J.

Computer Technician/Web Designer: Summer-Fall 2003

Designed and developed websites for selective clients utilizing graphic manipulation techniques to enhance the user experience. Collaborated with other team members to share knowledge of alternative development techniques for greater client satisfaction. Programmed search engines and other web applications using Visual Basic and Asp.net

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, Concentration: Software Development

Robert Morris University, Moon Township, Pa., May 2008

Dean's List: Fall 2006 - Spring 2007

Personal

Address: 2123 Larkins Way Apt 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Phone: 412-***-**** (cell)

E-mail: ****************@*****.***

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