Johnathan Cotner
Manchester TN, *7355
*********.******@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
●I possess a good understanding of various programming techniques that lead to robust software in VB 6, VB.NET, ISO C++, and C#
●Familiar with various source control solutions, including subversion and git
●Familiar with Industrial control and automation systems, from various vendors (Omron, Siemens, Alan Bradley)
●Familiar with various IDE’s, Microsoft Visual studio 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2015, Qt Creator, and Code Blocks
●Ability to quickly learn new subject matter as needed, reliably punctual, and collaborative as needed.
●I possess ISO Certification in Soldering (plated through hole and surface mount.)
●Familiar with Atmel, Microchip, and ARM embedded processor development.
●Strong understanding of various communication protocols at the software level.
●Software development experience for Unix/Linux and MS Windows with the gnu, Intel, and Microsoft compilers.
●Developed both X12 and EDIFACT based EDI implementations
Academic Background
NEMCC -- Booneville, MS
●Electronics Major
Technical Skills Summary
Programming Languages: VB 6, VB.NET, C#, C++, SQL, Python, Java
Professional Experience
Ics, inc Aug 2017-Jan 2018
SCADA programmer – contract/part time.
Configured sql server to use mirroring with a watcher on three dell servers.
Updated the primary SCADA developers Ignition credentials.
SQL Server 2012, VB.NET, Python 2.5, Java
Designed, Developed, and Deployed a CRM Emulator for ICSI’s use.
Kasai North America, inc 2014-2016
Information Systems Programmer - MIS
●Designed, Developed, and Deployed the MIS inventory tracking application used by Kasai NA’s MIS.
●Managed tier two EDI communications between Kasai N.A.’s customers and their direct ship suppliers.
●Designed and Created tables, views, stored procedures, triggers and statements in MS SQL combined with .net application development to fulfill project needs for data entry and retrieval by both corporate and production teams.
●Provided timely and highly detailed responses to information requests concerning EDI transactions.
●Utilized both Label Matrix and Zebra Designer to create new or modify existing label designs.
●Worked closely with Accounting in a three step process that was required by the anti fraud needs of Kasai N.A. with their direct ship suppliers and remittance received from customers.
●Designed, Developed, Deployed and modified reports as needed by Kasai N.A. by utilizing Crystal Reports and excel .net interop.
●Worked with Engineering to implement automatic label printing systems on various machines, including older plc systems that did not have a free standard communications port using .NET languages.
●Trained suppliers on Kasai’s N.A’s production and shipping procedures to assist them with the development of their own systems that enabled them to implement an automated EDI system within their own organizations to satisfy direct ship EDI requirements at minimal cost to Kasai.
●Validated payments made to suppliers as needed by Kasai’s accounting when perceived discrepancies in payments was reported by suppliers.
●Designed, Developed, and Deployed an updated and corrected EDI gateway application in .net that parsed and stored EDI document information in SQL server for various EDI specifications provided by Automotive OEM’s
●Designed, Developed, and Deployed ERP applications in .net to handle shipping load and EDI 856 creation for Nissan shipping which fixed a flaw that had cost the company over 5k annually.
●Discovered a flaw in both software and reports that’s resolution resulted in a 4.7 million dollar back payment to Kasai in FY2014
●Designed, Developed, and Deployed Kasai’s 2D labeling system.
●VB 6,VB.NET, C#, C++, TSQL, HTML, CSS.
●X.12 EDI 997, 856, 830, 860, 862, etc.
●UN/EDIFACT SHPINV, CONTROL, etc.
EDAS Inc., Spring Hill, TN. 2013 – 2014
Electronics Technician/Embedded Programmer
●Developed updates and drivers for EDAS-DS software per instructions of the CPM.
●Construction of A/D converter breakout boxes utilizing soldering techniques with plated through-hole PCB’s, and common hand tools
●C, C++, Ruby.
●Embedded Linux (Android, Debian, Armstrong, Ubuntu) Rippx project.
●Workstation OS: Slackware, Ubuntu.
●Developed and Deployed the open format data driver for EDAS-DS for EDAS’s customers to use
●FLTK, Qt.
Prime Foods, Bristol VA. October – December 2012
Maintenance Technician
●Maintenance on various plant equipment, conveyors, gas fired ovens, and heat exchangers
ColdStar International, Piney Flats TN. 2011 – October 20129
Maintenance Technician
●Maintenance of production equipment, Design and implementation of automation control systems for production equipment.
Praxis Industries, Savannah TN. 2007 – 2010
Maintenance Technician
●Maintenance of production equipment, Design and implementation of automation control systems for production equipment
●Replaced broken and defective hardware on various form factors(laptop, tablet, desktop)
Hornsby Electric, Jackson, TN. 2004 – 2007
Industrial Electrician
●Installation and repair of new and existing electrical, Design and implementation of Automation Systems
Reitter and Scheffenacker, Selmer TN. 2001 – 2004
Maintenance Technician
●Maintenance of production equipment
oIncluded 180 ton vertical multi barrel, 80 ton horizontal single barrel injection molding machines (Kras Mafi, Demag, Arburg, and Cincinnati Milacron), PLC (Alan Bradley and Seimens) controlled assembly line machines, 6 and 8 axis robotics (Stabuli and Adept),
●Performed preventative maintenance on said equipment
Delta International, Tupelo MS. 2000 – 2001
Maintenance Technician
●Maintenance of CNC controlled mills and lathes (Cincinnati Milacron), and two CNC controlled 2 axis laser cutting machines
Contacts
Frank Thurston
Personal 931-***-****
Work Cell 931-***-****
*********@*****-*****.***
He was my immediate supervisor at Kasai North America where I did most of their projects in VB .NET and C#, and a few small projects in c++ for the MIS department.
Kevin J Brooks
Personal 256-***-****
Employed by Barrios Technology/Nasa and would be more than happy to answer any questions about me and my experience that you have.
Joseph M. Honea
(Apex turbine formally EDAS inc) currently.
More contacts available on request.