Robert S. Petrarca, Jr.
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Career Overview
An articulate, client-focused and results oriented developer with
proven success providing timely and comprehensive technical software
solutions. Self-motivated and innovative problem solver possessing
extensive knowledge across a wide range of technical disciplines with
work experience in large companies, small businesses and government.
Qualifications
Microsoft T-SQL Development N-tier application
development
Relational DB design and architecture Source code and
system documentation
Customization & integration of COTS products Scheduled tasks and
jobs with VBScript
SQL Database administration Microsoft SQL DTS Package
Development
Development exposure to SSIS, SSAS and SSRS Technical lead and
project management
Technical Skills
MS SQL Server 2000-2012, MS Visual Studio 2008-2012, VB.NET, C#.NET,
MS Office Suite 2003-2012, MS Team Foundation Server 2012, ASPX,
classic ASP, Windows, FTP, SharePoint 2012
Work Experience
2013 - Present Turino Group Software, Providence, RI Custom Software (MS
SQL2012, TFS, VS2012)
Senior Database Developer
. Coded for, maintained and administered over 70 databases comprising
trial surveys for 2 Microsoft Windows 8 retail sites as part of a
Microsoft Preferred Vendor company.
. Architected and developed databases to support custom software
designed for the RI Department of Transportation and internal
company projects
. Led a team of 2 developers, coordinating project assignments
deadlines and work schedules.
2013 (Feb-Sep) Saylent Technologies, Franklin, MA Banking technology
software
Software Engineer
. Develop enhancements for and support the Card360 software product
(SQL, C#.Net, TFS, javascript)
2011 - 2013 Admirals Bank, Providence, RI (5/13/2011 - 2/18/2013) Banking &
lending services
Senior Applications Developer
. Successfully integrated BMC Track-It! applications and services
into the IT workflow improving response time to customer requests
and service outages.
. Technical lead for the development team that deployed a new SQL
based loan management and reporting application to administer the
company's loan portfolio utilizing unique amortization rules not
found in COTS products. Coordinated meetings and testing schedules
to keep project tasks on time.
. Developed, maintained and managed security for sub sites off the
company's first SharePoint-extranet.
. Improved SQL Server administration DR efficiency utilizing SQL
Agent, DBMail and T-SQL to automate backup jobs, file transfers and
other processes.
2008 - 2011 Bank Rhode Island, Lincoln, RI (9/15/2008 - 5/10/2011) Personal
and small business banking
Senior Applications Developer
. Set new standards for application development by separating
backend, business intelligence and presentation layers into more
manageable and supportable code
. Transformed a multiple Access DB & HTML intranet application into a
comprehensive ASPX/SQL 2008 application and information content
platform.
. Developed project tracking software to support all technical
project development across the company.
Work Experience (continued)
2008 Citizens Bank, Smithfield, RI (7/16/2008 - 8/15/2008) HR Training
Services
SQL database developer
. Wrote T-SQL code and DTS packages to automate Excel based new hire
training reports.
. Mentored full-time sponsor on T-SQL code development, best
practices and techniques.
2000 - 2008 Abacus Management Technologies, Cranston RI, (2000-2008) Health
Benefits Consulting
Senior Software Engineer
. Technical lead for the development and fielding of the Enrollment
Advantage system - the company's first successful web based,
commercial product - in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield RI.
. Managed the team that maintained and upgraded the Enrollment
Advantage system for the duration of its 3-year lifecycle.
. Architected and deployed a new real-time call center support system
(C#, ASPX) to replace an older, customized vendor based system.
. Designed and built the data portion of the company's Quality Report
product for communicating health benefit analysis to customers.
. Maintained excellent customer relationships by providing continuous
input and feedback through technical specification, data models and
project analysis for all company initiatives.
1994-1999 One Beacon Insurance (formerly CU Insurance), Foxboro, MA
Personal and commercial insurance
Lead Software Developer (1996-1999)
. Designing and implementing the technical architecture for the
company's first and most sophisticated web-based policy processing
system.
. Project manager for the business merger and expansion of the
agricultural insurance division.
Software Developer (1994-1996)
. Developed one of the first and most successful document imaging
systems in the company. Cited in a company newsletter for
continuous company success and improvement.
Additional Experience
1989-2009 US Army Signal Officer, US Army & Rhode Island National Guard
2005 - 2006 Deployed with the 43d Military Police Brigade to Baghdad
Iraq.
. Managed 6 soldiers that installed and operated voice and data
communication systems for 6 installations supporting 3500 troops
over an 800KM area.
. Project manager for communications systems being installed in all
government facilities for our unit
2002-2003 Deployed with the 43d Military Police Brigade to Guantanamo
Bay Cuba,:
. Managed 12 soldiers/sailors/airmen that installed and operated
voice and data communication systems in support of the Guantanamo
Bay Navy Base.
. Project manager for communications systems installation across the
base.
1991-1993 United States Army FT Drum, NY
Automation Acquisition Officer
. Responsible for the requisitioning, purchasing and distribution of
$10 Million annually in automation hardware and software across the
10th Mountain Division.
1991-1992 United States Army Camp Greaves, Republic of Korea
Battalion Communications Officer
. Managed 12 soldiers responsible for the installing operating and
maintaining of all voice and data systems supporting 1000 soldiers
on 2 installations on the Korean demilitarized zone.
Education and Training
2013 Microsoft Exam 70-461: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012
2008 Bryant University 2-day project management corporate seminar
2004 MS SQL Server 2008 Database programming & administration courses
1998-2002 6 Master's Courses, Bridgewater State College
1990 BS Computer Science; University of Rhode Island