Gregory Stewart McLachlan

**** * ********* ***. #*-721, Las Vegas, NV 89119

858-***-****

acpdj8@r.postjobfree.com

WILLING TO RELOCATE

Objective Targeting a position as an ENTRY-LEVEL WEB DEVELOPER

Summary Recent honors graduate of the Minnesota State Community and Technical College’s

Computer Programming AAS program, whose academic credentials are reinforced by

student-tutoring experience gained at the request of course instructors. Known as a self-

motivated, detail-oriented, IT Professional with strong analytical skills. Possesses

excellent written and verbal communications skills, able to effectively communicate with

all levels of internal and external customers. Looking for a challenging and rewarding

position in software development. Strives to continue learning and consistently exceed

expectations, and is able to learn new development languages quickly. Enjoys working

with, and learning from, like-minded individuals that have the same passion for

technology.

Technical Skills CONCEPTS: MVC, Object Oriented Programming/Design, Software Development

Lifecycle, Relational Databases

HARDWARE: Burroughs B3700, IBM System 38, AS/400 and RS/6000, IBM MVS/370

mainframe, Data General Aviion and MV/1000 midrange systems, HP midrange systems

LANGUAGES: Java, Javascript, VB.Net, C++, HTML5/CSS, Python, RPG III, and COBOL

CURRENTLY LEARNING: PHP, C# and ASP.NET

DATABASES: DB2, dBaseIV, MS Access, MySQL

OPERATING SYSTEMS: Windows XP, 7 and 8, Linux, MVS/CICS

DEVELOPMENT TOOLS: Visual Studio Professional 2010 and 2012., J2EE, NetBeans,

Eclipse, JGrasp, OpenSuse as well as MS Office 2007 and 2010.

• Minnesota State Community & Technical College -- Moorhead, MN

Education

AAS, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

• Honors:

• Graduated in May 2014 with highest academic honors ( GPA: 3.89)

• Inductee, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

• President’s List for 4 consecutive semesters (Fall 2012 – Spring 2014)

Course Highlights:

o Java/VB/C++/RPGIII Programming

o Database (MySQL) Management

o Web Design (HTML5/CSS) using both front-end and back-end applications

• 09/2013 – 05/2014

Professional MN State Community & Technical College

Experience Moorhead, MN

Computer Programming Tutor

Assist students by:

• Helping them trouble-shoot their errors and discover how to find appropriate

solutions

• Analyzing their code and being able to explain their errors quickly and effectively,

so that they can better understand various aspects of different programming

languages

• Reinforce concepts taught in class (in lay terms) on web page design, using

HTML5 and CSS

• Work with students new to computers in learning the basics of MS applications

such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Access

•

• 06/1999 – 04/2012 Various Trucking Companies Various

US locations

Company Truck Driver

• Responsible for loading, delivering and unloading refrigerated and/or dry freight,

general flat-bed freight (both tarped and open), household goods or pneumatic

bulk tankers (depending on the company) throughout the US and Canada as

assigned by in-house dispatchers and outsourced brokers

• Safely drove approximately 140,000 miles per year, delivering freight on time,

with no driver-chargeable damages or shortages. Had no citations or chargeable

accidents

09/1998 – 12/1998 Keane, Inc. (for IBM) Rochester, MN

Software Support Specialist

Worked with client to support users (via telephone) to:

• Provide third-level technical support (to customers world-wide)

• Resolve system recovery issues with AS/400 systems

• Document all issues

•

• 08/1997 – 07/1998 E. & J. Gallo Winery

Modesto, CA

Senior Computer Operator

Assigned to the graveyard shift:

• Ran scheduled nightly production on MVS, AS/400 and HP computer systems,

and performed back-ups of applications and data as needed for the winery

• Completed all production remaining from previous shifts

• Occasionally assisted Distribution Clerks in breaking down reports

• Assisted in maintaining tape library

• Performed on-call duties as assigned

• Assisted the programming staff when applications or programs encountered

errors or failed to complete in a normal manner

• Handled user problems, fixing what was possible, and referring more serious

matters to the appropriate departments

• Trained other operators as required on graveyard policies and procedures

• 04/1996 – 07/1997 County of Kern

Bakersfield, CA

Computer Operator

Assigned to the midnight shift (but worked for six months on swing shift):

• Ran scheduled daily production including CJIS and CLETS (law enforcement)

production, and performed nightly backups of applications and data on IBM

MVS/370

• Ran database compacting programs twice weekly.

• Completed production remaining from previous shifts

While working the swing shift, was responsible for:

• Running, among other systems. the daily jury services, welfare, property tax,

purchasing, and financial management systems for the county

• Completed bi-weekly Payroll processing (normally started by day shift)

On both shifts:

• Assisted the programming staff when applications or programs encountered

errors or failed to complete in a normal manner

• Ensured that law enforcement communication was on-line and accessible to city,

county and state law enforcement officers in the field

• Handled user problems, fixing what was possible, and referring more serious

matters to the appropriate departments

• Arranged repair or replacement of peripheral devices when they became

inoperative

• 10/1987 – 04/1996 The Compucare Company Newport

Beach, CA

Senior Computer Operator / Associate Programmer

While assigned to the swing shift:

• Ran scheduled nightly production for Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian,

including Pharmacy, Admitting, Radiology, Physicians’ Billing and HMO

processing on DG and IBM systems

• Was responsible for scheduled periodic processing, including weekly In-House

Registry, Accounts/ Payable, and HMO Check processing; processed bi-weekly

Payroll (both checks and timecards), and performed back-ups of applications and

data as required

• Completed production remaining from previous shifts

• Worked as relief person on graveyard shift as needed

While supervising the graveyard shift:

• Was responsible for: running the nightly financial and clinical records processing

for the hospital, running nightly backups on all systems, processing all nightly

production jobs as required, and completing production remaining from previous

shifts

On both shifts:

• Assisted the programming staff when applications or programs encountered

errors or failed to complete in a normal manner

• Created and updated all documentation for the Operations area

• Trained additional personnel as needed

•

• 08/1985 – 10/1987 The Compucare Company San Diego,

CA

Senior Computer Operator

While assigned as a working supervisor on the graveyard shift:

• Was responsible for running the nightly financial, clinical records and material

management processing for the San Diego Hospital Association (SDHA,

consisting of Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Cabrillo Hospital and ten satellite

Sharp/Rees-Steely outpatient clinics)

• Ran nightly backups on all systems, nightly production jobs as needed, and

completed production left from previous shifts (on IBM System 38 and DG

systems)

• Created and updated all documentation for the Operations area

• Trained new employees on third shift requirements

• Responsible for insuring trouble-free performance (during the graveyard shift) of

remote terminals, printers and communication equipment connecting the various

sites of the Association

• Was on call during weekend days and evenings to troubleshoot and repair or

replace minor equipment and communications problems for the Association

Transferred to Newport Beach facility when SDHA transitioned to in-house processing

• 08/1984 – 07/1985 Electronic Data Systems (for USAF) George

AFB, CA

Computer Operator

(Contract position while active duty personnel transitioned from Burroughs mainframe

systems to Unisys hardware)

• Responsible for nightly production of all base-level computer production for the

37th Tactical Fighter Wing, including payroll, personnel, aircraft maintenance, etc.

Duties were similar to those while serving on active duty in the Air Force.

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• 10/1980 – 04/1984 U. S. Air Force

Computer Operator

Assigned to the midnight shift (but worked as needed on day and swing shifts):

• Ran scheduled daily production for the 22nd Bombardment Wing (at March AFB,

CA) and the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing (at Mountain Home AFB, ID)

• Ran scheduled production of payroll and personnel as required

• Backed up data to magnetic tape on a nightly basis

• Completed production remaining from previous shifts

• Handled user problems, fixing what was possible, and referring more serious

matters to the appropriate departments

Arranged repair or replacement of peripheral devices when they became inoperative

Ran classified information as required, following all security protocols

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