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STRA T EG Y L E A D E RS H I P P ER FOR M A NC E
AREAS OF EXPERT ISE
Team Collaboration Programming Software Documentation
and
Database Management Technical Writing
Development
Oracle Skills Global Software Updates Customer Service
Troubleshooting
K EY SK I L LS A SSESSME N T
Database Administrator – Performed installations, patches, upgrades, backups, import/export, and tuning
of the database system and environment. Created detailed technical documentation for the processes and
standards that were developed and used to perform these tasks.
Software Engineering – W ithin a number of organizations, I worked on software development and
engineering, helping to create new software programs, as well as to further develop programs to become
more efficient and user-friendly. With a broad set of computer skills, I am able to accurately assess
p rojects, develop plans, and follow through on project goals.
P h D in Computer Science – Pace University
Currently attending Pace University as a Doctoral candidate for a PhD in Computer Science
MASTE R OF SC I E NCE, Computer Science, New York Institute of Technology – Dec 2011
Completed program in 15 months with a 4.0 GPA
Maste r’s project: Golden-i technology from Motorola/Kopin
H andsfree, voice user interface, computer headset – w ww.mygoldeni.com
Writ ten bio in Inventors Digest - h ttp://www.inventorsdigest.com/archives/7554
PROFESSIONA L E XPER I E NCE
SPECPRO TEC H N I CA L SER V I C ES ( STS), Selden, New York, October 2014 – P resent
SE N I O R A P P L I CA T I O N /O RAC L E P ROGRA M M E R
Work on multiple project teams in support of multiple Oracle-based information systems
Assist in the design, development, and testing of Oracle-based queries, database objects, PL/SQL-
based functions and procedures,and XML-based data transfers and Java programming
Assist in the documentation
CAC H E CL O U D, E ast Meadow, New York, October 2012 – Janua ry 2015
D ATABASE A D M I N IS T RA TO R ( AT V AR IO US C L I E N TS A S A C O NSULTA N T / CO N T RACTO R )
Hands on DBA t raining. & working knowledge of Database architecture
Proficient in Oracle Database Application installation and administration
Performed Oracle Database patches and upgrades; disaster recovery using RMAN, tuning of
Databases and applications, backup and recovery using RMAN, import/export of databases
Installed and supported Oracle ERP servers
Experience with Oracle Data Guard
Upgrade from Oracle 11i to 12g
Install & set up of OEM (Oracle Enterprise Manager); OBIEE/BIP; Weblogic servers
System and SQL monitoring through OEM
Worked with Oracle Corporation to resolve application/database issues by opening TAR/SR and
monitoring them to execute action plans
Project documentation, creation and adhering to standards of implementation and project
management
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N EW Y OR K I NST I T U T E T EC H NO LOGY, O ld Westbu ry, New York
OF
A D J U N C T F AC UL TY, Janua ry 2012 – P resent
Teaching undergraduate level courses:
o Database Management Systems
o D atabase implementation and programming
o Distributed Database Systems
G RA DUAT E A D M ISS IO NS /C OOR D I NA TO R, Janua ry 2012 – P resent
School of Engineering & Computing Sciences under the Dean’s office
Review, and process for the department graduate incoming applications as well as graduation
applications
Advise current graduate students of a plan of action to achieve the desired degree
Provide input to the Dean and other departments with respect to the applications being received
and the standards of the department and the school.
N P D G RO U P, Port Washington, New York, Ma rch 2014 – October 2014
O P E RA T I O NS D ATA I N P U T A NALYST
Received “Big Data” files from clients (via automation, FTP, email, etc.)
Created SQL scripts to manipulate, process information into a database and run reports against
database
Used and modified SQL scripts and stored procedures using SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2012
Used and modified Ab Initio to develop ETL processes that load into a database on a RAC Oracle
11g system
Used Linux for interaction with files created from the Ab Initio ETL process
G L OBAL E N T E R P R ISE, Selden, New York, May 2012 – September 2012
Hired as a knowledge base for the Golden-i device
Created personalized demos for the client/customer with the Golden-i device and attended meeting
for the presentations/demos
OXYGEN, INC ., H icksville, New York, June 2010 – March 2014
O F F I C E M ANAGE R
Answering phones/filing/copying/faxing as needed to help support the company’s goals
Responsible for bookkeeping, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
Handled logistics, invoicing, and shipping for the company
Organized the office filing systems to ensure efficiency and documentation when needed
Updated the office bookkeeping on QuickBooks to t rack expenses and income
SE L F -E M P LOYE D, Columbia, M issouri, 1997 – 2002
SOF TWAR E D EV E LO PE R – C ON T RAC TOR M I SSO U R I E M P LOYERS M U TUA L I NSU RA NCE
FOR
Worked as part of a team on global updates throughout the entire system, including the year
format change from two (2) digits to four (4) digits
Reformatted the reports produced by the updates using Oracle databases, PL/SQL and SQR
Completed straightforward changes, updated necessary documentation, and created new code
based on other departments’ needs and requirements
D ATA P ROC ESS I NG P RO F ESS IO NA LS, C hesterfield, M issouri, 1994 – 1996
I N -H OUSE D ATABASE P RO J EC T /M A I N T E NA NC E T EA M ST RA TA G RO U P
AT
Researched and corrected defect reports as received from customers on a regular basis
Programmed in C in a UNIX environment utilizing an Oracle database
Designed and developed in-house database system to t race personal information on Power
M acintosh using FoxPro as database and language
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GT E, F ai rview Heights, I llinois, 1992 – 1994
M LS P RO J EC T
Ensured the continuation of the MLS Project at Digital Equipment Corporation utilizing both
I nformix and Oracle databases
Designed and implemented GUI application using C++, X, and Motif in a UNIX environment
Organized and maintained internal schedules, team status, and a team "development folder" to
ensure proper project management
Headed development of two user interface applications using Ada and DEC forms to access and RDB in a
VAX/VMS environment
D I G I TA L SYSTE MS C O NSULTAN TS, S t. Louis, M issouri, 1989 – 1992
M LS P RO J EC T D I G I TA L E Q U I P M E N T C OR PO RA T I O N
AT
Involved with the development of project coding standards following company standards and needs
Trained new engineers brought onto the project to ensure proper progress for ongoing work
T O MA HAWK U PG RA D E P RO J EC T M C D O N N E L L D OUG LAS C OR PO RA T I O N
AT
Coded and tested user interface software using Ada, X-Windows, and Open Dialogue (A Motif-like X
based user interface management system) on both Apollo and Silicon Graphics hosts
Wrote technical documents, managed documentation, and provided technical support for
management
ED UCAT IO N & TRA I N I NG
CYBER SECUR I T Y CON F E RE NCE, New York Institu te of Technology – September 2014
Part icipated as a speaker on panel regarding Cyber Careers.
Ph D in Computer Science – Pace University
Currently attending Pace University as a Doctoral candidate for a PhD in Computer Science
MASTE R OF SC I E NCE, Computer Science, New York Institute of Technology – Dec 2011
Completed program in 15 months with a 4.0 GPA
Maste r’s project: Golden-i technology from Motorola/Kopin
H andsfree, voice user interface, computer headset – w ww.mygoldeni.com
P roject used scanner technology to interpret 2D/QR code and make a match against a given
database returning a viewable map with exact location and other information
W rit ten bio in Inventors Digest - h ttp://www.inventorsdigest.com/archives/7554
B AC HE LOR OF SC I E NCE, Computer Science, New York Institute of Technology – June 1988
Oracle course "Develop Applications Using Database Procedures"
P latforms
Linux ~ Unix ~ VAX/VMS ~ Windows ~ Windows CE/.NET ~ SQL Server 2008/2012
Languages
Oracle Databases ~ SQL ~ PL/SQL ~ SQR ~ C ~ C++ ~ C# ~ Java ~ JavaScript ~ JSP
FoxPro ~ X ~ Motif ~ Ada ~ DecForms ~ HTML
Softwa re
OEM ~ OID ~ OAM ~ Toad ~ SQL Developer
Word ~ Excel ~ Access ~ PowerPoint ~ Quicken/QuickBooks
Follett – Library
Scoutmate - Boy Scouts ~ G-Scoutmate - Girl Scouts