DANIEL CLARKE BOWLER
Deltona, Florida Cell: 407-***-**** Email: adcu4f@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
My Information Systems career began in the mid 1980's and although the majority of this time was spent developing Pc-based business applications in FoxPro, I've also designed business systems architecture, performed building and siness application systems analysis including database design and development. I've developed both stand-alone desktop systems for small to medium companies as well as enterprise-wide client-server wide area network systems for large concerns, including systems and data flow charts, specification exchange, application implementation, documentation, user training and systems support. In addition, I've built computers, designed, built, administered and managed local area networks. I'm currently working on a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider (MSCSP) certification in Visual C# Web development.
Technical Experience
Software Development Tools
Visual C# [1yr], Visual FoxPro [10yrs], FoxPro for Windows/Dos [7.5 yrs], Dbase [7 yrs], Basic [1.5 yrs]
Database Engine
Microsoft SQL Server 2014/2008 [3.5 yrs], Oracle [1 yr], IBM db2/400 [ 1/2 yr]
Hardware Platforms
IBM Personal Computer Desktop/Laptop, Apple Macintosh
Local Area Networks/Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro/ 8 Pro/ XP/ Vista/Server 2003, Novell, AppleShare System 7
Contracting History
Client: Banfield Pet Hospital (3 months) Vancouver, WA
Duration: Feb 27, 2018 – May 8, 2018
Title: Visual FoxPro Consultant
Assignment: Modified billing-related screens and reports in their hospital administration program (Petware) to
comply with changed requirements from the Mexican IRS.
Client: Advanced Micro Systems, Inc. (9 yrs) Deltona, FL
Duration: Mar 01, 2009 - current
Title: Visual Foxpro/C# Developer
Assignment: Converting local Foxpro database applications to client/server in VFP 9.0 and using Microsoft SQL Server 2014 for database services. Converting same VFP client-server desktop applications to web applications.
Client: Sypris Test and Measurement, Inc. Orlando, FL
Duration: December 15, 2003 - Feb 28, 2009 (5 yrs)
Title: Foxpro For Windows Developer
Assignment: Modified an Enterprise-Wide Instrument Calibration, Tracking and Billing System written in Foxpro for Windows v2.6 and run on a Windows Virtual Server in Citrix Cluster accessed by 22 national locations through the World Wide Web and in a Microsoft Windows Wide Area Network environment. Through this system’s implementation to Nation-Wide mobile labs, Sypris was able to procure multi-million dollar Federal government contracts which produced a record earning increase of over $10 million in its’ first year.
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Client: Flanigan’s Enterprises, Inc. Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Duration: July 28, 2003 – January 31, 2004 (.5 yrs)
Title: Visual Foxpro Developer
Assignment: Converted a Package Store Inventory Management System from a Multi-user Foxpro For Windows v2.6 local database system to a Client-Server based system using Visual Foxpro v6.0 and Ms SQLv 7.0 in a Novell/NT Local Area Network.
Client: Infotech Systems, Inc. Melbourne, FL
Duration: November 25, 2002 – June 6, 2003 (6 months)
Title: Visual Foxpro Developer
Assignment: Developed a Manufacturing Production Management System in Visual Foxpro v7.0 and using Microsoft SQL and Oracle 8i.
Client: Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL
Duration: January 5, 2000 - May 31, 2000 (5 months)
Title: Visual Foxpro Developer
Assignment: Built an SQL mental health and substance abuse program database extracted from the State of Florida’s Oracle Data Warehouse using Visual Foxpro v6.0 in an NT/Novell environment and produced statistical reports.
Client: Intelligent Life Corp. North Palm Beach, FL
Duration: July 8, 1999 - Nov 12, 1999 (4 months)
Title: Visual Foxpro Developer
Assignment: Converted the processing portion of an Interest Rate Publication System from a local Foxpro for Windows application to a Visual Foxpro/SQL v7.0 Client/Server system in an NT/Novell Lan.
Client: Lockheed Martin, Inc. (Electronics and Missiles Division) Orlando, FL
Duration: April 19, 1999 - June 24, 1999 (2 months)
Title: Foxpro for Windows Developer
Assignment: Modified a Visitor/Employee Document Security Tracking System in FoxPro for Windows.
Client: Boca Research, Inc. Boca Raton, FL
Duration: Feb 10, 1997 - May 26, 1998 (16 months)
Title: Systems Architecture/Designer/Programmer/Analyst
Assignment: Designed, developed and implemented a Printed Circuit Board Barcode Tracking System in Visual FoxPro v3.0 in a Windows 95/Novell Lan environment.
Client: Worldata, Inc. Boca Raton, FL
Duration: Sept 15, 1996 - Feb 8, 1997 (5 months)
Title: Programmer/Analyst
Assignment: Converted a stand-alone FoxPro (v2.6) Mailing Address Extraction System to a Client/Server Database Management System in a Windows NT environment using Ms System SQL Server v6.5 as the database engine and Visual FoxPro v5.0 for front end processing using ODBC SQL pass-thru (SPT) technology.
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Client: Sony Broadcast Export Corporation Miami, FL
Duration: Dec 5, 1995 - June 5, 1996 (6 months)
Title: Systems Analyst/Project Coordinator
Assignment: Analyzed, designed and developed a state-of-the-art Client/Server Warehouse Management System using a wireless Barcode Scanning System hosted by a PC in a Novell environment using an AS/400 as server. The PC portion was written in Visual FoxPro and included SQL pass-thru commands to communicate with an AS/400 database and Tripps commands to communicate with the scanners. The As/400 portion was written in RPG. The topography included a Windows NT workstation, Novell Netware, Microsoft 32-bit Direct Link Control, Attachmate's NetSoft Router, Hit Software's 32-bit ODBC driver and IBM's db2/400.
Client: Vacation Break U.S.A. Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Duration: June 1, 1994 - Jan 5, 1995 (7 months)
Title: FoxPro Programmer/Analyst Contractor
Assignment: Developed and implemented a Telemarketing Commission Allocation and Reporting System in Foxpro for Windows in a Novell LAN.
Client: Motorola, Inc. Plantation, FL
Duration: January 28, 1994 - April 28, 1994 (3 months)
Title: FoxPro Programmer/Analyst Contractor
Assignment: Design, develop, install and train for a Worldwide Cost Reduction Report Generation System in Foxpro for Macintosh and Macintosh Excel in an Appleshare WAN. In it’s first year of implementation, Motorola was able to save over $14 million.
Employment History
Employer: CRC Press, Inc. Boca Raton, FL
Duration: December 7, 1992 - December 6, 1993 (1 year)
Title: Programmer/Systems Analyst/Network Administrator
Description: Primarily responsible for the development and maintenance of a large-scale multi-user Book Publication Project Tracking System written in Foxpro for DOS in a Novell Network environment requiring frequent mid and top level management interaction to determine immediate and long-term automation requirements.
Employer: VNU Business Services, Inc. Coral Springs, FL
Duration: April 12, 1988 - February 15, 1991 (2 years 10 months)
Title: Programmer/Analyst/Network Manager
Description: Built and managed a 150-node Digital Equipment Corporation Local Area Network (PCSA). Designed, developed and implemented a Multi-user Radio Ratings Systems in Foxbase+, Clipper '87 and dBase IV.
Employer: Sound Software Development, Inc. Greenwich, CT
Duration: July 1, 1986 - January 22, 1988 (2.5 years)
Title: Systems Analyst/Programmer/Analyst
Description: Developed and implemented a Multi-user Mortgage Origination System in QuickBasic v4.5
in an NCR Pc-2-Pc Lan environment.
Employer: Emery Worldwide Wilton, CT
Duration: June 1, 1981 - May 31, 1986 (5 years)
Title: Micro Computer Programmer/Analyst
Description: Designed, developed and implemented Shipment Management Systems in dBase II.
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EDUCATION
Technical: The Programming Institute of Connecticut Stamford, CT
Curriculum: Assembler, RPGII, Cobol
Attendance: November, 1978 - February, 1980
Graduation: Certificate
College: The University of Connecticut Storrs, CT
Major: Electrical Engineering Computer Science
Minor: Physical Science
Attendance: June 1969 - June 1972