Senior Systems Analyst/Architect, IT & Finance Specialist

Stephen Barker

Bell, Florida ***** • 352-***-**** • **************@*****.***

Full Time, Part Time or Contract – On-Site, Hybrid or Remote

Senior Systems Analyst Architect, IS IT & Finance Business Systems Analyst, Database Designer Developer Administrator, Embedded Systems Architect Developer Engineer, Software Designer Developer Programmer, Project Management, Security and Risk Mitigation, Network Designer Troubleshooter, Operating Systems Designer Administrator, Communications Specialist, Encryption Decryption Engineer, Radio Frequency Identification (RFiD) Specialist, Not AND (NAND) Gate Researcher, Recovery Decryption Preservation Data Information Forensics Expert

Goal-focused, motivated professional with 38+ years track record of advancing business objectives by analyzing needs and integrating technical solutions using modern approaches. Proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity by mastering software and all available tools to implement enterprise operating systems, applications, and process improvements. Engaging collaborator who excels at interfacing with clients and cross-functional leaders. Able to convey technical concepts to a variety of skill levels. Always remembering the business and financial models while never forgetting the basics of the software development life cycle. Software, hardware and directions change. Properly document for easier future maintenance.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

Platforms:

Cray, Cyber1, numerous IBM Mainframes, various Hewlett Packard HP, Sperry, NCR, IBM PCs, Dell, Xerox, Honeywell, Alien-Ware, Android, limited Apple products, PC108 boards

Operating Systems

Languages

Android, Linux, UNIX (even System V, HP-UX), Windows (95/98/NT/2000/XP/7/8/8.1/10), MS-DOS, PC-DOS, IBM-DOS, numerous embedded systems including (printers, output devices and input devices)

C (27y), C++ (13y), SQL (9y), SQL Server (9y), ASSEMBLER (6y), BASIC (9), Visual C++ (13y), Visual Basic (14y), Visual FoxPro (3y), Pascal (3y), MODULA2 (2y), Borland C (2y), COBOL (4y), SNOBOL4 (1y), FORTRAN (2y) and numerous dead languages

System Installs / Projects:

Embedded Systems, Distribution, Inventory, Shipping, Tracking, Accounting, Order Entry, Radio Frequency Identification Security Systems (RFiD), Mine Wide Monitoring System (MWMS), Digital Imaging (ASCREL), Call Rate Validation (RateVal), Telephone Management System (TMS), All Digital Seismograph, UNIX Payphone Management System (UPMS), Complete CAD 3D Modeling System, Password Encryption and Maintenance, Database Control, Automated Archival/Retrieval, Structural Engineering Analysis (Micas Plus) Enhancement Utilities, Reporting, Master Control Program (MCP), Proprietary Databases

NOTICE

My resume had to be scrubbed due to confidentiality agreements. Many of the company names and law firms will never be listed.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Synchronized Computer Solutions, Bell, FL 32619 10/2023 – present

Systems Analyst, SME and Digital Forensist

I worked for Lawfirms and their clients preserving data, cracking passwords and researching the data as requested

AutoZone Inc, Memphis, TN 38103 11/2022 - 09/2023 Software Analyst and Developer

I read old C, C++ and Java code to integrate and update the Distribution Centers systems to repair bugs and enhancement systems for future abilities. Including interfacing mainframes to allow the business department to setup batch sales of products to be pushed to the stores to increase revenue. Finishing the DC use of RF and voice driven loading of inventory onto pallets then weighed before loading on trucks.

Technologies Used: Microsoft Visual Studio, C, C++, Java, SQL, Unix, Linux and Windows Server.

Synchronized Computer Solutions, Bell, FL 32619 01/2003 – 10/2022

Systems Analyst, SME and Computer Forensics Expert

I used to write my own C decryption software. Eventually I started using AccessData FTK (Formerly in San Fran, CA). Encase is pretty good but was a little clunky.

Assembly, C and C++ are the building blocks of 80+ % of viable software designs, especially embedded or integrated systems. This is where I excel.

UNIX, Linux, Android and even iOS are solid Operating Systems, all based off the idea to separate the data from the actual code. My hope is to jump on a real problem or a new idea and make it possible with the knowledge that there will need to be enhancements after the maintenance cycle starts of the SDLC. And that the code and design is readable, manageable and has room for improvements. Some systems have to be written from scratch. Others can be enhanced forever, if it is coded clearly and documented properly.

Serve as subject matter expert (SME) to advise a diverse clientele on technical needs that support strategic business plans.

Oversee system installs, configurations, security considerations, risk mitigation, migrations, and upgrades. Respond to problems by troubleshooting issues, identifying opportunities, and delivering swift solutions.

Monitor system performances and recommend changes.

Repair and replace software and hardware assets.

Analyze and gather requirements to direct technology projects in line with aggressive time and quality requirements

Technologies used: Microsoft Visual Studio, GitLab, C, C++, UNIX, SQL, AWS, XML, Angular JS, proprietary RTOS controlling Windows Server, proprietary databases

CaterPlus 2009 – 2011

Inventory system for a catering company that was bleeding money due to employee theft. Migrated it to a restaurant and sold all for a profit

Technology used: MS Visual Studio, MS Excel, MS Access, Visual C++

Medical billing software from Memphis TN 2010 – 2010

Needed me to complete the rest of their modules that had numerous bugs and design flaws

Technology used: C and C++

Mining support company in Virginia 2010 – 2011

wanted to perfect the tracking of humans in mining facilities so they asked me to finish their system. I had already built a perfect functioning prototype for another mining company that I even incorporated finger print entry into every work zones and RFID tags into every hard hat.. I perfected it using extrapolation and installed it at numerous mines.

Technology used: Visual C++

engineering company in Birmingham AL 2013 – 2014

AutoCAD system enhancements and then an internal accounting system that would allow every worker in every aspect of their company to track hours and get paid automatically.

Technology used: AutoCAD, Visual Basic and Visual C++

From 2013-2021 I have been handling digital forensics that required me to reverse engineer and crack passwords MD5 HASH, SHA1 etc. Sometimes its super easy. Other times I have to figure out if there is a copy write issue. Mainly, it is a lot of waiting to find out if you are even needed. Then you have to wait for the appeals and the client or the courts to pay the law firm. I'm hoping to be done with working for lawfirms forever.

HomeInventory 2017 – 2021

I was designing an inventory system that was originally using MS Excel then MS Access. Then we decided to make a C++ flavor Applet and sell it for $0.99 but the owner died.

lumber yard company 2020 – 2021 inventory tracking system

Technology used: Visual Studio 2019, .NET SDK, ASPNETCore, Angular, AngularJS, Docker

Walter Energy, Vance, AL 35490 02/2010 – 04/2012

Systems Architect Manager Designer and Developer

Technologies used: C, Visual C++, Visual Basic, Windows NT Servers and Workstations, Dell Servers, PCs +

Added / enhanced features and retrained new personnel on best practices and procedures with new hardware and enhanced system features

Maintained technology assets and provided user assistance. Administered network equipment, client and server hardware, and peripherals. Installed and configured server and client operating systems and applications. Enforced compliance with policies and procedures. Analyzed computer processes to reveal opportunities and resolve problems in a rapidly evolving environment.

Key Achievements:

Designed and implemented an RFiD system for improved monitoring capabilities in coal mines

Wrote the entire networking section of a 6ms minimum response for Mine Wide Monitoring System

Redesigned and developed the entire Windows-based operating system without DOS using a RTOS that I designed

The system saved all the miners, except 13 when it functioned flawlessly

Synchronized Computer Solutions, Cincinnati, OH 45201 10/2005 - 01/2010

Computer Forensics Expert

Serve as subject matter expert (SME) to advise a diverse clientele on technical needs that support strategic business plans. Oversee system installs, configurations, security considerations, risk mitigation, migrations, and upgrades. Respond to problems by troubleshooting issues, identifying opportunities, and delivering swift solutions. Monitor system performances and recommend changes. Repair and replace software and hardware assets.

Analyze and gather requirements to direct technology projects in line with aggressive time and quality requirements

Southeastern Food Merchandiser, Pelham, AL 35043 03/2004 - 09/2005

System Analyst and Software Developer

Completely rewrote the entire purchase order, accounts receivables, accounts payable and inventory systems. Then streamlined the other components to allow the work flow to become efficient and competitive in the entire company.

Designed the RFiD system to track the products through the warehouses and onto the delivery trucks.

Summit Document Services, Birmingham, AL 35203 09/2004 – 08/2005

Director of Technology Solutions and Computer Forensics Expert

Principal IT strategist assisting owners on optimization of technology investments. Acquiring and maintaining the latest and most profitable printers, network, and various hardware. Training and mentoring employees on all hardware and customer expectations. Managed key vendor relationships to negotiate and secure competitive rates. Keenly focused on end-user proficiency and infrastructure functionality.

Researched and recommended final decisions on procurement projects while reducing direct and capital investment (CAPEX) costs.

Expanded and redesigned the company until we had offices in BHM, ATL, MEM, NSH and HOU

BellSouth, Birmingham, AL 35203 09/2000 – 02/2001

Assistant Vice President of Production & Operations of the BellSouth Public Communications Division

Get the systems and hardware, that I co-led in the design of, ready to be sold since payphones were

Tried to get a group of non-technical employees to understand that all processes must be monitored until the corporate division could be sold

Translated customer needs into the design and development of software projects from inception, through testing, to final release.

Walter Energy, Vance, AL 35490 03/2000 - 09/2000

Systems Architect Manager Designer and Developer

Technologies used: C, Visual C++, Visual Basic, Windows NT Servers and Workstations, Dell Servers, PCs

Maintained technology assets and provided user assistance. Administered network equipment, client and server hardware, and peripherals. Installed and configured server and client operating systems and applications. Enforced compliance with policies and procedures. Analyzed computer processes to reveal opportunities and resolve problems in a rapidly evolving environment.

Key Achievements:

Designed and implemented an RFiD system for improved monitoring capabilities in coal mines.

Rewrote the entire networking section of a 6ms minimum response for a Mine Wide Monitoring System in 90 days.

Redesigned and developed the entire Windows-based operating system without DOS using a Real Time Operating System RTOS that I designed myself

The system saved all the miners, except 13 when it functioned flawlessly

BellSouth, Birmingham, AL 35203 01/1995 - 02/2000

Senior Systems Analyst

Assisting in completing the UNIX Payphone Management System UPMS throughout the nine states

Troubleshooting on numerous systems throughout the entire BellSouth corporation umbrella

Was the lead in handling the 1996 Olympics scandal of price gouging from ATC

Co-Led the development of the Telephone Management System TMS to allow BellSouth Public Communications (Payphones, Airports, and Inmate facilities) to be sold off

Conceived and launched a stand-alone call-costing system (RateVal) that generated significant ROI in cost savings. And pinned $67.3million on AT&T, on the first run where they didn’t pay BLS usage

Utility Accounting Services UAS, Hoover, AL 35022 03/1994 – 11/2008

Software Developer and Spreadsheet Designer

-Turned the labor-intensive process of analyzing residential, commercial and government into Excel spreadsheet

-Later added importing of images of bills from individual clients

-Later added processing of multiple bills

-Later added processing of all bills of all clients with just one click

SouthTrust Bank via UAS SouthScan, Birmingham, AL 35203 02/1995 – 05/1995

Software Programmer

-Completed the Snippets system for converting signature cards into an indexed database lookup system

BE&K Engineering, Birmingham, AL 35203 09/1993 – 12/1994

Software Engineer

-Completed the 3D CAD modeling system that met all engineering discipline requirements and allowed them to review the other engineers progress and design issues

-Assisted in the design of the first Photogrammetry tool to assist in remodeling buildings

-BE&K Engineering was later bought by KBR

Rust International, Birmingham, AL 35203 05/1992 – 08/1993

Application Programmer

-Orchestrated middle-ware interfaces for optimal use between the Intergraph Workstations and the Mainframes

-Rust International was later bought by Ratheon and then bought by Waste Management

Walter Energy, Vance, AL 35490 01/1991 – 04/1992

Software Developer and Network Designer

Technologies used: MODULA2 (Multi-Threaded Pascal), DOS, IBM PCs

Walter Energy was originally called Jim Walter Resources Mining Division

Pentagon Washington DC, Arlington, VA 22202 07/1987 – 11/1990

Software Programmer and Communications Specialist

Worked with teams on numerous projects using Assembly, BASIC, C, COBOL, SNOBOL4

Wrote the entire Air Force Time and Attendance System (AFTAS) in C that was later adopted by all branches

My nickname was 5E1026

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35203 01/1989 – 04/1989

Paid Tutor of all students of Quantitative Methods

Taught quantitative analysis concepts to the entire QM314 student body

United States Air Force Reserves, Warner Robins, GA 31005 07/1987 – 10/1987

Hardware Installer and Software Programmer

-Designed, Developed and deployed the Baumler System, which was their first touchscreen PC that allowed the Mainframe reports to be generated and submitted for review and printing

-Troubleshooting of mainframe, printers and desktop computer issues

Houston City Police Department SWAT, Houston, TX 77001 07/1987 – 07/1987

Hardware Developer Installer and Communications Specialist

Designed and installed a device that allowed SWAT to roll up to a public scene and hack into any telephone junction box and have 5 private telephones to talk with anyone (HQ, dispatch, victims, criminals, FBI, etc) and 5 desktop computers connected to the mainframes back at the station

Orange County California, Santa Ana, CA 92701 06/1987 – 06/1987

Embedded Engineer Programmer

Used the internal codes of their printers to make all forms functionally more useful

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32301 09/1985 – 09/1986

Computer Programmer and System Administrator Troubleshooter (Unpaid Intern)

-Assisted in keeping the State of Florida’s two mainframes: CYBER1 and CRAY

Birmingham City Police Department, Birmingham AL 35203 06/1985 – 09/1985

Software Programmer

Completed the first Crime Stoppers database system when the initial two developers had several issues that prevented it from functioning properly

Jefferson State Junior College, Birmingham, AL 35215 01/1984 – 06/1985

Operating System Administrator (Unpaid Intern)

Assisted in upgrading Operating Systems of an IBM 360/370

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelors Degree in Natural Science and Mathematics Computer Information Science

with a Minor in Business Administration

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

09/1987 – 12/1990

Associate of Arts in Mathematics & History

Florida College, Temple Terrace, FL

09/1986 – 05/1987

Professional Development / Coursework

MicroStation State – Machine Development Language (MDL) (TSYS1500) – Intergraph Corp., AL

Interference Detection Course (TPDS3005) – Intergraph Corp., AL

UNIX System Administration 6.0 Course (TCES1103) – Intergraph Corp., AL

INFORMIX OnLine System Administration – Informix Corporation, GA

Motor Control Center Single Line (MCCSL) – Rust International. AL

ComDex and many computer conferences

AccessData and many computer digital forensics conferences

Designed the first all-digital seismograph on a PC-108 board then assisted in converting it all to wafer boards that streamlined data collection and analysis functions. Also allowing the seismograph to be left in the field for months instead of weeks for Sauls Engineering in Birmingham, AL

Professional Affiliations

Association of Computer Machinery (ACM) International Who’s Who of Information Technology

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Computer Society (IEEE-CS) in published Hardback National School Board Association (NSBA) Council Urban Board Education (CUBE) Conference in Orlando FL Telecommunications guest speaker gave original “Ask Mr. Modem” First Forensics Forum (first non-resident of this UK/EU founded organization)

Social Organizations

Missionary work in the Philippines, Zimbabwe and Zambia ASPCA University of Alabama Tide Pride University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazer Florida State University Seminole Florida College Falcon Blood Donor registered Kidney Donor assist at Food Banks

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