Programmer/Analyst

Steve Benton

* ******** ****

Flagler Beach, FL *2136

October 27, 2009

Dear Recruiter:

I am very interested in applying for a Programmer Analyst position with Baker Distributing Company.

As you will see on the enclosed resume, I have graduated with a cumulative grade point average of 3.2. My work experience has allowed me to gain knowledge of the software development process and how to work in a team effectively. The skills I have acquired closely match those needed in the job description.

You may contact me at 443-***-**** or **********@*****.*** to schedule an interview. I look forward to speaking with you.

Sincerely,

Steve Benton

Steve Benton

5 Cardinal Lane Phone: 443-***-****

Flagler Beach, FL 32136 Cell: 443-***-****

E-mail: **********@*****.***

Objective

Seeking a Programmer Analyst position with Baker Distributing Company to further my experience in new technologies.

Education

Education Level: Senior

Overall GPA: 3.25

Graduated: 12/20/2007

Total Credits: 127.5

2005 – 2007 York College of Pennsylvania York, PA

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

• Cumulative GPA: 3.2

• Credits: 87.5

2004 – 2004 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV

• Cumulative GPA: 3.23

• Credits: 12

2003 – 2004 Harford Community College Bel Air, MD

• Cumulative GPA: 3.32

• Credits: 28

Computer Experience

• C#, ASP.net, CSS, XML, HTML, C, C++, Visual Basic, Basic, Matlab, Fortran, SQL, PHP, MySQL, Java, Visual RPG, RPG, Visual Studio 2005, Tomcat, Apache, IIS

• Microsoft Office, Windows, Linux, and IBM iSeries

• Experience with troubleshooting computers, such as removing ads, spyware, viruses, and fixing problems with Windows XP operating system.

• Experience with setting up networks, such as configuring routers, also knowledge of Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks.

Work Experience

2008 – Present BA Corporation Baltimore, MD

• Worked with an application used by all employees to make changes to a DB2 database on IBM iSeries v6r1. The application is ongoing project developed in Visual RPG front end and RPG for the back end. The DB2 database would track members and dependents of various different insurance plans for specific clients.

• Worked on configuring client based computers on the company network.

• Created backup tapes of the DB2 database.

• Gained experience in Visual RPG and RPG to create a GUI for the end users. Learned about the different CL commands on the iSeries.

2008 – 2008 AT&T Middletown, NJ

• Worked on a project that uses C++ and a database to retrieve or delete specific networked facilities. The project went through different project phases where the waterfall model was used as software development lifecycle.

• Worked on a web based tool to help keep track of project managers coming in to the organization. The tool was done using PHP and MySQL to retrieve, add, update, and delete project managers.

• Gained experience using Java to generate an XML file to be used for integration testing.

2007 – 2007 Becton Dickinson Sparks, MD

• Worked as an intern updating a simulation program to send commands via serial communications to a medical instrument.

• Ported over software from Windows XP to Windows Vista

• Gained more experience working with C# and DOS applications

2006 – 2006 Survice Engineering Belcamp, MD

• Worked as an intern with multiple programming languages such as Fortran, C++, C#, and a scripting language Tcl/Tk.

• Skills gained: working in a team environment

2000 – 2004 Arby’s and McDonald’s Shrewsbury, PA

• Skills gained: customer service, multitasking, and working under pressure.

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