Senior Developer, Programmer

SENIOR PROGRAMMER AND DEVELOPER

Key Value: Blending Technical Expertise, Business Savvy, and Relationship-Building skills

PROFILE

Innovative and proactive IT Professional, with sophisticated technical skills and strong background in VB, C, Windows, Linux, .Net, and Internet protocols and hardware, combined with expertise in system level development, networking, and XML. Highly motivated with strong work ethic and flexibility in adapting to every technical situation progressed through analytical and applications work to assume senior management positions. Adept at maintaining focus on achieving bottom-line results while creating and optimizing advanced technology and business solutions to meet a diversity of needs. Possess an impressive record of achievement in designing, building, implementing, maintaining, and developing programs and systems.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming Languages - C, C++, Cobol, C#, VB, VB.NET

Web Services - XML, SOAP, WSDL

Internet - HTTP, SSL

Tools - MS Visual Studio, MS Network Monitor,

Operating Systems - Windows XP, Windows 2003,Vista, Windows 2008 , Linux, Unix, Cisco

Databases - Pervasive, SQL Server, Access, Postgres

Other - OOP, SDLC, Agile

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Automatic Data Processing, Automotive Dealer System Division - Norristown, PA

Software Sys Apps Engineer II 2003-2009

Notable Contributions:

- Moved Desktop Applications to web based applications

- Created and implemented simple web services of a computer services firm to facilitate communication with automotive manufacturers

- Created and implemented interfaces for credit bureaus to permit auto dealers to do credit checks, transferred interface to VoIP system for one click calling

- Designed and implemented interface to ADP payroll system web services to enable greater revenue stream for auto dealer

Senior Systems Project Analyst 2000-2002

Notable Contributions:

- Utilized RDP Virtual channel interface for seamless integration with client desktops

- Performed PC and network internal support; designed networks using Cisco routers for remote access and replaced all serial communication program with solutions using TCP/IP/sockets

- Designed and implemented several network diagnostics programs; served as lead programmer on Y2K conversion and project lead of all applications to new hardware platform

- Convert Unix based communications with Automotive manufacturers (GM, Chrysler, Ford) to Windows

Senior Programmer Analyst 1996-2000

Notable Contributions:

- Converted GM communications from serial communications over satellite to FTP

- Implemented Ford FOCALpt, which allowed automotive dealers to better sell cars

- Convert all the Unix program from 32 bit to a 64 Bit Alpha

Programmer / Analyst 1994-1996

Notable Contributions:

- Converted all the communications and system programs and scripts from a TI Unix box to a Motorola Unix box

EARLIER CAREER

Sun & Earth Inc. - King of Prussia, PA

Programmer / Analyst 1994

- Innovated and updated FoxPro for Windows applications for a home cleaning manufacturing company

- Streamlined network and servers to provide more effective exchange of information

Integra, Inc., Mental Health EAP - Radnor, PA

Programmer / Analyst 1992-1994

- Created a system to automatically admit patients to the best facilities for faster treatment

- Restructured all software in two months to facilitate new client, resulting in doubled revenue

- Generated automated report systems for drug rehabilitation centers; implemented two generational changes of computers to better respond to clients’ problems

Reed Technology - Fort Washington, PA

Programmer / Analyst 1991-1992

- Utilized Novell Network for development of computer products and for better productivity of the programming staff of a publishing services company

Programmer 1990-1991

- Authored a PC product to transfer printed materials to microfiche; assisted in launching new interactive system that saved significant amount on upgrading the mainframe

Intersearch, Inc. - Horsham, PA

Programmer 1986-1990

- Switched a media telemarketing business from a system/36 to Novell cutting IS expenses in half of a marketing research firm

Manager / Print Shop 1984-1986

- Organized and directed print shop that resulted in double in productions

EDUCATION

MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (MCSE) COURSES, CompuTech, Devon, PA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

ASSOCIATE IN GENERAL STUDIES, Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA

TRAINING

ADP Training, (.net Training: 2003, 2005, Network Training, Business Communication Training)

Microsoft Operating Systems Training (Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 2008, Windows 7)

AFFILIATION

Member, AAAS, Mathematics and Computer Science - Present

AWARD

Earned numerous ADP performance awards for projects

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