Patrick John Morris
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Cayce, SC 29033 ******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Energetic, self-motivated Software Engineer professional skilled in client/server development. Extensive experience in support of various clients providing fixes in production code/data and after hours support. A quick learner experienced in delivering to service-level agreements, effective interpersonal communications, and efficient problem resolution. Technical profile:
• Databases Oracle 7/8i/9i/10g, MS Access, MySql
• Development IDE’s SQLWindows/32, Aion Buisness Rules Expert, Visual FoxPro
• Languages SQL, PL/SQL
• Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 98/2000/XP Pro, Mac OS
• Software Microsoft Office Suite, pcAnywhere, Embarcadero Rapid SQL, Serena Dimensions
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CGI/INSpire Insurance Solutions, Columbia, SC 1997-2009
IT Services Industry
Consultant
Provided analysis and programming support including after hours support ensuring client downtime is minimal if any. Maintained applications using SQLWindows with an Oracle 10g backend consisting of over 200 applications and over 1000 Oracle tables. Maintained Underwriter Expert System (UES) written in Computer Associate’s AION Business Rules Expert.
• Converted various applications for Arrowhead General Insurance Agency from SQLWindows applications to Oracle stored procedures, greatly reducing the processing time.
• Served as Technical Lead for two clients a role normally performed by Senior Consultants.
• Converted system data into various flat files for California and Florida DMV’s, an in-house print solution, QUASR regulatory reporting for the state of Florida, Transfluent (an internal tool for data mapping), and a monthly file for Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Company’s backend systems consisting of premium and claims data processed for the month.
• Updated Underwriters Expert System (UES), a personal lines only system, written in CA Aion Buisness Rules Expert to handle Workers Comp business line for BlueWave Technology representing Island Insurance Company.
• Developed and implemented Business and Technical Specifications for internal and Offshore members.
• Provided Production Support for Property and Casualty Insurance software (INSideOut/WPC).
• Provided training and technical support to clients including mentoring of new CGI members.
McDaniels Acura , Columbia, SC 1993-1997
Retailer of Acura vehicles
Systems Manager
• Developed Finance/Insurance/Sales/Inventory relational databases in Visual FoxPro (with C API's) and a customer relations database for two Automotive Dealerships.
• Beta tested Visual FoxPro and SideWinder 3D Pro for Microsoft.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION
United States Naval Reserve, San Diego, CA 1983-1992
US Military
Lieutenant, Surface Warfare Officer
• Supervised personnel varied in number from 7 to 65 including senior supervisory employees.
• Coordinated the planning of Amphibious Landing Craft overhauls involving over eight million dollars per year in value.
• Controlled and accountable for highly classified Top Secret material.
• Actively managed external shipboard communication suites supporting over 400 personnel.
• Performed work brokerage for ships requiring external assistance for repairs.
• Managed the operation of two 600 pound steam boilers.
• Managed desktop PCs as the Computer Security Officer.