Database Specialist

VIKAS SOOD

Telephone: 416-***-****, Email: *********@***.***

Objective: Position as Database Specialist

EDUCATION

• Master of Total Quality Management, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, India – 2005

• MBA (Information Technology), Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, India – 2000

• Department of Electronic Accreditation Computer Courses – C Level (Master of Technology), DOEACC Society, New Delhi, India – 2003

• BSc, Punjab University Chandigarh, India – 1997

Professional Development

• Participant in the 2009-10 Ontario Public Service – TRIEC Mentoring Partnership Program

o Developed and delivered a presentation on “Use of Assistive Computer Technology for Persons with Disabilities” for staff of the Office of the Corporate Chief Technology Officer at their Division Day in January 2010 – focused on emerging technology trends in India and Oman and comparison with trends in Ontario and North America

• Attended the International Symposium at ACT Al-Musana Oman in May 2009

SKILLS PROFILE

• Experience in implementing theories, principles, practices and techniques of adult learning; organizing, planning, developing and presenting training programs

• Extensive experience in programming and technology training in the IT sector (ten+ years)

• Hold a 2009 International Computer Driving License Certification in Microsoft Office Packages from ECDL Foundation, Dublin, Ireland

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, customer service and communication skills

Computer Skills

• Technical knowledge of J2EE client-server and MVC based web applications, Oracle 10g and 11g, HTML, J2EE components including: Java Server Pages (JSPs), servlets, JDBC and XML; JavaScripts (both client and server environments)

• Operating Systems: Vista, XP, Windows 2000 and 2003 Professional

• Specialize in Web Database Development using DHTML, JavaScript, JSP, ASP.NET Macromedia Flash, Oracle 11g and SQL Server 2008, HTML editors, structured system life cycle methodologies for business applications, and maintenance and support of applications in MS Project

• Applications: Microsoft applications (e.g. Microsoft Office 2007 and Project), Front-Page, Macromedia Flash, Adobe Photoshop, email, FTP clients and Web Browsers

• Servers: Windows 2008 Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2

WORK HISTORY

India Rainbow Community Services of Peel, Brampton 2009 - 2010

Training Specialist (Part Time)

• Develop and deliver training packages for staff on Microsoft Office 2007.

• Identify learning and development needs through consultation with managers and staff.

• Assess quality assurance and capacity of the existing system; make recommendations for upgrades / improvements.

Ibra College of Technology, Oman 2006 – 2009

Trainer

• As a member of the Training Team, served on project teams engaged in the development and delivery of training packages for Ministry of Manpower employees using Java Server Pages and Macromedia Flash.

• Developed implemented cost-effective IT solutions in support of effective/improved client program/service delivery; prepared program audit reports; conducted post-implementation review of college’s SmartBoards initiative; briefed and prepared reports for Assistant Deans.

• Responsible for design of “Web Design and Development” course, using DHTML, JavaScript, JSP, Oracle 10g, Macromedia Flash, Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft FrontPage.

• Developed and maintained college website, www.ict.edu.om, by designing macro and micro architecture.

• Provided advice and consultation to managers, employees and/or committees on current innovative approaches to learning and development.

Asia Pacific Institute of IT, India 2006

Trainer

• Member of Quality Team for preparation of quality management strategy and quality assurance control chart throughout the academic year.

• Taught VB.NET, System analysis and Design and Microsoft Office software to IT graduates of Staffordshire University, UK.

• Trained senior secondary school teachers on Microsoft Office applications.

• Developed and maintained college website: www.apiit.edu.in.

Baba Isher Singh Polytechnic, India 2004– 2006

IT Manager

• Program management: departmental budgeting, forecasting and planning; hiring; project management; priority setting; preparation for and participation in bi-annual audits; development of processes/procedures for finance and administration for the IT/Computer Science Department.

• Taught Computer Network, System Analysis and Design courses to diploma students.

Guru Nanak National College, India 2001– 2004

Programmer

• Developed training packages using Macromedia Flash and JSP for upgrade of banking system.

• Developed college software packages (Fee Accounting package and Library Management System).

• Taught college courses on database software, including Oracle 8i, Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and JDBC with Java Server Pages (JSP).

National Institute of Information Technology, India 2000– 2001

Programmer

• Taught students to develop websites using JSP with database connectivity (JDBC).

• Using Linux Administration & configuration of web services, uploaded/maintained websites.

• Developed web sites for external companies, including www.sewajyoti.com and www.bathiandaonline.com.

• Delivered training on Microsoft office packages and use of internet for employees of banks and hospitals.

RESEARCH

• Published and presented research papers:

o “The Role of Neurodynamic Programming in Q-Learning” at the National Conference at Guru Nanak Engineering College Ludhiana, India held in August 2006

o “Learning Design for eLearning” at the International Symposium at Nizwa College of Technology Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman held in April 2007

o “The Library and Enhancement of eLearning” at the International Symposium at Nizwa College of Technology Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman held in April 2009

PUBLISHED

Published textbook author – “System Analysis and Design” – for instruction in IT Polytechnic Diploma Courses (Publisher: Modern Publication India, 2006)

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