.NET Healthcare Software Developer

Tom B. Overton

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Plano, Texas 75023

Home: 972-***-****

Email: **************@*****.***

SUMMARY

I have over 10 years experience developing commercial healthcare software using the .NET Framework (C#), Visual C++, Visual Basic, and Microsoft SQL Server. I was one of the pioneering developers that developed GE Healthcare’s popular award winning Centricity practice management system. I have extensive knowledge of the entire healthcare IT infrastructure from initial patient registration, billing, insurance claims, and the capture and storage of electronic medical records. I have many years of experience writing software to generate electronic claim files (ANSI X12 837) and process electronic remittance files (ANSI X12 835). I have in-depth experience with HL7 communication (flat file and TCP/IP) between EMR, RIS (Radiology Information), and PMS systems.

PRIMARY TECHNICAL SKILLS

• .NET Framework 3.5 : C# (class libraries, Windows Form GUI development, TCP/IP programming, Windows services, ASP.NET, Web Services)

• Visual Basic 6.0: emphasis on GUI and database access using ADO and RDO

• Visual C++/MFC: emphasis on GUI and database access using ADO

• Microsoft SQL Server: emphasis on writing stored procedures, triggers, database design, and general DBA tasks

• Data Standards: ANSI X12 4010A1, HL7 (SIU, BAR, ADT, and DFT messages), XML, and NSF

• OS: Windows (all versions), MS-DOS, UNIX, Novell, IBM System 370/MVS, VAX (VMS)

• Reporting: Crystal Reports and Crystal API

• UNIX Korn shell and AWK programming

WORK EXPERIENCE

WinMedStat (December 2001--Present) Lead Software Developer.

I’m responsible for managing all stages of software development of the company's WinMedStat healthcare practice management system (PMS). WinMedStat is high-end system that competes directly with the biggest players in the industry. I currently write enhancements to the system using C# and SQL Server 2005. Projects I’ve done include C# modules to process ANSI X12 835 Remittance files and create 837 electronic insurance claims, .NET COM interop libraries, HL7 TCP/IP interfaces, interfaces with HID devices, TWAIN device interfaces, Windows services, and general Windows Forms GUI development. I have also developed some custom ASP.NET applications for customers including a web service that exposes distributed patient registration and appointment scheduling modules over the internet. I’ve also developed a web services consumer module that interfaces with an E-prescribing system. In the absence of a business analyst at our company, I’m responsible for almost all initial requirements gathering through face-to-face meetings with our customers and business partners in addition to doing the development and testing of the software deliverables.

Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Inc (October 2001-- December 2001) Hourly Consultant.

I worked with a team of developers to create a high-profile customer resource management (CRM) application used to track investor information for Tom Hicks and other company executives. The system was written in Visual Basic 6.0 and Microsoft SQL Server 7 and required me to work closely with the user group and upper management to identify and define system requirements.

Metro Label (May 2001--August 2001) Hourly Consultant.

I worked at Metro Label to support their adhesive label manufacturing operations. Responsible for doing major enhancements to a work order Management system and a job quote estimating system, both written in Visual Basic 6.0 using a SQL Server 7 back end.

Nims Associates, Inc/Fina Petrochemicals (June 2000--May 2001) Hourly Consultant.

Responsible for adding enhancements to three Visual Basic 6.0/SQL Server 7 applications used by all Fina Petrochemicals’ plants and office locations. The applications include an incident tracking system, a task tracking and management system, and a procedure change notification system. Acted as the sole developer responsible for all analysis, design, and coding of enhancements to the database and client applications.

RiverRock (March 2000--May 2000) Hourly Consultant.

Worked with a development team to support the successful implementation and testing of a new EDI phone service ordering system for CapRock Communications and Southwestern Bell. I wrote enhancements to the ANSI X12 EDI encoder and decoder programs using Visual Basic 6.0.

GE Healthcare (formerly Millbrook Corporation), (September 1996--February 2000) Software Developer.

I worked as part of the original development team developing the company's nationally recognized Centricity healthcare physician practice management application. Was responsible for database design and fully designed and implemented major modules to the application in Visual C++. During my tenure at the company, the application won prestigious "best in class" awards by Microsoft and the healthcare industry.

Greyhound Lines, Inc (May 1994--September 1996) Sr. Programmer/Analyst.

Fully designed and implemented a successful Visual Basic 4.0 DSS application used by Greyhound's Marketing department. I developed daily production data loading routines for the DSS utilizing UNIX shell scripts and AWK programs, and Sybase triggers, cursors, and stored procedures. Designed and implemented a Microsoft Access application for Greyhound's Maintenance department to track warranty claims on bus parts.

Solomon Associates, Inc (January 1993--May 1994) Programmer.

Designed a Paradox database application for Solomon Associates to statistically analyze and report on data submitted by over 100 petrochemical companies throughout the world.

Electrospace Systems, Inc (June 1991--June 1992) College Internship Programmer/Analyst

I worked as a member of a team responsible for the full-scale implementation of a newly purchased personnel system on a VAX platform. I made modifications to the new system's COBOL code that was necessary for the conversion from the existing system to the new system.

University of North Texas, Economics Department (June 1989--January 1992) Computer Lab Supervisor and Novell network administrator.

COLLEGE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) in Business Computer Information Systems, University of North Texas, Graduated cum laude December 1992, GPA 3.6

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