Software Engineer System
Resume:
Thomas L Sutherland
Burke, VA. 22015
Cell 571-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
B.S. Accounting George Mason University
June 1974
Current DOD Security Clearance
CompTIA Security+
Professional ability to complete highly technical requirements analysis,
build and modify complex systems in a timely manner alone or as part of a
team.
Precision Computing Intelligence (PCI) October 2008 -
Aug 2012
Senior Software Engineer
U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Education Division,
Army Continuing Education System (ACES)
Provide end-user technical support services as a contractor and Senior
Software Engineer supporting the ACES program; including maintenance and
enhancements of existing systems, requirement analysis and definition,
design and creation of relational databases, used in the development of
custom applications and enhancing existing ones. Responsible for the
importing and processing of financial, educational and other data located
in the GoArmyEd FTP portal. Writing custom procedures to allow the
automation of manual tasks related to budgeting, personnel management, and
the tracking of invoice and reimbursement data. Utilized multi-tier
client/server architecture to design, create and deploy applications in
multiple/platform environments. Provided analysis and definition of end-
user requirements assessed and defined business logic and rules for
presenting and updating data, managed multiple tables using a relational
database management system. Wrote system, program and user documentation,
provided end-user training for applications scheduled for production
transfer. Created and presented system prototypes for management/end-user
review and approval prior to full life cycle development of proposed N-Tier
applications. Ad-hoc reports and data mining using SQL, Access, EXCEL and
other data tools.
CONSULTANT
June 1993 - September 2008
1985 - 1990
Systems Consultant
Experience includes but not limited to
. MS SQL/ ETL - Created archival system for USAF travel system data from
a Progress RDBMS to MS SQL 2000/2005. This included prototyping,
testing, extracting, and converting 10 plus years of data from 22
separate databases into a single MS SQL database. DTS and MS SQL
scripting was used as part of this process
. Progress RDBMS/4GL - 17 + years (starting with ver 5)
. CMMI and PVCS
. Extensive additions to a COTS Military Travel Software package without
benefit of source code. This included use of UI event triggers to add
functionality to the product as well as a complete subsystem of
reports and interfaces. This system was deployed and supported to Air
Force Bases around the world.
. Conversion of CHui applications to GUI.
. Designed and programmed a user-friendly Quote system using an RDBMS
system running under UNIX, Novell, and Windows. Vendor parts
information was provided to the system by EDI links. The system
provided the ability to select; vendors, parts, configurations,
create, copy, and modify quotes.
. Re-engineering of Alternative Dispute Resolution Software for the
Council of Better Business Bureaus. This system consisted of Real-
Time Case Entry System, Creation of Time-Line subsystem, Reports,
Inquiry, Direct Faxing from software, File Conversion, System Setup,
Installation, and Data Base Administration of an RDBMS in UNIX,
Novell, and Windows environment.
. Financial and Systems consulting for many companies. Creation and
installation of custom designed Accounting, Budget and Management
Information Systems. Systems included analysis, design and development
using multiple RDBMS systems languages and office packages.
DYNAMIC BUSINESS SYSTEMS Alex., VA. Oct 1990 -
May 1993
Senior Programmer Analyst
Extensive development of a Payroll system which included Time Entry, Report
and Inquiry, State and Local Tax Calculation, and W2 and other Magnetic
Media Reporting.
Installation and implementation for a Fortune 1000 company. This effort
required custom PR and GL programming, file conversion from mainframe based
applications to SUN based Progress, and installation and setup of the
database.
Extensive custom development for many customers across all accounting sub-
systems.
Cathedral Corporation Arlington, Va.
1983 - 1985
Accounting Director of Data Processing
Promoted to department head to establish systems and procedures for
conversion of accounting system into a complete data processing
entity, involving the introduction, training and assistance in the
company's first use of PC's
Originally responsible for 100 limited partnerships and the
establishment of an "in-house" property management company including setup
of rent rolls, ect. involving an in depth familiarity with all aspects
of the Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet. Also fully responsible for booking
sales, approving all reports to the private placement memorandum, and
the timely issuance of quarterly statements and reports.
A & E Blueprinters Silver Springs, Md.
1979 - 1983
Chief Financial Officer
Duties included:
1) The reorganization and installation of computer system.
2) General Business management.
Century 21 Real Estate Corp. Vienna, Va.
1977 - 1979
Regional Controller
Responsibilities as regional controller during public offering ranged from
filing monthly reports to the state SCC, to the development of a program
for the tracking of listings, sales, closings, fee collection,
and administration of advertising escrows and related reports.
ARA Periodicals Group Cheverly, Md.
1975 - 1977
Assistant Regional Controller
As assistant regional controller supervised accounts in remote
locations in the East and Mid-West including analysis, reconciliation &
review of all asset purchases, and preparation of financial & tax
information.
Lee, Hendricks & Company, CPA's Washington, D.C.
1972 - 1975
Staff Accountant/Auditor
Performed audits, tax returns, statement certification, etc.
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