Mr.

JEFF COLLETT

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Menasha, Wisconsin *****

Cell: 920-***-****

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CAREER SUMMARY

Dedicated and dependable professional with over 20 years of experience in a computer-related environment, Software Engineering, and Quality Engineering. Researched, designed, and developed software for power sources, Palm Pilot, handheld PC’s, PC’s, gaming applications, and embedded systems. Strength as software engineer in application development using C/C++, C++.NET, C#.NET, Visual Basic.NET, Java, Python, ASP, XML, SQL, MSOffice for either embedded systems or PC applications. Possesses excellent communication skills. Able to work independently or in a team atmosphere.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

LAKELAND COLLEGE, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Computer Science Instructor Jan 2001 - Present

• Currently teaching computer science courses part time for Lakeland College both online and at the main campus

• Develop class curriculum, lectures, homework assignments, tests, and class projects.

• Courses taught, “Intro To Computers”, “Intro to Programming Using C++”, “Intro to Programming Using Visual Basic 6.0”, “Intro to Programming Using Visual Basic.NET”, “Intro to Programming Using Visual Basic 2005”, “C++.NET Programming”, “C++ Programming”, “Java Programming”, and “Advanced C++ Programming” “Database Management”.

Software Engineer Nov 2009 – Feb 2010

• Develop PC Gaming software in C++ using SDL and OpenGL.

• Update existing VB games to C++.

• Create PC network applications in VB.net, C#.net for the above created games.

• Database work using SQL Server

Contract Programmer/Analyst Aug 2009

• Develop software in C++ for online home insurance policy.

• Used Oracle DB and UNIX.

Contract Software Engineer Dec 2008 – Feb 2009

• Embedded software engineering in C and C++.

• Developed, documented, and maintained PC Applications in C#.NET and C++.NET. The applications were used for embedded systems development and for product testing using RS232 communications protocol.

Oshkosh Corp, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Senior Software Engineer Aug 2002 – Aug 2008

• Programming real-time Embedded Systems in C/C++

• Programming PC’s and PocketPC’s in C#.NET, C++, MFC, VB.NET, Visual Basic, Python, ASP.NET, XML, ActiveX controls, and Java. The PC applications were using for testing the products real time embedded system during development, testing on the assembly line, and sold to field service stations to do failure analysis of the embedded system. The VB based applications were used for product analysis and to flash code into the embedded system using network connections and RS232.

• Programming PalmPilots in C and C++.

• Software created from documented requirements from the software architect or project manager.

• Write test plans and maintain application documentation. Documentation was both written and in UML charts.

• Maintain and update released software.

• Database development using Access or SQL server as/or required per project.

MILLER ELECTRIC, Feb 1978 – April 2001, Appleton, Wisconsin

Manufacturer of power sources.

Lab Tech/Software Technician, Sept 1984 – June 1990, May 1995 – April 2001

• Researched, designed, and developed real time embedded software in C/C++, and maintained a serial communication program written in Visual Basic.

• Some microprocessor based hardware design.

• Utilized various compilers, debuggers, and microprocessor testing platforms.

• Developed software and hardware for user interfaces on Liquid Crystal Display’s.

• Worked in Research and Development lab environment for 6 years.

• Familiar with various types of lab test equipment.

Quality Assurance - Quality Engineer, June 1990 – May 1995

• Responsible for warranty failure analysis program using mainframe database.

• Developed PC database to replace above mainframe.

• Used Excel and QPro for 4 – 5 years for data analysis and presentation. This involved accessing the data from the mainframe, parsing it into a spreadsheet and relational database format, and doing statistical analysis on the data.

• Database development using Paradox, Access and SQL.

• Developed and maintained PC database using above software applications for warranty/quality program.

Manufacturing - Printed Circuit Board Tester, Feb 1978 – Sept 1984

• Tested, troubleshoot, and repaired printed circuit boards.

• Used scopes, meters, and computerized test equipment.

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Masters in Computer Information Systems Graduated April 2006

Nova Southeastern Online, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science Graduated Dec 2000

Lakeland College, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Bachelor of Science, Quality/Reliability Engineer Graduated May 1994

Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Electronic Technology Degree Graduated May 1971

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), Milwaukee, Wisconsin

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Certified Quality Engineer

CURRENT PURSUITS and INTERESTS

• Staying current with the Microsoft.NET platform, Visual C++ .NET, Visual Basic .NET and Visual C# .NET programming.

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