Key Qualifications
Proven .NET Contractor with nearly 30 years experience developing commercial software applications
Experienced with R&D projects taking projects from concept to rollout with minimal specifications/requirements
Excellent debugging skills, experienced with integration of diverse systems and rapid learner requiring minimal supervision
Strong project management background, interpersonal and management skills
Technical Skills
Programming:
VB.NET, ASP.NET, VB Script, JavaScript, CSS, SQL, VB, VBA, VB-E, XML, Delphi, Cobol, PL/1, Assembler, C++, Foxpro, Oracle, Paradox, RPG
Reporting/Components:
Crystal Reports, Active Reports, Infragistics Net Suite, Component One, Install Shield, Active PDF, Melissa Data, nSoftware IP Works
Operating Systems:
Windows 98/NT/2000/XP; Unix, Mainframe, Proprietary
Database/Desktop:
Microsoft Access, Office 97/2000 and Project 2000; mySQL, btrieve, DBII
Networking:
TCP/IP, Windows NT/2000, FTP, IIS, DNS, Security
Education / Awards
Attended, University of Iowa 1972-1976
Microsoft Retail Application of the Year, Amoco POS System, 1997
Patents: Three related to Point of Sale technologies
Professional Experience
Independent Contractor; mobilePOS Solutions, Inc; Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
1998 – present
Member of small team developing an ASP.NETVB.NETSQLXMLCrystal Reports based PCRM application for automotive dealerships – Automotive Development Corporation
Designed and developed a VB.NETSQLXMLCrystal Reports base Self Checkout Kiosk application – Corporate Safe Specialists ([login to view URL])
Designed and developed a VB.NET Compact FrameworkSQLCE Pocket PC restaurant order entry system – TekPOS Systems
Converted a mainframe based order tracking system to vb6/access – RR Donnelly
Designed and developed a Delphi Server for processing transactions on the Conoco-Phillips Credit Card Network – Pinnacle Corporation
Designed and developed a VB DLL component interfacing Point Of Sales systems to
Books R Fun Simon application – Books R Fun
Interfaced Pinnacle Corporations PALM POS System to Corporate Safe Corporations Smart Safe products
Deigned and developed VB 6/Access Advanced Cash Control System – Corporate Safe Specialists ([login to view URL])
Interfaced the American Express Money Order printer to Pinnacle Corporations Palm POS System using Delphi – Pinnacle Corporation
Wrote a c++ serial port monitoring tool to diagnose modem issues – Church’s Fried Chicken
Converted a large Unix Foxpro based Tuition System to VB 6/SQL Server – Career Education Corporation
Developed an Excel/VBA project tracking program - Career Education Corp
Developed an Access MAPI program to email reports automatically - Career Education Corp
Developed a IIS/ASP/Crystal Reports website for Country Kitchen’s independent owners – TekPos Systems
Converted a complex Cobol Benefits Management System to an n-tier VB solution for a large insurance company – Oakdale Systems
Developed a Video Capture driver in C++ for Police Booking system – Oakdale Systems
Developed middleware/COM components for integrating legacy systems with wireless applications – Oakdale Systems
Asst General Manager; Matsushita Industrial Equipment Research Lab; Elgin, IL
1991 – 1997
Ground floor opportunity to open a new software development lab. Recruited a development team, worked with sales and marketing to develop requirements, worked with manufacturing/engineering to design the hardware and communicated issues/progress with management team.
Led a team of 50 developers and support staff building a custom hardware/software Point of Sale solution for Amoco Corp C-Stores
Managed international development team designing a proprietary POS system for marketing to the Panasonic dealer network (written in C/Foxpro for DOS)
Managed development for a custom Time Clock solution
Manager; Intermec – Norand Division; Cedar Rapids, IA
1982 – 1990
Promoted from entry level position to management of all handheld and point of sale development projects. Motivated development team, represented development team in sales and marketing efforts and kept management informed of issues and progress. Supported projects from concept to field support.
Managed development teams for custom Point of Sale applications for Burger King, KFC, Pizza Hut and others
Managed development teams for custom handheld Route Accounting applications for RJ Reynolds, Coke, Pepsi and others
Developed “base applications” that would be customized by others for a specific client
Worked with the system team developing proprietary operating systems, compilers, firmware, etc for custom POS and handheld systems
Programmer Analyst; University of Iowa; Iowa City, IA
1978-1991
Worked directly for professors in a rapid development environment developing state of the art training materials. Directed a small staff of data entry personnel and course designers.
Developed Computer Assisted Instructional materials/systems in DEC Basic and Apple Basic
Interfaced above to early laser disk players and LAN’s
Developed character sets for Lao, Thai and Cambodian languages
