Computer Consultant and Web Designer
Self Employed - Oregon - 2/04 to Present
Designing and hosting client websites, email and databases, which includes backup and recovery of data.
Delivering ecommerce enabled websites, consisting of PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and the latest in
web standards. Setting up and configuring wireless networks and devices. Troubleshooting computer problems
and connectivity issues. Securing client workstations via firewalls, diagnosing and cleaning viruses.
Developing custom databases and reports in Access. Installing, configuring and maintaining Windows servers
including IIS, PHP and MySQL environments.
• Designing database driven dynamic websites.
• Developing ecommerce solutions.
• Configuring productive, secured and fine tuned IIS Web Servers.
• Graphic Design, Business Cards, Logos.
• Search Engine Optimization
Database, Network Administrator and Programmer Analyst
Manufacturing Company - Washington - 10/97 to 12/05
Hired as a Programmer Analyst to develop Visual Basic applications. I worked in a group to develop an
Executive Reporting application, tied to the ERP database to assist in planning and management of resources.
I soon took on Network Administrator duties as well as Administration of EDI, ERP and Payroll databases. This
allowed me significant ability to optimize these systems to interact and perform at peak efficiency. Gained
knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, supporting ERP application VISUAL Manufacturing and CRM.
• Improved performance and uptime of ERP system by installing and utilizing efficient network protocols.
• Developed VBA applications for Recall Support.
• Developed Visual Basic application for Finance Dept for Budgeting and Forecasting, which included Crystal Reports functionality.
• Developed Visual Basic applications to enable data flow between ERP system and EDI System.
• Developed Visual Basic applications for Customer Service Dept. to interact with customer data more efficiently.
• Developed database driven web applications using Access, ASP, HTML, JavaScript, MySQL, Oracle, PHP, and VB Script.
• Implemented in house management of corporate web services and T-1 connectivity.
• Implemented Corporate Computer Usage Policy.
• Implemented Oracle DBMS for ERP and EDI Systems.
• Migrated data to Oracle saving thousands of dollars in consulting fees. Also increasing productivity and uptime dramatically.
• Implemented CRM application integrated with ERP applications enabling greater planning and customer relations.
Instructor
Software Training Center - Oregon - 3/01
Trained students in the fundamentals of object oriented design, planning, programming and troubleshooting using Visual Basic.
Formal training in a well-equipped lab environment, instructing students in the concepts of using Forms, Modules, Classes,
Controls, Error Handling, Database Connectivity using ADO, DAO and ODBC. Other subjects covered were Creating ActiveX Controls,
Using the Windows API and Application Deployment.
Programmer Analyst
Software Publishing Company - Oregon - 7/95 to 6/97
Hired to port DOS applications to Windows using Visual Basic, Access and Crystal Reports. The applications were re-designed to use
a drill down, spreadsheet style interface allowing users to create a complete set of working papers for audit, review or compilation
engagement. Other functionality included creating financial statements and specialized reports directly linked to the underlying
accounting data. These tools also included the ability to view and print sophisticated charts and graphs.
• Ported DOS based Accounting software to a suite of Accounting Write-Up Tools for Windows.
• Developed functions to import data from popular Accounting Software packages.
Programmer Analyst
Technical Consulting Agency - Oregon - 1/95 to 7/95
Collaborated on a Purchase Order Management System as part of a team. The software included such functions as: billing, packing,
receiving, and shipping. I was directly responsible for developing, debugging and testing modules from specifications assigned to me.
Visual Basic and Access were tools used for the development of the product.
• Developed batch collection routines, to capture data input by Telxon handheld wands.
Technical Support Representative
Technical Services Company - Oregon - 1/94 to 1/95
Worked with end users to resolve difficulties with several software products. I took on greater responsibility supporting additional
products, including Fax Modems and Software. I was later chosen to be on a team to support a Backup Software System for Novell
v. 2.x - 4.x. I received in-depth training in Windows architecture, communication configuration and troubleshooting, Novell 3.x
and 4.x networking and archiving hardware and software technologies.
• Involved in the administration of a 250 user Novell 4.x LAN.
• Assisted users in restoring data from backup systems, in Novell environment.
Computer Consultant
Computer Consulting - Washington - 1/92 to 1/95
Self-employed, I sold and setup computer hardware, software and peripherals. Helped clients resolve technical difficulties, provided
training, setup networks and developed software applications.
• Developed custom database application used in tracking dental procedures, for a Dental Assistant.
• Implemented Software based Court Reporting systems for Court Reporter clients.
Programmer Analyst
Technical Services Group - Oregon - 1/92 to 1/93
Worked for clients developing applications with functions including Accounts Payable/Receivable, Purchase Orders and Payroll.
Network Administrator
Nutrition Company - Oregon - 11/89 to 1/92
Administrator, responsible for installing, maintaining and troubleshooting all hardware and software. Assisted end users with
technical issues, purchased hardware and software, developed applications with Quick Basic and Visual Basic.