Objective

I am looking for a contract or permanent position that allows me to exercise any of my managerial or technical skills as a Senior Systems Architect with extensive experience and demonstrated success in Enterprise architecture strategy and end - to-end design and development of enterprise business-driven applications. I bring extensive expertise in application and technical architecture physical and logical modeling component design and architectural analysis through all aspects of the software development life cycle and implementation. I am willing to relocate if necessary.

Profile

I offer a unique blend of technical and business skills that guarantee immediate impact on an organization or project. A driven, results-oriented, accomplished developer with over 25 years of verifiable success in top notch contribution to multiple organizations' growth and business development through high technical aptitude. Adept at systems and technology development, innovation, problem identification and solutions development resulting in enhanced efficiency, productivity and profitability. I am a very productive head-down coder.

I am highly competent in integrating technical expertise with business development skills offering a unique set of skills of integrating technical plus leadership skills that guarantee immediate impact to organizations. Additionally I am excellent at leading teams and mentoring colleagues, time management and multitasking, setting priorities and organizing. My skills have been built on thousands of hours of Systems and Business analysis bridging Clients and Developers many demonstrations to industry leaders, building and prototyping systems for Unisys clients.

Skills Summary

• Over 15 years of experience with QAD MFG/PRO
• Very Computer Knowledgeable
• 35 years of Progress 4GL/ABL Systems development
• 30 years of Relational Database development
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Comfortable in Development or Production Env
• Professional presentations RFI RFQ RFP
• Front/Back office operations
• Microsoft Business Partner Marketing and Sales
• Good writing skills tend to be technical
• WebSpeed/Speedscript application programmer
• Customer Service and support
• Author of 9-Edge/ProEdge Costing/ERP Solutions
• DBA for both Logical and Physical models

Summary

• Experienced with Progress OERA/OEA/SOA
• Expert Progress Software for all known PSC versions
• Personally developed installed implemented trained etc ProEdge Enterprise systems in the following industries partial list: Medical Pharmaceutical Automotive Job Costing Manufacturing Warehousing Financial Systems Commodities Shipping and Education each with fully integrated modules Managed programmer staff for software house including coordinating with off-shore component
• project Manager for ERP system purchased by Burroughs/Unisys and marketed as Production Accounting Control Systems PACS Job Accounting Control Systems JACS
• Excellent QAD MFG/PRO skills in versions 8.x through eB2.1 performing migrations conversions upgrades and custom work
• Easily utilize Project Management tools like MS Project and Timeline and others Agile processes and Traditional methods
• Implement/use various CVS solutions best fit to your situation train personnel in DBA practices train personnel in remote support practices other best practices
• Used many different languages Expert in Progress 4GL/RDBMS Progress WebSpeed COBOL more complete list below
• Administrator level with all Microsoft Desktop or Server Operating Systems Server software SQL Exchange ISA etc
• Administrator level with most X Systems to include AIX/HP-UX/SCO/RedHat/SuSE Linux
• Administrator level Progress Software from v2.x to 10.2A DBA
• Developed applications for Web Client/Server TTY GUI N-Tier on Unix Linux Windows and Novell also co-developer of the ADEPT Parameter Driver Language
• Train Object Oriented approaches to programmers using Progress ABL/ADM2 as example for OOA/OOD/OOP framework
• Expert in design, prototyping, programming, DB, coding, testing, integration, support and deployment of updates.

Technical Skills

• PLATFORMS: Strong skills with all of the Data Language/Progress programming environments including Eclipse and other editors. Comfortable with Visual Studio and/or .Net editors as well. Weaker skills with and hack VB and C languages and screen design using Winforms or Infragistics kits.
• LANGUAGES: Strong Progress 4GL/ABL 2.x OE 11 Progress WebSpeed/SpeedScript HTML AJAX CSS Unix Shell Scripts. Weaker skills C XML XAML SQL Working on existing systems frameworks .Net use of C and VB.net and WinForms Java Toolkits scripting Infragistics and jQuery ASP.Net
• DATABASES: Progress DB 2.x - OpenEdge DB 11 Workgroup Enterprise with DBA training MS/SQL DB 2000/2005/2008 Access DB Jet DB's MySQL other ODBC compliant databases Crystal Reports/Business Objects
• MIDDLEWARE EDI: Progress AppServers PSC MSS ODBC DataServers PSC ProxyGen JDBC MS/SQL ODBC OpenLink DataDirect Custom Interfaces from EDS Mainframes Apache Tomcat IIS Web Servers Web Clients eBusiness integration EDI processing Trinary/Trubiquity and Gentrans X12 /820/832/850/855/856/860/865/869/870 HIPAA 835/837
• SOFTWARE Development : Progress Architect/Eclipse Visual Studio .Net Visual Studio Lightswitch 2010 Infragistics and Telerik toolkits MS/SQL 2000/2005/2008 Office Enterprise Apptivity see CAD/CASE Tools OCX Integration
• CAD/CASE/RAD TOOLS: Progress UIB/ABL/ADM1/OEA 2/Smart Objects/FreeFramework Logicworks Erwin/ERX v3.0 Apptivity Visual Studio .Net 2005/2008 OOD/OOP WinHelp Doc-to-Help FreeMind and other modeling tools
• O.S.: All Microsoft Server NT thru 2008 All Microsoft Desktop thru Vista MS-DOS 2.x 6.x no Azure/7 yet Unix AIX/HP/SCO/Unisys/Sperry/etc Linux Red Hat Enterprise SUSE Enterprise CPM BTOS CTOS CMS/MCP AS400 OS OS/2 CPM PICK variety of GUI Thin Client solutions like MS Terminal Server Citrix and X Windows/Motif
• APPLICATIONS: QAD MFG/PRO v8 thru eB2 Varnet/MXP ERP Symix/Syteline Systems 9Edge Enterprise Systems ProEdge/WebEdge ERP QuickBooks MS Groove Other collaboration tools and business applications Socket UDP/TCP/IP
• REGULATORY/STANDARDS: 21 CFR Part 11 FDA HIPAA EDI ISO Standards X.12 Standards PKI Biometrics PCI DSS etc
• CVS VPN: RoundTable TSMS MS Visual Source Safe Dynamsoft Source AnyWhere for VSS homegrown versions on MS X Subversion
• MANAGEMENT: MS Project Rally Agility Project Tracking Software ACE Project DSDM Consortium Agile Peer Review
• HARDWARE: Pretty much anything that supports the OS or Software products above. Additionally, interface Biometrics devices to Progress/Openedge applications design systems for RFID interfaces Inventory/Orders/Shipping Barcodes

Professional Experience

Confidential

General support for Southfield Software.

Straight development Implement OpenEdge Web Service Linux/OpenSUSE Linux development environment OpenEdge 10.2A Customer Loyalty application bolt-on QAD reports customizations

Confidential

Developer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

ChUI program development. Conversion of established financial package for one market to another. I cannot discuss the contract as it hasn't been publically announced yet. Some WebSpeed involved, but mostly basic character development and development environment.

Confidential

Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

Conversion of Web based purchasing application iPurchase from QAD schema to independent schema. All maintenance and reports and updates to work seamlessly in a stand-alone mode. OpenEdge 10.2B/WebSpeed/HTML/Java Scripting jQuery /AJAX/CSS. Available October.

Confidential

Developer - Remote

May

Responsibilities:

Convert Progress GUI Application to Web based application. State of Utah application for Securities Firms Tracking/Trading. Used OpenEdge 10.2B/WebSpeed/HTML/Java Scripting Rico, Prototype and jQuery /AJAX/CSS.

Confidential

DBA/Developer

Responsibilities:

• Determine best physical storage and access structure for the Progress DB Logical Physical Models
• Multiple Progress Schema migrations from PSC/DB to MS/SQL DB Tune both for performace
• Concurrent co-ordination of off-shore development teams in project
• Ensure that all required Progress components are created and documented AppServers Databases MSS DataServer ODBC DataServer AppServer Internet Adapter Messengers and NameServer etc
• Document all processes and methods used to create setup and deployment of application for partners and clients
• Deploy in both 32 and 64 bit environments high availability of operations along with disaster recover backup
• Troubleshoot DBA for both PSC MS
• Assure that when possible there are no surprises between what the Progress developer meant to do and the behavior of the SQL DB. Generally, locking and transaction scope issues

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• DBA Practices Remote DBA support to clients Backup Recovery DB tuning for Progress and SQL Database's Co-ordinate off-shore development teams involved in parallel project
• Create XML Code Generator In/Out in N-Tier environment across both PSC/DB MS/SQL DB PSC AppServers PSC/MSS DataServers NameServers WSA Web Services Progress GUI development in ABL using ADM2 framework/Smart Objects Bug Fix Testing working with developers for Veterinary Clinics and practices i.e. Design Patient/Owner/Physician screens Scheduling App and Insurance info etc. Integrate XML get/put interface to PSC/DB MS/SQL DB to populate Client side screens
• Create multiple software product delivery and installation mechanisms GUI screens Web Client TTY SQL Server Schema Build and Setup Client systems and provide remote support during Beta process
• Perform multiple Schema and Data migrations from PSC/DB to MS/SQL. Setup of Programmers environment across multiple OS ODBC Wire Protocols
• Windows .Net interface VS w/Infragistics toolkit WinForms and Telerik toolkits and VB across PSC AppServer PSC/DB and MSSQL/DB PSC ProxyGen
• Build Configure and load client systems XP/Vista/'X' to support/facilitate Training Demonstration Sales and Testing of new product releases
• Assist maintaining Corporate Network Red Hat Linux Suse Linux HP-UX and Client Desktops
• Monitor error logs monitor system performance routine maintenance upgrades and schema changes. Support high availability system as programmers worked around the clock. SQL Server 2005/2008
• Peer code review testing and debugging

Confidential

IT Manager Business defunct Remote

Responsibilities :

• Analysis and recommendation of all development tools to be utilized from beginning of project forward. Train Graphics team and assist in Web site content Perform Graphics Design
• Designed and implemented an Educational web portal site in an N-Tier Client/Server environment
• Develop using ASP.Net Ajax Silverlight, Visual Studio 2005/2008 C and Expressions Studio MS/Linq DAO Progress WebSpeed/SpeedScript and Progress 4GL/DB
• Manage Graphics team and tools selection
• Manage Programming Team implement MS/SQL DB Server 2005 Take training in ASP.Net Ajax and SQL and several of the tools mentioned above. Use Telerik toolkits and RAD Controls for MS Silverlight
• Model all database requirements in Progress to provide multiple DB access for reporting tools provide backend accounting functionality. Interface to ProEdge Accounting Systems
• Analyze functional requirements for various aspects of Education Services. Systems analysis applied to College curriculum Home tutoring

Confidential

Consultant/Developer

Responsibilities:

• Develop stand-alone custom module to implement Global Tax Mngt GTM in QAD MFG/PRO
• GTM Module used by FYX and Apus to automate all aspects of Global Tax Management implementation in their client base StageRight Autometer Custom Filter Duffy Tool Laird Eaton etc
• Multiple conversions and upgrades for above clients migrating from MFG/PRO 8.x up to current versions
• Additional MFG/PRO programming for the above customer list. Custom reports assist in HIPAA certification new report development training on OOP access to MFG/PRO application training on MFG/PRO Accounting modules
• Create GUI Desktop interfaces to Import/Export data from/to MFG/PRO for MS Excel, Word and Access
• For a couple of the accounts responsible for small Progress GUI desktop applications using UIB/ADM
• Two Conversions and upgrades to QAD MFG/PRO eB2.1 with multiple Domains
• Custom EDI interface to QAD MFG/PRO
• Hot stage starting with unpacking the hardware HP Installing OS HP-UX configure OS install Web Servers and other protocols and packages Installation and configuration of Progress
• installation and configuration of MFG/PRO using QAD scripts Set up the Development/Production/Training scenario
• Installation of client's information and custom programs Conversions between clients old systems and new Compilation and debug of client's custom software
• Repack hardware and deliver to client
• Assist client in setup of delivered turnkey system
• Peer code review testing and debugging

Confidential

Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Design real-time Biometric Device drivers using socket programming techniques client/server model
• Install and train MTO/Pro Systems Software
• Custom design and code module for certified shipping matrix confirm product destination is legal for technology .
• Code client DB management and User management scripts to maximize security
• Implement XML interface to QAD MFG/PRO
• Implement Biometric interface to QAD MFG/PRO
• Perform upgrade of QAD MFG/PRO Systems from 8.x to eB 1 while in process of certification
• Perform upgrade of Client custom software and systems to eB 1 level
• Unix scripting to automate certain QAD MFG/PRO batch load processes
• Assist in FDA Certification process.
• Configure biometric security measures for tracking changes in QAD MFG/PRO Bills of Materials Routing Inventory Order and Shipping processes

Confidential

Consultant/Contractor

Responsibilities:

• Convert old Progress TTY financial systems into N-tier Progress UIB/ABL GUI separating old TTY code into User Interface UI middleware processing and Server/DB Access
• Completion of Currency Exchange/Arbitrage systems management and Securities tracking Dashboards
• Design Application Help for Users using Win Help and other Windows Help creation tools
• Convert Excel screen drawings into full blown GUI screens with separated logic. To use Progress Web Client AppServers Data Servers Mixed environment of Unix Windows push Progress to the limits
• Check all code against Prolint Proparse ProRefactor and pass all pertinent standards
• Create User Help utilizing tools like AutoDox Win Help and Doc-To-Help FrontPage for internet/intranet delivery
• Train Currency and Securities Brokers on the utilization of the new systems
• Desktop support and integration interfaces to Excel Word and MS Access
• Write ad hoc queries for brokers while trading
• Documentation standards

Confidential

Consultant/BA/Developer

Responsibilities:

• Use Progress Web Speed JavaScript HTML and ASP to build web sites for Cingular, Kerastan Ford and BellSouth
• Implement Biometric security techniques
• Acquire contract for MTO/PRO with Brave Point to market in Georgia. MTO/PRO is a bolt-on Progress tool for improving any existing Progress Application including QAD MFG/PRO
• Install MTO/PRO at Flexsys Inc. Supported by Brave point
• Train Brave Point on utilization of Cerberus a Biometrically enhanced Progress Package
• Work with client on Web Site requirements as systems analyst to determine requirements
• Provide management with GAP analysis Change Lists and project time estimates for Client websites.
• Design hooked-in Biometric security software for Brave Point to market to its clients
• Customize client websites as desired. Sites were used to track Reward points for both internal employees and external clients.
• Maintain and customize MTO/PRO for Brave Point clients.

Confidential

Consultant/Systems Architect/Systems Developer/Instructor

Responsibilities:

• Pass Paul Guggenheim Associates training on the Care Feeding of Smart Objects.
• Train company consultants in Object Oriented Programming OOP methods and the proper methodologies for Progress GUI and UIB/ABL/ADM.
• Training for several organizations on MFG/PRO Financials
• Create Tool set to combine/merge several MFG/PRO Enterprise systems into a single consolidated entity
• Create GUI Desktop interfaces to Import/Export data from MFG/PRO to Spreadsheets, Word and Access and vice versa.
• Achieve a 30 increase in MFG/PRO Workbench, Sales Orders and Inventory Applications performance.
• Install Implement and train custom built applications for Billing Receivables Payables and General Ledger for Linden Oaks Hospital Glen Eden Psychiatric Hospital.
• Design, Code and implement Product Problem Escalation system written in Progress WebSpeed MS FrontPage Java Script integrated to QAD MFG/PRO.
• Design, integrate and implement custom EDI systems to accept and respond to EDI documents directly from an EDS mainframe on behalf of a manufacturer.
• Manage several QAD MFG/PRO accounts
• Customize QAD MFG/PRO Modules to increase product performance
• Provide training to multiple accounts in implementation and use of MFG/PRO modules
• Interface mainframe legacy manufacturing systems to MFG/PRO build auditing systems to confirm that interfaces are accurate.
• Coordinate proper training with all Department heads and perform GAP analysis along the way
• Team lead and Designer to develop Billing systems for both Hospitals and Insurance companies.
• Design, Write, Implement and Train Global Quality Control Intranet Systems using Progress WebSpeed, HTML, and JavaScript and Progress 4GL fully integrated to MFG/PRO MRP Systems, Sales Orders, Inventory and Serialization.
• Desktop support and integration interfaces to Excel Word and MS Access