Converted to FTE

Software engineer writing full stack web applications and services, ETL and system integration applications primarily utilizing C#, .NET, ASP, MVC, Javascript, CSS, Bootstrap with various database back ends including MSSQL and Oracle.

Ensuring that customer data is accurate and up to date in our cloud databases by analyzing current systems and processes and building improved infrastructure components.• Rewrote customer data acquisition interface, improving data quality and accuracy. • Working with C# / Visual Studio 2015, .NET 4.6, SQLite / MariaDB, Amazon Web Services.

• Implementation of portions of an automotive application to do real-time fuel economy monitoring via Bluetooth / ODBII vehicle interface. Java / Android.• Rewrote and enhanced automotive dynomometer testing software. Data Translation USB data acquisition hardware / drivers, MFC C++ / Windows

• LVAS (Line Validation Administration System) system development and support. LVAS is the system that is used to change, add and delete records in LIDB (Line Information DataBase) LIDB is a transaction-oriented database system that stores telephone line number and special billing number data. • Perform software maintenance and upgrades for web services n-tier architecture software. High availability 24 / 7 / 365 support requirement.• System runs primarily on HP-UX using Oracle databases, web services implemented with C/C++, RogueWave tools, CGI web GUI, Java and several scripting languages (sh, Perl, ksh, csh).

• Pursued a desire to become a small scale farmer. I investigated numerous options, learned farm business management, production / cropping planning through various sources (UCDavis extension, USDA, UCCE Placer).• Grew a variety of consumer crops (pear & plum trees, vegetables and flowers), raised chickens for egg and meat production.• Learned that succeeding in an industry where the economy of scale makes an enormous difference is extremely difficult. Found myself drawn back to software development.

• Provided IT services responsible for all technology implementation including server user and storage management, networking, workstations, classroom interactive whiteboards and student response systems.• Windows Server 2008, MS Exchange server, Windows XP / 7, assorted computer hardware, printers, Promethean ActivBoard, ActiVote

• Maintain and repair golf course maintenance equipment. Tractors, mowers, specialty turf equipment, utility carts, small engine repair.• Wanting to get out of a cubicle, I started mowing grass at the golf course. When the mechanic went out on disability, I took my hobby of doing mechanical work and became a professional.• Self directed, rebuilt older equipment during new equipment purchase freeze.

Primary care for infant and older child. One of the most difficult and rewarding jobs I've ever had.

• Software engineering and systems support for the ShopFloor Manufacturing Control System at the OneSite high end systems assembly facility. • Worked on system modifications to support several new product introductions. Create and enhance interfaces with SAP via both RFC / ABAP and BAPI. Provided 24/7 on-call support. Troubleshooting and Enhanced internal web server based reporting systems.• HP-UX / DCE environment, Oracle databases, primarily C / C++, TCL.

• Benefit modeling / decision support system hospital insurance management and reporting system. • Research software developer utilizing Java, C++, and shell scripting and Delphi with Sybase relational databases. Client / server programming uses IBM AIX and HP-UX Unix servers with Microsoft Windows clients. Design modeling achieved using Rational Rose.

• NFAS – Nonstop Factory Automation System for silicon chip (ASIC) fabrication.• Design, develop, test, and maintain real time embedded factory automation systems. NFAS system used n-tier client / server running on Windows NT Server. Provide 24/7/365 factory support.• Development tools include Microsoft Visual C++, Visual Studio, Oracle Databases, Borland’s Delphi, and TibCo’s Rendezvous Information Bus. Rational Rose used for design architecture.

• Manufacturing Control System, PC assembly line • Design, develop, test, and maintain the MCS using Microsoft Visual C++ v 4.2 / MFC, COM / DCOM, Microsoft Visual Basic v 4.0 and Microsoft SQL Server v 6.5 object oriented client server development tools.

• SWOP – call center analysis tools.• Designed, code, document and implement reporting and data management systems using Microsoft Visual C++ v 4.2 / MFC, Microsoft SQL Server v 6.5, and Borland Delphi development tools.

• Designed, coded, documented, and implemented custom application development as technology consultant. Projects included: • • State of California, Franchise Tax Board. Document imaging, C / C++.• • Port of Sacramento. Inventory tracking, Visual Basic / Access.• • Matheny, Poidmore, Linkert & Sears. Network design and architecture. • • AT&T. Client server based database query engine, Visual Basic / Access.

• Oversee the installation and support of turnkey computer management systems for dental offices. Responsible for complete customer experience; departmental responsibilities included system installation, electronic and manual data conversion, internal and customer training, software duplication, technical support, on-site repair and telephone support.• Managed staff of telephone / on-site support technicians and conversion programmer.• PracticeWorks practice management, intra-oral cameras, digital x-ray systems, assorted computer / networking hardware.

• As an employee and eventual partner in a small business, we designed, developed, sold and maintained dental practice management software. Beginning with a DOS based application, we were later the original creator of Practice Works which now runs in thousands of dental offices around the world. Duties included:• Vice President/Owner. Supervised a staff of installation and customer support representatives. Participated in negotiations for company sale to Integrated Dental Technologies. • Software Designer. Architected and coded Practice Works dental office practice management software written in Borland C++ / Object Windows.• Lead Software Developer - electronic insurance claims submission• Lead programmer. Maintenance and enhancement development for Dental Data System practice management software for DOS, written in compiled Microsoft Basic.