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Stockholm, Se

Responsible for the complete life cycle of new software products along with modifications to existing software. Involved in all aspects of a project include pre-studies, requirement engineering, design, implementation, testing, documentation, training and support.

Newbury, Berkshire, Gb

Worked to maintain the DevPartner Studio product, which assists software developers on Windows to detect problems with memory management, resource usage and performance. This work extended the useful life of the product, retained old customers, and attracted new ones. This work required working with customers, updating device drivers, performing reverse engineering, and conducting system level debugging.

Detroit, Mi, Us

Worked on products for the detection of client software flaws, the analysis of corporate network traffic, and the reliability of client applications. Worked with the Help Desk, and when necessary, directly with customers to resolve issues quickly. Occasionally this required overseas travel.

Farmington Hills, Michigan, Us

Worked on touchscreen-based point of sale software. Stabilized it sufficiently that it is still in use today.

Us

Contract programmer for a variety of clients and using a variety of computer languages (PL/I, PL/S, EDL, BASIC, FORTRAN). Assignments included: • Frank’s Nursery & Crafts – Implementation of a system downloading pricing information from the corporate office to the cash registers, and the return of sales data to the corporate office.• Ford Motor Company (two projects) - Design and implementation of a materials sortation system, and of a production tracking and mix optimization system.• Ann Arbor Computer (Jervis B. Webb) – Implementation and testing of final assembly line controls.• American Motors – Analysis of diesel engine internals and emissions.• General Motors – Chevrolet – Design and implementation of a production and shipping counts system.

Beauvais, France, Fr

Alternated work and school semesters starting after having completed my sophomore year in college. Worked on a variety of minor projects in the computer room area. Used FORTRAN whenever there was a need.

Worked as sales clerk to defray non-tuition college expenses. While there, the Radio Shack TRS-80 personal computer was introduced, and I was the store's fourth customer to buy one.