Summary
of Qualifications
Knowledgeable
and versatile Information Technology professional possessing extensive
experience in identifying problems and discovering innovative solutions to
maximize productivity and minimize costs. Solid background in leading and
mentoring diverse teams to successful completion of multiple projects
simultaneously. Strong ability to quickly learn new processes, equipment, and
computer software and hardware. A people-oriented technician who functions well
in both theoretical and practical environments. Proven ability to achieve goals
while working within critical time constraints.
Professional
Experience
Vivato,
Incorporated - Spokane, Washington
2002 - Present
Selected to create an SNMP v2c, v3 agent for embedded 802.11b wireless switch.
Also selected to support PocketPC 2002 and Windows XP based Wireless Site
Survey tool.
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Responsible for the design, writing and implemention
of custom MIBs and implementation of standard MIBs for SNMP agent:
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Mined data from network drivers using /proc files and
IOCTL calls.
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Exposed mined data for consumption by CLI, Web
Interface, SNMP and externally using XML and SOAP.
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Wrote daemon for firing SNMP traps.
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Responsible for CLI interfaces for management of
SNMP:
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Emulated CISCO IOS 12 CLI.
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Implemented CLI interfaces for managment of bridging
and VLANs.
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Responsible for Wireless Site Survey Tool:
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Operated on both Windows XP and PocketPC 2002
platforms.
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Written in Native Windows VC++ 7.0 using .NET 2003
and eVC++ 3.0.
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Utilized Access Databases on PC and handheld
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Required low level interfaces to wireless drivers for
real-time data acquisition (Agere and Atheros chipsets).
Aerojet
Environmental - Rancho Cordova,
California
1995 - 2002
Selected to develop a legacy
handheld system using current state-of-the-art technology for a manufacturer of
rocket fuel. Created a fully
automated system to collect data from 500 wells and 3000 data points to ensure
that solvents are not seeping into ground water on its 3000+ acre compound, and
that all data is accurately and timely reported to the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
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Responsible for the architecture, writing and
implementation of the project from top-to-bottom resulting in a fully developed
the system that:
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Eliminated collection errors, data entry errors and a
six-month data backlog from the former paper-based system.
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Removed the threat from the EPA that GenCorp's
operating licenses would be revoked because of the company’s inability to track
pumping, instrumentation and water purification statistics.
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Isolated errors to the moment of data collection.
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Created annotation ability for the data readers to
document problems when they occurred or were discovered.
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Continuously revised the system to stay current with
technology and currently upgrading the system to SQL for Windows CE and SQL
2000 Replication technology.
Kaiser
Aluminum and Chemical Corporation -
Spokane, Washington
1999 - 2002
Chosen to develop and implement
procedures for the replacement of the plant floor legacy system with emphasis
on multi-level communication through several protocols.
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Designed replacement procedures that allowed existing
plant floor computers to utilize the new mainframe interface while the new
protocol was under development, which reduced risk exposure to unnecessary
downtime and improved productivity and customer satisfaction.
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Developed integrated diagnostic tools that provided
the isolation and identification of network failures, which improved efficiency
of corrective measures during unexpected communication lapses and increased
productivity.
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Coordinated system equipment and implementation on
leading edge ubiquitous technologies with cross-functional training that
created a non-specific skilled environment, which increased operator
satisfaction and improved manpower available for maintenance.
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Implemented the system based on readily available
equipment that allowed system cloning for redundancy and backup features, which
improved system confidence and increased efficiency and productivity.
Executone
Information Systems - Milford,
Connecticut
1998 - 1998
Selected to maintain and enhance
client/server Internet gaming functions for a provider of applications-oriented
computer systems.
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Developed a simulator utilized for stress,
validation, and system capacity testing of server and network software and
hardware.
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Designed an Inter/intra/extra-net reporting system
that utilized Crystal Reports Pro 6.0, MS SQL 6.5, and Active Server Pages.
Ponderay
Newsprint Company - Usk,
Washington
1995 - 2002
Brought
on to design, program, and implement a system that tracks material from point
of entry, through material testing/quality control, and finally payment and
management reporting cycle.
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Established a source code management system that
provided guidelines for the creation and modification of SQL code, which
improved maintenance and documentation for alterations and upgrades.
Spokane
County Department of Buildings - Spokane,
Washington
1995
- 1996
Chosen to develop applications
for handheld computer products, handheld communication software, and mainframe
interface automation.
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Designed a handheld technology system that provided
complete and up-to-date building permit file access to each inspector, which
significantly increased efficiency and productivity as well as reducing risk
exposure to task duplication.
AvantCom
Corporation - Sandpoint, Idaho
1982 - 2002
Through
keen understanding of leading edge information technology, system architecture,
design and development, established a company that provides engineering
technical services, with an emphasis in software applications and systems for
utility companies.
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Developed a set of re-usable software tools that
allowed the company to quickly design solutions within horizontal market, which
improved efficiency and increased client satisfaction.
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Established Value Added Reseller agreements with
handheld computer manufacturers that ensured participation in product
development, which improved services offered to customers and training for
support staff.
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Negotiated contracts with several major utilities to
design and implement turnkey solutions that included Power Plant Data
Collection for Prescheduled Field Service Systems, Log Scaling for Louisiana
Pacific Corporation, Meter Testing System for Long Island Lighting Company,
Property Appraisal for Idaho State Tax Commission, and Hydraulic Management
System for Aerojet Environmental.
John
Fluke Manufacturing - Everett,
Washington
1988 - 1989
Chosen
to develop and interface handheld applications with the "Fluke HELIOS/I" system
that compiled and analyzed data for the automobile industry for use during test
pad stressing of pre-release automobiles.
Australia
Gas Light - Sidney, Australia
1988
- 1989
Selected
to develop the handheld portion of an RF based Service Order Dispatch System
that utilized communications interface and management of inbound and outbound
message queue and linked lists.
Itron
Incorporated - Spokane, Washington
1987
- 1988
Brought
on to develop IBM Series/1 operating system extensions for 327x terminal
emulation utilizing ASCII terminals attached remotely via custom communications
controller, as well as stress testing software for performance analysis of
Series/1 acting as a communications concentrator.
IBM
Corporation - Boca Raton, Florida
1984 - 1986
Chosen
to supervise 14 employees and 4 system integration vendors in the design and
implementation of cell and workstation controllers for the automated
manufacturing of the IBM 4224 dot matrix printer.
Technical
Knowledge