Technical Skills
- Visual Foxpro (VFP), Foxpro, Foxbase, xbase.
- FORTRAN, Basic, Pascal.
- HTML, JavaScript, ASP.
- SQL (server, queries, updates, etc.)
- Report design, Screen design, Business rules/processing.
- Dreamweaver, MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Ulead Photoimpact,
Adobe Photoshop.
- Windows 3.1/95/98/NT/2000, DOS, VAX/VMS, Novell.
- Electronics design, assembly, and repair.
- Photography.
- Technical writing, Creative writing.
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| 1989-Present |
Self Employed |
Ferndale, MI |
Computer System Consultant/Programmer/Analyst
- Write custom Foxpro software.
- Provide general hardware and software support.
- Provide training.
- Provide documentation.
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| 2000-2001 |
Internet Operations Center |
Southfield, MI |
Senior Programmer/Analyst
- Created and modified Visual Foxpro programs.
- Provided technical support for AccPac (SBT) Pro Series users.
- Created and modified JavaScript programs.
- Created and modified HTML documents.
- Created and modified ASP pages.
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| 1990-2000 |
System Solvers, Ltd. |
Madison Heights, MI |
Senior Programmer/Analyst
- Wrote and modified programs in Foxbase, Foxpro, and Visual Foxpro.
- Developed reusable code that allows faster and more reliable
development.
- Created a set of user interface, internal processing, and internal
documentation standards for use by Foxpro programmers at SSL.
- Created several documents that contain programming hints, procedures,
standards, and ways to optimize speed using Rushmore technology.
- Trained programmers.
- Managed projects.
- Provided technical support internally and to clients.
- Implemented and supported software on-site.
- Built, repaired, and modified computers.
- Loaded operating systems and software.
- Loaded network software (NT Server).
- Administered and maintained networks (Novell and NT).
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| 1987-1989 |
Lawrence Technological University |
Southfield, MI |
Teacher's Assistant
- Assisted teacher with a FORTRAN class.
- Tutored students individually.
Peer Tutor
- Computer programming
- math (calculus)
- physics
- Electronics
- Other subjects
Lab Proctor
- Provided technical assistance to students
- Created student accounts
- Handled printouts
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| 1986 |
Techworld, Inc |
Troy, MI |
Technical Writer (co-op student)
- Created graphics for use with technical documentation.
- Wrote technical documentation for diverse products, such as
brake master cylinder testing systems, robotics, sunroof installation,
automated manufacturing systems in the automotive industry, and
automotive safety equipment (seatbelts, airbags, etc.)
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| 1979-1983 |
U.S. Army |
Various (US and Europe) |
31S General COMSEC Field Equipment Repairer
- Repaired communication security equipment.
- Repaired individual units on post and in the field.
- Repaired systems in the field.
- Performed the standard duties that are required of all soldiers.
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Education
| 1984-1989 |
Lawrence Technological University |
Southfield, MI |
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering
- Inducted into Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society as a junior.
- Inducted into Eta Kappa Nu Electrical Engineering Honor Society.
- President of W8QOA Amateur Radio Club.
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| 1979-1980 |
US Army Signal School |
US Army |
- Basic electronics
- Component level repair of Communication Security (COMSEC) equipment
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Interests
Science, Technology, Music, Writing, Photography, Sailing, Boating,
Canoeing, Camping, Off-road driving, Ham Radio, Model Rocketry
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