OBJECTIVE: Professional Software Architect with more than 15 years experience seeks to contribute to a Powerbuilder project or conversion to the world wide web.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Software Engineer

• ConocoPhillips split into 2 unique corporations on May 1, 2012. I was retained by the downstream company Phillips66. RightAngle is an energy trading platform by SolArc and COIN is a proprietary application.
• Maintained the RightAngle application during a period of transition from PowerBuilder to .NET.
• Supported end user functionality with various bug fixes and enhancements.
• Served as primary technical resource for the proprietary COIN Crude Oil Information Network
• Wrote enhancement to automatically print 'Letter of Indemnity' when Invoices printed for certain transaction types.
• Development Tools Used: PowerBuilder 9, MS SQL Server, SQL Server Management Studio, ASE ISQL, Work Excellence, .NET, Visual Source Safe, Oracle, Stored Procedures

Confidential

Software Engineer

• Menlo is the Logistics/Warehousing arm of Conway Transportation. Their 'SIMS' application is used on-site by warehouse personnel to facilitate the efficient movement of goods through the shipping network.
• Served as primary customer support contact.
• Made numerous bug fixes to the SIMS application.
• Worked on numerous enhancements to the SIMS client application and backend sweeper application.
• Ported 'DiskErase' application from MSAccess to PowerBuilder.
• Served as the SIMS group representative at the DR Disaster Recovery exercise.
• Installed proprietary application 'PowerCat' to be used by team for development.
• Development Tools Used: PowerBuilder 11, MS SQL Server, SQL Server Management Studio, MSAccess

Confidential

Senior PowerBuilder Consultant

• PGE is an energy company on the US West Coast. As such, they offered several 'programs' to their residential and business customers for upgrading their homes and businesses with modern energy efficient systems and appliances. NRR was one of those programs / applications.
• Made front and back end enhancements to NRR Non-Residential Retrofit application.
• Department layer framework modifications for SOX compliancy.
• Re-Wrote Oracle Forms MDSS95 application using PowerBuilder 9.1
• Development Tools Used: PowerBuilder 10.5, PFC, SQL Plus, Query Analyzer, Oracle 10g, Oracle Forms

Confidential

Senior Powerbuilder Developer

• I worked remotely for TriDim Filter for a few months to build a few reports and utility type routines.
• Worked on TriDim's ERP Software based on the PowerCerv framework.
• Wrote custom 'Voucher Import' interface and functionality.
• Worked remotely from Portland Oregon via VPN and Citrix.
• Development Tools Used: PowerBuilder 9, PFC, Sybase 13, PowerCerv, Citrix

Confidential

Contract PowerBuilder Consultant

• Developed new interfaces and reports for Xerox BOM application.
• Developed new interface for BOM using PFC treeview object.
• Created Oracle stored procedures to enable new interface.
• Modified Oracle stored procedures to reflect DB changes.
• Performed numerous bug fixes on the Xerox BOM application.
• Performed several minor enhancements on the Xerox BOM application.
• Development Tools Used: PowerBuilder 9 PFC, SQL Plus

Confidential

Contract PowerBuilder Consultant

• Analysis and development to remove references to obsolete database fields from the Nike Apparel application.
• Analyzed all Powerbuilder source code and removed references to obsolete fields.
• Analyzed all Oracle packages and removed references to obsolete fields.
• Analyzed all Oracle stored procedures and removed references to obsolete fields.
• Analyzed all anonymous SQL and batch files UNIX and removed references to obsolete fields.
• Performed numerous bug fixes on the Nike Apparel application.
• Performed several enhancements on the Nike Apparel application.
• Implimented 'POWERCAT' for the Nike Footwear Application
• Detailed analysis of the Nike footwear application.
• Divestiture of Nike Footwear application in coordination with the new Nike footwear application
• Development Tools Used: PowerBuilder 6.5 PFC, UNIX, SQL Navigator, FTP Pro

Confidential

Contract PowerBuilder Consultant

• Report Enhancements for BMK warehouse application.
• Made enhancements to several reports including Crosstab datawindow styles.
• Created several new reports for the BMK warehouse application.
• Development Tools Used: PowerBuilder 8.0, Oracle, TOAD

Confidential

Contract PowerBuilder Consultant

• Analysis, design and development for 'Conditions Management' functionality in an N-TIER architecture.
• Participated in analysis and design phases.
• Implemented code on the Powerbuilder side which called JAVA functions on WebLogic middleware.
• Development Tools Used: PowerBuilder 9.0 PFC, Oracle, WebLogic, SQL Navigator

Confidential

Contract PowerBuilder Consultant

• Conversion project to convert McKessons' OSCAR CRM application to a more functional ServiceFirst application.
• ServiceFirst.
• Migrated OSCAR from PowerBuilder version 5 to PowerBuilder version 9.
• Enhanced interface to include widely used functionality on a single window in 'tab-page' format.
• Enhanced functionality to allow ordering of medical products directly through ServiceFirst.
• Wrote several stored procedures to allow access to remote databases.
• Wrote database scripts for easy database migration on-site.
• Wrote InstallShield application for ease of deployment.
• Development Tools Used: PowerBuilder 5.0, PowerBuilder 9.0, Oracle, DB2, SQLPlus, InstallShield

Confidential

PowerBuilder Developer

• After serving to enhance the FLS Year End System as a contract consultant, I was charged with the duty to totally re-write the system using PowerBuilder 8 as a full time employee.
• Year End System.
• Re-wrote much of the old YES including a large piece to generate magnetic media for federal reporting.
• Migrated original application from PB 5.0 to PB 6.5 and then to PB 8.0..
• Wrote framework for YES re-write using PB 8.0.
• Wrote multiple back-ends for YES including ASA, SQL Anywhere, Oracle and Centura.
• Development Tools Used: PowerBuilder 5.0, PowerBuilder 6.5, PowerBuilder 8.0, Oracle, Centura, ASA, SQL Anywhere, Visual Basic.NET

Confidential

Contract PowerBuilder Consultant

• As an enhancement to the second largest PowerBuilder application in the world, I worked to develop new functionality in Metasolv's Telecom Business Solution TBS for a large wireless telecommunications customer. In doing so, I gained a front-line education in industry equipment, facility and circuit design.
• TBS circuit grooming tool.
• Used object-oriented techniques to design and develop an object that sequences 'design-line' blocks within a circuit.
• Wrote stored procedures and cursors to access Oracle backend. All data was handled manually using external datawindows.
• Fixed multiple bugs having to do with everything from treeview refresh issues to foreign key restraint errors.
• Analyzed application to determine effort required to upgrade app to latest framework release.
• Development Tools Used: PowerBuilder 6.5 PFC, Oracle, SQL Navigator and Continuus

Confidential

Contract PowerBuilder Consultant

• Pier 1 is a great example of my inter-personal-skills, problem solving abilities and my adaptability to new technologies.
• Analyze Suite of PowerBuilder Applications and correct for database changes.
• Wrote utility using PowerBuilder to analyze exported datawindow objects, and make required fixes.
• Used the utility to fix over 600 datawindow objects.
• Analyzed application code for obsolete embedded SQL and fixed as required.
• Estimated to take one month, assignment completed in one week.

Framework development

• Developed abstract classes to standardize database connection and application login.
• Developed skeleton framework on which to develop 'History Hacker' and future applications.

History Hacker Development

• Gathered system requirements and wrote design specifications.
• Developed using object oriented techniques against existing database tables.
• Queried both current and historical databases, combining the result-sets into a single datawindow.
• Included option to save as XLS format. Can open the XLS file from within the application using a linked OLE object.

Automated Telephone System Development

• Using a UNIX scripting language called Conversant Lucent Technologies , wrote an application that people can call for simple inquiries about a persons employment status and work history.
• The caller navigates a voice menu using either touch-tone or voice responses, entering criteria as prompted by the system.
• Application queries an Oracle back-end for results.
• This was my first experience with Conversant. Had no problem learning or developing with it.
• Development Tools Used: PowerBuilder 6.5, Oracle, SQLPlus, PeopleSoft and Conversant

Confidential

Java Application Developer

My work at YOUcentric represents a large leap forward in my knowledge of the Internet and its supporting technologies especially Java. It was also a period of great personal growth as I expanded into mentoring and leadership roles.

Agribank Application

• Served as the lead technical consultant to Agribank by intercepting all technical inquiries.
• Mentored 5 Agribank employees as they applied YOUcentric's philosophy and framework to their own application.
• Served as liaison to the YOUcentric framework team for Agribank enhancement requests.
• Used IBM's VisualAge IDE for Java development in a Windows NT environment.
• Used an Oracle back-end for meta-data in a Windows NT environment.
• Used Stored Procedures to hit a DB2 back-end for application data in a UNIX environment.
• Mapped application objects to Agribank's Stored Procedure result sets using TOPLink.
• Assisted in configuring customer environment for application deployment.
• YOUcentric broke new ground as a company with Agribank. Using Stored Procedures with our framework and TOPLink, implementing Heterogeneous Collections, one of the fist client-developed apps.

Hertz Application

• Developed a pseudo-heterogeneous collection model using XML. Facilitated inclusion of different classed objects in same collection as long as they shared a common ancestor.
• Used JBuilder for Java development in a Windows NT environment.
• Used a Sybase ASE back-end for meta and application data in a Windows NT environment.
• Mapped application objects to database tables using TOPLink.
• Performed QA and unit testing.
• Assisted in configuring customer environment for application deployment.

Financial Industry Vertical application

• Participated in full life cycle production including JAD, spec preparation, development, QA and unit testing.
• Used YOUcentric's older framework class libraries. Application was an applet instead of browser-based.
• Used Power J for Java development in a Windows NT environment.
• Used a Sybase ASE back-end for meta and application data in a Windows NT environment.
• Mapped application objects to database tables using SQL.

NetMarket B to B

• Brainstormed the potential of a vertical application for the B to B industry.
• Participated in multiple JAD sessions and meetings.
• Developed multiple proto-types based on different concepts.

Technical Liaison Confidential

• Worked hand in hand with class instructor to answer technical questions regarding YOUcentric's Development tool.
• Served in several course offerings by intercepting technical questions the class instructor was unable to answer.
• Acted as back-up speaker to give a 30-minute overview of the YOUcentric framework.
• Development Tools Used: PowerJ, JBuilder, VisualAge, TOPLink, Weblogic, Websphere, Sybase ASE, Oracle, DB2, XML, HTML and Assembly Line

Confidential

PowerBuilder 6.5 Test Creator

• Created PowerBuilder 6.5 Test in my spare time from my home office.
• Developed and verified the technical content of the Bookman Testing Services PowerBuilder 6.5 test.
• Supported and defended the accuracy of the test to a group of my piers.

Confidential

Software Engineer II

Worked on the 'Paragon' project, which was a fully integrated package of hospital software. In a department of 45 programmers, I was one of 4 team members to work on the 'accounts payable' module. Representative accomplishments include:

Paragon Accounts Payable Application Development

• Designed and developed a full featured accounts payable application. System included vendor statistics, check processing, voucher reconciliation, and 1099 reporting.
• Worked closely with clients as a Site Manager .
• Designed logical and physical database from the ground up.
• Worked in a team environment.
• Gathered system requirements and wrote design specifications.
• Developed application using object oriented techniques.
• Development Tools Used: Windows NT, PowerBuilder 6.5, Microsoft SQL Server back end, PowerFrame class framework and ClearCase version control

Confidential

Programmer

Summary: As my first enterprise programming experience, I designed, developed, tested, debugged, compiled, implemented, trained end users and managed a custom inventory tracking system. The 'milk flow' system tracked the flow of milk through Dannons Raw Receiving department into Ingredient Storage. Representative accomplishments include:

Milk Flow Application

• Includes a Quality Lab and Reporting modules.
• Designed logical and physical database from the ground up.
• Gathered system requirements and wrote design specifications.
• Quality tested, debugged and fixed as necessary.
• Maintained and modified the system as required.
• Development Tools Used: Windows 3.1, PowerBuilder 5.0, Watcom back end, PFC class framework

PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE PROJECTS:

Stock City Interactive web-site - Stock City provides a forum where users can play the stock market against each other for education and entertainment. This program facilitates the simulated trading of securities using cgi.

1 Conceived, analyzed, designed, developed, tested, debugged, compiled, and implemented interactive stock market simulation system.

2 Designed user friendly interface to allow easy navigation.

3 Includes features such as a chat-room and trading school.

CompuViewer - CompuViewer is a program that secretly records images of the computer screen for playback at a later time. Practical uses include monitoring your children's activities on the web.

1 Conceived, developed, tested, test marketed, marketed and supported CompuViewer.

2 Designed and built the product website, featuring e-commerce procurement.

PowerCat A sophisticated reverse-engineering utility for PowerBuilder applications. Maps out object relationships and database relationships. Also documents object properties, variables, events, functions etc. Also reports on all referencing objects and objects referenced. Used for quick ramp up on a new contract.