EXPERIENCE:

Systems Engineer

Confidential

• Created countless front ends with VB 6.0 to automate daily operations in the Finance department
• Designed/developed GUI interfaces using VB 6.0 and Open Database Connectivity ODBC to connect to Access/SQL/DB2 databases.
• Migrated numerous Access applications from older versions to newer optimizing code along the way
• Acted as the sole DBA for migration/support of over 50 access databases utilizing VBA extensively
• Used Rapid Application Development RAD Programming techniques to develop and support all application users during and after the rollouts
• Acquired extensive experience implementing software user interface improvements based on client needs.
• Enhanced my skills with VB 6.0,VBA Access during my seven year stay at Home Depot
• Worked diligently to ensure completion of projects on time
• Was recruited and hired full time with Home Depot due to some consulting work I had done previously for them. They liked the caliber of my work and brought me on full time in 2006.

Direct Hire Consultant

Confidential

• Designed a large inventory system for tracking assets
• Trained users on the system and deployed the app on the network
• Utilized VBA to interface with Excel and Outlook
• Traveled to aide in entering all physical inventory into the new system
• Created Reports to track assets in case of theft/loss
• Consultant for Tek Systems at Confidential Designed access windows application to support a marketing promotion
• Designed the database and the front end from the ground up
• The front end would allow the importing of excel spreadsheet information
• Met repeatedly with end users to shape the system and finalize it

Consultant

Confidential

• Designed access tools databases to help with end of cycle reporting
• Imported data from excel spreacsheets on the network into Access for reporting
• Converted and upgraded old access 97 apps to Access 2000 and 2003
• Worked as support person for the entire IT floor. Resolved access problems/issues
• Wrote VB front ends to allow for research of data files on the network
• Freelance Consultant, Confidential Worked as an access vba developer for Morgan Keegan Finish Line Home Services
• Built databases applications for Finish Line Home Services for inventory job costing
• Performed requirements gathering functions and translated needs into user friendly applications
• Straight Hire, Confidential Wrote Access 2000 applications for Georgia State Finance and Investment Commission
• Maintained and enhanced Access 2000 databases for the engineers to project costs
• Interfaced with customers to resolve any new requirements needed for the database applications
• Continue to support all Access and VBA application questions for the firm
• Straight Hire, Confidential Utilized Visual Basic 6.0, SQL Server 2000 Crystal Reports v 8.5
• Built mutual fund reports for Morgan Keegan to track trades
• Provided support to the office staff by writing apps to transfer data between systems

• Confidential Utilized Visual Basic 6.0, Access 2000 and Lotus Notes.
• Developed and maintained Inventory Tracking System designed in Access 2000
• Created VB applications to perform edits on access data and to move the clean data to SQL Server
• Was extended four times at Home Depot to perform work for different departments to include Desktop Support, Network Engineering, Customer Care and Data Security.
• Wrote VB Applications to import order information from Excel directly into Access SQL Server
• Designed automated reports for Home Depot Nationwide utilizing Crystal Reports v 8.5
• Aided 15 users with applications, macros queries to facilitate their work in MS Office
• Confidential Utilized Visual Basic 6.0 and Access 2000 to create the statewide Georgia Driver's Exam Testing System
• Supported a floor of data entry clerks with scripts and macros to facilitate daily taks in MS Office
• Interfaced with Management on a regular basis to demonstrate progress and to implement any changes deemed necessary to insure a successful rollout.
• Served as a rollout manager during the pilot phase of new Examination System.
• Developed, tested and released a remote control console in VB that allowed admininstration of all exams
• Confidential Developed and Maintained BellSouth's Y2K Incident Tracking System. The application continues to be used today to track and report all Y2K related issues both domestically and internationally.
• Served as the DBA for the project evolving the database as the application requirements grew.
• Provided support to all BellSouth Affiliates on connectivity issues and application training.
• Interfaced with upper management on providing reports and solutions for the members on a regular basis.
• Utilized VB 6.0, Access 2000 and SQL Server 7.0 in the design of the system.
• Confidential Developed and maintained Microsoft Access databases to track equipment and people for the SunTrust Y2K PC Replacement project
• Developed and modified front end applications for these databases utilizing Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0 6.0, VB Script, HTML and ASP
• Interacted with management in large meetings to determine the manner in which data needed to be collected and reported for the entire project
• Gained a good understanding of SQL Server 7.0 and developed in Tandem with VB 6.0
• Confidential Enhanced a physician tracking system in Visual Basic 4.0 utilizing Microsoft Access 2.0 on the back-end
• Migrated MS Word documents via Visual Basic for Applications
• Responsible for all computer related problems including hardware as well as software
• Wrote several new applications used for mass mailings and filtering of data
• Confidential Made enhancements to and debugging Coca-Cola's AD2 system an automated dispatch system for the Fountain Division
• Utilized Visual Basic 4.0 and Microsoft Access 2.0 on the assignment
• Handled phone support for the entire country supporting the new VB application
• Used ODBC to interact between different databases at Coca-Cola
• Confidential Functioned as Automation Specialist for the MCI Order Entry Hub
• Developed Automation Macros using Visual Basic 4.0 and Dynamic Data Exchange DDE to interface with a mainframe system
• Functioned as the sole programmer on this assignment
• Interfaced MS Excel spreadsheets with Visual Basic for Applications
• Utilized Visual Basic, Microsoft Access and Attachmates' Extra for Windows as development tools
• Designed a system that would retrieve data from Excel spreadsheets and automatically upload the data to Attachmates Extra for Windows software. This cut down on headcount and eliminated keying errors by the data entry staff.
• Confidential Developed an order processing system for Germersheim of downtown Atlanta
• Wrote an application that would process electronic orders from Coca-Cola and then produce all necessary shipping labels for all outgoing merchandise
• Generated daily reports giving Germersheim the ability to prioritize shipping
• Coded application in both Visual Basic 4.0 and Microsoft Access
• Functioned as Sole Programmer on this assignment
• Confidential Developed a Shop Management System for the UPS Truck Leasing location in Tampa
• Worked with two other programmers on the application which was responsible for tracking truck repairs and fuel consumption for the UPS Truck Fleet
• Designed part of the application within a TouchScreen environment for ease of use by the mechanics and fuel island staff
• Wrote the application in Visual Basic 4.0 with an Microsoft Access database
• Confidential Replaced a flat file structure with a Microsoft Access database engine for an existing sales application written in Visual Basic 4.0
• Utilized Access for a more flexible reporting tool to meet client needs
• Mopped up errant code from existing applications written in VB 4.0

Confidential

Programmer/Analyst

• Developed a project planning system, used by Project Managers to forecast all variables associated in the timely completion of projects
• Utilized Microsoft Access as the development tool
• Participated in the development and implementation of the project with both end users and the project team at Georgia Pacific
• The tool would aid managers in necessary headcount and time requirements for internal projects.

Confidential

Programmer/Analyst

• Designed and developed a File Maintenance System for a Convenience Store application
• Utilized Visual Basic 3.0 as the CLIENT/SERVER design tool and Microsoft Access to create the database
• Designed graphical user interfaces GUI and scripts to support development of the File Maintenance System

Confidential

Programmer/Analyst

• Worked on a team designing and developing a software test engine for one of DCA's new software products, Crossfax, using Visual Basic 3.0
• Responsible for designing and coding fixes, quality assessment, error reporting, and final verification of software
• Participated in daily meetings between test and development teams to prioritize software development plans
• Utilized Visual Basic 3.0 to design and develop a software engine to automate the testing of DCA's internal software product, CrossTalk, for Windows and CrossTalk Application Script Language
• Responsible for error reporting and resolution
• Acted as key liaison between test and development teams to meet project delivery schedule