EMPLOYMENT:

Confidential, Raleigh, NC
Feb 2006 - Dec 2008
Sybase/ Exploris/MySQL Database Administrator

• Maintained Sybase databases on Straus-Frank system until independent stores converted to Exploris
• Performed upgrades on Exploris databases and MySQL
• Administered standard database query language capabilities for selected systems and users using MySQL
• Entered and maintained new Independent and Joint Venture databases
• Performed End of Month procedures to close out monthly functions of Independent and Joint Venture databases
• Performed routine utilities to enhance Exploris system

Confidential, San Antonio, TX
Nov 1997 - Feb 2006
Sybase Database Administrator and Systems Programmer

• Maintained the centralization, organization, and monitoring of Sybase database functions for Straus-Frank Company to efficiently collect, store, and process large volumes of data, and for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and modification of the database environment on an NT Operating System Platform and a UNIX Operating System Platform
• Maintained, modified, and developed reports and programs for extracting data from databases using Unify ACCELL Scripting language
• Administered standard database query language capabilities for selected systems and users using Sybase SQL and ACCELL SQL Writer
• Investigated and proposed solutions to problems with development, test, and production databases and transaction processing systems
• Performed routine utilities and investigated when reports indicated a decline in computer performance
• Was key programmer in Parts Conversions from Straus-Frank product lines to General Parts product lines

Confidential, San Antonio, TX
Aug 1994 - Sep 1997
Programming Contractor at Randolph Air Force Base

• Senior Software Development Specialist in Program Management Support Section
• Maintained and developed Program Accounting and Management System software using Control and Analysis Tool II, an RDBMS developed by Robins-Gioia
• Modified all existing report generating software to allow continued use past Year 2000
• Software Development Specialist on a UNIX AT & T 3B2 Operating System
• Developed and maintained software for Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) PC-III Mailman System, a communication software system that allows AFPC to communicate with the Military Personnel Flights around the world

Confidential, San Antonio, TX
Aug 1992 - Nov 1994
Programming Contractor at Kelly Air Force Base

• System Engineer for Tandem Batch Systems: Remote Data Collection, Workloading Systems, Exchangeables Production System, and Site Unique Systems
• Developed Tandem Program Run Tracking System using dBASE III Plus enabling programmers and operators to better schedule and utilize the available computer time for batch runs

Confidential, San Antonio, TX
Oct 1991 - Jul 1992
Programming Contractor at Kelly Air Force Base

• System Engineer for Tandem Batch Systems: Remote Data Collection, Workloading Systems, Exchangeables Production System, and Site Unique Systems
• Designed and coded a system for tracking Deficiency Reports which enabled the pilot programmers to audit an error from its discovery to its correction and release in a software version.

Confidential, San Antonio, TX
Mar 1991 - Jul 1991
Technical Aide at Brooks Air Force Base

• Managed the Hours Accounting and Job Assignments databases
• Designed and coded a series of programs and routines that facilitated and sped up the running of reports utilized by management personnel
• Generated timesheets for site personnel utilizing MacIntosh Powerpoint
• Wired all site computers to 4 site printers through Logical Connection boards
• Troubleshot and repaired site ADP equipment

Confidential, Griffiss AFB, NY
Oct 1989 - Dec 1990
Computer Systems Analyst at Griffiss Air Force Base

• Installed, maintained, and tested Sector software, adapting it to the local geography, analyzing error reports, and modifying software with error corrections
• Developed system to track errors utilizing dBASE III; system was implemented at all Defense Sectors
• Lead programmer in designing and coding of Personnel Management Information Systems

Confidential, Tinker AFB, OK
Jul 1984 - Oct 1989
AWACS Programmer Analyst at Tinker Ai r Force Base

• NCO-in-Charge, Software Change Section
• Supervised 7 subordinate programmers
• Designed and coded error/design enhancement tracking system implemented Command-wide
• Wrote Manuals and Regulations government AWAC error tracking
• Chaired boards to determine software release criteria
• Monitored contractors producing software for the AWAC System
• Performed functional area tests on AWACS software to determine releasability and functionality with existing AWACS software

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in Management Information Systems
Associates Degree in Computer Science Technology
Certificate of Completion, Advanced Programming Techniques in dBASE III Plus
Principles of Basic Programming, 3 Sem Hrs
AFB, MS, Certificate of Completion, Computer Programming
Curriculum
70 Sem Hrs toward Bachelor's Degree in Health and Physical