About happy_coder
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Areas Of Expertise:
SKILLS - Detail · Application programming: MS Visual Basic design, prototyping, programming development, trainer (all versions of VB)
· Web application development, ASP, VBScript
· Analysis - functional requirements design, system specifications design, prototyping & programming foundation/template design (mainframe & PC)
· Database: Relational database design, SQL language, query design; MS Access, MS SQL, trainer
· Mainframe database interface to PC applications using OLE, ODBC, SQL queries
· Technical trainer - systems and end user training (including MCSE W2K & NT 4.0, Windows desktop O/S, Office products, VB, Access, SQL queries, ODBC, Unisys A-Series mainframe system software, etc.)
· Courseware development: for technical and end user training, VB programming, MCSE, MCSA, MS Access, SQL queries, mainframe system software
· Interactive online tutorial and courseware development
· RoboHelp Help file design, authoring, implementation
· InstallShield Express installation package setup
· MS FrontPage HTML, web page design and creation
· PC Help desk technical support & administration (Windows 3.x, Win95/98, WinNT, Win2K, application support)
· Technical documentation - complete end user and technical system documentation
· Software QA testing and defect tracking
· Unisys (Burroughs) A-Series mainframe: COMS, ALGOL, NDLII, COBOL, DMSII, system software support & troubleshooting as part of international “fly & fix” team; interface programming
· Mainframe to PC interfacing & conversion
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Resume:
I am a seasoned (25 years) professional programmer, corporate and university instructor, and remote support specialist, with international experience in both mainframes and PCs. In addition, I hold MCT, MCSE (NT4 and W2K), and MCSA certifications.
I run a small business (woman-owned) that specializes in software development and training. We have a complete development LAN in house, and are ready to respond to any projects you might have.
SKILLS SUMMARY
· Client/Server: Develops customized, integrated Windows-based client solutions using Microsoft Visual Basic and ASP; relational database design; develops, writes and teaches technical and end user courses (including MCSE/MCSA), produces systems and end user documentation.
· Unisys (Burroughs) A-Series mainframes: Application programming, system software support; programs in most A-Series languages; develops, writes and teaches system software courses, systems and end user documentation for A-Series.
· Proven track record in analysis, programming, documentation, technical support as well as in mentoring and personnel technical skill development
· Experienced and highly disciplined telecommuter with complete development LAN facilities
CERTIFICATIONS: Microsoft Certified continually since 1994
· MCT: Microsoft Certified Trainer
· MCSE: Microsoft Certified System Engineer (Windows 2000)
· MCSE: Microsoft Certified System Engineer (NT 4.0)
· MCSA: Microsoft Certified System Administrator (Win2000)
· MCP+I: Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet
· Microsoft Visual Basic 3.0 & 4.0
· Microsoft Access Development
· MS Internet Explorer 5.0 Administration Kit
· Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0
· Supporting & Maintaining NT 4 Networks
EDUCATION
· BA, Mathematics/Computers, University of Miami
· MS, Management Science/Operations Research, University of Miami
MAJOR RETAIL SOFTWARE PRODUCT
Principal designer and developer of Cadet Records Manager©, a Visual Basic application suite of approximately 70,000 lines of code for U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps Junior ROTC programs in high schools across the U.S. Also authored 114-page user guide, online help book, developed and maintained Web-based product support information. Handled all technical support for over 850 customers.
Here is a partial list of some of the companies and organizations for whom I have done programming, training or courseware development work:
U.S. General Services Administration - Public Building Service U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Central Intelligence Agency U.S. Social Security Administration City of Miami, Florida City of Jacksonville, Florida City of Tallahassee, Florida Coopers & Lybrand AutoNation, USA Inc. Winter Haven Hospital, Winter Haven, Florida Life of Barbados, Barbados Tatil Life Assurance, Trinidad Banco de Reservas, Dominican Republic Banco Comercio, Dominican Republic Ferreteria Hache, Dominican Republic Banco la Previsora, Ecuador Unisys Mexico Helvetia del Caribe, Puerto Rico Florida International University New England Institute of Technology
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Top Coder Competition Raw Score
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Raw Score Total: 9,500
* Penalty rule enacted on 10/8/2001 and applies only to warnings sent after that date.
Note: all top coder competition stats are only updated once a day between midnight and 1:00 EDT.
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Rent A Coder Work History
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All ratings and comments are the opinion of the poster and do not reflect the official view of Rent A Coder.
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Rated For |
Rated By |
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Help File for Software Utility |
bnelson907 |
10
(Excellent)
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$125.00 |
July 14, 2003 2:41:48 PM EDT |
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Did everything requested and more, producing a very nice help file in multiple formats. I would definitely use again for a project of this sort. Thanks! |
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data import |
data import |
10
(Excellent)
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$500.00 |
June 24, 2003 11:08:47 AM EDT |
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Completely satisfied with all aspects of the project. Coder took time to understand business needs and delivered a system that exceeded expectation. Excellent documentation and system functionality. Highly recommend. |
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Access mdb utility |
br10 |
10
(Excellent)
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$200.00 |
April 21, 2003 9:43:32 AM EDT |
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Excellent work. Very helpful with suggestions and trying to supply exactly what I wanted. Stayed in constant contact and easy to communicate with.
Thanks for job well done. |
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Application Help Files Required - HTML Help |
Jim Brett |
10
(Excellent)
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$125.00 |
April 11, 2003 2:27:16 PM EDT |
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This was a very difficult project for anyone to undertake, due to its complex nature, and lack of existing documentation.
Pat completed with flying colors, providing a full, feature rich solution, with constant feedback, support and enthusiasm.
I can 100% recommend Pat.
Once again, thanks alot
Jim |
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10.00 |
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