Biography

My name is Tim Batt. I'm 32 years old and happily married with two children. I enjoy participating in church activities, playing the drums and guitar, geocaching, mountain biking, and of course, programming!

Utilizing the RentACoder system is helping to build a reputation that will make us more successfull in marketing our specialized software solutions.

What sets my abilities apart from others'?

I believe that my greatest advantage as a software developer is my experience as a business owner. Owning a trucking business gives me a respect for others' requirements and expectations. I can easily see things from the buyer's perspective. I can relate to the demands you face in resolving your needs. I understand that choosing software solutions may not be your primary responsibility.

In all of my business endeavors, I have always programmed my own solutions. From payroll taxes to truck maintenance to online invoice systems, business ownership has been the avenue for fulfillment of my programming passion. I have many years experience developing, testing, and training users of all ages with my applications.

Significant Projects

• Transportation Information Management System (TIMS) [2002-2003]: Web-based data system to manage and share business information with sister-office in Guadalajara, Mexico. Includes modules for invoicing, customer and contact management, sales calls management, sales calls follow-up, quotations management, login and security, shipment entry, shipment tracking, and project collaboration / discussion / news [ASP, VBScript, and JavaScript using MS Access as the database source]
• Flexible Reporting Engine (FRE) [2003]: Developed portable report engine that provides flexible, customizable reporting capability for any database application based on MS Access. Users do not have to know SQL or any programming languages to generate custom reports [ASP, VBScript, MS Access]

Professional Summary

Over 15 years professional experience in engineering, management, technology and business ownership. Extensive, proven experience integrating various forms of existing and custom computer technology and software.

Work History

• S.A. Freight International, Inc. (Owner, International Trucking & Logistics: 1995 to Present)
  • Owner, Director of Business Development
    • Market international transportation services for United States, Canada, and Mexico
    • Analyze and direct corporate operations, personnel, quality, sales, budget, and purchasing
  • Chief Application Developer
    • Developed Web-based data system (TIMS) to manage and share business information with international offices and clients (see Special Projects for more details)
    • Developed sophisticated mathematical models, statistical analysis, and "what if" scenario applications for Microsoft Access 2000 and Microsoft Excel 2000
    • Designed and published easel boards, brochures, newsletters and websites for promotion of company services
    • Implemented client-server Local Area Network (LAN) system. Install and configure DSL and T1 Internet access with network router and switching equipment
  
  
• Keystone Millwork (Custom Woodworking: 1993 to 1994)
  • Intern / Analyst
    • Analyzed business structure and operations methods and proposed and implemented a plan to computerize manual drafting, payroll, and manufacturing systems
    • Introduced and trained users on Keytrix CAD/CAM software for lay-out and production of custom cabinetry
    • Designed customized MS Access database for tracking customer information, MS Excel spreadsheets for job cost accounting, and drafted custom woodwork designs in AutoCAD
    • Programmed Visual Basic applications: 1) calculate product dimensions 2) manage employee time cards
    • Maintained PC hardware and software systems: upgrades, new purchases, software installs

• San Antonio Transportation, Inc. (Trucking: 1990-1993)
  • Analyst
    • Designed, created, and maintained a database for maintaining the accounting, maintenance, and dispatch departments [MS Access]
    • Developed forms and reports for filing state and federal unemployment taxes, financial statements, and employee withholdings deposits [MS Access]
    • Programmed export module for transfer of Microsoft Access data to Quicken financial products

• MetalOptics, Inc. (Industrial Lighting Design and Manufacture: 1989 to 1992)
  • Engineer / Designer
    • Designed prototypes, made project/job scheduling decisions, trained employees, conducted manufacturing time studies, and produced product cost estimates
    • Drafted departmental standards and checklists that saved time and minimized mistakes and waste
    • Conducted light fixture performance testing and assembly of data for presentations and bids
    • Standardized tooling configurations, developed part nomenclature systems, and wrote user's manuals for proprietary software
  • CAD/CAM Programmer and Fabricator
    • Laid out parts for production runs and maximized manufacturing efficiency in CNC programs
    • Generated board-based and CAD drawings of sample light fixtures, parts, and retrofit kits

• Texas A&M University, College Station, TX [Fall 1989 to Fall 1994, graduated B.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology]
• Registered Texas Engineer-In-Training (EIT) No. ET-20676 - May 2, 1995
• Graduate, San Antonio International Trade Program. 9 months, 2001.