## BIO
**Software Motto \---| <u>Your information. Your Way.</u>**
<u>What every client should know about me:</u>
-My objective is to create a relationship with my client, a productive partnership that results in a solution that represents **EXACTLY** what the client wants.
-I want to work with you more than once. Repeat business does not happen without dedication, organization, and creativity. Ultimately, your satisfaction leads to my satisfaction!
-**Every price is negotiable.** For the fact that you want to negotiate with me tells me that you want my services. And yes...it does feel good to be wanted :)
-**RENT-A-CODER** is my way of having opportunities to create solutions outside of my "corporate" world :)
Industry Certifications
**Microsoft Certified Professional Certifications:**
-Exam 70-175: Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0
-Exam 70-100: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Solution Architectures
**MCSD candidate (2 exams remaining)**
Computer Skills
**Languages:** Visual Basic 6.0, VBA, SQL, C, C++, COBOL, HTML, UML (Rational Rose 4.0) and Java
**Technologies:** COM, ADO 2.6, DAO 3.6, ODBC, Client Server
**Operating Systems:** Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 9x, Windows 3.1 and Unix
**Hardware:** IBM PC and Compatible, AS/400
**Software:**
**WINDOWS:** MS-Visual Basic 6.0, MS-Visual Interdev 6.0, MS-Visual SourceSafe, MS-Project, MS-SQL Server 2000, MS-Access 98 & 2000, Seagate Crystal Reports Version 8- 8.5, Visio, Oracle Developer 2000, Microsoft Office 2000(Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet Explorer, Netscape
**DOS:** Borland C++ and WordPerfect 6.0
**THIRD PARTY CONTROLS:** Janus Grid, SmartUI, FSScroll, and VBMaximizer
Skills: -Self starter with the ability to multi-task, organize time effectively, and meet deadlines
-Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to solve problems with existing applications
-Ability to translate user requirements into technical specifications
-Ability to work either in collaboration with others or independently in completing Application Development projects
-Self-learner with the ability to pick up concepts quickly
-Verbal communication skills to explain technical issues to non-technical staff
-Written communication skills to produce required documentation for applications
-Ability to facilitate training and feedback sessions between end users and Development
<u>Work Experience</u>
**August 2002 - Present** **
Intermediate Programmer
Ceridian Canada Ltd., Mississauga Creating custom solutions for clients using Insync, Ceridian's Payroll/HR application.
Duties:** -Develop customizations and stand alone applications for Insync's Payroll and HR modules utilizing Visual Basic, Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle 2000
-Analyze and document current Payroll and HR processes for clients
-Create user documentation and provide assistance throughout customization deployment and installations
-Testing Developed Applications in Numerous Environments, including Windows 95, 98, 2000, and Windows NT or Novell where necessary.
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January 2000 - July 2002** **
Software Developer
Questica Inc., Burlington Specializes in software development for the manufacturing industry.
Duties:** -Developed software applications and components for Questica Inc. utilizing Visual Basic, Microsoft Access and Microsoft SQL Server 2000
-Utilized the Software Development Life Cycle to analyze and create detailed specifications in response to user requirements
-Designed and developed object-oriented Application Programming Interface for use by external developers
-Created SQL Server stored procedures and developed the Graphical User Interface for Version 2 of Questica 2000 using the API
-Designed and implemented enhancements and also bug fixes on the Access version of the manufacturing software
-Designed, developed, documented, debugged, and tested the Accounts Receivable section of Questica's VB Accounting module
-Functioned as interim Logistics Manager. Implemented training and support to users after product deployment; gathered and summarized user feedback; communicated user requirements to the Development team
<u>Education:</u> **September 1997 - April 1999** **
Diploma in Computer Programming and Operating with High Honors**
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Specialization: Information Systems and Software Design
## Area of Expertise
Microsoft Certified, Extensive experience creating graphical User Interfaces using Windows Common Controls/Practices, Visual Basic, Creating Crystal Reports with VB front-end, SQL Server, Microsoft Access, Analysis using Rational Rose
