Organizing Program Development (Software Development Standards)

Web Development (HTML 4.01 Primer)

System Management

Supervisory Management

Technical Documentation

Speedware ­ Esperante Administration

Speedware - Media and Media / Personal

Speedware - AutoBahn II

HPUX System and Network Administration I

HPUX System and Network Administration II

HP1000, HP2000, HP3000, HP9000, DEX/VAX, NCR, CDC, MAI, IBM, Four-Phase, Micos

MPE (all releases), MPE Internals, POSIX, HPUX, RSTS/E, RT/11, MRJE, RJE

Image, Turbo Image, Ksam, Allbase, Oracle, Sysbase, DBMS, DMS/500, Query, Adager, DBGeneral, DButil, Suprtool, KSAMutil, SQL, Omnidex, V/Plus, DEL

Cobol II/74/77/XL/85, Basic, Business Basic, Fortran, SPL, Pascal, PL1/C, APL, Algol, Dibol, JCL, CI scripting, Copylib

SPEEDWARE (Genasys, v3 - current), Designer, Makecat, Makeconf, Makeprof, Autobahn II, Powerhouse (Quick, Quiz, QTP)

Qedit, Editor/3000, Quad, Speededit, TDP/3000, VI, Awk, Grep, Sed, Script

MPEX, Security/3000, Reveal, Espul, Glance/XL, AMISYS, HPR HEDIS, Manman, MSDS, Jobscope (all modules), Speedware Financials (AP/AR/GL), SpeedLedger, ASK ManMan, MM/3000, PM/3000, DS/3000, MCBA (AP, AR, GL), DSG/3000, Plot/21, SPSS, AMEX Fars, CES Fars, GE Capital

Pentium & AMD based PC’s, Desktops, Laptops

Dos, Windows (3.1, 3.11,95, 98), Network Windows (NT 4, 2000), OS/2, Unix

MS-Access, Speedbase, Oracle, dBase

HTML, JavaScript, Cobol, Basic, Fortran, some C

Micro-SPEEDWARE, PC-SPEEDWARE, SPEEDWARE (version 4 to current), Designer, Makecat, Makeconf, Makeprof, Autobahn II, Cognos Powerplay & Impromptu

Microsoft Office 97 Professional, Microsoft Office 2000 Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage, PhotoDraw, Access), Corel

Reflections Professional, Business Sessions, Netscape, Internet Explorer

Ventura Publishing, Corel Draw, Hijaak, Lotus 1-2-3, CCINFO, Jetform, Harvard Graphics, Freelance Graphics, ABC Flowcharter, AMEX SE Workstation, ADP-Payroll, Ceridian-Payroll

•  Analyst/ Programmer,

•  Application Analyst/ Developer,

•  Business Analyst,

•  Data Base Administrator,

•  Data Center Management,

•  MPE Internals Analyst,

•  Project Leader / Manager,

•  Software Consultant,

•  Software Analyst,

•  Software Specialist,

•  Speedware Specialist,

•  System Manager,

•  System Operator,

•  System Specialist,

•  Technical Advisor,

•  Technical Support.

•  Analysis and Design,

•  Code Generation,

•  Code System Restructuring,

•  Configuration Management,

•  Conversion Tools,

•  Database Design,

•  Methodology,

•  Maintenance,

•  Full Life Cycle,

•  Documentation,

•  Development/ Programming,

•  Project Management,

•  Prototyping,

•  Rapid Application Development,

•  Repository,

•  Requirement Definition Gathering,

•  Production System Support,

•  Reverse Engineering,

•  Standards Design/ Implementation,

•  Test / Debug,

•  User Interfaces.

•  Distribution (Retail, Wholesale),

•  Energy,

•  Government (Federal, Local),

•  Health Care (HMO, PPO, POS, Hospitals, Physicians / Providers),

•  Hi-Tech,

•  Insurance (Automobile, Commercial, Health, Life, Residential, Services, Warranty),

•  Manufacturing,

•  Petro-Chemical,

•  Pharmaceutical,

•  Retail (Back Office, Electronics, POS),

•  Software Development,

•  Telemarketing,

•  Transportation,

•  Warehousing,

•  Wholesale.

•  Accounting (A/P, A/R, Billing/ Invoicing, Credit/ Collection, Credit Card Processing),

•  Batch,

•  Communications,

•  Customer Service (Return Authorization Management),

•  Data Center Management (Capacity Planning, Configuration, Performance Optimization),

•  Database Warehousing/ Mining,

•  Disaster Recovery,

•  Distribution (Retail, Wholesale),

•  Documentation (Management/ Image processing),

•  EDI,

•  Environmental (Material Safety Data, Chemical Reporting, Waste Management),

•  Financial Systems (G/L, Auditing, Budget, Cash Management, Taxes),

•  Fixed Assets,

•  Health Care Management (AMISYS, HPR HEDIS),

•  Help Desk / Technical Support,

•  Human Resources (Benefits, Employee Management, Payroll),

•  Information Systems,

•  Inventory,

•  Manufacturing (Consumer Goods, Hi-Tech, Industrial, Job Shop, Batch Processes),

•  Marketing (Channel, Pricing, Product, Promotion, Sales),

•  Material Management Control,

•  Order Management / Processing,

•  POS (Point of Sale Retail Registers),

•  Purchasing,

•  Quality Assurance,

•  Sales & Sales Commissions,

•  Specialized Utilities,

•  Statistical Analysis,

•  System Administration,

•  Telemarketing,

•  Transaction Processing, Security (User Validation Systems),

•  Web Applications (Development),

•  Work Orders Underwriting.

Current position is Independent and external SPEEDWARE Technical Support Resource (eTSR).

Analyzed methodology behind the clients Y2K compliance modifications.  The contract was essentially a request for a second opinion.  It entailed only my recommendations, concerns and checks; and to provide the client with a status report of their conversion readiness.  Other than a few missed issues, which were immediately addressed, the Y2K conversion was implemented smoothly and successfully. 

Analyzed and converted several SPEEDWARE applications from v5 to v7, and implemented changes for Y2K compliance.  Conversion involved 20 menus, 41 logic modules, 10 screens, 35 reports and coding 5 additional prompt screens.

The contract content was for coding of an application and subsequently reporting requirements mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for all Toxic Waste Disposal companies.  Performed image processing of 122 pages of Toxic Chemical Registrations, and optical character recognition of the images (side by side columns) into an Excel spreadsheet.  The spreadsheet was in-turn converted to a flat file and loaded into a TurboImage Database.  Altered six DB’s, added Omnidex to several DS’s and created several KSAM files to cross-reference the new DB.  Added and/or modified Speedware catalogues and design (V5 and V7) modules to reflect DB changes.  Implemented standards to current Speedware modules, created data integrity modules and created a test environment.  Merged multiple catalogues & designs and resolved naming conflicts.  Fully tested and implemented the application / reports.  The government received and accepted the first reports in a timely manner.  Performed concurrent modifications to code for Y2K compliance.

Performed detailed analysis and wrote in-depth specifications after meeting with Users to determine their requirements.  Developed the code and used systematic testing to ensure compliance to these requirements and authenticated the actual results with the expected results.

Worked on numerous production applications using SPEEDWARE (versions 5 & 7).  Modules were added and/or modified based upon User requirements.  Although most of the development was done in SPEEDWARE, a COBOL subroutine was coded using embedded SQL calls accessing an ORACLE package.

The contract was extended, allowing AHS to offer me the opportunity to create formal specifications to a large SPEEDWARE production system.  These specifications were to be used as a detailed and functional program outline for a PowerBuilder development team (Coders) using Oracle as the database.

Creation of an interface (menus, screens, logic, and reports) to allow financial data extracted from MCHS to be uploaded to a Speedware Financial System for further financial processing and reporting.  The information was extracted from multiple sources, including AMISYS HealthCare System and its data structures, ADP-Payroll, and In-House developed systems. Created several data integrity processes to validate both the download data, the Speedware Financial System upload files and AMISYS data.

Needed to create numerous indexed mapping files (1:1 or 1:M), and cross-referencing files to link with the AMISYS data structure.  Modified / created Speedware modules (menus, prompt screens, screens, logic, and reports) for links to Account Receivables, Bank Reconciliation, Billing, Capitation, Cash, Claims, and Payroll.  Restructured several processes, logic, and reports to operate as a unit instead of independent units, allowing for future modules to be easily integrated.  Updated relevant documentation.

Advised staff and performed troubleshooting on SPEEDWARE applications.  Analyzed, created and/or modified numerous SPEEDWARE applications centered on an AMISYS HealthCare System and its data structures.  Analyzed and coded several applications for implementation of Medicare into the corporate systems. Analyzed and created data entry screens and reports for statistical requirements to the State Health Department.  After a complete rewrite of an HPR HEDIS application, the process execution was reduced to hours and involved less than 60 MB of data (originally, the process execution took days and created an excess of ½ GB of data).  Wrote data integrity checks for almost all input data including lookup screens, reports and menus for cross-referencing and validations.

Worked extensively on modifications to and adding functionality and capabilities to a Point-of-sale (Retail Registers) system along with the dozens of interlaced tracking / reporting / updating subsystems (all with real-time transaction processing).  The subsystems were programmed in various languages (Cobol, Basic, C, Fortran, Pascal) and even Speedware.  Rewrote the Credit Card (MC, Visa, AMEX, CB, etc.) transaction system to verify, validate and update all the required subsystems and databases including the General Ledgers.  Created a system for product promotions and bracket purchase and/or returns.  Added some code to various systems and subsystems to secure all transactions, and to identify possible fraudulent practices.  Wrote a new method to determine salesman commissions.  Cross-referenced and validated the Employee file with the Sales Transactions from the register.

Using SPEEDWARE, designed and coded a security system to authenticate the Company Users with the processes to which they may have access to.  Converted an excess of 120 Speedware pre 7.02 (versions 5 & 6) applications to 7.02.10 version.

Performed additional program analysis, prepared documentation, and specifications for coding by other programmers.  Worked as a project leader on several projects involving several systems and ensured its successful completion and implementation.

Advised staff and performed troubleshooting on SPEEDWARE applications.  Involved with conversion of JOBSCOPE manufacturing system to SPEEDWARE in an UNIX environment.  Coded an excess of 450 programs throughout a dozen applications.

Responsible for the creation of a Return Merchandise System linked to an existing manufacturing application utilizing Speedware.

Advised staff and performed troubleshooting on SPEEDWARE applications.  Developed programs for manufacturing specialized requirements.

Performed the functions of a Project Leader for a consulting firm involved with multiple contracts for Speedware Application development.  Wrote detailed specifications and occasionally developed code.  Set-up documentation standards and implemented programming standards.

Customized proprietary software (Human Resource and Payroll Management) for High Line Clients based upon the clients particular requirements.

Created several additional programs and SPEEDWARE processes for several of their clients.  Fulfilled short-term requirements for an Analyst and developer.

The company envisioned themselves in the ultimate position of offering Customer Satisfaction using the latest technology in telemarketing equipment.  Worked with a team, within a team, to do the analysis and development of a Telemarketing System and a Disaster Recovery System.  The application development environment was a centralized HP UNIX system running with several Client Servers and a SYBASE relational database using UNIX SPEEDWARE (alpha release 7).  This module had to be able to support over 800 telemarketers spread out in a couple of locations across the country.  All the UNIX tools available were used to complete the module.

Developed a Vital Supplies Inventory Planning System (Materials Management Control).  The VSIPS system included a centralized Inventory System with modules for Purchase Orders, Receipts and implosion / explosion of individual products.  Uploading data from various Mainframe and PC (Lotus) databases.  Downloaded parts of the VSIPS database for use by a Process Control Application located on a UNIX computer.  Created a standard, in SPEEDWARE code, for outputting reports and downloading to a packaged Report Archiving/Retrieval System called REVEAL.

Created and managed a successful on-going business offering a full product line of sporting goods accessories.  Wrote a business plan; defined goals and developed cash flow / break-even analysis.  Designed promotional material and a 25 page product / picture / price catalogue, and marketed the business.  Built a supplier and client database.  Produced and implemented marketing and public relations plans for special projects.  Participated in numerous international trade shows with a full product line.  Designed and manufactured several products to meet our client’s requirements.  Developed administrative systems to manage the company; including computerized records management.

Converted from COBOL to COBOL 84.  Acted as a Project Leader, put together a team consisting of Upper Management, Users, Data Centre personnel and additional consultants. Analysed and modified an A/P system to incorporate the processing of invoices with the Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST).  With a tight deadline and no system documentation; planned, organized and conducted the project to a successful conclusion.

Using SPEEDWARE, designed and programmed a system for computerization of manual archived Wills.  Created SPEEDWARE standards and a SPEEDWARE system for computer operations. It included job scheduling and tracking routines for personal / individual control of submitted jobs.  Responsibilities included resolving all data communications problems at this location.

Create an interim system for a planned but unknown manufacturing package.  The system included implosion and explosion of product modules, and a product inventory module.  Enhanced very basic standards for use by all programmers using SPEEDWARE in SPEEDWARE.  Created/ modified SPEEDWARE General Ledger package.

Executed 2 contracts.  Redesigned a Material Safety Data System for compliance with changes in the law; in regard to the standardization of Material Safety Data Sheets (WHMIS).  Altered the actual existing data and created cross-reference data codes for conforming all further data entry.  The new look of the MSDS required 4 pages (8.5 x 11) of high density content.  Additional coding has allowed the MSDS output to be formatted for English, French or both languages.  Print options allowed for collating or non-collating sequences and for any given sequence of pages and languages.  Wrote new reports and screens.  Utilized a Forms Overlay System to maximize the capabilities of the HP LaserJet to enhance the appearance of the Data Sheets.

Rewrote the Forms Overlay System to fully utilize the extensive capabilities (graphics, fonts, etc) of the HP LaserJet and to enhance the appearance of a form (MSDS).  A Form Overlay is a method of printing a form, by way of cursor addressing, into printer memory and then writes the data to the same page, also by cursor addressing, before having the page actually printed.

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is a branch of the Supplies and Services Department of the Canadian Federal Government.  Transferred BASF MSDS database to CCOHS system.  The data was transformed into a 'ready to be loaded' format, based on a database layout provided by CCOHS.

Worked on a company-wide communications NETWORK, utilizing an Interactive/3M Videodata LAN/1 System.  Linked the local HP  3000 computer to other P & G HP 3000 installations through DS lines and/or a GATEWAY computer.  Converted FOUR PHASE Document files to HPWORD or HPAdvancewrite via HPDESK software.  Created / modified a Payroll Entry System in POWERHOUSE for subsequent input to an IBM mainframe.  Supported local P&G technically; resolving any problems related to communications, hardware and software.

Executed 3 contracts.  Designed and programmed an Internal EDP Supplies Inventory System.  Assisted the Technical Department in resolving communication, hardware, and software problems.  Programmed a Warehouse Inventory Control System.  Modified an Agricultural System.  Linked a Trend Telexing computer with the HP 3000.  Programmed an interface for a LaserJet and the MPE Spooling System.  Rewrote and enhanced a Material Safety Data System.

Worked on a specialized routine which I had submitted to the INTEREX contributed library years earlier.  The module was programmed in SPL and made extensive use of privileged mode.  It was written in such a way as to minimize the conflict and impact with the MPE core operating system.  A division within HP had requested this module for their internal use, and provided me with access to their computer to make some modifications they needed.  I later learned that the module was incorporated into the enhanced functionality of the JOBINFO intrinsic.

Advised management on the purchase of various software packages.  Arranged for demonstrations of software and Personal computers.  Obtained additional permanent personnel for department.  Analyzed and created a multi-page financial Actuaries report, utilizing the internal features of a HP2631B printer.  Converted COBOL programs to COBOL II and CDC FORTRAN programs to HP FORTRAN.

Created an Invoicing Interface between TAPS and V/3000 Database systems.  Modified the old system to allow a link for cross-reference and parallel run, using DS / 3000.

Designed, programmed and implemented an Inventory Control System for a specialized medical line pertaining to Ophthalmology.  Converted all MAI BASIC programs to HP 3000 BASIC.  Maintained existing programs.  Project Leader for conversion from KSAM and BASIC to IMAGE and COBOL II, involving the redesign of the present A/P system.  Set-up generalized COBOL copy library for IMAGE and others.  Advised staff on technical aspects of their HP 3000.

Provided System Management and operational counseling.  Assisted in the design of a centralized Invoicing System for integration into a purchased AR/AP/GL package.  Creation of a multi-screen front-end entry program and additional maintenance programs for designed system.

Creation of entry, update and report programs for a Purchasing System.  Set-up a generalized COBOL copy library for IMAGE, V/3000 and others.  Advised staff on technical aspects of their HP 3000.

Created numerous utilities for corporate-wide use. Designed a system for spooling printouts to more than 10 remote locations (Multi-printer Remote Spooling System).  Advised staff on technical aspects of their HP 3000.

Executed 3 contracts.  Converted a NCR 151 batch system to HP 3000, including additional programs and JCL.  Acquired responsibilities of System Manager, Operator, Technical Support and SPL programmer.  Converted all V/3000 programs to SPEEDWARE.  Converted must KSAM files to an IMAGE database.  Designed a centralized EDP Management/Controller System (Job Scheduler). Retained the responsibilities for System Management and Operations throughout several sequential contracts.  Worked on communications link between HP 3000 and MICOS Computers.   Communication trouble-shooting.

Converted all COBOL programs to COBOL II.  Converted report programs to QUIZ (POWERHOUSE).  Wrote an extension to DSG/3000 for simplified Data Entry.  Trained personnel.   Supervised EDP personnel while they assumed the roles of System Manager and Operator.

Possessed sole knowledge of installed computer system.  Managed the system, optimized performance, and supervised operations.  Performed overall maintenance and programming for user or software package requirements.  Trained both the Users and salesman in using the computer system and the installed software packages. The company went out of business.

Worked as a Programmer/ Analyst for a software development company.  Performed all programming under a per program basis.