Experience

Shoestring Solutions
Danville, California 94526-0094; 925-389-0710
Software Developer, Owner   9/98 – Present

Established Shoestring Solutions in Danville for software contracting; building solutions to problems through software development.  Various small jobs in 4th Dimension (4D), CSS, HTML, JavaScript, MySQL, PHP, VBA, XML, YUI (Yahoo User Interface, AJAX/JSON). 

• Converted Joomla "list" HTML page from 1.5 million character download to less than 0.5 million character download by converting formatting from server side PHP to local JavaScript using YUI datatable (CSS, JavaScript, and PHP). This also added column sorts and other benefits of a YUI datatable.
• Converted existing Joomla "list" HTML page search (i.e., entering search criteria and hitting a search button for page regeneration from the server) to a dynamic multi-column search (i.e., local dynamic regeneration of list displayed to meet search requirements as each search character is entered, JavaScript).
• Created widget to YUI pagination to display count of rows listed and a clear button to clear entered search criteria (JavaScript).
• Added placing cursor on first input or select element, if one exists, on site's HTML template page (CSS and JavaScript).
• Added display of logged on user's name in site's HTML template page header (CSS and PHP).

• Production Watch 2, for Warner Brothers Television  System for tracking television production costs per episode, replacement for Production Watch (4Dv2) system used by Warner Brothers.  From requirements provided by Barrymore Information Technologies submitted marked code changes and additions to the new system under development.  Built as a cross-platform (Mac/PC) 4th Dimension (4Dv6) client/server relational database.  Part of a three (plus) person development team for project.
• Production Watch, for Warner Brothers Television  Created modifications for the existing Production Watch (4Dv2) system to export specified data. Single developer for submitted modifications.
• "Match" program, for Warner Brothers Television   Created a one-time program (4Dv6) to assist in standardizing company names prior to import into the new system. Lead of a two person development team for project.

Davora Insurance Agency
1250 Pine Street, Suite 305, Walnut Creek, California 94596; 925-933-2188
Agency Producer (California Agent license 0E01889)  3/04 – Present

Prospect for new clients; quote insurance needs; advise of possible exposures, coverages, deductibles, and discounts; complete the application process; fulfill any underwriting requests; advocate for client through issuing of the policy; inform client of any insurance company changes affecting their policies; resolve inquiries; and provide ongoing customer support.  Farmers Financial Solutions (FFS) Registered Representative (Series 6 and 63).

Lockheed Martin Enterprise Information Services
1111 Lockheed Martin Way, Sunnyvale, California 94089; 408-742-7151
System Integration Analyst Specialist   5/00 – 11/01

Export/Import Licensing & Compliance Office (EILCO) License Tracking  System for tracking Export and Import License data.  Requirement specification developed with customer consultant and future system administrator.  New system replaces existing system of Excel spreadsheets.  Multi-phase schedule generated from requirement specification.  Coded and implemented Phase 1 of system, including import of data from Excel spreadsheet data.  Implemented as 4th Dimension relational database on Windows 2000 Server, with accommodation for Web Serving anticipated for a later phase.  Lead of a two person development team for project.

ACAS Service Request  System for tracking ACAS Service Requests from request creation within the system to work completion and payment.  Inherited existing system implemented as a Microsoft Access database.  Reviewed and provided estimates and recommendations for customer requested modifications.  Coded and implemented changes (VBA).  Implemented as Microsoft Access relational database.  Single developer for project.

Salaried Performance Appraisal (SPA for 2001)  System for submittal and initial processing of yearly Salaried Performance Appraisals for Lockheed Martin Space Systems.  Modifications to existing Microsoft Word form for Managers and an Excel based system for all other salaried personnel.  Reviewed and provided estimates for Human Resources requested modifications.  Coded and implemented changes (VBA).  Implemented as cross-platform (Mac/PC) Microsoft Word and Excel templates.  Single developer for project.

Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System (FRACAS)  System for discrepancy documents.  Added database modifications, including changes for generation of dynamic HTML pages.  Added JavaScript, where appropriate, to dynamic pages.  Implemented as 4th Dimension relational database with Web Serving on Windows NT Server.  Part of a six person development team for project.

Local Assessment Tool (LAT)  System for scanning designated file servers for HTML files and checking for required classification tags.  Modified existing Perl script to run on Mac platform, it already ran on Windows and Unix platforms.  Downloaded Perl, analyzed, designed, coded, and tested. One day job, instant Perl programmer.  Single developer for modification project.

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space
1111 Lockheed Martin Way, Sunnyvale, California 94089; 408-742-7151
Manufacturing Research Engineer, Senior; Data Systems Programmer, Senior   10/85 – 5/00

Infrastructure Improvements Database  System for tracking Infrastructure Improvement Initiatives and their associated Operating Characteristics.  From discussions with customer created database tables, relationships, VBA forms, navigation structure, reports, charts, and secure access system.  Implemented as Microsoft Access relational database.  Lead of a three person development team for project.

Shop Information System 2 (SIS 2)  System for generation and processing of Shop Orders for the Solar Array Center.  This was a replacement system for the original Shop Information System.  This system allows Manufacturing Engineers to create a Shop Order Template for creation of a part.  The Template is created from selecting standard steps from a Step Library.  Each step has a manufacturing type associated with it and one or more sub-step items that inform or collect data and sign-offs.  Shop Orders are generated from these Templates and are editable after creation.  Production anomalies are also handled and Shop Order modifications logged.  Analyzed, designed, coded, and tested.  Implemented as 4th Dimension client/server relational database on Windows NT Server.  Part of a two person development team for project.

Salaried Performance Appraisal (SPA for 1999 and 2000)  System for submittal and initial processing of yearly Salaried Performance Appraisals.  Inherited a Microsoft Word form for Managers and an Excel based system for all other salaried personnel.  Reviewed and provided estimates for Human Resources supplied modification wish list.  Also provided estimates for items needing correction that were discovered during the review process.  Coded and implemented changes (VBA).  Received a Superior Performance Award with implementation team and an individual Certificate of Achievement from customers.  Implemented as cross-platform (Mac/PC) Microsoft Word and Excel templates.  Single developer for project.

CRSS Flight Operations  System for tracking satellite instruction completion and requirements during initialization orbits.  Initializations must occur during the first orbits of a satellite by ground stations sending a set of planned commands.  Occasionally abnormalities occur during these orbits which require adjusting of commands.  The created system first parses initialization documents (VBA, Word and Excel) into records for initial import into the database.  After importing the system allows dragging of commands between orbits and other editing of command sequences.  As changes are made, or commands marked as completed, the system dynamically checks the planned command order and updates command completion requirements.  These requirements are based on prerequisites, same orbit requisites, and post orbit requisites that have also been loaded into the system.  Warnings and non-compliance are indicated by appropriate messages and red, green, and yellow color-coding.  Implemented as 4th Dimension relational database on Macintosh.  Single developer for project.

Configuration Accounting System (CAS)  System for tracking "as built" manufacturing configuration for use in standalone or small group areas.  System was patterned after an existing mainframe system.  Inherited system in early stage of development.  Completed coding, imported data from an obsolete system, and provided initial user training.  Implemented as 4th Dimension relational database on Macintosh, later converted to Windows.  Single developer for project.

SPALT/PAD Automated Data System  System for tracking status of Program Office documents relating to changes in hardware.  Analyzed, recommended, and coded corrections and enhancements.  Implemented as 4th Dimension client/server relational database on Macintosh.  Part of a five person development team.

Design Release System (DRS)  System for creating "as design" manufacturing configurations, including exploding parts lists.  Upgraded an existing system from single screen navigation to a more friendly multiple window navigation implementation.  Analyzed, recommended, and coded corrections and other enhancements.  Implemented as 4th Dimension client/server relational database on Macintosh, later converted to Windows.  Single developer for project.

Electronic Log Book  Prototype system for electronically processing manufacturing Test Procedures.  Existing Microsoft Word and Excel documents loaded into the database as single objects (AppleScript), presented to user in a controlled manner for data entry and sign offs (VBA, WordBasic), and progress tracked.  Prototype implemented as 4th Dimension client/server relational database on Macintosh.  Single developer for project.

Countdown Manual Parser   System for parsing selected Countdown Manual (RTF document) text information into records for input into an existing database.  Implemented as cross-platform Microsoft Word template (WordBasic).  Single developer for project.

Quiz System  Prototype system for processing of Air Force training Quizzes from instructor entering of questions and answers to student completion of a quiz, with status tracking.  Quizzes are generated either manually by selecting questions or automatically by selecting one or more question attributes (e.g., 30% very difficult questions).  Once a quiz is generated and released it may be taken on-line or several printing options are available, including printing multiple versions with same questions in different order or test with separate answer sheet.  Designed, coded, and tested system.   Distributed as an installation disk with ReadMe file and Quiz System Guide covering general system structure and use of the Quiz System.  Prototype implemented as a Visual Basic front end to Microsoft Access relational database on Windows 3.1/95.  Single developer for project.

Self-Study Guide  Prototype system for creating Self-Study Guides based on Asymetrix's Computer Based Training module (OpenScript).  Guides are created by instructor and taken by personnel.  Implemented with Informix relational database on Windows 3.1.  Single developer for project.

System Operations Group Lead  Assignment as System Operations Group Lead for Space System Division (SSD) Electronics.  Promoted a "work team" structure that supported empowerment of group members to make and implement decisions in their individual areas of expertise (i.e., Macintosh, Windows, or SUN/Unix.  Established and then expanded the Local Area Networks for the SSD Electronic Products, SSD Electrical Power Products, and Solar Array Centers.  Collaborated with Information Services and Facilities personnel on network design and equipment installations.  Diagnosed and corrected problems with Cabletron ethernet hub, StarController, Netway, Maxway, Fastpath, and GatorStar network equipment.  Setup and maintained AppleShare file servers, 4th Dimension Database Server, and Microsoft and QuickMail E-Mail Servers.  Installed Macintosh computer, printer, and network hardware and software.  Counseled users on the use and configuration of AppleShare, Canvas, MacTCP, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Mail, QuickMail, Netway SNA, and Telnet software.  Received an individual Superior Performance Award from SSD Electronics Manufacturing Division for support of their Paperless Project and general business needs.  Lead of a one to seven person support team.

Generative Planning (GenPlan) System   System for generative creation of plans (aka manufacturing work instructions, MWI).  A manufacturing planner using blueprints, parts list, and other information enters specific information and appropriate codes (from a code book) which will then generate the manufacturing work instructions for manufacturing of a specific part.  (These MWI's are sent to another system to create instances as shop orders.)  Created programming specifications (DCF, CMS) and handled project level responsibilities.  Analyzed, recommended, and coded enhancements.  Instructed personnel in design, coding, testing, and implementation of ISPF/PDF Panels and Libraries, COBOL and FORTRAN programs, CLIST command procedures, and JCL.  Received two individual Letters of Commendation from separate customers.  Implemented with VSAM files (with our own record protection scheme) on IBM 3090, MVS/XA TSO.  Part of a five to seven person development and maintenance team for the project.

MSD Manufacturing Program Support Systems Analyst  Assignment as temporary Systems Analyst for Missiles System Division's Manufacturing Program Support for six months while existing Systems Analyst worked on a special project.  Major assignments included:

1. CIN and Stop Order Posting  System for alerting shop personnel of postings to shop orders of Change Incorporation Notices and Stop Orders when transactions affecting these shop orders were attempted.  System required modification to the Factory Data Collection system and two other systems.  Specifications for two different programming groups created and submitted for work to be performed.  Coordinated with these programming groups through completion of the project.  Portions implemented on both IBM 3090 and Tandem NonStop II systems.  Lead of a two person analyst team for creation of the specifications and project coordination.
2. FDC Uniform Access & Refresh  System for accessing NonStop Factory Data Collection (FDC) system from various systems and automatic refreshing of code.  There was a problem with FDC system code changes not becoming effective because some FDC terminals would "never" leave a specific transaction screen, thus continuing to run "old" code in memory.  In addition new full screen terminal access to Tandem FDC transactions from both Tandem and IBM terminals and a uniform access structure needed to be established.  Created and submitted specifications for work to be performed and a comprehensive user guide for full screen terminal access.  Implemented on Tandem NonStop II, Guardian systems.  Single analyst and coordinator for project.
3. SWFLANT Remote Daily Timecards  System for processing remote daily timecards from a new Georgia facility.  Shop Floor personnel generate daily timecards that require daily processing, along with other Factory Data Collection data.  Specifications created, reviewed by both Manufacturing and Payroll personnel, and submitted for work.  (Actually returned to the Factory Data Collection programming group shortly after this and lead the programming effort for this project as part of a two person development team.)  Portions implemented on both IBM 3090 and Tandem NonStop II systems.  Lead of a two person analyst team for creation of the specifications and project coordination through submittal.

Factory Data Collection System   System for collecting shop timecard, shop order step buyoffs, and other information directly from the shop floor.  This information passes initial field edits and validation before being passed along to other systems for processing.  Analyzed, recommended, and coded enhancements.  Created programming specifications (DCF, CMS) and handled project level responsibilities.  Instructed personnel in design, coding, testing, and implementation of COBOL programs, Obey and Exec command procedures, and JCL.  Implemented with ISAM files on Tandem NonStop II, Guardian systems.  Part of a five to seven person development and maintenance team for the project.

Automated Data Acquisition Labor Computation (M61) System  System for batch processing of specific daily Factory Data Collection (FDC) data.  A large number of FDC transactions stored data on the Tandem system.  This data was unloaded and batch processed into several other systems.  Created a specification documenting this existing system.  Analyzed, recommended, and coded enhancements.  Implemented on IBM 3090 system.  Single developer for maintenance on project.

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space
1111 Lockheed Martin Way, Sunnyvale, California 94089; 408-742-7151
Data Systems Programmer   11/80 – 2/83

Assignment as Task Leader of Systems Administration Group of Timesharing Services Department.  Insured establishment of users on two DECSystem-2060 computers, execution of the weekly accounting programs, and distribution of utilization reports.  Handled user billing and other administrative inquiries.  Programmed System Administrative functions (DECSystem 20, TOPS-20, DPL/SQL, JCL, and Command procedures).  Attended Fall 1982 DECUS Symposium as part of a group from Timesharing Services.  Lead of a three person administrative team.

Intel Corporation
2200 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, California 95054; 408-765-8080
Computer Operator, Operations Analyst   10/78 – 5/80

Assignment started as Trainee and advanced to Lead Operator of two DECSystem 10 (TOPS-10) and Univac 1182 computers with networks.  Also performed as backup Computer Room Supervisor and Operations Analyst (Univac ECL).  Responsibilities included training new Operators, formalizing and simplifying procedures, monitoring system load, trouble shooting user problems, building disk structures using DIAMON and TWICE, interfacing with System Programmers and Customer Engineers, and diagnosing Codex and Bell Telephone modem problems.  Completed Digital Equipment Corporation's Operator Training and Administrator course.  Lead of an eight person swing shift support team.

Apollo Oil Company
Hayward, California
Manager   6/72 – 3/77

Assignment started as a part-time position and advanced to Manager of the Hayward Station.  Managed for more than two years.  Responsible for all aspects of station operation, including hiring and training of personnel, scheduling work assignments, calculating daily books, and ordering supplies.  Letters of recommendation from both of my supervisors at the time are available.  Lead of a six to seven person team.

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