• Strong background in IT, MIS, and R&D environments, with exposure to many facets of the computer industry. Unique skill set that includes networking, data communications, software development, project management, training, Quality Assurance, and technical writing.

• Creative problem solving, goal oriented, and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies. Cited by former workmate, “I’m amazed at your drive and ability to do what it takes to get the job done.”

• Superior verbal and written communication skills. Award winner for technical writing, and extensive experience in public speaking, classroom training, and personal training of technology topics.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Operating Systems: Windows 95 to XPPro, Mac 9.x, Mac OSX, Linux/Unix, MS DOS, Palm OS, RIM Blackberry, PPC, Newton, Windows CE

• Programming Languages: MS Visual Basic, C/C++, Java, xBASE, FileMaker, Pascal, SQL, HTML, NS Basic, Appforge, RealBasic, Satellite Forms

• Software: MS Office, Adobe GoLive, Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, Setup Factory, Toad, various Virus protection and Anti-Spyware products, RoboHELP, Visio, PowerDesigner

• Systems: PC’s, Macintosh, Sun, Amiga, Cisco, Banyan, IBM AS/400, Palm & Windows PDA’s, Network General Sniffer, Cabletron, 3Com

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Technical support of PC hardware and software, malware removal & protection.

• Product & project management over custom and commercial software products for the handheld (PDA) market.

• Software design and development of Palm OS and Pocket PC PDA applications

• Software design and development of MS Windows based applications with MS VB.

• Database design, development, and documentation.

• Web site design and development.

• Network design, implementation, and support. (wired & wireless)

• Freelance writing of articles and books.

EMPLOYMENT

• SolutionMakers, Inc.: FileMaker S/W development, Technical Writing, Networking, Tech Support, Training. (2006 to date)

• Consultant: S/W development, Freelance Writing, Networking, Tech Support, Virus/Spyware removal, Web site development. (2003 to 2006)

• ETS Inc.: PDA S/W product design, development, and marketing. Application development of PC and PDA based systems. Developed ACT! For PalmOS. Designed Asset Transportation Tracking system for Whirlpool. Designed Evidence Tracking system for Law Enforcement agencies. Designed C code generator product for Palm OS. (1998–2003)

• Wright Strategies Inc: Project management and application design/development of PDA and PC based applications. QA of FormLogic development tools. Developed Clinical Trials application for Ciba Vision, Maintenance Tracking application for Amtrack. Developed & conducted FormLogic training classes. (1996–1998)

• Hunter Industries: Business analysis and technical support for Manufacturing and Engineering divisions of the company. Designed and implemented scrap materials tracking system. Evaluated, selected, and implemented 3D solid modeling system. Designed and conducted training courses on Visio, MS Office. (1994-1996)

• Consulting: PC application development, networking, data communications, training, technical writing, and authoring. Managed implementation of campus wide fiber network for Baxter Health Care. Designed automated software release system for Baxter Health Care. Designed automotive parts catalog. Wrote “Adventures in Flight Simulator” for Microsoft Press. (1992-1994)

• Ashton-Tate Inc.: Management of network and hardware support department. Software design and development of internal applications. Software design and development of consumer products. Defined and set standards for world wide networking. Implemented multi-platform email topology for 3000+ users. Designed network access software for use by all employees. Developed automated communications scripting product. QA testing of RapidFile application. QA testing of dBASE IV application. Conducted technology orientation classes. (1985-1992)

EDUCATION

• Ben Davis High School – Indianapolis, Ind.

• Dun & Bradstreet – NOMAD II/3270

• Datapro – Networking Protocols, SNA

• Public presentation, speaking, training

SECURITY & PERSONAL

• Assignments with Presidential Secret Service, 1977, 78 while with Indianapolis International Airport Authority.

• US Citizen

PUBLICATIONS

• DBMS Magazine, ComputerWorld, Business Software Magazine, AmigaWorld, Plane-and-Pilot, CGW

• Microsoft Press – Adventures in Flight Simulator

• Bruce Artwick Organization – FS Flight Shop User's Guide

• ETS Inc. – daVinci Programmers Guide

• Tierravision Inc. – Koterra for Palm OS User's Guide

• Wiley Press – (To be announced.)

REFERENCES

• References are available upon request.