Ronald Ramsey 
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Technical Summary	
Over 10 years of industry experience in management, team-effort projects and
also as an individual contributor.  Worked for both large and small companies. 
SDLC, Analysis/requirements gathering/design specification/documentation/UML,
.Net Framework (C#, Vb.Net, ASP.Net, ADO.Net, XML, XSLT, Controls), AJAX, HTML,
C++, VB6, some Java, JavaScript, MS Office Suite Interop, SQL Server 2005/2008
(native sql, ODBC, OLEDB, stored procedures, SSIS), Oracle, Web Services, TCP/IP,
Source Control, Distributive/n-tier development, WCF, analysis and technical
documentation, some FileNet Business Process and Enterprise Content Management.

Education:
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
BS degree Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science
MS degree Aero/Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics
Cal Tech Pasadena Engineering Management
Other computer classes at UC Irvine and Cal State Pomona/San Louis Obispo
Universities

WORK Experience

Maury Microwave Corp				Jul 2008 – Mar 2009
Software Engineer

Tasked with working with team to create desktop and web software to manage
instruments for calibration and measurement of RF and microwave signals in
various devices (cell phones, antennas, satellites, etc.) using very large scale
network analyzers (VNAs), tuners, drivers, etc.  Most code written in C++ using
Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) and C# with COM/ActiveX components, charting,
etc.   Planned conversion of C++ code to C#.  Used C++, C#, SQL, XML, WCF, Visual
Studio 2005/2008, Visual SourceSafe.  Engineering and manufacturing environment.

ZC Sterling Companies (Consulting assignment)					Jan 2008 – Jul 2008	
Developer

Tasked with working with team to migrate current mainframe document management,
imaging and workflow systems (G360, Captiva Input Accel, Zurich, etc) to PC
Client Server system.  Developed web apps, web services, image conversions, SLA
metrics, user interfaces, console apps and SQL scheduler to track customers and
insurance documents for interface/integration with workflow.  Converted C++/VB
programs to C#.  Used C#, ASP 2.0, SQL2005, XML, HTML, JavaScript, and Web
Services.

Ascent Media Group (Consulting assignment)						Sep 2007- Jan 2008	
Developer

Tasked with developing a web application to generate the Profit & Loss
Statements for the Corporation. Project involved business analysis/project
planning/definition, Data model design, project coding to pull revenue/cost data
from JDE Accounting System, data validation, providing quarter and YTD rollups,
creating Executive Summaries and providing exports of all data to Excel
Workbooks.  Used VS2005, C#, ASP 2.0, Excel Interop, AJAX, HTML, JavaScript,
SQL2005, SSIS and OLEDB to connect to JDE Accounting and Oracle db.




Fremont Investment and Loan (1 year consulting assignment) 				Sep 2006 - Aug
2007	
Developer
		
Architected solution (design, equipment, software construction, deployment and
growth) for an optimized collection system for contacting delinquent customers to
recover maximum dollars. Worked with business analyst to develop detailed coding
requirements. Created website for filtering delinquent loans, created dialing
campaigns based on daily strategy and provided reports to measure metrics. 
Created DTS/Integration Services packages to capture AS400 mainframe flat files
for upload to SQL/Aspect Ensemble Pro Dialing program. Developed 2nd interactive
web site for customers to view their accounts on-line. Used VS2005, C#, ASP 2.0,
AJAX, HTML, JavaScript, SQL2005, SSIS, Reporting Services, Oracle w/ODBC.

Henderson, Hopper and Associates, LLC (Consulting assignment)			May 2006 -Sep
2006
Developer
•	Responsible for developing dotNetNuke type web applications that allow
customers to create their own web sites including on the fly relational database
definition, page design, etc. via drag and drop components.  These are commercial
applications similar in concept to Microsoft’s SharePoint.  Using VB.Net, C#,
HTML, JavaScript, SQL2000/2005, ASPdotNetStorefront/DNNeLearn and development of
controls.
•	Developing an educational site that registers students for classes, collects
payment, provides class instruction, administers class examines/quizzes, etc.

Computer Sciences Corp/TCML (Completed 1 year consulting assignment)		May 2005 -
Apr 2006	
Developer
•	Tasked with team management, project definition, design, development, and
implementation of “Peer Review Tool” intranet web site and reports to assist
General Dynamic engineers with tracking program defects.  Also, maintenance of
SharePoint Templates and Web Parts for General Dynamics Advanced Information
Systems Source project.  Use VB.Net, C#, ASP.Net, HTML, Java Script and SQL
•	Working with staff of 5 developers to develop 4 tier enterprise wide app with
data access layer (DAL), web services, stored procedures, etc.
•	Responsible for helping to develop the requirements doc, program specs,
project plan/design/testing, .Net coding, customer interface support, etc.

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (Completed 3 year assignment)	           			 August
2002- May 2005
Team Lead /Developer
•	Tasked with team management, project definition/architecture, design,
development, and implementation of programs/web sites and reports to assist
mortgage personnel with interface to the AS400/3270 mainframe system and provide
enhanced management tools. Use tools like UDM/UML, Rational Unified, etc.
•	Had direct reports of 10 to 15 local team developers, tech writers, help desk,
etc. for 6 months (Wells corporate management in Des Moines and Minneapolis).
•	Understand planning, program/project management, budgeting, and technical
aspects of projects (Architecture, Data Models, .Net Framework, OOP, Debugging
tools, Web and windows forms, web services and migration to .Net issues),
including functional and design specifications (OOD and UML), implementation,
testing, and task/schedule assessments.
•	Worked with project managers to create Statements of Work, Business
Requirements Documents, project sizing and project plans, progress tracking, etc.
 Used FileNet/IBM Business Process Manager (BPM)/Workflow to review or
potentially bring Well Fargo processes into one system.
•	Created numerous production programs (Desktop and web apps) to handle mortgage
business tasks. Improved areas of loan assignment, doc drawer/prep,
reconsiderations, funding, underwriting, locks, FHA regs, Truth in Lending, trust
and follow-up using Visual Basic, VB.Net, C#, ASP.Net, SQL/Access, XML and Web
design tools.
•	Utilized ADO/ADO.Net to access SQL database tables (million records). 
Understand business and data modeling for projects.  Reviewed data mining and
analysis services to monitor business performance (OLAP). Used XML/
datasets/tables/ readers/views/cubes.
•	Created ActiveX components (DLL’s) to provide program and database security.
•	Utilized ODBC and middleware to attach to corporate mainframes (e.g., use
Attachmate SDK to collect data from DB2 mainframe).  Used DTS to migrate DB’s.
•	Created C#/ASP.Net/JavaScript web site front-ends to display content, data and
documents such as PDF files (user manuals, reports, etc.).  Used interfaces,
caching, remoting, cursors, web services, custom controls, etc.
•	Implemented SSL and encryption to secure servers, databases and files.
Environment: OOP, VB6, .Net Framework (VB.Net, C#, ADO, XML), Visual Studio,
Debugging tools, Web and windows forms, web services, SQL2000/2005, XML and Web
UI design tools, UML, IBM Rational Suite of Tools.

AK Micro Systems/UnetCommerce, Inc 					          Sept 2001 - August 2002
Programmer/Web Designer/Developer

•	Responsible for designing robust eCommerce websites for small businesses
(includes product catalog, shopping carts, visa/MasterCard, SQL database
connectivity, etc.).  
•	Developing web services search system for Real Estate firm using VB, Access,
HTML, ASP.Net, ADO.Net, XML, .NET IDE, Dreamweaver, FrontPage.  
•	Worked with FCI, Inc. to develop OLAP and DTS for clients with Solomon
Accounting systems.
•	Developed VB.Net, ASP.Net and ADO.Net Web site for Real Estate Firm with
criteria and search features, IPX surround views, photos in databases, etc.
•	Developed cubes and OLAP routines.
•	Developed simple web sites like custom-coatings.com, jhartgallery.com, etc
•	Wrote Bulk email program using VB to send thousands of HTML pages.
•	Used JavaScript for menus and other client side coding.
•	Managed 2 IIS servers
Environment: ASP. Net, FileNet, VB.Net, ASP.Net and ADO.Net VB, Access, HTML,
XML, .NET IDE, Dream weaver, FrontPage

Construction Protective Services, Inc.						     Aug 1999 - Sept 2001
Sr. Technologist and Consultant

•	Design and development of new technology for video over the Internet to
supplement security guards, developed time management, accounting and banking
interface systems.  Understand industry standards and emerging technologies.
•	Directed initial design of www.eCamSecure website.  Wrote interfaces to bridge
systems developed in other languages.  Used Visual Basic, SQL, Access, Crystal
Reports, ADO, MS Office, ASP, Dreamweaver, FrontPage and VB/JavaScript. 
Maintained Solomon Acct’g, ABRA Human Resources & Sales Logix CRM Software, (SQL,
web interface).
•	Wrote all system documentation. Implemented document management system.
•	Lead creation of eCamSecure.com web site (Dreamweaver and JavaScript) for
Construction Protective Services
•	Worked with City National Bank to develop VB interface with our payroll system
and their fraud protection system.
•	Wrote customized interfaces for Solomon Accounting system, ABRA system
(including asset management,  SDKs), 
Environment: Visual Basic, FileNet, SQL, Access, Crystal Reports, ADO, MS
Office, ASP, Dreamweaver, FrontPage and VB/JavaScript

County of Riverside 							 	           July 1995 - August 1999
Consultant
•	Tasked with programming of SQL database and imaging systems in Visual Basic
and other languages.  This also involved defining and purchasing equipment,
working with third-party contractors and other County departments, business
requirements planning, etc.
•	Designed imaging system with Web access using VB6, ActiveX and stored
procedures SQL and DB2.  Used Kofax, Bell & Howell and FileNet APIs.
•	Developed Medi-Cal Intake and Tracking System for Welfare/DPSS, Lead Evidence
Tracking system for Sheriff Dept., Budget and Crystal Reports system for County
Clerk, Tax Collector’s payments transaction system, Extranet system for State to
track Low Income Housing and energy allocations, Purchasing and Fixed Asset
System for Land Management, Budgeting System for the Executive Office, etc. 
Interfaced with MS Office. 
•	Designed Installed and Customized FileNet/Saros Mezzanine/Paragon Document
Management, Visual Workflo and Imaging Systems with VB, ActiveX and stored
procedures SQL, DB2, PowerBuilder and ERWIN.
•	Developed first imaging system for Assessor’s Office to handle deeds, title,
maps, etc. using the FileNet core and their VB tool kit.  Integrate in
bar-coding, visual work flow, document management, etc.
•	Utilized Crystal Reports for reporting functions.

AK Micro Systems/Global Media Network (part-time)					July 1993 - July 1995
Systems and Sales Consultant
•	Tasked with sales, custom programming, consulting services and technical
support.     
•	Developed invoicing programs, guard security systems, automotive shop work
scheduling with bar coding features, legal & personal injury client tracking,
communications and voice processing, etc.

National Association of Television Program Executives  				July 1989 - July
1995
Manager Information Systems & System Administrator
•	Managed staff of 5 direct reports tasked with system analysis, design and
development of worldwide E-mail, fax and database systems to facilitate
distribution of television programming.  
•	Programmed database services thru CompuServe and Xpedite using Advanced
Revelation and C++.  
•	Managed NATPE convention computer operations, 75-station in-house Novell
network, asset allocation and inventory control programs.  Worked with Warner
Bros, Disney, King World, Paramount, CBS, NBC, TV and Radio stations, etc.


Previous Experiences

Edwards Air Force Base (via Computer Sciences Corporation)
Manager – Flight Test Instrumentation
Edwards AFB, CA

Managed group of 8 engineers to design, test and release flight test
instrumentation for the F-16, F-15, B-1, B2 and other aircraft.  Used techniques
in statics and dynamics, thermodynamics, fluids, control theory, aerodynamics,
finite elements design, etc.

Cummins Engine Company
Director – Program Management, High Horsepower engines
Director – Product Standardization
Columbus, IN

Managed direct report engineering managers (20 to 50 employees) to implement the
strategy and company vision for all company diesel engine products above 400 HP.

General Electric
Project Engineer – Consulting Engineering
Evendale, OH

Responsible for finding solutions to advanced technical problems in support of
engineering divisions.  Used advanced mathematics, applied mechanics, computer
modeling, finite element analysis, etc.