Chris Riebesehl
1604 Eldron Blvd SE, Palm Bay, FL, 32909 • (321)431-1563 • [Send email using
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www.linkedin.com/pub/chris-riebesehl/10/a71/561

QUALIFICATIONS
	Experienced IT professional with many years in software development and
computer hardware. Ability to increase reliability, efficiency, and maximize
productivity. 

TECHNICAL
	Languages: SQL, Visual Basic, VBA, PHP, ASP, C++, C#, Javascript, VBScript,
HTML, CSS, Actionscript.
	Databases: SQL Server, mySQL, Access, Foxpro, Filemaker Pro.
	Operating Systems: DOS, Windows, Linux, Unix, Novell Netware.
	Web Servers: IIS, Apache.
	Media Servers: Flash Media Server.
	Virtualization: Vmware, Virtual PC, Virtualbox.
	Software: Flash, Visual Studio, Flexbuilder, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Paint Shop
Pro, SharpDevelop, wxDev-C++, Camtasia, PowerDesigner, Visio, pcAnywhere,
CrossLoop, VNC, Filezilla, Microsoft Office, Backup Exec, Norton Ghost.
	API: ADO, CDO.
	VPN: Cisco, Nortel, Microsoft RAS, Microsoft Terminal Server.

EXPERIENCE
	Hardware Support Specialist
         Provided remote assistance and troubleshooting of hardware, software,
and networking issues via VPN or modem.
         Provided support for DICOM image archiving and Backup Exec tape backup
systems.
         Provided support for proprietary hemodynamic monitoring systems.
         Created and utilized VMware virtual machines for troubleshooting and
simulation.
         Built and deployed custom file servers and workstations.
         Set up 10baseT, 10Base2, and wireless networks and also provided
administration.
         Provided user training.
         Provided setup and configuration of Network Attached Storage system
based on Redhat Linux and Samba.

	Software Developer
          Created various programs for data migration between systems using
Foxpro, C++, C#, ADO, SQL, and VBA.
          Created program to modify proprietary case attributes in a flat file
database avoiding the need to use the software’s built-in process providing a
time savings of approximately 80% using C++ and C#.
          Created custom program to gather copies of files related to a
specified list of cases in a proprietary flat file database for use in
troubleshooting case problems providing substantial time savings versus using
Windows search to locate the same files.
          Created frontends for Realworld and Counterpoint accounting systems
providingadditional reports and functionality using Foxpro.
          Created Access database including search forms to track proprietary
hardware and internal components using VBA, ADO, and SQL. 
          Created and deployed various data tracking, reporting, and migration
applications using Dbase and Foxpro.
          Created and utilized various custom programs to export data from
proprietary files directly into Access database using C#, SQL, and ADOX. 
          Created and deployed custom route and inventory tracking program to
automate delivery service eliminating the need to use the original all paper
system using Foxpro. 
          Created and utilized various physical data models using Sybase
PowerDesigner.
          Created and deployed Access database to provide production tracking
and reporting from data imported from AS400 using middleware, data export to
custom Excel worksheets, and report emailing to staff members via Exchange
address book using ADO, CDO, SQL, and VBA.
          Created training videos using Camtasia.

	Web Developer
         Scripted all website functionality including database connectivity,
search results, form validation, rollover effects, and email with attachments
using SQL, ASP, PHP, CSS, Javascript, and VBScript. 
         Converted all site scripting from ASP to PHP and converted backend
database  from Access to mySQL when client switched to Linux web host.
         Created Actionscript program which includes up to 4 web cam streams,
text chat, and movie sharing between admin and viewer clients using Flash Media
Server and Adobe Flex.
         Created Actionscript video conferencing application using Flash Media
Server  and Adobe Flex.

EMPLOYERS
	Consultant, HITECH, Palm Bay FL: 1999 – present
        Hardware Support Specialist, Witt Biomedical, Melbourne, FL: 2006 -
2009
        Web Developer, Nationwide Equipment, Jacksonville, FL: 2001 - 2007
        Consultant, Riebesehl & Suffrin, Phoenix, AZ: 2001 - 2002
        Programmer, VAW of America, Saint Augustine, FL: 2000 – 2001
        Programmer, Microforce, Deer Park, NY: 1994 - 1998

EDUCATION	
        Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
         Everest University, Melbourne , Florida 2008
        Programming Certificate
         Grumman Data Systems, Syosset, New York 1987 
        Associates in Data processing
         Suny Farmingdale, Farmingdale, New York  1986

COURSES	
        Supporting Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server
        Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials