Resume

James D. Barton
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Objective

To acquire a telecommute computer programming / web development job.

Qualifications

My Associate of Science degree combined with my past experience in computers and
electronics hardware shows work experience combined with current programming
skills.
 
Work History

Warglin, LLC 
Programmer / Analyst
♦	Augusta, Kansas
♦	September 2007 - Present
 
As sole proprietor of Warglin, LLC, I develop custom programming solutions as
required by customers.  Under Warglin, LLC, I have created programming solutions
using PHP, Javascript, HTML, and MySql.  A more comprehensive list of programming
languages I have been trained in is at the bottom of this resume.

Sigma Tek, Inc. 
Design Engineer 
♦	Augusta, Kansas
♦	August 2000 - Present
 
Assist in the design of new electronic aviation products. Construct prototype
circuits and equipment for testing. Perform a variety of tests on circuitry and
equipment. Program in C, C++, and Visual Basic as needed. Use Windows Embedded
Studio to build Windows XP Embedded operating systems.  Involved in every phase
of projects from concept to production.

Yingling Aircraft, Inc. 
Avionics Technician / Avionics Assistant Manager
♦	Wichita, Kansas
♦	May 1995 - August 2000
 
Responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, and recertification of all
communications, navigation, and pulse equipment in general aviation aircraft up
through turboprops. Coordinated with the install section of the shop as
necessary. Helped maintain avionics parts inventory. Tracked all time and
material, and completed paperwork pertaining to projects for billing and FAA
purposes.  In June 1998, I became the Avionics Assistant Manager as well as
continued to perform the duties of Avionics Technician.  Thereupon I assumed
managerial duties when the Avionics Manager was not available and attended
meetings as required.

The Radio Shop 
Electronics Technician 
♦	Wichita, Kansas
♦	October 1994 - May 1995
 
Troubleshot and repaired a wide variety of consumer electronic equipment.
Tracked all time and material used to repair equipment. Submitted billing
information to accounting department. Coordinated with central shop to order
parts and access manuals and other reference material.

Sigma Tek, Inc. 
Avionics Assistant Manager / Avionics Manager
♦	Augusta, Kansas 
♦	October 1991 – April 1994
 
Assisted the Avionics Manager on the day-to-day operation of the avionics shop. 
Assisted bench technicians as required. Provided technical support to customers
and technicians in the field regarding various avionics problems.  Upon the
manager's departure, I became the Avionics Manager as well as continued to
perform the duties of Avionics Assistant Manager.  Thereupon I supervised and
evaluated all technicians in the avionics department and attended routine
managerial meetings.

Hap's Air Service 
Avionics Manager 
♦	Ames, Iowa 
♦	May 1988 - October 1991
 
Troubleshot, repaired, recertified, and installed avionics equipment in general
aviation aircraft. Responsible for all aspects of shop operation. Maintained
parts inventory, scheduled all work, maintained customer relations, completed all
necessary paperwork, and provided billing information to the accounting
department.

Iowa Army National Guard
Avionics Communications Equipment Repair (35L)
♦	Boone, Iowa 
♦	June 1979 - June 1994
 
Troubleshot, repaired, and recertified army helicopter communications equipment.
Performed regular military duties as required.

Education

U.S. Army Signal Center 
Ft. Gordon, Georgia
♦	Avionics Communications Equipment Repair Course 
♦	Graduated in 1980 at the top of my class
 
Butler County Community College 
Butler County, Kansas
♦	Graduated in 2006: Phi Theta Kappa 
♦	Received Associate of Science Degree in Software Development

♦	Partial list of learned programming languages:
·	C++, Java 
·	HTML, Flash 
·	Javascript, XML 
·	Perl, PHP
·	VB.Net, ASP.Net
·	MySQL Database