Scott Romano
5 Bennington Way, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
 [Send email to request phone number] 81-7371
Cell:  [Send email to request phone number] 29-0950

Summary
 *  Highly skilled software professional with twenty-three years of experience,
and a broad range of computer expertise.
 *  Expert Unix programmer utilizing C programming language
 *  Bachelor  ™s degree in Computer Science
 *  Analytical and detail oriented; work diligently on long assignments;
excellent problem solving skills
 *  Skilled in complex systems utilizing a multi-tier environment

Skills
 *  Operating systems: Redhat Linux. Unix (SCO System V, BSD, HP-UX, AIX,
Solaris). Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/NT/Vista.
 *  Databases: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, My SQL
 *  Languages: C, C++, SQL, Business BASIC, Java, Unix shell scripting tools
 *  Other: TCP/IP sockets programming. 4GL. Client/Server. ODBC. Microsoft
Visual Studio. Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Experience

1986  *  2009
Thoroughbred Software International Somerset, NJ
Senior Programmer

Selected accomplishments:
 *  Developed, tested and deployed Data Safeguard „ , providing real-time
disaster recovery, security, and replication services in real-time for any I/O
that alters the Thoroughbred Database. Product allowed Thoroughbred Software to
generate additional annual revenue through continued Customer Service, through
custom deployment of customer systems, and warehousing of customer data at
Thoroughbred. Platforms included Unix, Linux, and Microsoft Windows Server NT 4.0
and above.

 *  Designed, developed and supported database interfaces for the Thoroughbred
product line to store and retrieve data from Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.
This allowed Thoroughbred access to customers and markets where critical data
already existed in relational databases.
o Oracle Interface - C programming using the Oracle Call Interface (OCI). SQL,
and sockets programming. Unix/Linux and Windows Server platforms.

o Microsoft SQL Server Interface  *  C & C++ programming using the Windows ODBC
Interface. Windows Server platform.

 ‚  Implemented changes to the Thoroughbred Basic and IDOL-IV products to
interface with Apache Web Server, allowing legacy Thoroughbred applications to
operate in a Web-enabled/Browser-enabled environment.

 *  Isolated machine and operating system dependent code from the main source
code, allowing faster porting of the products to new machines and operating
systems.

 ‚  Took ownership of the language definition for Thoroughbred Business Basic,
maintaining consistency of language when additions and enhancements requested.

 *  Wrote several hundred quality assurance software programs in a regression
test suite, to ensure correctness of product.
Education:
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
BA in Computer Science  *  1986
Special Skills & Interests:
 *  Presentation and motivational skills.
 *  Group Fitness Instructor; which includes Spinning, Kickbox and Muscle
Conditioning.
 *  Outdoor Cyclist
 *  Volleyball