Maria A. Fernandez

Garfield, NJ 07026
  [Send email to request phone number] 74-0918
malgfernandez@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
Highly motivated and creative Software Developer who, -takes initiatives, egger
to learn using object oriented design techniques and in C# language, including a
set of .Net skills. Designed, developed and documented Windows libraries,
applications, web applications, and services. Demonstrated leadership abilities
and team work skills as well as the ability to accomplish tasks under minimal
direction and supervision with a really positive approach and -can-do attitude.
IT Professional with international experience; cultural knowledge and fluent
language skills in Russian and Spanish. US Citizen.   
 

TECHNICAL SKILLS 
Programming Languages: 
C#, HTML, XML, CSS

.NET Skill Set
.NET Framework 2.0 and Common Type System, ASP.NET, VB.NET, ADO.NET, .NET Class
Libraries, Web Services, .NET, E Commerce, WSE 3.0

INTERNAL RETAILER
UPTONS and Toys R Us

Databases: 
MS SQL Server 2000/2005, EDI, SOAP.
Operating Systems: 
Windows 98/2000/XP 

Software: 
Visual Studio .NET 2005 

SetFocus, LLC                                     Parsippany, NJ                
              5/08 - 8/08
.NET Developer Master’s Program                                                
•	Developed solutions for diverse programming scenarios in C#, employing
object–oriented programming concepts such as: encapsulation, inheritance,
polymorphism, and abstraction.  
•	Used C# and ADO.NET to define and implement secure middle-tier components
using both connected and disconnected environment strategies.  Components were
consumed by web applications and windows applications utilizing SQL Server and
stored procedures to perform logical business transactions.  
•	Created and deployed XML Web Services using ASP.NET and Web Services
Enhancements (WSE).  Consumed Web Services from both Windows forms and ASP.NET
web applications. 
•	Created complex business components in C# using .NET Class Library assemblies
while migrating and implementing them in a multi-tier environment suitable for
.NET  XML Web Services, to address application infrastructure issues associated
with building scalable enterprise level applications used by many clients. 
•	Developed a Windows n-tiered “Public Library Management System” application
and then ported the application to a dynamic ASP.NET Internet/Intranet model
utilizing the same secure middle tier data access components.  Non-public web
pages were secured using Windows integrated and ASP.NET forms security models. 
•	Created Deployment projects for .NET applications using Microsoft’s MSI
packages. 



Bright Beginners Family Worker		Garfield, NJ                            9/03 -
7/06

•	Social Service. Helped families identify and reach their goals to achieve
healthy self-reliance and interdependence. 
•	Built mutually respectful relationships with families. 
•	Communicating effectively with skill and spirit. 
•	Home visiting; ongoing assessment; accessing specialized services. 
•	Cultural competence. 
•	Facilitating family conferences and group meetings. 
•	Advised parents with knowledge on appropriate rearing techniques for the
healthy development of their children.
•	Conducted studies pertaining to the development of new information systems to
meet current and projected needs for teachers and family workers using VB.NET
2003 and VB.NET 2005. 
•	Upgraded created systems and corrected errors to maintain system after
implementation. 
•	Ability to fulfill the requirements within the given time period or before. 




m-cc, LLC	System/Analyst		New York, NY                               9/00 -
7/02

•	Analyzed and implemented unique computer solutions based on company needs. 
•	Reviewed computer system capabilities, workflow and scheduling limitations. 
•	Entered program codes into computer system. Delivered oral and written
presentations for a new system 
•	Studied existing information processing systems to evaluate effectiveness. 
•	Prepared workflow charts and diagrams to specify in detail what operations
were to be performing by equipment, computer programs and operations. 
•	Assisted subordinates and supervisors in identifying and resolving problems. 
•	Conferred with supervisor and representatives of departments concerned with
program.
•	 Demonstrated consistent record of data analysis.
•	Conducted studies pertaining to the development of new information systems to
meet current and projected needs. 
•	Upgraded system and corrected errors to maintain system after implementation.

•	Converted data from project specifications and statements of problems in order
to create and modify computer programs.
•	Ability to fulfill the requirements within the given time period. 
•	Recognized for strong communication, negotiation and client relation
management skills. 
•	Management to gather requirements, analyze them and brainstorm them into
technical specifications. 

EDUCATION 

MS, Engineering, University of Vinnitsa, Unions of Soviet Socialist Republics

BS, Computer Engineering
Regional Accredited Institution of Higher Education in the United States,
Miami, Florida, April 1994 (4years) GPA N/A

Russian language Teacher, University of Vinnitsa, Unions Of Soviet Socialist
Republics, (518hours). Methodology of teaching of the Russian language for
foreigners, (72 hours).

SPECIALIZED TRAINING
•	Programming a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database, May 2003.
•	Administering a Microsoft SQL 2000Server Database, April 2003.
•	Photoshop 7.0 Level I, April 2003.
•	Oracle9i Architecture and Administration, April 2003.
•	Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with transact-SQL, April 2003 
•	Java Script Fundamentals, January 2003.
•	HTML 4 - Level I & II, January 2003.
•	E-Commerce Professional Series, January 2003.
•	Mastering Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Development, January 2003.
•	Developing Web Applications Using Microsoft Visual Sudio.net, January 2003.
•	Programming with MS VB.net, January 2003.
•	Foundations Series/ I-Net+, November 2002.
•	Gathering and Analyzing Business Requirements, November 2002.
•	C/C++, 1994, 2 semesters; Visual C++, 1994.
•	 VB 6.0 level I/II & III, 1994.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/AWARDS/ OTHER INFORMATION

	
•	.NET Master’s Program 2008N2, 13 weeks, July 30 2008.
•	Programming the .NET Framework, Microsoft Certificate of Achievement.
•	Introduction to C#, Microsoft Certificate of Achievement.
•	Querying SQL Server with Transact SQL, Microsoft Certificate of Achievement.
•	Distributed Programming, Microsoft Certificate of Achievement.
•	Licensed FAMILY WORKER; 1 week; March 2004.
•	Certificate of Appreciation, American Red Cross, 235th BSB DOIM (Office of
Information Management), Ansbach, Germany, March 1996.
•	Certificate of Appreciation, 235th Base Support Battalion, Ansbach, Germany,
April 1996.
•	Certificate of Appreciation, 98th Area Support Group, United States Army,
Europe and Seventh Army, Ansbach, Germany, May 1996.