IT CONSULTANT


QUALIFICATION PROFILE
Results-driven and seasoned Information Technology professional, offering 16
years of extensive experience in product design/development and team management 
with background in network, hardware, system troubleshooting operations, system
assimilation, technical support, and customer service. Adept in developing and
managing project schedules to achieve prompt project completion within budget
limits. Demonstrate success in cultivating excellent relationships and
communicating effectively within the organization. Proven experience in leading
teams in the design, development and execution of new software. Expert in
conducting accurate needs analysis, solving problems, assessing technical
capabilities, and conducting strategic planning methods. Exhibit an exceptional
record of increasing operating efficiency and profitability through expertise in
computer software engineering, operations management, project management, and
staff supervision.

-GENERAL MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION
-OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
-HARDWARE & SOFTWARE 
-BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 	
-STRATEGIC PLANNING 	
-SOFTWARE TESTING 
-SECURITY SOLUTIONS & PRODUCTS 	
-TROUBLESHOOTING 	
-WEB APPLICATIONS 
-STRATEGIES & METHODOLOGIES 	
-CONFLICT RESOLUTION 	
-INTER-PROCESS COMMUNICATION 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACQUIDATA, INC. GARDEN CITY, NY	
MANAGER OF FIELD ENGINEERING/ RESEARCH & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT	1999-PRESENT
* Direct all new product development at AcquiData and transfer new products into
a profitable use by consumers to be installed and supported by the Field
Engineering group
* Report and work directly to the President; in charge of all technical phases
of the company
* Deal with designing, implementing, and installing the entire laboratory
automation system to varied manufacturing plants for quality assurance through
the use of software such as Visual Studio .NET (VB, ASP), Visual C++, MFC
library, Web services, XML, HTML, JAVA Applets, VBScripts, UserControls,
Assembly; databases include: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access and Oracle;
Operating systems include: Microsoft Windows and DEC/VAX VMS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Made all web-based client applications - upgraded systems on client’s servers,
which enabled web-based applications and saved time
* Released the Configuration Maintenance Utility - allowed Testream/CS users to
define all elements of the system; cut down operating expenses; and provided
excellent customer service
* Designed and developed the EPIPE, a new link for company’s website to support
product deployment to customers - enabled uploading of new software packages for
existing/new customers; sent out automatic emails to customers that advised to
take delivery of products; and utilized VB “WebClasses”, HTML, and ASP technology
to develop the link
* Generated and designed a reporting tool called ReportWriter – one of the
best-selling program that was developed using VB.NET that created formatted
numerical and graphical reports which allowed customers to export the reports to
Excel and PDF, as well as published the reports on the web; Integrated third
party controls such as FarPoint Spread 3.0 for Windows(spreadsheet) and Gigasoft
ProEssential Pego Control (charts) to develop ReportWriter
* Created the web-based program, Real-Time Data Display - developed using JAVA
and transferred to VB.NET; displayed all laboratory activities on a spreadsheet
to view/monitor the testing in lab in REAL-TIME by workers on the manufacturing
floor as well as by management within the premises
* Web Services - Developed various modules using WebParts and Web services that
can be used in the dashboard; checked status of Testream/CS system; dashboard
modules became a good tool for measurement of productivity in the paper mills
* Developed Data Exchange tables - acted as a middle man (memory buffer) between
Testream/CS and any other higher-level external system for exchanging lab data.
Other systems include in SAP system, mill-wide system, in-house system, etc. 
Tracked possible problems and troubleshot fault system
MANAGER OF FIELD ENGINEERING	1997-1999
* Served as the Manager / Developer of Field Engineering and as technical guru
for the Field Engineering personnel
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Directed the successful Testream System Installations - guided customers on
Testream System and gathered information on the customer’s requirements during
the pre-installation planning meetings; established an installation arrangement
and schedule which could be met by AcquiData and the customer
* Established and supervised the Field Engineering Team - devised and
corresponded the vision of the ideal Field Engineering Department and instituted
weekly performance goals with Field Engineer
* Launched the Productivity Measurements that monitored performance of the Field
Engineering Department - defined the restrictions and automated reports using
Clientele (CRM system)
* Proposed and instigated the rewriting of Testream to Testream/CS
(client-server) - utilized the newest tools available such as Visual C/C++, MFC
library, VB (front-end), SQL server (back-end), and JAVA applets for a software
package that displayed the lab activities in REAL-TIME
* Implemented the TIU2 Calculation Logic separated from the compiled TIU2
Download Program
* Played a key role in designing and implementing the division of the TIU
calculation logic from the TIU program; As a result, the TIU programs became
standard packages and the calculations were defined as a script using ASCII
files.
SENIOR PROGRAMMER	1996-1997
* Maintained, enhanced, and expanded Testream/CS Software
ACCOMPLISHMENT:
* Designed and implemented a system in “C/C++” that would act as Microsoft
“Source Safe” to internal developers on DEC/VAX System; this was utilized for two
years and switched to Windows Operating System and source safe
* Added new modules to Testream/CS to keep pace in the changing technology and
customer needs
FIELD ENGINEERING / PROGRAMMER	1995-1996
* Studied, maintained, and troubleshot Testream/CS system installed at diverse
paper mills and research laboratory
* Utilized C/C++ and Assembly; DBVista (non-relational database); Vermont Views
(screen handlers); DEC/VAX and concurrent DOS platforms (multi-user DOS sessions)
for Testream
* Acquired full knowledge of DEC/VAX VMS, system/user processes, networking
using DEC/VAX, and all internal maintenance for hardware and software
* Answered customer calls and provided technical support to Testream/CS
installed at manufacturing plants
* Wrote modified assembly programs to attend client needs
* Visited customer site, installed system, and reviewed checklist
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Contributed skills towards development of proprietary hardware, TIU - used to
interface with different test instruments to display test data and quality
assurance checking
* Interfaced TIUs and the laboratory test instruments through the following
interfaces: RS232, BCD, USB, Excel, and ASCII files
* pgraded the TIU hardware; burned, tested, and deployed the EPROMS; installed
new version of software in TIU



UNITED PARCEL SERVICE § MAHWAH, NJ	
PROGRAMMER	1993-1995
* Performed all duties as a software developer for the MaxiShip and Production
Utility applications in the customer automation department
* Administered all aspects of software development from logical system design to
a successful deployment of the product
* Incorporated various serial (RS-232) and parallel hardware peripherals such as
printers, scanners, and others
* Debugged and troubleshot applications and systems; updated Database Engine and
Screen Designer to versions 3.2 and 4.0; redesigned business modules for
maintenance and portability; and met new business requirements
* Conducted research activities and provided technical manuals for the users
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Developed primary shipping software MaxiShip and Production Utility
applications through “C” using Raima’s Database Engine-DBVista v3.1 (Network
model database) and Vermont Creative Software’s Vermont Views v3.0 screen
designer to ensure compatibility under different platforms such as DOS, Windows
3.x & NT and OS/2
* Implemented and tested Shipping System Forms Generator written in CA Clipper
v5.2 and front-end office shipping product written in MS Visual Basic 3.0
* Developed test scripts cases to assure correct shipping rates were applied by
the software 
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES (IBM) § POUGHKEEPSIE, NY	
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER	1991-1993
* Worked as an electrical engineer; enhanced software drivers and API routines
compatible with the operating systems used on proprietary automated manufacturing
machines utilizing programming languages such as “C” and Assembly 
* Learned concepts of networking and implemented a 10-node network in a
development lab using Token Ring and LAN 3.0
* Developed program in “C” that displayed graphical picture of a circuitry
board
* Acted as DP coordinator for the engineering area that managed hardware
inventory and provided needed resources to engineers, technicians, and designers
EDUCATION AND TRAININGS
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (ONE COURSE FOR COMPLETION): 1992 
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING: 1987-1991
MAJOR: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING | MINOR: COMPUTER SCIENCE
CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (CUNY)
** Consultative Selling Skills-Baker Communications, Inc. 	
** Product Deployment 
** NET Development 	
** Management
** Web Development using VB and Web Classes 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SOFTWARE:  Visual Studio.NET(VB, ASP), Visual Studio 6.0 (VB, VC++), JAVA, ASP,
VB/JAVA SCRIPTS HTML/XML
DATABASE:  SQL Server, Microsoft Access, Oracle, DBVista
REPORTING TOOLS:  Crystal Reports, Far Point Spread, ProEssentials GigaSoft
Charts
OPERATING SYSTEM:  Windows, OS/2, DEC/VAX VMS 
OTHERS:	WebEx, Inquiero, PCAnywhere