Michael Russo 
 [Send email to request phone number] 52-0135 (Cell) 
mikerusso1978@yahoo.com 

SUMMARY 
Experienced team leader and developer with 9+ years of programming experience
encompassing desktop 
applications and Web development; utilizing various Microsoft technologies,
specifically .NET, Visual Basic and COM. 

TECHNICAL SKILLS 

Operating Systems 
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Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/VISTA, Windows Server 2000/2003

Programming Languages 
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C#.NET, Visual Basic.NET, ASP.NET, ASP 3.0, AJAX, VBScript, Visual Basic 6, XML,
CSS, DHTML, Flash Action 
Script, HTML, JavaScript, Progress / 4GL, SQL / TSQL

Programming Tools / Utilities
Visual Studios.NET 2000/2003/2005/2008, Visual Studio 6, Visual Source Safe,
Visual Studio Team Foundation, SQL 
Server 2000/2005, SQL Profiler, Crystal Reports 8.5/10/11, Adobe Acrobat
Professional, Adobe Flash 8/9/10, 
Component Services, Dreamweaver MX, IIS, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel,
Progress

Familiarities 
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Flex 3.0, JAVA, PHP, Python, Visual C++

WORK EXPERIENCE

AHS Systems (W.Interactive), Clarence, NY (April 2005 – Present)
Private Contactor
*Developed backend of diabetes Website (VB.NET,  LINQ, JavaScript) 
*Created Web-based database export tool (VB.NET, LINQ, MSSQL 2000, JavaScript) 
*Created HTML form POST to PDF generator (VB.NET, LINQ, MSSQL 2000,  ITextSharp)

*Modified Web-based content management system (VB.NET,  MSSQL 2000) 
*Performed as company’s IT consultant, DBA, and Webmaster 
*Assisted in migration of 50+ Websites to new Web server (Windows 2003, IIS
6.0)
*Developed backend for many Flash-based Websites (C#,  Flash CS3, Action Script
2.0, Action Script 3.0) 
*Created flash-based photo gallery (Flash CS3, Action Script 2.0) 
*Some Experience working with Flex 3.0 and .NET remoting (Flex 3.0, WebOrb
gateway)
*Setup HTTP-based source control called Subversion
*Created 3D rotating molecule and buttons, (Flash CS3, Action Script 3.0)
*Created 3D stacked image animation (Flash CS3, Action Script 3.0)
*Integrated with Profit Tools trucker manifest using .NET Web Services
*Used various tools (VS.NET 2003/2005/2008,  Flash CS3,  Adobe Acrobat 8.0,
Dreamweaver CS3)
*Created web based backend for logistics product (C#, LINQ, ASP.NET, Sybase ,
MSSQL 2005)
*Created Liquidation and Gap reports (FileMaker, Crystal 20008)


Giddens Consulting, Atlanta, GA (June 2008  – August 2009)
Private Contractor
*Developed Web backend of Travel / Time Request system for ATT&T (C#, ASP.NET,
MSSQL 2005, AJAX)
*Created Web backend  of equipment request system  for ATT&T  (C#,  ASP.NET,
MSSQL 2005 , AJAX) 

South Ranch, Inc., Cheektowaga, NY (March 2009 – June 2009) 
Private Contractor
*Created multilingual CMS (C#, ASP.NET, MSSQL 2008, AJAX, DevX) 

South Ranch, Inc., Cheektowaga, NY (September 2006 – November 2008) 
Programmer / Analyst
*Modify SmartBorder  Customs smart client (VB 6.0, MSSQL 2000, Crystal Reports
8.5, ASP, VBScript)
*Wrote multi-threaded load test application (C#, COM-Interop) 
*Wrote VB 6.0 project-file parser and dependency checker (C#) 
*Modified Web tracker (C#, ASP.NET, MSSQL 2000) 
*Created ACE Trucker manifest trip wizard (C#, MSSQL 2000, Web Services, DevX
controls) 
*Wrote HTML Scraper for parsing online broker list (VB.NET, COM-Interop) 
*Wrote multi-threaded listener and processor for parsing Customs emails (C#,
MSSQL 2000) 
*Created report generation system  with scheduling (C#, Web Services, MSSQL
2000, DevX reports)
*Created customs reconciliation add-on (C#, VB 6.0, COM-Interop, MSSQL 2000)
*Consult with in-house brokers, fix daily bugs, and analyze specifications 
*Worked under source control (Source Safe 2005, Team Foundation Server) 
*Used various tools (VS.NET 2003/2005/2008, Crystal 8.5, VB 6.0)  

M & T Bank Corporation, Buffalo, NY (April 2005 – September 2006) 
Programmer / Analyst (Contract)
*Modified Web-based loan calculation wizard (VB.NET,  MSSQL 2000, Crystal 10,
Infragistics Web suite) 
*Created Web-based administrative tool for Crystal Enterprise (VB.NET, Crystal
10) 
*Modified Web-based document management system (C#,  MSSQL 2000) 
*Wrote several DTS packages for data migration (MSSQL 2000,  Progress, Sybase) 
*Modified scripts for FiServ mortgage application (Progress 4GL, FiServ) 
*Monitored FiServ servers and acted as technical support 
*Used various tools (VS.NET 2003/2005, Crystal 10, VB 6.0) 



The PCA Group, Buffalo, NY (September 2004 – January 2005) 
Programmer Consultant
*Modified CartObjects commerce application (VBScript, ASP, VB6, VB.NET, Web
Services, MSSQL 2000) 
*Integrated Authorize.NET and Verisign PayFlow Pro payment gateway (VBScript,
ASP, MSSQL 2000) 
*Migrated DOS-based accounting system to Access database (Access 97, VBA) 
*Acted as consultant and went on site to work with customers 
*Used various tools (VS.NET 2003, Visual Interdev, VB6) 

Injun Enterprises, Salamanca, NY (April 2004 - September 2004)ASP.NET
Programmer
*Created Web-based employee task management system (VB.NET, ASP.NET, MSSQL 2000)

*Used various tools (VS.NET 2003, Crystal Reports 11, Progress) 

BuffaloAtHome / Vertasource Buffalo, NY (August, 2001 - March, 2004)
Lead  Programmer
*Migrated Web portal from basic scripting to COM platform (ASP, VB6, MSSQL 2000)

*Created Web-based event calendar and business directory (VB.NET, ASP.NET, MSSQL
2000) 
*Created PortalsAtHome portal framework  (VB.NET, ASP.NET, MSSQL 2000,
JavaScript) 
*Created random cash contest generator (VBScript, MSSQL 2000) 
*Parsed many data feeds, such as news, lotto, and weather (VBScript, ASP, MSSQL
2000) 
*Integrated Verisign PayFlow Pro and UPS XML SDK (VB.NET, ASP.NET, MSSQL 2000) 
*Created simple search engine (MSSQL 2000 Free-Text Engine, Index Services) 
*Setup Source Safe for Visual Studio.NET projects 
*Acted as lead developer, participated in project meetings, scoped and delegated
project work. 
*Used various tools (VS.NET 2000/2003, Visual InterDev, VB6) 
 
Computer Application Services (April 2001 - July 2001)
ASP Programmer (Out of business)
*Maintained portal Website  (VBScript,  ASP, MSSQL 7.0) 
*Created Web-based auction called Take-A-Seat  (VBScript, ASP, MSSQL 7.0) 

Meridian Technology Group (September 2000 - April 2001)
ASP Programmer (Out of Business)
*Created gift shop e-commerce Website (VBScript, ASP, MSSQL 7.0) 
*Modified document management system called “e-docSys” (VBScript, ASP, MSSQL
7.0) 
*Modified Web-based car insurance Website that accepted feeds via HTTP PUSH
(VBScript, ASP, MSSQL 7.0) 


Education
Byrant & Straton, Computer Management Systems, 1997

EXAMPLES
http://www.activeTRAC.net
http://www.savingsforhealth.com
http://www.riv.ca
http://www.tmsi-logistics.com
http://www.propelhealth.com/
http://www.fcsadministrators.com/
http://www.parklanecatering.net/
http://www.buffaloathome.com
http://www.studioarena.org