April 10, 2008


Samuel V. Latture
8305 Canyon Trail Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73135-6240
Home:    [Send email to request phone number] 33-2682
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To Whom It May Concern, 

Hello. I am a Disabled American Veteran. I have recently retired from Federal
Civil Service. (25yrs)

Please note that Federal Law provides monetary incentives for you to hire me as
a disabled veteran.

This letter is to express to you my interest in a telecommute position as a
Visual Basic Programmer.

Due to my medical condition I am only able to perform part-time work.

I have 25 years programming experience working in Federal Civil Service.

Based on my expert skills as a Visual Basic Programmer, I am confident that I
would be a great 
addition to your team. 

My attached resume highlights my knowledge, skills and abilities in Computer
Science and Engineering Technology. During my career at Tinker Air Force Base, I
successfully developed many time-saving and cost-saving projects which also
increased productivity and efficiency for the US Air Force. 

I am confident that my knowledge and experience as a programmer can help your
company.

I am excited about the opportunity to help your company succeed. 

Thank you in advance for your time. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you
have any questions. I would appreciate the opportunity to review my
qualifications with you in more detail and look forward to speaking with you. 

Sincerely, 

 

Samuel V. Latture


 

RESUME
Samuel V. Latture

CONTACT INFO:
Samuel V. Latture
8305 Canyon Trail Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73135-6240
Phone:  [Send email to request phone number] 33-2682


EDUCATION:
1986 Associate of Science Electronics Engineering Technology, Oklahoma City
Community College, Okla. City, OK
1987 ATLAS Automated Test Software Development for Avionics Systems, Columbus
Ohio
1996 Computer Science Major Completed, Oklahoma City Community College, Okla.
City, OK
1985 SCAN Scientific Interrogation, Oklahoma City Police Academy, Oklahoma City,
OK

EXPERIENCE:
Jun 1968-Mar 1970, Department of Defense, United States Navy, Electronics
Technician
Mar 1970-Feb 1980, Self-Employed, Oklahoma City, Professional Musician 
Feb 1980-Feb 1981, RA-NAV Laboratories, Oklahoma City, OK, Electronics
Technician
Feb 1981-Feb 1983, Magnetic Peripherals, Oklahoma City, OK, Electronics
Technician
Feb 1983-Aug 1984, Veterans Administration Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK, Medical
Clerk
Aug 1984-Aug 1986, Air Freight Operations, Tinker AFB, OK, Peripheral Equipment
Operator 
Aug 1986-Jan 1996, Software Division, Tinker AFB, OK, Electronics Technician
Jan 1996-Jan 1998, Software Division, Tinker AFB, OK, Computer Programmer
Analyst/IT Specialist
Jan 1998-Feb 2008, Bioenvironmental Engineering, Tinker AFB, OK, Computer
Programmer Analyst

SOFTWARE LANGUAGES:
Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications
IEEE Fortran Language
Oracle Structured Query Language, 
Pascal Language
ATLAS DATSA Avionics Test Language

MILITARY AWARDS/DECORATIONS:
Sustained Performance Award 1996
National Defense Service Metal, 1968
Republic of Vietnam Service Metal with one Bronze Star, 1969
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Metal 1969

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers, IEEE
International Society of Electronics Technicians
National Association of Real Estate Appraisers

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:
International Order of Demolay, Life Member
Midwest City Lodge No. 235 AF&AM, Oklahoma City, OK, Life Member
Scottish Rite Masons of Oklahoma, Life Member
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Life Member

LECTURES AND PUBLICATIONS:  
Member International Toastmasters, Tinker AFB, OK 1983

Professional Experience Summary:

Operated computerized automatic test equipment (ATE) for testing,
troubleshooting and repairing integrated analog and digital computer devices for
computer peripheral equipment. Loaded computer with required test programs for
specific unit to be tested, then connected proper interface with test lead
configuration and activated ATE for diagnostic evaluation of unit under test.
After performance of ATE diagnostics, evaluated fault report and determined
section of the circuit where defective component is located, and then performed
voltage measurement checks while evaluating circuit requirements, replacing
indicated device for continuation of test. If the unit under test contained more
than one defective component, additional electronic measurements were taken using
standard principles of electronics theory and analysis of circuit design
requirements with the aid of electronic instrumentation and measurement equipment
such as a logic trace analyzer, dual-trace oscilloscope, and digital or analog
voltage and frequency meters. Also employed as an electronics technician on
complete component systems and responsible for testing, measurement, analysis,
evaluation and repair of these peripheral component systems. Also responsible for
composing written and oral reports and presentations as required for production,
management, and quality circle meetings and gave recommendations for improved
quality control and increasing overall product capabilities. Furthermore, I was
directly responsible for each unit under test and conducted detailed electronic
alignment of large scale peripheral systems which required a working knowledge of
integrated printed circuits and construction, layout, circuit principles and
design, advanced electronic digital theory, electronic engineering drawings and
schematics, circuit operation, schematic analysis for component defects, test
point locations on schematic drawings, determination of the nature of trouble,
and performed all necessary repairs for the proper operation of each unit.

In addition to hardware experience on computers and peripheral equipment, I have
acquired through studies and practical experience in engineering and computer
science, advanced level programming techniques on microcomputers which includes
applications in IEEE ATLAS, IEEE Fortran, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Visual
Basic, and Unix SQL in the design and programming of electronics automated test
technology and database management systems primarily used in managerial reports
and statistical/engineering applications. 

Furthermore, I have knowledge and experience with computing complex engineering
problems through the use of trigonometry, geometry and algebra. My knowledge of
electronics is inclusive of, but not limited to, the theory and application of
such essential elements of Ohms Law, Kirchoffs Law, voltage dividers, current
dividers, current flow, switches and voltage levels, capacitor charging, diode
behavior, and circuit design, application and design of transistor circuitry,
transistor switching circuits, peak to peak and RMS voltage levels, frequency
modulation, amplitude modulation, capacitive and inductive reactance, resonance,
RC/LC circuits, amplifiers, amplifier circuit design, forward-reverse biasing,
emitter followers, amplifier analysis/design, oscillators, differential positive
negative feedback, Colpitts-Hartley oscillators, Armstrong oscillators, practical
oscillator design and troubleshooting, full-half wave transistor design and
troubleshooting, full-wave rectifier design and troubleshooting. This is only a
generalized summation of my practical and theoretical knowledge. 

Within the scope of my duties during my federal career as an electronics
technician, computer programmer, and IT Specialist, customer relations, technical
support, and product sales were an integral part of my professional
responsibilities which enables me with the unique ability to credibly and
professionally communicate with end-user clients and corporate executives.