Chris Furgerson
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Manager / Architect / Developer / DBA / SDLC / Change
Visionary and goal oriented hands-on senior management professional with
demonstrated experience in planning, developing, and implementing cutting-edge
information solutions to address business needs. Specializing in change
management, crisis management, rouble-shooting, problem solving and negotiating.
.Net Access ActiveX ADO
Applications Devopment ASP Black Box Development BTRIEVE
Budgets COBOL Cold Fusion COM
COM+ Crystal Reports Data Security Data Warehouse/Modeling
DBA DreamWeaver UltraDev EDI Erwin
ETL Excel FrontPage HR Management
Informatica ISAM javaScript Lotus Notes
MS MOM MS Office MS Project Server Network 802.11 Specialist
Novell OLAP ORACLE Organizational Transformation
Peoplesoft Point of Sale PowerPoint Project Management
RDBMS RDO Risk Evaluation SAP
SIEBEL Snowflake Schema Sockets SQL Diagnostic Manager
SQL Server SQL Server Reporting Star Schema Sybase
Telecom Switching Telxon T-SQL vbScript
Vendor Liaison Visual Basic Visual SourceSafe Word
XML XSD API
Areas of Expertise
Change Management Specialist Leadership
Application Development (MF, Mid, Client/Server) Team Building
Organizational Transformation Specialist Security/Disaster Recovery
RDBMS Vendor Management
ERP Solutions .Net Framework
ETL Specialist Project Management
CRM (SIEBEL Certified (2000) Startup/Expansion
System Performance Monitoring Budgeting/Forecasting
Data Warehouse Specialist Business Process Specialist
SOA Process Methodologies System Integration/Consolidation
FAA FAR Part 61, 91, 121, 135, and 141 Operations Mentoring
RUP. Agile. Waterfall, JAD, and RAD Methodologies Master Data Management
Systems
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Specialist
Selected Achievements
O Created, marketed, and managed an aviation software company from 1990-1996
O Downsized organization from IBM 3090 to client based solutions saving $100K a
month
O 23 years developing and executing solutions for IT
O Experienced CIO with exposure to a multitude of company cultures
O Technically savvy with several development languages in my background
O Application and data architecture specialist
O Many engagements where application/database performance enhanced
Experience
IT Consultant - September 1996 – Present
Consulting for a wide range of companies throughout the Dallas / Ft Worth
Metroplex. Project duration has
ranged from one day to multi-year engagements. Some of the companies I have
consulted with are:
AMR Dell Americredit
IBM CompUSA Gadzooks
Cisco Systems Pier1 Imports Pricewaterhouse, Coopers
O Recent Position Titles: Application Architect, Database Architect, Sr/Lead
DBA
O Titles Held (including above): CEO/President, CIO, IT Manager/Director
O A detailed version of each project may be obtained upon request to [Send email
using form at bottom]
Technical Experience:
O Systems: Microsoft Windows, IBM AS/400, IBM 3090
O Languages: Visual Studio .Net, Visual Studio 6, XML, XSD, T-SQL, PL-SQL, COM+,
ADO, COBOL, C, PASCAL
O Databases: SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 2005 (Beta), ORACLE, Sybase, Access,
Gupta, DB2
O Operating Systems: Windows XP Professional, 2000 Professional, 2003 Server,
MVS, TSO
O Software Packages: MS Project (and Project Server), Erwin/Case Studio, MS
Word, MS Excel, Visual Studio .Net,
MS Visio, SQL Diagnostic Manager, SQL Server Enterprise Manager, SQL Server OLAP
Manager,
Analytical/Reporting Services
Avisystems Ltd. - October 1992 - July 1996
President/CEO – Owner / Operator – General Aviation Software Company
Technical Experience:
? Systems: Windows 3.1, 95, NT, Sun
? Languages: Micro Focus COBOL/2. Visual Basic v3.0, v4.0
? Databases: Access, Oracle, ISAM, VSAM, Gupta, DB2
? Operating Systems: Novell 3.11, 4.11, LANtastic 6.0
? Software Packages: MS Project, MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, Crystal Reports,
MS VB, PFS Business Plan,
Macola Accounting, Peachtree Accounting, BPI Accounting, QuickBooks, DACEasy,
Soloman, Cima, Armour
Accounting
Accomplishments:
? Designed, wrote and distributed General Aviation software packages and nation
wide marketing campaigns.
? Specialists in FAA FAR part 61, 91, 121, and 135 operations.
? Set-up credit system for extended payment plan option for customers.
? Managed company accounting, budgets, marketing, software development, and
hiring of employees.
? Built business plan for startup and expansion influx of capitol.
? Aided in the design of Avisystems HTML Home Page on the Internet.
? Served as technical and architectural designer of application and data
structure.
? Implemented first SQL Server design and security concepts so staff of
programmers and architects would have
a boilerplate to work from.
? Interfaced with all platform dependant databases for different customers
including NASA's proprietary database
format and structure.
? Implemented security measures so company proprietary data, software, and ideas
were secure.
? Prevented outside web access via technology available by implementing firewall
technology.
? Sold intellectual property to competitor in September 1996.
? All contractual sales agreements have expired.
Specialized Association Services - March 1991-May 1993
CIO
? Managed the association management system, updated insurance records nightly,
and connectivity to unlike
platforms.
? Maintained relationships between all outside entities and vendors for EDI,
looking at new technological advances for
possible implementation, systems design and analysis, remote communications, and
investigating other downsizing
alternatives for the future.
? Operated on 1.2M-2M yearly budgets. Maintained Data Processing budgets /
forecasts.
Technical Experience:
? Systems: Novell 3.11, IBM AS400, IBM 3090
? Languages: Micro Focus COBOL/2, Microsoft C.
? Databases: ISAM, VSAM, BTRIEVE, Access 1.0
? Operating Systems: Novell 3.11, OS/VS, DOS/VSE, MVS, UNIX, Windows 3.0, 3.1
? Software Packages: Word Perfect Office, MS Business Plan, XTRIEVE, MS Excel,
Macola Accounting
Accomplishments:
? Downsized mainframe applications to Novell platforms in a cost-effective
manner without sacrificing data
integrity.
? Tied all systems together to form transparent connectivity to each platform.
? Worked toward implementing a relational database (SYBASE) without rewriting
any code.
? Negotiated contracts with outside vendors such as Arthur Anderson, IBM, and
Novell.
? Built data warehouse to store all data so executive management reporting could
be utilized.
? Managed a full IS team.
BIZMART Office Products - March 1990-March 1991
Project Leader
? Analyzed current system for possible downsizing.
? Maintained membership system and order entry system and the Novell network.
Technical Experience:
? Systems: Novell, Wang 10000
? Languages: Micro Focus COBOL/2, Wang COBOL, and Microsoft C.
? Databases: ISAM, Access 1.0
? Operating Systems: Novell 3.11, Wang VS, MS DOS
? Software Packages: Wang Office, Word Perfect
Accomplishments:
? Design cost effective solution for migrating the order processing system to a
Novell based platform.
Blockbuster Entertainment - November 1989-March 1990
Consultant - Developer
? Designed and maintained warehouse distribution system on a Novell platform.
? Designed handheld Telxon putaway system (RF) for warehouse employees.
? Designed link between IBM AS/400 and Novell platform for perpetual inventory
receivers.
Technical Experience:
? Systems: Novell, IBM AS/400
? Languages: Micro Focus COBOL/2, Microsoft C.
? Databases: BTRIEVE, ISAM
? Operating Systems: Novell 2.15, 3.11, MS DOS
? Software Packages: XTRIEVE, Word Perfect, Word Perfect Office
Accomplishments:
? Designed warehouse distribution system using Telxon handheld RF (radio) units.
? Managed Arthur Anderson consultants and track entire project as far as cost
and resources are concerned.
Color Tile Inc. - June 1987-October 1989
Project Leader/PA
? Designed and maintained in-store Point of Sale System under Desqview written
in Micro Focus COBOL/2.
? Coordinated team of programmers in the handling of incoming data from 650+
locations across the United States.
? Designed and wrote Payroll application for stores along with Electronic Data
Interchange (EDI).
Technical Experience:
? Systems: Novell 2.15, IBM 3090, MS DOS, Desqview
? Languages: Micro Focus COBOL/2, Microsoft C.
? Databases: ISAM, VSAM, CISAM
? Operating Systems: Novell 2.15, 3.11, MS DOS
? Software Packages: Word Perfect, Desqview, MultiPlan
Accomplishments:
? Designed and wrote in-store Point of Sale, Payroll, and EDI systems.
? Supervised rollout of systems and software implementation.
? Managed project and personnel to ensure project was completed in a timely
manner within budget.
The Horchow Collection - June 1984-April 1987
Programmer/Analyst
? Designed and maintained corporate Order Entry System and Payroll.
? Compiled statistics and programmed Northern Telecom SL1 telecommunication
voice/data switching system.
Technical Experience:
? Systems: Burroughs B4800, Convergent Technologies Megaframe, MS DOS
? Languages: Micro Focus COBOL, Microsoft C.
? Databases: ISAM, CISAM
? Operating Systems: Novell 2.11, MS DOS, CTOS
? Software Packages: Convergent Technologies Office Solution, MultiPlan
Accomplishment:
? Assisted with composition of new Mail Order system, statistical tracking
system, and Payroll system.
Education
DeVry Institute, Dallas
Major: Information Technology - 1985 -1987
Tarrant County Junior College
General Studies - 1983 -1984
James Bowie High School
General Studies – 1981 - 1983
Certifications / Additional Training
Certified SIEBEL Administrator
BrainBench - Transcript ID#: 3656198
RDBMS Concepts: 3.23
Computer Industry Knowledge: 3.25
Business Fundamentals: 3.19
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