Elissa Laude
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Career Summary:
Microsoft Certified Professional with 12 years of experience in IT industry, in
system analysis and design, programming, system development, implementation and
testing for web and client-server applications.
Has very strong programming skills on ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET, AJAX, Visual Basic
6.0/5.0/3.0, Visual Interdev 6.0, Active Server Pages (ASP), VBScript,
JavaScript, JScript, Remote Scripting, Windows Scripting Host, Perl 5.8, HTML,
DHTML, DOM, CSS, XML, SQL 6.5/7.0/2000, Microsoft Access 7.0/2000, DTS/SSI, VBA,
Visual SourceSafe, Crystal Reports , ADO, RDO, DAO and Commerce Server 2002
Has very strong experience on developing single-tier, two-tier and three-tier
applications.
Has profound knowledge and exposure on DCOM/COM objects such as ActiveX Controls
(User Controls) and ActiveX Server (DLL and EXE), both on creation and its
utilization.
In depth knowledge and experience on creation and utilization of stored
procedure and trigger using Structured Query Language (SQL) and creation and
implementation of Data Transformation Packages using DTS for SQL Server
6.5/7.0/2000.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment and
an excellent team player with good people skills
Education / Certifications:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Graduated in 1996
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Developing Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications Using Visual Studio.NET Boston
University
Professional Experience:
EDS (Plano, TX) Aug 2007 Feb 2008
Web Technical Developer (Consultant)
Developed and enhanced web applications using ASP, VB.NET,C#, ASP.NET,
ADO.NET,AJAX,SQL 2000/2005,
XML, HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, VBScript, Perl, Windows Scripting and
CSS
Enhanced the website by implementing corporate branding and theme to improve
content presentation
and usability.
Created and developed online web reports utilizing Perl 5.8.
Database migration from SQL 2000 to SQL 20005
Provided technical specifications for application enhancements and program
recommendations
Troubleshoot IIS Server issues and web configuration settings
Beckett Media (Consultant)
Apr 2007- June 2007
Web Technical Developer
Develop and maintain applications using ASP, C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET,AJAX,SQL
2000/2005, XML, HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, VBScript, Windows Scripting and CSS
Managing and maintaining applications and related databases, specifically, the
e-commerce services and Content Management System
Identifying potential bugs and provides recommendation for enhancements based on
user feedback and testing.
Provides system support, technical architecture and serve as source of
information and guidance.
Interface with other teams and departments to develop new and existing
applications.
Responsible for the production and maintenance of major corporate websites, both
internal and external.
Provide technical assistance and training to associates
Write specifications and documentation for the applications built
Interface with all levels within the organization from data gathering to
implementation reviews
Windsor Mill, Inc. (Consultant) Dec 2006 Mar 2007
Web Technical Developer
Migration from Classic ASP to ASP.NET utilizing C# as the primary scripting
tool
Developed written specifications and performed quality reviews of
specifications
Analyzed and implemented new database design and structure using SQL 2000
Created queries and stored procedures and data transformation using DTS and SQL
Server
Developed web application in the .NET environment using ASP.NET, C#
,ADO.NET,XML, AJAX, CSS, HTML, DHTML and JavaScript
Designed and implemented web page designs and templates to enforce corporate
branding and improve content presentation and usability.
Interface with all levels within the organization from data gathering to
implementation reviews
Lahey Clinic Hospital May 2004 Dec 2006
Web Technical Developer/Permanent employee
Provides application development, relational database design and system
integration, as well as ongoing support and documentation utilizing a variety of
Web development tools
Developed and performed enhancements and support to multiple intranet and
Internet web applications utilizing classic Active Server Page (ASP), C#, VB.NET,
SQL, AJAX, XML,DOM,HTML,DHTML, CSS, Windows Scripting Component, Homesite, Data
Transformation Services and Visual Studio.NET
Migrated and converted web applications using Microsoft Access 2000 to SQL 2000
Participated in full development cycle of product and application development
Supported and installed software applications used within the organization
Created and documented test cases for test review and provide technical support
to end-users.
Performed software and product evaluation for acquisition and integration with
the organization's existing applications
Interface with all levels within the organization from data gathering to
implementation reviews
Think Centric, INC.
Sept 2000-Feb 2004
Software Developer/Permanent employee
Projects are listed below
Air Products and Chemicals
Nov 2003 Feb 2004
.NET / Middle-tier Developer
Participated in full development cycle of product and application development
Designed and create the Data Access Model based on the data gathered.
Implemented the Data Access Model by developing stored procedures using SQL
2000.
Developed and implemented the Data Access Component (assembly) using C#.NET.
Developed the Mentoring and Administrative applications using C#.NET,
Javascript, AJAX, XML, HTML, DHTML, CSS, ADO.NET, Visual SourceSafe, SQL 2000.
Delivered the technical documentation of the Data Access Model and Data Access
Component.
Debugged and conducted unit and module testing on the development and staging
servers using test data.
Interface with all levels within the organization from data gathering to
implementation reviews
Merck & Co., Inc.
Aug 2003 Nov 2003
Web Developer/Systems Administrator
Built and configured the new Test, Back-up Production and Production servers
under Windows 2000 platform to run the EIS application.
Installed Software packages and configured SQL 7.0 Server, which included
setting-up of SQL Mail.
Installed and configured the Application Databases (Hyperion Essbase).
Created COM+ packages and utilized DCOM utility for Security and Permissions
access.
Configured IIS (Internet Information Services) and created the EIS web
Application structures.
Enhanced the EIS application code to point to the new servers.
Transferred data from Microsoft Access 2000 to SQL 7.0.
Debugged and conducted unit and module testing.
Enhanced and debugged the VBA application that updates the web application using
VBScript.
Administered SQL Servers and troubleshoot the servers and applications if
problems arise.
Air Products and Chemicals
May 2002 Apr 2003
Web Developer
Developed and completed the Storyboard of the application in 1 month.
Developed and delivered the application using ASP, HTML, DHTML, AJAX,Visual
Interdev 6.0,XML, Commerce Server 2002, SQL 7.0, ADO, JavaScript and VBScript.
Implemented the standard corporate design on the application.
Implemented a printing feature for the Invoice in .PDF format.
Developed the middle-tier component using Visual Basic 6.0 and implemented DCOM
technology.
Debugged and performed extensive unit and module testing from the development
server up to the production server using test data.
Entered the text string used by the application on the Language Database for
language conversion.
Interface with all levels within the organization from data gathering to
implementation reviews
Hay Group, Inc.
Jun 2001 Apr 2002
Front-End Web Developer
Developed ActiveX User Controls (Wizards) using Visual Basic 6.0 as front-end
tool and SQL 7.0 as back-end tool.
Integrated and utilized the ActiveX User Controls with the Active Server Pages
(ASP) of the web site.
Developed the user-interface of the application and its functionalities using
ASP, HTML, DHTML, DOM, JavaScript, VBScript, Remote Scripting and ADO.
Conducted extensive unit and module testing using test data.
Delivered a technical documentation of the application.
Interface with all levels within the organization from data gathering to
implementation reviews
Xerox Business System
March 2001 - May 2001
Software Developer
Gathered user-requirements and data and presented the flowchart of the
application.
Designed the architectural structure of the application.
Created and developed ActiveX EXE used by the application.
Implemented the ActiveX EXE on the client application.
Developed the application using Visual Basic 6.0 and implemented DCOM
technology.
Conducted extensive unit and module testing using test data.
Created installation package both for the server and client applications.
Installed and configured the application on-site.
Provided user training.
Delivered a technical documentation of the program.
ThinkCentric, Inc.
Dec 2000 - Mar 2001
Web Developer / Designer
Enhanced and modified the existing website using HTML and Visual Interdev 6.0
running under Windows 2000.
Developed the website using Active Server Page (ASP) and web technologies such
as Javascript, DHTML and CSS
Applied and implemented the latest designs and template for better
user-presentation and enforced corporate branding and standards.
Published the site on the production server running under Windows 2000.
Assisted and performed multiple tasks for new and existing web and client
applications
Air Products Chemicals and Inc.
Sept 2000 - Dec 2000
Web Developer / Designer
Assisting with the migration activities of the Intranet web application
project.
Moving the existing website content and web applications to a new infrastructure
being engineered.
Applied the new FrontPage 2000 (customized) template to existing websites
developed in different authoring tools like FrontPage, Visual Interdev, Notepad
and other tools.
Applied the new corporate branding design and navigation schemes, as well as
adding new Meta tags to the existing web content.
Participation in the migration of the existing web applications from the old
environment to the new environment, which includes working with the customers on
testing activities.
Developed Site Integrity Checks that applies Meta tags and inserts/changes the
title element of the pages. Created using Windows Scripting 2.0 and Document
Object Model (DOM).
Enhanced the Tagging Application that is being used in tagging the pages of the
webs sites prior to deployment of the site to the production area. Developed
using Active Server Pages (ASP), HTML and Visual Interdev.
James Martin &Co Nov 1999 - Apr 2000
Senior Enterprise Engineer/Developer
Performed System analysis and design.
Developed the front-end application using Active Server Pages (ASP),HTML, CSS,
ADO, Visual Interdev 6, VBScript, JavaScript and SQL 7.0.
Developed the back-end program in monitoring the message(s) to be sent for the
day, and for the timed message feature of the program, using Visual Basic 6.0 and
SQL 7.0.
Publish the web applications Visual Interdev Deployment tool.
Created testing script for new and operational modules.
Conducted unit and module testing using test data.
Calcmenu, Philippines Oct 1996 -
Oct 1999 Senior Software Developer/
Analyzed user-requirements.
Coded the application using Visual Basic 6.0, SQL 7.0 and MS Access 7.0.
Created the web pages using Active Server Pages (ASP) and Visual Interdev 6.0.
Responsible in conducting unit and module testing using test data.
Documented the application for Users Manual.
Created the Help module using Robohelp 95 and MS Help Workshop.
Converted MS Access Database (.MDB) to SQL 7.0. |
