Programmer
OBJECTIVE:
To make a career change from Electronics to the field of Computer Science. Seeking a career position as an application programmer that presents me with the opportunity to grow as a member of your IT/Programming staff.
PROFILE:
As a programmer, I am most proficient in C++, Visual Basic 6.0, Java, HTML, and JavaScript. I also bring with me widely varied development, troubleshooting, and analytical skills as well as a background in technology, management, and quality control. Additionally there is nothing that I won’t do or learn to facilitate the successful completion of projects.
EDUCATION:
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
May. 1999 – Aug. 2004
* Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science with a Minor in Mathematics.
* Designed, coded, modified, tested, and upgraded various types of programs using C++, Visual Basic 6.0, Java, and MS Assembler both as an individual programmer and as part of a team.
* Languages: C++ (both Microsoft and Borland), Basic, Visual Basic-6, Java, JavaScript, MS Assembler, HTML, C, Pascal, Access 97, SQL.
* Platforms: All MS-Dos, Windows 95, 97, 2000, XP.
DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
3300 Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Oct. 1995 – June 1997
Oct. 1979 – Oct. 1981
* Associate of Applied Science degree in Electronics Engineering Technology
* Working toward a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology
(changed tract to Computer Science in 1999)
EXPERIENCE:
K40 ELECTRONICS
600 Tollgate Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
Jun. 1987- Present
Jun 1983 – Feb 1984
Development and Quality Control: Responsible for all phases of quality control, product development and design and fabrication of test equipment:
* Quality control testing and inspection of all K40 products
- I’ve considerably reduced the incident of product sub-assembly failures coming from vender sites.
* Test, development, and evaluation of new products.
- I’ve aided in determining the overall quality of a number of potential new products, made determination concerning product viability, and made design modifications to products to ensure that they are up to company standards before the products are made available for sale.
* Design and fabrication of all specialized test fixtures for both internal K40 use and use by venders contracted to assemble K40 sub-assemblies
- I’ve manufactured custom testers for all products in order to ensure that all products, regardless of who the vender is, are tested to exactly the same standard.
* Wrote product test procedures.
- Wrote testing procedures for all products, for use by all venders, to ensure a continuity of testing standard of all products.
* Prototyping and bread-boarding.
* Management, coordination and training of the warranty repair department personnel.
* Timely, expert completion of all assigned projects.
D.A.S. COMPUTER SERVICES
121 E. Streamwood Blvd.
Streamwood, IL 60107-1455
Aug. 1992 – Jun. 1997
Owner: Hardware/software consultation for both business and home computer users:
* Consulting with clients to determine hardware and software requirements.
* Custom Fabrication and upgrade of hardware.
- Custom built computer systems to order.
- All components individually ordered to meet client requirements.
- Upgrade existing systems to meet current needs or technologies.
* Software upgrades of Personal Computers.
* Training on the use of computer hardware and software.
* P.C. Servicing (hardware and software).
- Troubleshoot systems to determine hardware or software fault.
- Locate and repair/replace defective hardware component(s).
- Resolve system/hardware and system/software conflicts.
- Repair, replace, or reinstall problem software or applications as needed.
- Upgrade existing hardware and software to meet latest specifications.
* Employee management
ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
* Programmed an Inventory Control database.
* Computer hardware and software troubleshooting.
* Technical support
* Designed and coded personal web site (www.davidpage.00freehost.com)
CERTIFICATIONS:
CompTIA A+ Certification
(Core complete; certification completion early 2005)
PROGRAMMING
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Coordinated a group of four programmers to create an editor, an assembler, and a simulator for a specific assembly language like instruction set. Academic project; C++.
* Created a Casino Craps game. Academic project; Visual Basic 6.0.
* Created a Hangman word game. Academic project; Visual Basic 6.0.
* Created a Metric/Standard converter. Personal project; C++ and Visual Basic 6.0.
* Created a Residential/Industrial Real Estate Cost Calculator. Academic project; Java.
* Created an Illinois Drivers License Number Encoder. Personal project; C++, Visual Basic 6.0.
* Created an Inventory Tracking program. Professional project; Q – Basic.
* Created my personal web site. Personal project; HTML, Javascript.
* Created a program to show all PC OS Platform and Version information. Personal project; Visual Basic 6.0
* Currently in the process of creating a web site for Steinwart Audiology. Professional project; HTML and JavaScript.
* The above list represents a few notable programming accomplishments, all programming projects are not listed.
REFERENCES:
Available at http://www.davidpage.00freehost.com/References.html
