SummaryDedicated Senior Consultant for the last 15 years with a comprehensive set of software skills on different platforms and numerous technologies. Adept at problem solving tough customer issues and implementing new and innovative solutions to those problems. Training and mentoring of customer technicians on our products giving them valuable knowledge and insight to implement solutions on their own.I am looking for FTE positions in the Minneapolis St Paul Minnesota area only, willing to travel about 25 . I would prefer a position in IT as a Systems Engineer, Software Development, or Implementation Consultant. HighlightsAda, ASP, ASP.NET, Assembler, C, C , C , CMS, COBOL, COM DCOM, Fortran, Hllapi, HTML, Java, Modula-2, Prolog, SQL, Visual Basic, VB.NET, VBA, XSLSoftware Attachmate E!PC, Extra!, Enterprise Access Objects, FileXpress, Reflection, Synapta Presentation Builder, Synapta Services Builder, Rumba, Verastream Bridge Integrator, Verastream Host Integrator, Verastream Process DesignerMicrosoft Visual Studio (2003, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015), Office (Word, Excel, Access, Visio, Project, Publisher), IIS, SQL Server, Expression Blend, Expression DesignIBM WebSphere, Personal CommunicationsSony Cinescore, DVD Architect, Sound Forge, Vegas ProOther vendors Toad for Oracle, Netbeans IDE, Eclipse IDE for Java, Wireshark, VMWare Workstation, Expresso, Siebel CRM, Novell, SoapUI, XML Spy, Fiddler, PTC Creo Elements Direct Modeling Express, Photoshop.Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 3.0, 3.1, 3.11, ME, NT, XP, 2000, 7, 8.1, 10BeOSOS XLinux Redhat, SUSE, CentOSOS 2DOSMobile Android, iOS, Windows MobileMainframe z OS, CICS, VTAM, RACF, AS 400, VAXFrameworks Microsoft .NET, WPF, WCFJavaProtocols TN3270, VT, TN5250, TCP IP ExperienceSenior Software Development Consultant,01 2000-04 2015Unity San Francisco,CA,I worked with the consulting group for over 15 years working on diverse projects with many different technologies.Verastream Host Integrator (VHI) for Service Oriented Architectures (SOA) using built-in web services.VHI testing tools such as SoapUI, XMLSpy, Visual Studio 2013.Worked with technologies such as Regular Expressions and XPath, AJAX, JSON, HTML5 to massage input data as well as provide dynamic web pages.Mentoring customers after project delivery with training and technical support.Provided trouble shooting for many Attachmate products such as Reflection, EXTRA, and VHI, but also for non-Attachmate products such as IBM WebSphere and others.Customized VHI services and procedures using both Java and .Net for Event Handlers that would often integrate with databases or other outside the product data sources.Usage of databases (Access, SQL Server, Oracle) to allow for dynamic changes of host screens.Implemented distributed applications (IIS server, Application server, and Database server).Conference calls, with Attachmate sales people and customers, to help answer questions about our products, their uses, and implementation details that helped drive the sale and implementation of those products.Used Attachmate s VBA-like scripting language to program efficiencies for customers.Taught on-site classes on using Attachmate products to groups of three to twenty people.Designed custom reports using Crystal Reports.Wrote components that allowed Siebel CRM software package, Siebel Insurance , to use live data from the host mainframe.Software Engineer II,03 1999-01 2000Microsoft Corporation Issaquah,WA,Transitioned from software tester to a software engineer tasked with maintaining existing software components.Software Programmer for underlying components of EXTRA! Objects.Performed maintenance coding of ActiveX components.Identified and fixed memory leaks with NuMega BoundsChecker.Software Test Engineer II,08 1998-03 1999Cox Automotive Beaufort,SC,Took on added responsibities that included tutoring junior members.Test Lead for EXTRA! Objects and Enterprise Access Objects (EAO).Wrote Visual Basic program to automate web testing.This was needed as current automation software products (such as Compuware, Rational, and Mercury Interactive) were not able to automate web browser tasks.This required in depth knowledge of the Microsoft Internet Explorer and how it used the Document Object Model (DOM).With Visual Basic, I wrote a front end that allowed access to Internet Explorers DOM.This enabled standard automation software (as described above) to drive my program.This program saved hundreds of hours of someone having to manually reate the same data my program did automatically.Took over responsibility and enhanced our internal tool for testing our ActiveX COM components.This was done in Visual Basic 5.0.This was the basic framework that all testers could write their test objects to.I am currently in the process of writing an MFC ActiveX database control that will allow the tester s test objects to persist test results so tracking of errors can be accomplished.Visual Basic contact and trouble shooter for my test group.Currently responsible for testing our product against Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Office 2000.Software Test Engineer I,05 1997-08 1998Cox Automotive Beaumont,TX,Washingtons largest private technology company whose main product was mainframe terminal emulation.Was in charge of calculating memory usage of our product.This included writing Visual Basic and C code to work and manipulate the COM objects as well as use Windows NT performance counters.Responsible for writing several automated tests for our test frame environment.This was again done in Basic and C code.General testing of EXTRA! Objects in the areas of connectivity, user interface standards, black white box, and regression testing.Contractor,11 1996-05 1997Carestream Az,AZ,The Internet Gaming Zone (IGZ) was Microsofts initial online gaming site.Responsible for daily builds of the source code using SourceSafe, and several internal tools to compile each project.Coordinated the build process schedule between product managers, the code development team, the web development team, and the test team.Resolve daily build problems.Tasked with acceptance testing of the build to verify basic functionality and setup.Responsible for propping the build to our test data center.The prop process included correctly configuring any web pages, IIS with ASP, MCIS components, and FTP server.In charge of resolving problems after the prop had occurred.Other duties include documenting all processes involved, and installing all server side components of the Zone after a clean (which included NT 4.0 Server, SQL 6.5, MCIS , IIS with ASP, FTP, and service packs).Senior Computer Specialist,09 1994-10 1996Northwest Hospital WA,State,A top university in the USA.Duties included network manager, research recommendation of hardware and software purchases, technical support via phone and email, training, and documentation of processes and procedures.Managed over 60 networked PC s, which included diagnosing, installing, and maintaining both hardware and software.Assisted with the design and implementation of a Windows NTAS 60 node network.Using Windows for Workgroups (WFWG) as clients, installed and configured a WINS server to cross 2 Ethernet subnets and allow users to share information.This included the setup and administration of a Microsoft SQL Server to interface with Microsoft Access clients.Progressive experience adding, configuring, and verifying security on new user login accounts for the NT network.Using MS Access Basic, wrote several modules to access a SQL Server table and merge it with local tables to allow mailing of letters to thousands of students.Also wrote general purpose modules to do name and address parsing.Installed 27 new Gateway 2000 PC s.This included relocating the old hardware, data conversion from the old PC to the new PC, adjusting the new TCP IP settings such as IP, WINS, subnet mask, default gateways, and DNS server IP.Maintain inventory to keep track of used IP addresses that are within our division.Responsible for researching, implementing, and troubleshooting security for all faculty staff at the university to allow them access to the Student Database (SDB).Responsible for planning and preparing the daily setup of extremely time-critical processes that affect over 34,000 students.Assistant Systems Manager,12 1992-09 1994Laz Parking Philadelphia,PA,My main duties were technical support, programming, and inventory control.Wrote a Microsoft Windows database application, using Visual Basic and Access, that printed quotes for customers.Resolved problems with Windows 3.1 and DOS, and trained 20 users how to effectively use Windows.Also worked with a DEC VAX 3800 using XENTIS as a report generator for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Inventory.Monitored and corrected hardware and software problems with the VAX 3800.Liaison to the telephone company when there were problems with the leased line.Disassembled dot-matrix, line, and LaserJet printers to clean and repair them.Computer Operator,04 1992-12 1992Encova Indiana,PA,Small company that did advertising printouts for various companies and groups around the metro area.My duties included technical support, Graphics Design, and Design Output.Managed all aspects of the desktop publishing department using IBM and Macintosh computers.Printed advertisements for customers on a Linotronic L300 using photosensitive paper and film using either 1200 or 2500 dpi.This included loading the file into one of our main Desk Top Publishing (DTP) programs.Checked for errors on the printout after running the medium through the developer.Also used an I486 PC for running our RIP processor to process color separations in Postscript.These PC files were then transferred to the Macintosh for printing on the L300.Worked with RGB and CMYK color separations, crop marks, and separation markers. EducationBachelor s Degree Computer Science,Expected in12 1991-University of North Dakota-Grand Forks,NDGPA Status-Computer ScienceCertificate in Local Area Network Technology ,Expected in6 1994-North Seattle Community College-Seattle,WAGPA Status-Certificate in Mastering Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0 ,Expected in9 1998-DevelopMentor-Seattle,WAGPA Status-Certificate in Internetworking LAN Management ,Expected in9 1998-Bellevue Community College-Bellevue,WAGPA Status-Certificate in Essential Win32 ,Expected in7 1997-University of Washington Extension-Bothel,WAGPA Status-Certificate in Essential DCOM ,Expected in6 1998-Bellevue Community College-Bellevue,WAGPA Status-Certificate in C Programming ,Expected in6 1997-North Seattle Community College-Seattle,WAGPA Status-Certificate in Siebel Server Administration ,Expected in4 2000-Siebel University-Cincinnati,OHGPA Status-Certificate in Siebel Foundations ,Expected in4 2000-Siebel University-Cincinnati,OHGPA Status-Certificate in Siebel Tools ,Expected in4 2000-Siebel University-Cincinnati,OHGPA Status-Certificate in Programming with Siebel VB COM 99.5 ,Expected in4 2000-Siebel University-Cincinnati Seattle,OH WAGPA Status-Certificate in Siebel VB-COM ,Expected in4 2000-Siebel University-Cincinnati,OHGPA Status-Certificate in Siebel Remote Administration ,Expected in4 2000-Siebel University-Cincinnati,OHGPA Status-Certificate in Advanced Java Programming ,Expected in3 2001-MAX Technical Training-Seattle,WAGPA Status- Skills.Net, Microsoft .NET, VB.NET, ASP, ASP.NET, ActiveX, Ada, Photoshop, advertisements, advertising, AJAX, Architect, AS 400, automation, Basic, BeOS, C, C , CICS, CMS, COBOL, color, COM, hardware, consulting, CRM, Crystal Reports, clients, data conversion, databases, Database, DCOM, DEC VAX, desktop publishing, Desk Top Publishing, documentation, DOM, Document Object Model, DNS, DOS, DTP, DVD, Eclipse, email, Ethernet, XML, XSD, XPath, film, Fortran, FTP, gateways, Gateway, Graphics Design, HTML, HTML5, IBM, IDE, IIS, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Java, JSON, Local Area Network, LAN, leased line, Linux, Macintosh, Macintosh computers, Mainframe, Mentoring, Mercury Interactive, Access, Microsoft Access, MS Access, C , Excel, MFC, Office, Microsoft Office 2000, Publisher, SQL 6.5, Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0, Win, Microsoft Windows, Windows, 2000, Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows 3.1, 3.1, 3.11, NT, Windows NT, Word, Modeling, Modula, Enterprise, network, Novell, Operating Systems, OS, Oracle, developer, Payroll, PC s, Postscript, printers, processes, coding, Programmer, Programming, Prolog, Protocols, RACF, Redhat, researching, research, RIP, Rumba, sales, scripting, Siebel, software engineer, Sound Forge, SourceSafe, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, SQL Server, tables, TCP IP, technical support, telephone, phone, test frame, Toad, trouble shooting, troubleshooting, tutoring, user interface, VAX, Visio, Visual Basic 5.0, Visual Basic, VBA, VB, Visual Studio, VTAM, web development, web pages, IBM WebSphere, WebSphere, Windows for Workgroups, NT 4.0 Server, XSL  SEP  Calling all innovators find your future at Fiserv. Were Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, were involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv. What does a successful Software Engineering Manager do at Fiserv?Fiserv is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our Core Acquiring Front End engineering group within Fiservs Global Business Solutions (Payment Acceptance) business.You will be joining an organization responsible for mission critical platforms that support our payments acquiring business. We process over 350 million payment transactions per day with a peak throughput of over 8,000 transactions per second all while maintaining millisecond fast response time. All this is done for some of the largest merchants in the US.This fast-paced online transaction processing environment requires a passionate critical problem solver who can balance platform stability and resiliency along with modern engineering practices and solutions. What you will do Manage cross-functional engineering teamsHands-on engineer pickup stories, code reviews, and support production End-to end platform owner and engineer design, build, and support resilient services solutionsPartner with business owners to define platform roadmaps and scope for initiatives featuresDrive prioritization of technical investment on in-scope platformsDesign performant, efficient, effective, and reusable technical solutions (partnering with architecture)Provide thought leadership across acquiring enginesPartner effectively with DevOps, Production Support, and peer platform teams What you will need to have 15 years of experience in software engineering roles using C and Java10 years of experience leading high-performing software engineering teams5 years of experience in financial services or payments processingAbility to clearly communicate with executive leadership What would be great to have Bachelor s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent work experienceExperience in AIXExperience building solutions in public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) Perks at work Were FiservProud of our commitment to your overall well-being with a growing offering of physical, mental, emotional, and financial benefits from day one.Maintain a healthy work-life balance with paid holidays, generous time off policies, including Unlimited Recharge Refuel for qualifying associates, and free counseling through our EAP.Plan for your future with competitive salaries, the Fiserv 401(k) Savings Plan, and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Recognize and be recognized by colleagues with our Living Proof program where you can exchange points for a variety of rewards.Prioritize your health with a variety of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options and a range of well-being resources through our Fuel Your Life program.Advance your career with training, development, certification, and internal mobility opportunities.Join Employee Resource Groups that promote our diverse and inclusive culture where associates can share perspectives, exchange ideas, and elevate careers. What you should know about us Fiserv is a global fintech leader with 40,000-plus (and growing) associates proudly serving clients in more than 100 countries. As a FORTUNE 500 company, one of Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies, and a top scorer on Bloombergs Gender-Equality Index, we are committed to excellence and purposeful innovation. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Fiserv is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce that reflects our world. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. 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