From: cowan@cerianthus.pinetree.org (Darin Cowan)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.resumes
Subject: INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMER/ANALYST with MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Keywords: UNIX,C,Full text search,DOS,leader
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 92 14:39:43 GMT
Reply-To: cowan@cerianthus.pinetree.org
Followup-To: poster
Organization: The Aquarium, Ottawa, Ontario


Dear prospective employer;

        I am an intermediate level programmer analyst with a strong 
management background.  Experience gained during both military and 
civilian employment allows adaption to unique and challenging situations
without hesitation.  I also have a strong background in computer security.
I am seeking employment in the Ottawa/Kingston/Toronto area, but would
consider moving to British Columbia, Alberta, or the southwestern United
States.

        My programming and analyst skills are primarily UNIX based, although
I also have a strong background in DOS, and have worked with other operating
systems on computers ranging in size from micro to mainframe.

        Appended below is my CV.  I feel that face-to-face meetings are
important and if you are interested in speaking with me, I can be reached at
(613) 731-1985 or by e-mail to cowan@cerianthus.pinetree.org   I am available
for employment immediately.


                                                     Sincerely,

                                                     Darin Cowan
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                           BACKGROUND

Name:            Peter Darin Cowan
Address:         #1106 - 1551 Riverside Drive
                 Ottawa, Ontario
                 K1G 4B5
Telephone:       (613) 731-1985 
E-Mail:          cowan@cerianthus.pinetree.org

Languages:       English - fluent
                 French - functional

                         POSITIONS HELD

Manager of Technical Services
               May 1992 - December 1992
               Visual Engineering Incorporated
               #101 - 1785 Alta Vista Drive
               Ottawa, Ontario

          Duties included design and implementation of full text search
          applications using "PAT" in the DOS and UNIX environment.  "C"
          language programming skills were enhanced working with "CScape",
          an interface design package, and through data conversions. 
          Technical expertise in installation of PCs and components including
          CD-ROM was gained.

          Management skills were further developed through the supervising
          of the various technical projects that Visual Engineering was
          contracted to do.  This involved the supervision of 1 or more junior
          programmers, liaison with client management and technical
          presentations to senior management.


Security Analyst
               April 1991 - May 1992
               Directorate of Security Operations
               Department of National Defence
               101 Colonel By Drive
               Ottawa, Ontario

          Technical duties included the development of electronic data
          processing security policy for the Canadian Forces, analysis of
          computer security design and implementations, and investigation of
          electronic security breaches.  This covered all types of computer
          hardware and software from personal computers to mainframes.

          Management skills were required in the supervision of a subordinate
          analyst, advice to senior military officials on electronic security,
          liaison with RCMP and Communications Security Establishment, and
          staff work.

          This environment further developed skills in effective writing, use
          and management of computer resources, especially UNIX and DOS
          based platforms.

Programmer/Analyst
               February 1988 - April 1991
               Base Automatic Data Processing Project
               Department of National Defence
               Ottawa, Ontario

          Duties included design and implementation of programs and
          applications using "C" languange and UNIX shell programming in a
          mini-computer environment.  Thes included work with BSD, SCO,
          System V, and System V/MLS flavours of UNIX on various vendor
          platforms.  Duties also included system management for 7 mini-
          computers and a network using TCP/IP, X.25, and "uucp".

          Project management experience was gained through the procurement
          of hardware and software for computer systems across Canada, as
          well as life cycle management of these systems.  Personnel
          management experience was acquired in the supervision of junior
          programmer/analysts in the Project's software engineering cell.

          Participation in the development of the technical specifications for
          a major Crown project, and evaluation of the resulting vendor bids
          provided engineering experience over my time at the project.

          Other tasks included the design of a security solution to meed the
          needs of a major Crown project.  This work cultivated security
          engineering skills not normally associated with programmer/analyst
          work.

                            EDUCATION

1987 B. Sc. (Physics and Computer Science)
     Royal Roads Military College
     Victoria, British Columbia

     Aside from the strength in Computer Science, this program
     included a strong background in psychology and management theory

1988 Officer Qualifications
     Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics
     Kingston, Ontario

1988 Advanced C Programming
     Integrated Computer Systems
     Ottawa, Ontario

1988 Introduction to Data Communications and Networks
     Integrated Computer Systems
     Ottawa, Ontario


1989 ADP Security Advisor Course
     Canadian Forces School of Intelligence and Security
     Borden, Ontario

1990 UNIX System Programming in C
     Learning Tree International
     Ottawa, Ontario

1992 PAT - Users and developer's course
     Open Text Corporation
     Waterloo, Ontario

                            INTERESTS

I run a public access UseNet bulletin board system.  Other interests include
shooting, cycling, philately, and tactical and strategic simulations.  I am 
also an avid aquarist.

References are available on request


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