From: tebaxter@carlisle.Corp.Sun.COM (Terry Baxter)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.offered
Subject: PROGRESS POSITION SOUGHT
Date: 11 Sep 1992 02:46:32 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems, Mt. View, Ca.
Distribution: CA
NNTP-Posting-Host: carlisle.corp.sun.com
Summary: Progress position sought
Keywords: Progress position sought


I am looking for contract/hire-in work as a Progress 4GL RDMS programmer/
consultant... anybody need help ?

Terry.




				  TERRY BAXTER
							     
P.O.Box 916               Pleasanton, California 94566        Res:(510) 426-5364
                                                             Work:(415) 336-7890






	  Gentlemen / Ladies:

	  In response to your advertising for computer professionals,
	  please review the accompanying career resume.

	  My present position with Sun Microsystem, Inc. is lead 
	  database consultant and involves developing, enhancing and
	  maintaining three major world-wide databases written in
	  Progress.


	  My experience encompasses all areas of database development on
	  multi-user systems including systems analysis, design, proposals,
	  implementation, installation, programming, and end user training.
	  I have worked on a variety of custom business applications, using
	  fourth generation languages. (Progress, Sybase, and others)


	  In addition to my computer skills, I have more than 10 years of
	  teaching experience and am well versed in foreign languages, with
	  a strong working ability in Korean.


	  Please do not hesitate to contact me at the above address and
	  telephone number.  A personal meeting or interview at your
	  convenience is a good way to discuss or outline mutual
	  requirements, and to explore possibilities.  At that time, I can
	  provide you with additional background information and/or
	  references.

	  Thank you for your time and interest; I hope to hear from you soon.


	  Sincerely,





	  Terry L. Baxter






				  TERRY BAXTER
							      
P.O.Box 916               Pleasanton, California 94566        Res:(510) 426-5364

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SUMMARY: SENIOR DATABASE PROGRAMMER-ANALYST / CONSULTANT - 19 YEARS EXPERIENCE

   Proficient in business, point of sale, medical and scientific database
   analysis, design and programming, as well as consultation, and training
   on large Unix/Xenix based systems including Sun Microsystem's product
   lines. Offer strong analytical, administrative and teaching abilities.
   Experienced with developing and coding document retrieval systems and
   database conversion routines. 

   Currently responsible for 3 major worldwide Progress databases used
   throughout the Sun Microsystems organization. 

   Former senior member on a development team of 17 programmers,
   developing a large point of sale database written in Progress, which
   communicated between mainframe, mini and micro computer systems.

   Specialized in office automation using MS/DOS micro LAN systems and
   Xenix/Unix multi-user systems to develope custom integrated software
   packages and databases for a variety of business areas, using Progress
   and other fourth generation languages.

   Have utilized Data General's MV4000 mainframe system (AOS/VS) for
   research-development laboratory plotting/graphics on Hewlette-Packard
   and Calcomp plotters, as well as scientific data keeping.

   Supervisory:

   As senior programmer-analyst, coordinated and directed the activities
   of three senior programmers in developing control modules for a point
   of sale database; guided 14 other programmers with problem solving
   techniques, as a daily course of action.


   Data Processing Languages:

   4GL RDBMS ( Progress, Oracle, Integra, and Ingres )...Sybase (APT + DWB)
   SQL...Fortran (ANS,44,77,IV)...Unix/Xenix scripts...RBASE...FOXBASE
   dBASE III...RPG-II...Cobol...MS Qbasic...SMC + GW Business Basic, APL,
   and BAL (IBM 360) 


   Networks / LANS:

   Novell Ethernet TCP/IP (Excelan 205T)...NFS (Sun Microsystems)...
   DNA...10-NET (Fox Corp.)...NET30 (MIPS)... IBM-PC...PC-NFS.


   Operating Systems:

   SunOS (4.1.1)...Xenix (System 5)...Unix (Interactive)...DOS (PC - 3.x)  
   SunView...Open Look (V2 + 3). 








				  TERRY BAXTER



HISTORY OF
EXPERIENCE:


   SUN MICROSYSTEMS (Sunsoft, SMCC and WWFO)  
   Palo Alto, California
   February 1991 to Present   
   As lead Progress database consultant, designed and coded complex
   subsystems for 3 major databases used throughout the worldwide
   Sun Microsystems organization.

                             <<< Annex database >>> 

      Normalized and supported a large inventory control database which
      maintained 30 million dollars worth of company assets and insured
      easy flow and return of inventory to such promotional events as
      trade shows and demonstrations. Designed and coded an expendable
      inventory control subsystem complete with documentation, "kit"
      capabilities and automatic Email notification when re-order levels
      were reached, utilizing Progress DBMS. 

                            <<< Success database >>> 

      Designed and coded modules for an international "document" library
      system to enable international users to share technical and marketting
      documents with others on the system. Complex design included 2 daemons
      to read and process Email requests for new document submittals, document
      retrieval and modifications (batch mode) as well as responding to
      direct database queries (real-time on-line mode) with carbon copy
      forwarding capabilities and security checks. Also created advanced
      daemon monitoring tools for administrative use. 

                   <<< Author of Son of Success database >>> 

      Designed and coded the successor to the Success database. Separated
      2 functional databases for SunSoft and SMCC divisions of sun. In
      general, enhanced both the user interface to the new database, and
      improved database performance. 

                <<< Author of Daughter of Success database >>> 

      Designed and coded complex sub-systems for document submittals which
      were uploaded to GEIS (General Electric Information Systems) mainframe
      computer.  

                        <<< NewsWare 2.0 Team member >>>

      Aided in the design and testing of the NewsWare 2.0 document retrieval
      system. Single-handedly wrote all conversion modules in order to
      extract all data from the Daughter of Success database for uploading
      into the Fulcrum database. (Full text indexing system.) Consulted 
      in both end user areas as well as the Administrative modules.
      Worked closely with programming team to offer valuable input, as to
      the mechanical and functional aspects of the package. (Progress/Sybase) 





				  TERRY BAXTER
		

   SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT INC. (Subsidiary of ICL of LONDON)
   Pleasanton, California
   October 1989 to February 1991 
   Senior database programmer-analyst working with a team of 17 to develope
   a large point of sale database, to be marketted in various foreign
   countries, with international design. (Progress DBMS) 
   Sole liason to ICL of Australia's project manager, in preparation for
   installation to more than 200 sites in Australia.
   Primary consultant for Payless stores of Missouri.
   Prototyped the "service desk" module for front-end point of sale
   transaction entries. (Prints Plus) 


   MIS COMPUTER SYSTEMS - Redmond, Washington
   1989
   Provided SCO XENIX System V technical support, installation, and training
   (hardware and software) on Wyse computers in a multi-user environment.
   Wrote class manuals and instructed courses in IDOL database management
   systems and XENIX O/S system administration. Author of "GURU CORNER", a
   technical column in company's quarterly newsletter. Spearheaded large
   conversion-upgrade project and guided customers throughout the conversion
   process.


   WEST COAST COMPUTER SERVICES
   1988
   Independant Consultant (Self-Employed)
   Networked Micro systems, performing analysis, design, purchasing, and
   installation. Also conducted end user training and support. Designed
   and programmed integrated software packages and database systems on DOS
   networks, using Progress and 3GL languages. 

   MEDICAL COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL - Bellevue, Washington
   1987
   Programmer-analyst
   Designed, coded, tested, installed, serviced, upgraded, and supported
   major medical integrated software package with LAN networks (DNA) on
   IBM compatable systems for medical practices. (Progress/Oracle) 

   BETTER HOMES, INC. - Cleveland, Ohio
   1984 - 1986
   Supervised data processing department for main office which handled
   all accounting and invoicing for other branches.

   UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION - Cleveland, Ohio
   1973 - 1983
   Programmed Research and Development chemical conversion programs in
   Fortran, Basic, and other 3GL languages.  Developed archiving and
   tracking procedures for experimental product evaluation and reporting.

INTERESTS:
   Golf...Photography...Linguistics...Numismatics...Skiing...Skating
   Archeology...Lapidary...Foreign Cultures

PUBLICATIONS:
   Programming Standards - 1991   Guru Corner - 1989 

REFERENCES:
   References and personal data will be furnished upon request.





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