From: phanson@well.sf.ca.us (Pete Hanson)
Subject: Customer Oriented Programming Position Sought - Pacific Northwest
Keywords: MVS C UNIX Model 204 M204 PL/1 Assembler
Reply-To: phanson@well.sf.ca.us
Organization: The WELL
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1992 00:26:59 GMT


                                                               Peter H. Hanson
                                                    507 E. 131st. St., Unit 24
                                                              Tacoma, WA 98445
                                                                (206) 531-7536

                                                 Email:  phanson@well.sf.ca.us



Dear Potential Employer:

As a 15 year computer professional, I'm writing this in the hopes that you
have, or know of, an opportunity for someone with my qualifications.  I would
like to find a programming position that demands excellent customer relations
skills.

I offer an extensive background in computers, with positions ranging from
customer support to course development and teaching, from quality control to
systems programming. With this diverse background, I can bring to your firm
an unusual combination of skills:  strong programming skills, the ability and
desire to work with users, excellent troubleshooting and problem solving
skills, and an insatiable desire to learn as much as I can about any project
on which I embark.

I have reached a point in my career where I would like to put all of these
skills together, and apply what I have learned, and have yet to learn, to
making computer systems both easier to use, and more useful to those who
use them.  Can your firm and users benefit from someone like me?  If so, I
would love to hear from you.  I will be happy to provide any additional
information you desire.

I have a strong preference to remain in the Pacific Northwest (Washington,
Oregon, Idaho), but will consider relocation to Minnesota, Wisconsin, New
England, and other places.

Looking forward to hearing from you!


                                             Sincerely,

                                             Pete Hanson

                                PETER H. HANSON
                           507 E. 131st St., Unit 24
                                Tacoma, WA 98445
                                 (206) 531-7536



QUALIFICATIONS

    Over fifteen years of computer experience, with positions ranging from
    Customer Support to Systems Programming.

                          OPERATING
    HARDWARE              SYSTEMS         LANGUAGES         SOFTWARE
    --------              ---------       ---------         --------
    Sequent               UNIX (BSD 4.3)  C, Ksh Scripts    PicoSpan, telnet,
    (Balance, Symmetry)                                     ftp

    IBM 3090, 43x1, 370   MVS/XA/SP,      PL/1, Assembler,  Model 204, JES2,
                          VM/CMS          FORTRAN, COBOL    TSO/ISPF, SLR,
                                                            Omegamon, GDDM

    IBM PC and            MS-DOS          C, Assembler      WordPerfect,
    Compatibles                                             Wordstar, dBASE II

    Sperry 1100 Series    Exec 8          PL/1, Assembler,  In-house research
                                          FORTRAN, COBOL    software


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Customer Service Contractor                                       1991-Current
The WELL                                                         Sausalito, CA

    The WELL is a conferencing system supporting over 6000 users world-wide.
    Wrote The WELL User's Manual and A Guided Tour of The WELL.  Designed and
    implemented an online-searchable version of the User's Manual, and an
    interactive version of the Guided Tour.  Provide technical support via
    electronic mail and the system's Help conference.  As a volunteer, have
    and contributed software tools designed to make the system easier to use.

MVS Systems Programmer                                               1988-1991
Martin Marietta Data Systems                                   San Antonio, TX

    Installed, maintained, and controlled access to TSO/ISPF and Model 204
    software in support of the US Air Force Electronic Security Command. 
    Responsible for monitoring and tuning the M204 database software.
    Operation Desert Storm personnel relied heavily on this system to provide
    critical intelligence data.  Designed and implemented software to analyze,
    record, and report on Model 204 performance data.  Provided trouble-
    shooting and technical support for applications software programmers. 
    Trained operations personnel in new system operating procedures.

Software Conversion Consultant                                  1988 (Apr-Jun)
Texas Maxima Corporation                                       San Antonio, TX

    Provided technical training and guidance for conversion of statistical
    software from Sperry 1100 to IBM 4300 hardware under VM/CMS.  Developed
    FORTRAN, REXX, and Assembler procedures designed to minimize changes to
    the application source code, while maintaining a similar user interface. 
    These procedures were essential in bringing the project in on time.

PETER H. HANSON                                                         Page 2


MVS Systems Programmer                                               1986-1988
US Air Force                                           Ramstein AB, W. Germany

    Installed and maintained the MVS/SP operating system and Model 204
    database software at 4 sites throughout Germany in support of the World-
    Wide Command and Control System.  Provided technical support for 30
    applications programmers, and provided training to operations personnel at
    all sites.

Small Computer Technical Support Specialist                          1984-1986
US Air Force                                           Ramstein AB, W. Germany

    Provided technical assistance and training to users of over 6000 MS-DOS
    based microcomputers throughout Europe.  Developed and taught courses in
    MS-DOS and dBASE II that saved the Air Force over $500,000 in their first
    year.

Quality Assurance Specialist                                         1979-1984
US Air Force                                                    Brooks AFB, TX

    Working closely with both scientists and programmers, ensured accuracy and
    completeness of statistical analyses of military personnel issues.

Actuarial Trainee                                                    1974-1976
Johnson & Higgins                                                 New York, NY

    Coordinated computer activities between applications and operations
    departments.  Received training in JCL and programming in IBM Assembler
    and FORTRAN.


EDUCATION

    The College of Insurance, New York, NY (Actuarial Science, 2 years
    completed)
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                                  Pete Hanson
                             phanson@well.sf.ca.us
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