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From: cshaver@informix.com (Craig Shaver)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract
Subject: Re: contract payment methods question
Date: 18 Dec 92 01:36:44 GMT
Organization: Informix Software, Inc.

In article <bobert.724629938@godzilla> bobert@informix.com (Robert Murphy) writes:
................
.....
>
>Speaking of this kind of thing, my partner and I are having a problem which
>perhaps somebody here has an answer for.  We're working on a project
>which is basically to write an interface layer so that the client's
>proprietary library code can be called from an Windows Excel spreadsheet.
>These libraries had previously been ported to Lotus 123 for DOS and Unix,
>and Wingz for the Sun, and also sold as independent libraries, so we
>assumed they'd been thoroughly tested... heh heh...
>
>Well, over 80% of the bugs that have been reported against our project
>have turned out to be in the client's libraries.  Fixing these libraries
>is both outside the scope of the contract and far outside our expertise.
>I'd guess we've spent an aggregate of 2-3 man-weeks on these bugs, and
>the whole project was only supposed to take 2-3 man-weeks.  I can also
>honestly say that there was no way at the beginning of the project that
>we could have expected this kind of overrun.
>
>Right now, we're just eating the extra time.  In the future, though, what
>should we do?  Should we build an automatic price increase into our
>contracts for extra work caused by client screw-ups?  Are there other,
>better ways of dealing with this sort of thing?
>
>Bob Murphy
>

You should anticipate client related problems.  Break the job into parts
and be specific about what you are going to deliver.  You should be able
to just deliver a finished interface library with minimal testing.  The 
contract should be broken into building the library and then specific
amounts of testing.  You may have under bid at 2-3 weeks by the way.

I saw something similar recently involving a c++ class lib.  The testing
was to go so far as to point out bugs but not to fix them.

-- 
Craig Shaver  (cshaver@informix.com for now) (415)390-0654 (415)926-6407
Productivity Group POB 60458 Sunnyvale, CA  94088
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From: jon@netcom.com (John L Davis)
Organization: Odyssey Ultraware, Inc
Date: Sat, 26 Dec 1992 22:54:54 CDT
Subject: Contract  ME - Sunnyvale - RECRUITER

Have a 3 to 6 month position for a Mech. Engr/Desgnr.:

* Mechanisms

* ME 10 a Must

* Optical background a plus

* Medical or Lab equipemnt a plus

Project to start January 11, 1993

Contact:		EDS
			15951 Los Gatos Blvd, Ste. 6
			Los Gatos, CA 95032
			(408) 358-6557 FAX 358-6560
			Attn: John L Davis


Have a 3 to 6 month position for a Mech. Engr/Desgnr.:

* Mechanisms

* ME 10 a Must

* Optical background a plus

* Medical or Lab equipemnt a plus

Project to start January 11, 1993

Contact:		EDS
			15951 Los Gatos Blvd, Ste. 6
			Los Gatos, CA 95032
			(408) 358-6557 FAX 358-6560
			Attn: John L Davis


 


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From: jon@netcom.com (John L Davis)
Subject: Contract  ME - Sunnyvale - RECRUITER
Followup-To: poster
Keywords: Mechanisms / ME 10 CAD System
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 
Distribution: ba
Date: Sat, 26 Dec 1992 18:39:41 GMT
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From: seek@world.std.com
Organization: Odyssey Ultraware, Inc
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1992 04:47:21 CDT
Subject: IMMEDIATE CONTRACT OPENING FOR C++ UNIX POSITION IN BOSTON refc+++recruiter+


                    ****************************************** 
                       these are not entry level positions
                    ******************************************
                       please send resume in ascii format 
                    ******************************************
 
 
                    SENIOR C++ UNIX PROGRAMMER FOR CONTRACT
 
AVAILABILITY:       IMMEDIATLEY
 
DURATION:           ONE YEAR
 
TECHNICAL:          HANDS ON DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE WITH C++ ON 
                    UNIX PLATFORM, ANY FINANCIAL APPLICATION 
                    EXPERIENCE WOULD BE A BIG PLUS
 
ADDITIONALS:        FUND ANALYSIS EXPERIENCE A PLUS
 
FOLLOW UP:          seek@world.std.com
                    1-617-246-8246 (fax)
                    1-617-246-8234 (phone)
 
CONTACT:            SANDRA STRONG


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From: seek@world.std.com (SEEK)
Subject: IMMEDIATE CONTRACT OPENING FOR C++ UNIX POSITION IN BOSTON
refc+++recruiter+
Reply-To: seek@world.std.com
Organization: SEEK Consulting Companies Ltd
Distribution: ne
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1992 17:20:42 GMT


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From: p00164@psilink.com ("Perry L. Geib")
Organization: Odyssey Ultraware, Inc
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 1992 02:26:06 CDT
Subject: CONTRACT OFFERED: flight sim RADAR simulation, OH

ATSIM, Inc. is a software service company specializing in Flight Simulation.  
ATSIM is owned and operated by experienced Flight Simulation software 
engineers.  We offer our contractors a full insurance package, tuition 
reimbursement, and technical assistance.

POSITION:		
		RADAR Simulation Software Engineer

REQUIREMENTS:  	
		Previous RADAR Simulation experience 4 + years, Ada, UNIX, 
		DoD STD 2167A.

DESCRIPTION:	
		Engineer to design, develop and implement RADAR effects software 
		on an Intel based DRLMS system.  Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground 
		effects simulation will be implemented.

LOCATION:		
		OH

RATE:			
		$35-45/Hour

DURATION:		
		6 months (with a possible follow-on of 6+ months)

FOLLOW-UP:	
		p00164@psilink.com
		800-292-8746 (Voice)
		607-277-1491 (FAX)

CONTACT:		
		Mary Shoemaker

NOTE:		
		All applicants will be asked for professional references and 
		undergo technical interviews prior to submission.  All 
		applicants selected will be subjected to a security investigation 
		and must meet eligibility requirements for access to 
		classified information.
		If you would like to be considered for this assignement 
		FAX or email (ascii format) your resume.


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From: "Perry L. Geib" <p00164@psilink.com>
Subject: CONTRACT OFFERED: flight sim RADAR simulation, OH
Organization: Performance Systems Int'l
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1992 15:21:23 GMT
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From: buyse@tivoli.com (Russ Buyse)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract
Subject: Software Test Development Engineer (UNIX)
Keywords: UNIX, software test, distributed systems management
Date: 22 Dec 92 22:26:37 GMT
Organization: TIVOLI Systems, Inc.


Company:        Tivoli Systems Inc
Open Position: 	Software Test Development Engineer
Title:		Software Engineer
Reports To:	Manager, Software Test Development


TIVOLI Systems, a start-up company in Austin, TX, has quickly become the
leading supplier of distributed system management products for
heterogeneous UNIX environments.

TIVOLI has licensed its distributed system management technology to the
OSF, USL, and SunSoft.  TIVOLI also sells its products directly to
end-user customers with large, heterogeneous UNIX networks.  TIVOLI
customers include major oil companies, investment firms,
telecommunications companies and semiconductor firms.  TIVOLI is located
in the scenic hill country west of Austin, overlooking Lake Austin.  We
have about 60 employees.

TIVOLI is seeking 2 outstanding software engineers for Software Test
Development.  The successful candidates will participate in the
porting, enhancement and release of automated software test packages
to be used in verifying TIVOLI's products.  Due to the distributed nature
of the TIVOLI product this is an extremely challenging effort and will
require innovative solutions.

The candidate will be expected to excel at designing, coding, and
releasing automated software test packages.  Software test developers at
TIVOLI are involved in all phases of one or more software product
life-cycle(s).  This requires working closely with the product developers
and technical writers in TIVOLI's team atmosphere.

Mandatory Requirements:

  o  3 to 5 years experience in Software Engineering/Software Test Development.

  o  2 to 3 years experience with UNIX and C.

  o  Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline required. 

  o  US citizenship or permanent residency required.

Desired Background:

  o  Master's degree in Computer Science.

  o  Experience developing automated test suites.

  o  Experience with UNIX System Administration, Object-oriented
     programming, and the X Window System.

  o  Experience with Perl or other scripting languages.

  o  Experience developing testing tools a plus.


If you meet all of the mandatory requirements, please send your resume
(plain text only -- no troff, TeX, PostScript, etc.) to:

Internet:	hiring@tivoli.com
UUCP:		...!cs.utexas.edu!tivoli!hiring
FAX:		1+512-794-0623 (Attn: Manager, Software Test Development)

US Mail:	Attn:  Manager, Software Test Development
		TIVOLI Systems, Inc.
		6034 West Courtyard Drive, Suite 210
		Austin, Texas 78730

No phone calls please.  We regret that we cannot reply to resumes which
do not meet all of the mandatory requirements listed above.

TIVOLI Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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From: alanh@cup.portal.com (Alan E Hattman)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract,misc.jobs.offered
Subject: Oracle 7.0 DBAs Contract Opportunities, Los Angeles (Broker)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 92 14:31:41 PST
Organization: The Portal System (TM)
Distribution: usa

                        ORACLE DATABASE ADMINISTRATORS


Multiple long term contract opporunities in Los Angeles for Database
Administrators with Oracle 7.0 experience.  Background working for financial
institutions is a plus but not required.

Rates are negotiable.
Start dates are immediate

For information contact

Clark Wasson
Mini-Systems Associates
6053 Bristol Parkway
Culver City, CA  90230-6627

Voice:   310-645-7600 Ext 247
Fax:     310-645-0063
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Distribution: world
From: p00164@psilink.com ("Perry L. Geib")
Organization: Odyssey Ultraware, Inc
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1992 04:48:34 CDT
Subject: CONTRACT OFFERED: flight sim IOS s/w engineer

ATSIM, Inc. is a software service company specializing in Flight Simulation.  
ATSIM is owned and operated by experienced Flight Simulation software 
engineers.  We offer our contractors a full insurance package, tuition 
reimbursement, and technical assistance.

POSITION:		
		Instructor Operating Station Software Engineer

REQUIREMENTS:  	
		Previous Flight Simulation IOS experience 4 + years, Ada, 
		Silicon Graphics, DoD STD 2167A.

DESCRIPTION:	
		Engineer to design, develop and implement IOS software using 
		DOD STD 2167A.  Experience in real-time simulation of military 
		aircraft required.

LOCATION:		
		OH

RATE:			
		$35-45/Hour

DURATION:		
		6 months (with a possible follow-on of 6+ months)

FOLLOW-UP:	
		p00164@psilink.com
		800-292-8746 (Voice)
		607-277-1491 (FAX)

CONTACT:		
		Mary Shoemaker

NOTE:		
	All applicants will be asked for professional references and undergo 
	technical interviews prior to submission.  All applicants selected 
	will be subjected to a security investigation and must meet 
	eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
	If your are interested in this position either email (ascii 
	format) or FAX your resume.


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From: "Perry L. Geib" <p00164@psilink.com>
Subject: CONTRACT OFFERED: flight sim IOS s/w engineer
Organization: Performance Systems Int'l
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1992 14:12:57 GMT
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Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract
From: seek@world.std.com (SEEK)
Subject: TANDEM C SQL CONTRACT IN BOSTON AREA refTANDEM+recruiter+
Reply-To: seek@world.std.com
Organization: SEEK Consulting Companies Ltd
Distribution: ne
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 21:42:22 GMT


****************************************************************************
** these are not entry level positions * please send resume in ascii format
****************************************************************************
** local engineers are preferred       * all locals will get a response back
****************************************************************************
 
              TANDEM C SQL CONTRACT POSITION FOR A FINANCIAL PROJECT
 
 
          Immediate need for a systems analyst to do analysis, design and 
 implementation for pieces of three different projects. Requirements include 
 three years of C programming, preferably on a TANDEM system, SQL knowledge
 and TANDEM. Position is 6 months in the Boston area. The three projects are
 Interfacing TANDEM to UNIX, TANDEM SQL development, and C development.
 
 
 
                     FOLLOW UP:   seek@world.std.com
                                  1-617-246-8246 (fax)
                                  1-617-246-8234 (phone)
 
                     CONTACT:     Mark Minichiello
From: skoffman@tri.com (Sue Koffman)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract
Subject: contract opening rally/rdb/c programmer
Summary: rally contract mid-west
Keywords: rally contract mid-west
Date: 22 Dec 92 18:22:30 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: The Registry Inc.  Wellesley, MA  02181


 The Registry is one of America's fastest growing contract
placement firms. Our clients include companies in the Fortune 1000
as well as the emerging firms poised to become the industry leaders
of tomorrow. 

Currently, we have an immediate need for a Rally/RDB/C programmer
to work on a shop floor data collection system. The position is
located in southern Illinois and is a minimum of 3 months.

This is not an entry level position. Qualified candidates may
contact Sue at skoffman@tri.com  or call 1-800-248-9119. The fax
number is 617-237-0723.

  
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  |  Email: skoffman@tri.com | Sue Koffman - The Registry      | 
  |------------------------------------------------------------| 
  |  Phone: 1-800-248-9119   | America's Registry of           |
  |                          | Quality Programmers,            |
  |  FAX: 617-237-0723       | Software Engineers & Consultants| 
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Distribution: world
From: cisml@world.std.com (Marty Lebowitz)
Organization: Odyssey Ultraware, Inc
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1992 04:42:10 CDT
Subject: C Programmers (3) - Embedded Applications (MA/FL/AL) CIS (Recruiter)

	
#122992 - C Programmers (3) - Embedded Applications


Will be responsible for implementation, testing and enhancements
of embedded applications for company's communications-based
product. Requires 3+ years industry experience with specialties 
and interests in either C-programming, embedded applications,
MIL specifications, real-time systems, CASE tools, hardware/
software systems. or technical consulting. Location: (MA/FL/AL). 
Other intermediate and senior level openings exits (contract & 
direct) both locally and nationally. Referrals encouraged.

For immediate, confidential consideration call or fax resume to:

Marty Lebowitz, President
CIS; Box 456
Brookline 02146 
Tel: 617- 232-8300
Fax: 617- 232-6240



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From: cisml@world.std.com (Marty Lebowitz)
Subject: C Programmers (3) - Embedded Applications (MA/FL/AL) CIS (Recruiter)
Organization: The World Public Access UNIX, Brookline, MA
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1992 17:36:01 GMT


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From: marc@tanda.isis.org (Marc Thibault)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract
Subject: Re: How to start a consultancy company?
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 92 21:06:54 EST
Reply-To: marc@tanda.isis.org
Distribution: na
Organization: Thibault & Friends

In article <1992Dec30.142739.5892@engage.pko.dec.com> 
(R. Thiyagarajan) writes: 

> 1. Do we have to Incorporate a company and any benifits
> 
> 2. What are the business insurance needed for software consultancy
> 
> 3. Any association for small consultancy companies and the address?

        A lot depends on whether it really is a consultancy or rather
        a contract programming house. A consultancy (advice givers)
        needs virtually nothing formal to do business. If it's
        contract programming (thing  producers), you need the whole
        magilla, including liability insurance and all the official
        administrative gloop of a small business with employees.

        You probably don't _have_ to incorporate, but it's likely your
        lawyer and your accountant will recommend it. You _do_ have
        one of each, don't you?

        Cheers,
                Marc

---
 Marc Thibault        |  Automation Architect        |  All we are saying
 marc@tanda.isis.org  |  R.R.1, Oxford Mills,        |  is give global
 CIS:71441,2226       |  Ontario, Canada  K0G 1S0    |  warming a chance.
 NC FreeNet: aa185    |                              |

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From: mcm@zycor.lgc.com ()
Subject: writer-union
Originator: mcm@odessa.zycor.lgc.com
Organization: Landmark/Zycor  (Austin TX)
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 17:19:03 GMT

I saw a posting a while back about a National
Writers' Union. It was an affiliate of the 
AFL-CIO/UAW. I would appreciate a re-post
of the information on whom to contact. I am a
technical writer, and am interested in learning
more about the union.

Marianne Mahoney
mmahoney@zycor.lgc.com
(512)292-2368

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From: chetans@agora.rain.com (Northwest Software Inc.)
Subject: Portland, Oregon, 2 Years, C++ X-Windows IS Project Manager
Organization: Open Communications Forum
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 1992 00:28:10 GMT


 PLEASE RESPOND DIRECTLY VIA U.S. MAIL, EMAIL,  OR FAX

	*********************************************
	*      SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGER             *
	*********************************************

DESCRIPTION:

Portland, Oregon, 2 years: Management and Architecture for a large
X-Windows, C++, SYBASE Information System Project.

REQUIREMENTS

10 years total experience; 2 years as 1st level manager; solid development
experience for large commercial C++ and X-Windows projects.  BSCS or
equivelant.

DESIRED

Advanded degree, e.g., Ph.D.; SYBASE.


INTERESTED ?  RESPOND IN STRICT CONFIDENCE TO:

		Northwest Software, Inc.
		Attn: Job#: Project Manager       
		P.O. Box 91396
		Portland, OR 97291-0396

		FAX: 503-645-5892

		Email: chetans@agora.rain.com


		Note: It is our policy to talk to you first prior to 
		submitting you to our clients.  Unless we obtain your 
		permission, we will not submit your resume to anyone.
		    
		(If you are not a perfect match, we prefer that you 
		 mail us your resumes.  We will maintain it on our files
		 for future contract/employment jobs.  Thanks for your
		 understanding and cooperation)

MESSAGE TO NEW COLLEGE GRADUATES:

If you are a new college graduate, you should be aware that our clients
pay our fees and usually expect us to recruit experienced professionals
and/or consultants.  Therefore, we'd like to suggest that you either
contact your college placement center, or college recruiters at the
employers' directly.  Most large companies have a program to recruit new
college graduates like yourself.

ABOUT NORTHWEST SOFTWARE, INC.

Northwest Software, Inc. (NSI) provides Consulting Services 
to top-rated high technology companies across the United States.  
NSI has offices in Portland (Oregon), Los Angeles, and India.  NSI's
spectrum of services include: turn-key implementation of projects either
at our client's site or in India, and recruitment services.
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Distribution: world
From: rnace@halcyon.com (Roger Nace - Excell Data Corp.)
Organization: Odyssey Ultraware, Inc
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1992 05:09:49 CDT
Subject: Contract: VMS C and FORTRAN in Portland, OR


Position:  This is a contract position for a Programmer/Analyst fluent in
           VAX C and FORTRAN with experience using the VMS Run-Time
           Library and Interprocess communications routines.  Applicant
           must have strong interpersonal skills as well as good verbal
           and written communications skills.  Experience (3 to 5 years
           minimum) in applications development is required.

Platform:  VAX/VMS

Location:  Portland, OR

Duration:  1 Year

Reply to:  Roger Nace   RNace@Excell.com

Excell is a rapidly growing consulting company with a full range of
benefits for its employees.

Excell Data Corporation
9750 Third Ave. NE
Seattle, WA  98115
(206) 527-1890
FAX: (206) 527-0120


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Subject: Contract: VMS C and FORTRAN in Portland, OR
Organization: The 23:00 News and Mail Service
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1992 22:52:43 GMT


Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract,misc.jobs.offered
From: tms@netcom.com (Taos Mountain Software)
Subject: Unix Senior SQE lead contract SF Bay Area
Followup-To: poster
Keywords: Unix SQE Testing X_Windows
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 
Distribution: ca
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1992 17:10:50 GMT


* * * *	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *	* *
Taos Mountain Software,	a Mountain View, CA based Unix	Contract-
ing and	Training company, has several Unix contract openings.

Taos Mountain offers its W2 contractors	Health Insurance,  Educa-
tional	Reimbursement,	business  cards,  Internet access, and we
work hard to keep our  contractors  busy  from	one  contract  to
another.  Contact us for details.

   When	replying, please indicate req number and job title.
    If emailing	us a resume, please send only ascii resumes.

USMail:	David Clark			Voice:	(415) 961-2100
	Taos Mountain Software		Fax:	(415) 961-6668
	415 Clyde Ave.,	Suite 105	Email:	tms@netcom.com
	Mountain View, CA  94043

* * * *	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *	* *

		     === Req Number 267	===

Job Title:		SQE Group Lead

Geographic Location:	San Francisco Bay Area

Likely Duration:	3-6+ months

Job Description:	Lead X11 Imaging Testing Group

	Group-lead / senior test engineer to manage
	most testing aspects of	an X-windows based imaging software
	application.  Evaluate and purchase test coverage software.
	Develop	test plan and bug-report database systems.
	Hands-on testing and debugging,	managing a small team of
	professional SQE engineers.  This position calls for a manager
	with strong working knowledge of SQE methodology.

Candidate Qualifications:

	- Prefer MSCS/EE with 3-6 years	Software Quality Engineering
	  work experience focusing on the automated testing of
	  X windows-based applications.
	- Proven ability to find bugs and to debug applications.
	- Strong C programming experience.


	  == End of Taos Mountain Software Posting. ==




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