Resume 3

Perhaps I am the Delphi Software Engineer that you seek? I am a versatile senior level programmer, ready to step up to the job and take on new tasks. I have solid programming, analytical problem solving skills, multithreaded client/server apps, project management and very strong database skills. Additionally, I am Brain Bench certified in Delphi and advanced database concepts. My goal is to find a stable company in which I can match my skills, talent and innovation. And in return create a better product base that makes your company shine above the rest.

The details of your advertisement suggest that you are seeking a motivated and talented programmer. To be as successful as your company is you no doubt require the ability to deliver quality code and meet deadlines.

In addition to the software development, Q&A, project management, and database duties I highlight in my resume, please note that I have over 15 years of demonstrated performance in these and other areas. Including but not limited to various OS, hardware platforms, technical writing, preparing training for end users, project management and networks.

Quantitative Skills: There are very few problems or types of data that I haven t produced robust solutions for. This includes payroll, GL integration, project management and many client/server apps.

Communication Skills: The positions that I have occupied have required both oral and written excellence.

Teamwork Skills: Participating in as well as leading countless projects has resulted in a good ability to be a team player. Knowing how important it is to be staffed by the right person for the position, I wouldn t submit my resume if I didn t plan on giving 100 .

Cordially,
Daniel Cotton

Ideally a software engineering position in which I may use my skills to benefit the company that I work for. I enjoy being a team member or taking a task and making it my own. With the ultimate goal to always keep productivity high, cost low and users satisfied. All while working for a stable company that will still be here tomorrow.

Delphi Brain Bench Certified , HTML, CGI/ISAPI, Visual Basic, some UNIX Bourne, Korn shell scripts, SQL, JavaScript, C, Python and REXX, PL/SQL, T-SQL, Crystal Reports and many other script languages.

DOS 1.0 through 6.22 , Microsoft Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95,98, NT 3.5x, 4.0, 2000 and some XP , UNIX SCO , Red Hat Linux, O/S 2; Informix 7; Oracle 5, 7 and some exposure to 8i; SQL Server 6.5 and 7.0; Advantage; PostGre; MYSQL; Sybase; Paradox, FoxBASE, dBase, Access; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Visio, FTP, Exchange, Outlook, Lotus Notes; Dream Weaver, Adobe Acrobat document creation;

Was brought on board to help this company to utilize CGI, ISAPI, JAVA, ActiveX and COM/DCOM. I have written and rewritten large bases of existing code. This is in addition to Component writing to produce custom component suites.

Prior to it s dissolution this company was positioned with industry leaders to provide state of the art real-time data transfer. This company was in-line with the restaurant POS industry to capture and relay all sales, labor and inventory data via the Internet. Also able to capture any other data that would be retained in back end SQL compliant databases.

This company was absorbed and became A BetterDataCenter that located itself in Dallas, Texas. At that point I transferred to the Texas area. My accomplishments and achievements are listed below:

• Brought to market a complex TCP/IP data engine that brokered connections, data transfer, reports, etc.
• Enabled immediate transfer of mission critical data via client/server solutions.
• Rules based reporting and exception notification via D-Source engine.
• Designed and built a distributed HTML report engine.
• Instituted client chat feature to a data center with precise detail of where they were at within the application.
• Created Dew-Point Early Warning critical notification server: it s purpose to notify of problems and difficulty with hardware or software failures.
• Designed a fault tolerant, distributed processing mechanism that operated over multiple operating systems and servers.

Environment: Windows NT, 2000 and Linux; SQL Server 7, PostGre; HTML, JavaScript, shell scripts, FTP, PERL and python. Delphi.

ADSC is a leader in the movie theater industry providing state of the art applications and hardware. Which was always striving to stay ahead of its competition by providing solutions, which were faster and better before anyone else could. That s where my expertise came into play, writing high-end scalable solutions under budget and ready to deliver.

• Designed, created and implemented the first real-time theatre ticket solution in the industry, taking 4 seconds.
• Resulting in increased sales for theatres. 2-second real-time credit card validations via the Internet.
• Enabled immediate transfer of mission critical data via client/server solutions.
• Created a suite of tools and CRM management applications based around Smart Card solutions. Again, I was first in the industry to achieve this.
• Designed flat-file engine to export from any format to any format. This was used to gather data from multiple sources and created export records for payrolls.
• I exposed a flaw to Microsoft in regards to the Registry on NT Server. Which was subsequently fixed in the next service pack.
• Migrated poorly designed inter-application and inter-server communications to robust TCP/IP libraries that I later moved to a developer s kit.

Environment: Windows NT, 2000; HTML; Advantage, Crystal Reports; Delphi;

While in the employ of John White, a 115-store national retail chain. One of my ongoing tasks was to convert legacy code. Much of which was a jumble of DOS batch files, Paradox Application Language 2.0-5.0 and massive transfers between DOS machines and HP-3000. The migration paths lead to creating robust 95/NT compliant applications.

Enhanced nightly polling routines with fail-safes and transfer checks to assure that data was valid. Instituted chain-wide loyalty card program that resulted in management and mailing applications for 30,000 members. Designed and built several full cycle purchase order systems. Created interface applications to deal with banks and money transfers ACH , with additional population into MAS-90 GL. Overhauled the in-house Point Of Sale system reducing its resource requirements.

Among the revisions implemented were fault tolerant processing routines, for nightly processes and data warehousing requirements. Switched all paper-based reports to HTML based, resulting in 19,000 savings on wide carriage printer paper. Programmed client/server applications that our warehouse utilized over a dedicated T1.

Also developed applications for: Rental system with GL tie in; Seasonality and trend analysis;

Environment: DOS, Windows 3.1-3.11, Windows NT, Linux and SCO Unix; Informix, HTML, shell scripts, Paradox, Crystal Reports; Delphi;

Reason for leaving: Newly married and 320 days of travel per year were not acceptable

This position entrusted me with overseeing the installation of computer, voice and data telecommunications equipment. My level responsibility was for 14 states and revenue that totaled 23 million annually. Through implementing procedures, policies and installation guidelines I was able to significantly reduce the overall cost per install resulting in higher profits. Our primary install base was that of correctional facilities.

Performed duties of account management and on-site customized programming by visiting all sites within my 14 state area as well as other areas. Traveling 300+ days a year was not uncommon. Routinely dealt with service providers such as US West Qwest now , AT&T, SW Bell and many others. Wrote custom applications, which became company standards that provided in-depth call reports to LEC s and RBOC s. Created protocols for dealing with difficult customers, knowledge base of common problems, etc.

Received a total of 35 commendations from our clients and their customers. Helped create many RFP s that resulted in winning the bid. Support of 750+ X.25 Frame Relay connections.

Environment: DOS, Windows 3.1-3.11, Windows 95 and NT; Oracle, Paradox, Paradox Application Language and some C;

A.A. in Computer Science, Concorde Technical College, 07/92, Grade Point Average: 3.94
Dean s List every semester.
Lamplighters Award for Excellence - 1992
Continuing education classes have included: Windows NT, Server, Lotus/Domino Server, Exchange Server, 40 hour telecom skills class, Novell, Artisoft, Delphi, Web design, marketing and many more.
Brain Bench certifications for Delphi, database design and HTML

NCIC Security Clearance while employed by Auto-Matic.
JEDI project for developer supported free code.