Resume Of Alan Weir
- 1. Alan P. Weir Manchester, CT 06042 860.649.7603 apweir@cox.net http://www.linkedin.com/in/aweirctnet SUMMARY Highly motivated, self-starting, customer service conscious C# Software Developer/Programmer with experience using object oriented design techniques and programming languages, including Microsoft .NET Technologies. Exceptional analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently or as an integral part of a team to achieve objectives and goals as well as ability to accomplish tasks under minimal direction and supervision. Professionally certified by CompTIA and Novell. CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+ and Network+ 2009, Novell CNE Version 4.0 TECHNICAL SKILLS Programming Languages: C#, HTML, XML, CSS .NET Skill Set: .NET Framework 2.0/2.5/3.5 and Common Type System, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, .NET Class Libraries, Web Services, .NET Remoting, WSE 3.0 Databases: MS SQL Server 2005/2008, MS Access 2000 Operating Systems: Windows 98/2000/XP /Vista/Windows 7 Software: Visual Studio .NET 2005 /2008 SetFocus, LLC Manchester, CT 5/2009 9/2009 .Net Masters Program Developed solutions for diverse programming scenarios in C#, employing object oriented programming concepts such as: encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction. Used C# and ADO.NET to define and implement secure middle-tier components using both connected and disconnected environment strategies. Components were implemented in both web and windows applications utilizing SQL Server and stored procedures to perform logical business transactions. Created and deployed XML Web Services using ASP.NET and Web Services Enhancements (WSE). Implemented Web Services from both Windows forms and ASP.NET web applications. Created complex business components in C# using .NET Class Library assemblies while migrating and implementing them in a multi-tier environment suitable for .NET Remoting, XML Web Services, Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS) and COM+ to address application infrastructure issues associated with building scalable enterprise level applications used by many clients. Developed a Windows n-tiered Public Library Management System application and then ported the application to a dynamic ASP.NET Internet/Intranet model utilizing
- 2. the same secure middle tier data access components. Non-public web pages were secured using Windows integrated and ASP.NET forms security models. Created Deployment projects for .NET applications using Microsofts MSI packages. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Eagle Medical LLC Springfield, MA 112001 Current Partner Built this business from scratch. Developed the business plan, obtained financing, negotiated leases for property and equipment, contracted with customers, as well as, performed day-to-day operations. Developed a process using specialized testing equipment and laptop computers that performed bio-medical safety testing of medical equipment in nursing homes. The results of the tests were subsequently stored in a database and provided the management of the nursing home with detailed reports for their equipment and complete inventory. Eagle Medical also delivered durable medical equipment and supplies to Clients of Greater Springfield Senior Services and the Hospice of Baystate Health Systems. TekSystems Meriden, CT 7/00 11/01 Consultant For Alstom Power Windsor, CT Member of a team of 7 responsible for building a new a state of the art call center focused on the resolution of employee computer related problems. Developed policies and procedures, and a knowledge database. Participated as an active agent on the desk, by responding to customer computer issues via the telephone, managing call tickets in the outage tracking system, and resolving customer problems over the phone and desk side. Computer environment consists of Microsoft NT servers and desktops, Windows 95/98/2000 desktops/laptops, NetWare 4.1, IBM AS400, heavy use and problem resolution of Lotus Notes. For Fleet Capital Leasing Providence, RI Provided all levels of support to the Fleet Capital Leasing installed base countrywide, as part of a four person help desk. Responsible for user administration of all network operating systems, problem tracking, and telephone/desk side problem resolution for all hardware and software. Desktop operating systems included Windows 2000/98/95/NT40, Network operating systems include NT 4.0, Novell 4.11 and Sun Solaris. For Endeavor Project CT, MA, RI Provided local support for a countrywide project with the responsibility of upgrading Endeavor Inc. clients Sun Solaris servers from version 5.7x to 5.8. For CIGNA Bloomfield, CT (Workload Coordinator/Integrator - Operational Readiness Lab) Managed workload for a staff of 6 integrators. Performed integration testing of CIGNA applications into server/desktop environment, insuring changes did not affect stability. All testing was performed in a lab. Worked with developers/vendors to correct problems. Created SMS Installer and Install Shield packages and distributed to desktops via SMS. Proficient in the use of the SMS Installer Wizard.
- 3. Command Systems Farmington, CT 3/94 7/00 Consultant For The Hartford Insurance Group Hartford, CT Part of the team providing technical server and desktop support for country wide rollout/upgrade of 6000 PCs to Windows NT 4.0 Workstation and the conversion from NetWare to NT Server 4.0 in 70 plus sites. Provided day-to-day support of a production Novell 3.12 network consisting of eight Novell Servers and 700 workstations installed in eight locations throughout the country. Participated on a team of four to migrate 700 workstations from Microsoft Windows 3.1 to Windows 95 and added Microsoft NT Server 3.5 to the Novell network. Responsible for both Novell and NT administration and installation, and the configuration and deployment of Windows 95 on Pentium workstations. Performed level zero lab testing on all new software/hardware products. Created SMS Installer packages for distribution through SMS to update the workstations. Responsible for solving server problems reported by technicians performing installations in the field, as well as, desktop issues experienced by the end users. Relied heavily on Shiva and SMS for problem resolution and SMS for software distribution. Installed and supported Lotus Notes client. Configured and installed NT 4.0 servers for a data warehouse project. For Phoenix Home Life Enfield & Hartford, CT Acted as team member for a company - wide roll out of 2,300 PCs from M/S Windows 3.1 to Windows 95 or Windows NT Tested all processes and procedures in a lab for validity and technical correctness. Created methodology, design, and implementation, of Windows 95 on all laptops. Supported a Novell 3.x and 4.x LAN environment including security and day-to-day administration, troubleshooting, and support. For ITT Hartford Insurance Group Hartford, CT Performed requirement analysis and third party software product evaluation for a single sign-on and centrally administered security project. Assessed X.25 network, identifying performance bottlenecks, recommended and implemented a solution. Responsible for the resolution of problems that develop in the 60 plus field offices. The area of responsibility ranged from the PC on the desktop to the Wang mid-tier or Novell LAN, to the communications network to the IBM host, including all software and hardware. For Aetna Life & Casualty Middletown, CT Responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration support of a 4 server, 300 client, Novell network. Supported products including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Rumba 3270 in a Windows environment. For ITT Hartford Insurance Group Hartford, CT
- 4. Responsible for day-to-day support of a Personal Lines Insurance application running on a countrywide Novell Netware Network. Configured and installed a NetWare 3.11 server to be used for application development Planned, tested, and implemented the following software updates on all production servers; Novells Btrieve database software version 5.15 to 6.0, the latest 3.11 NetWare patches and fixes Planned, tested, and orchestrated the upgrade of ccMail from version 1.5 to 2.0 on all clients Lead a project team of six persons charged with merging this standalone ccMail environment with the corporate enterprise domain, consisting of other ccMail post offices, Wang, DEC and IBM Developed and tested an upgrade package to be used to upgrade all clients from MS DOS 5.0 to 6.0 ITT Hartford Insurance Group 3/84 11/93 Senior Systems Specialist Acted as Technical support for all hardware and software encompassing: evaluation; testing and installation; day-to-day operational support and problem tracking; system and communication GENS; configuration planning hardware and software. Identified, researched, and presented recommendations to senior management and implemented an I/M wide project that resulted in each I/M employee having a PC installed to their desk. The project results were 1200 PC's installed; connected to 30 work group processors all communicating with each other. Developed, maintained, and managed an extensive lab environment mirroring as close as possible to what was being used in production. Consulted with Claims Management to provide technical and procedural information to automate the claims offices countrywide by installing a distributed computer network and application. Participated on a project team, consisting of upper management and senior technical personnel, to design and develop the internal I/M support structure for all distributed projects. Managed a staff of 5 technicians in the Distributed Technical support department. Supported the entire installed base of distributed processors; hardware, software, communications. Proposed to senior management a cost-effective solution that allowed the distributed systems, installed country wide, to electronically communicate with each other using the existing installed wide area network. Assigned as project manager of the diverse group of technical persons to implement the solution. EDUCATION Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Master of Science Technology Management Bachelor of Science Management Information Systems U.S. Navy Submarine Service Honorable Discharge