Professional Background:

• Independent Computer Consultant since 1985
  • Custom Programming
    Largest project: Comprehensive overhaul of corporate in-house Accounts Payable/Receivable software
  • System Specification, Construction, Installation, and Configuration
    Have installed systems in various residential and commercial locations including stand-alone, networked, and Internet connected systems (general-use and specialized-use systems)
  • Training in Programming Theory and Computer Usage
    Educational, residential, and corporate environments including one-on-one and/or group settings


• Assistant Computer Lab Instructor at Tarrant County College South Campus in 1985-88



• Designed, Implemented, and Managed the Technical Support Department for AutoRealty Products, Inc. (a Real Estate software company) 1994-2001
  I joined the organization as the sole Support Technician and, as the company grew, I grew the Technical Support Department to include multiple Technicians, a phone system and computer system to support multiple Technicians, created policies and procedures for the Technical Support Department, and successfully supported over 20,000 users using phone, fax, and Internet support methods.



• Designed and implemented and/or assisted in design and implementation of several Web sites including:
  
  • AutoRealty Products, Inc.
  • Blue Line Ice Complex
  • ZartBooks.com - Full e-commerce site including:
  • Searchable Product Database
  • Shopping Cart functionality
  • Static (ground) and Real-time (USPS Priority) shipping costs display
  • Credit Card Gateway
  • CeTro Web site (several versions)
  • My Personal Web site (several versions)


• Proficient in an assortment of Operating Systems, Development Languages, and Application Software
  
  • Operating Systems
    
    • MS Windows (3.1, 9x, NT, 2000)
    • MS-DOS
    • Unix (Berkely, SCO, Tandy [Xenix])
    • Linux (RedHat, Mandrake)
  • Development Languages
    
    • Pascal, C & C++, BASIC, Assembly (Micro & Mainframe), COBOL, IBM JCL, Fortran, CICS
  • Application Software
    
    • TurboCAD, AutoCAD, PSpice & Probe, WordPerfect, MS Word, MS Windows, and Application and Systems programming including Turbo C, Turbo C++, Mix C, Turbo Pascal, Macro Assembler, Turbo Prolog

Personal Background:

• Fort Worth Country Day School (1964-1971)
• McLean Middle School (1971-1972)
• Paschal High School (1972-1975)
• Texas Christian University
• Tarrant County Junior College (Tarrant County College)
• Univerity of Texas (Arlington)
• University of North Texas (Denton)
  Graduated from University of North Texas with Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and minor in Electronics Technology (and subminor in French Language).

• Ice Hockey (player)
• Ice Hockey (coach)
  Coached North Crowley High School Junior Varsity (1999-2000 season)
  Coached Weatherford High School Junior Varsity (2000-2001 season)
  Coached Arlington Martin Warriors Junior Varsity (2001-2002 season)
• Obedience Dog Training
  Have taken several first-place titles in Obedience Dog Shows including Dallas and Fort Worth shows
• Automotive customization and repair work
• Household customization and repair work
• Operations Manager at Blue Line Ice Complex 2002-2003
  OK, I needed a job this past year...
  On the other hand, this job is the most fun I ever had...
  I was responsible for the entire physical facility including three ice sheets and the two Zamboni ice resurfacers. Also, the HVAC systems, Plumbing and Electrical systems, and Ice Making plant.
  How could anyone have more fun ??