Resume

About

Alfred J. Wheeler

Software Developer

Summary of Qualifications • Expertise in delivering Internet, Intranet, and back-end support applications • Initiative to identify opportunities and research available resources • Follow-through synthesizing fully documented, custom, innovative business solutions that eliminate excessive costs and maximize data quality • Consistently proven ability connecting users with their data on relational databases

• Languages: o Java o MS Batch o HTML o JSP o Perl o Python o Javascript o SQL

• Databases: o MySQL o Oracle o MS Access o PostgreSQL o MS-SQL Server

• Operating Systems: o Linux o Unix o MS DOS o Windows 2000/XP/Vista

• Development Tools: o MS Office o OpenOffice o Net Beans o PsExec o Source Safe o Text Pad o Emacs o jEdit o Ultra Edit o Vi o Visio o Vedit o Visual Studio o BJS (Batch Job Services)

Developer Experience

Analog Devices, Wilmington, MA 2008–2009 • Produced intranet manufacturing support applications and enhancements, including shipping, management, and project reporting • Created Web-service client automation to retrieve frequent daily updates for reference table on database, using Visual Basic and MS-SQL server stored procedures, replacing offline procedure applied quarterly • Revised scripts to correctly process records onto Shipping Management application using Visual Basic Dot Net and MS-SQL server stored procedures • Wrote, tested, and demonstrated report application for managing manufacturing projects using Visual Basic Dot Net and Oracle stored procedures

BeNOW (Acquired by Equifax in 2005), Wakefield, MA 1997–2008 • Produced back-end support programs including database extracts and loads, and reports • Created client directed file transfer (FTP) application freeing Analysts' time for new business solutions using Java/JDBC, batch, BJS, PsExec, Win Zip, and WS FTP Pro • Converted weekly production cycle to daily to meet new client requirements and to bring process into compliance with the current corporate coding standards using batch and BJS leveraging previously written Java applications • Wrote, tested, and deployed utilities for data quality checking and assurance to streamline and standardize business processes using batch, BJS, and Java • Automated production streams using batch, BJS, and Java/JDBC incorporating PGP, Win Zip, and WS FTP Pro where applicable, freeing Analysts time for additional business solutions • Wrote application and business process documentation to support maintenance and enhancements using in-line comments in code, MS Word, RM Track, and Visio • Produced Internet and intranet marketing support applications, including database integrated surveys with direct e-mail response, custom reports and queries, and data maintenance for several distinct clients and industries • Automated client business processes using batch, BJS, Java/JDBC, Perl, and Python, incorporating Win Zip, and WS FTP Pro as needed, freeing analysts' time for new business solutions • Implemented websites and created Web pages/scripts to support clients' campaign management and reports using ASP/ODBC, and SQL • Delivered web pages to support email driven Customer Relationship Management (CRM) surveys using ASP/ODBC, SQL, Batch/BJS, and MS Access to accomplish data capture requirements • Created extracts and loads in DTS, Perl, Python, and SQR to meet clients' unique data needs • Created utilities using Java and JDBC to free Analysts' time for new business solutions • Wrote stored procedures in MS SQL Server and Oracle PL/SQL for clients' unique data needs • Wrote application and business process documentation to support maintenance and enhancements using in-line comments in code, MS Word and OpenWiki

Additional Professional Experience Programmer Analyst—Trend-Lines, Revere, MA Produced applications to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations Telemarketing Support—Allmerica Financial, Worcester, MA Supported Retirement Planning Software. Processed requests for Mutual Fund literature Programmer Analyst—Life of Boston Insurance, Malden, MA Developed and maintained software for insurance policy administration Programmer—New England Computer Solutions, Norwood, MA Developed software for businesses including automotive distributor, radio network, and computer equipment re-marketer

Professional Affiliations Toastmasters International 1992–Present • Central Toastmasters, Worcester, MA • Held various club offices, including: President, VP Education, VP Public Relations, Secretary, and Club Treasurer Association for Computing Machinery IEEE Computer Society

Education Computer Science B.S.—Worcester State College, Worcester MA Unix Certificate—Northeastern University, Boston, MA