RFive School Bus Inspection System April 2009 - Present
Technologies:
Each school bus in the state has to be inspected by an independed contractor two times per year. There is a lot of information associated with each school bus that has to be checked and reviewed by the inspector. RFive came up with the idea for an RFID -based inspection system utilizing handheld computers.
Express Yourself Expeditors April - August 2009
Technologies:
Microsoft Access
- Microsoft C#.NET
Express Yourself Expeditors is located in Anchorage, Alaska and specializes in supplying groceries from the Warehouse Club Stores and other vendors to the people that live and work through out rural Alaska.
Express Yourself Expeditors had an order tracking system developed by another vendor utilizing Microsoft Access forms and reports. Several shortcomings/bugs were identified in the system and needed to be fixed. My main role was Project Manager. I was responsible for analyzing the existing system, learning the business processes at EYE, producing a bid offer with an alternative solution, and managing the employees assigned to the project. I provided guidance to the project team and helped in coding parts of the system.
ABC License System November 2008
Technologies:
Microsoft ASP.NET
- Microsoft C#.NET
Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Microsoft Active Directory
SQL Server Reporting Services
Alcohol Control Board (ABC) is the integral part of the Department of Public Safety. The ABC License System tracks the alcoholic beverage licenses and premits in Alaska.
The system was developed in 2007 by another vendor. During the year in service, several shortcomings/bugs were identified in the system and needed to be fixed. I was asked to learn the code and the back-end database schema and perform maintenance tasks on the system. After finding the source of the issues and fixing the bugs, the system was tested in a test environment and deployed into production.
White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad September 2008 - Present
Technologies:
- ASP.NET
- VB.NET
- Microsoft SQL Server 2005
The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad was established in 1898 to address the transportation needs of the Klondike Gold Rush. Today, the WP&YR is a summer-only, passenger-only operation catering to tourists visiting Skagway, Alaska from May to September each year.
Provided software development support for the scheduling, ticketing and reservation system (STaRS). The system is web-based with SQL Server in the back-end.
GCI Managed Broadband Portal Integration September 2008
Technologies:
PHP
- Python
JavaScript
- Drupal Content Management System
- Video Conference Systems (Polycom and Tandberg)
GCI's Managed Broadband segment offers Internet access and related services to schools and health organizations. SchoolAccess is a suite of services designed to advance the educational opportunities of students in underserved regions of the country. SchoolAccess division provides Internet and distance learning services designed exclusively for the school environment. The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund makes discounts available to eligible rural school districts for telecommunication services and monthly Internet service charges.
I came back to GCI to help the Managed Broadband office with integration of their Content Management System (Drupal). Drupal is an open-source (PHP) content management platform which is used by GCI to provide up-to-date information to their broadband customers on status of the servers/routers/links. One of my responsibilities was to enable portal users to view screen captures off of video conference systems (Polycom and Tandberg). I had to write a custom script in Python language that downloaded the images from active cameras. I also helped in Portal integration, providing research and general Drupal knowledge to the project manager.
ABC Written Orders System April - August 2008
Technologies:
Microsoft ASP.NET
- Microsoft C#.NET
Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Microsoft Active Directory
SQL Server Reporting Services
Alcohol Control Board (ABC) is the integral part of the Department of Public Safety. The ABC Written Orders System tracks the purchase of alcoholic beverages by written orders in damp local option Alaskan communities. The system enables the package stores processing the orders to verify that the purchaser has sufficient amounts remaining in their monthly limit before shipping an order.
I was the key part of the project development team at both development and deployment phases. One of the challenges that we faced was setting project requirements and customer's expectations. Our development team constantly made changes to the code base in response to evolving project requirements. During the deployment of the project I was responsible for deploying the code/database onto the test and later the production systems at ABC's facilities.
ROP Check April 2007 - June 2008
Technologies:
- VB.NET
- MS SQL Express 2005
Retionapthy of Prematurity Check (ROP Check) program provided the doctors and supporting personnel at the Providence Medical Center's Neonatology Intensive Care Unit a complete solution for keeping track of prematurely born babies. The software provides a graphical means of documenting a laser procedure when a baby is treated and document any additional information. The program allows for automatic scheduling of exams and treatments based on several critical criteria of the newly arriving baby. The program can generate a billing report for the billing department with correct billing codes.
The project lacked any kind of documentation either for the code/database or requirements/functionality. I was able to review the requirements with the doctor leading the project and understand the structure of the code and the associated database. Created new functionality and fixed the existing code to be up-to-date on requirements. Modified the database to support the needed functionality. Provided constructive feedback to the customer on possibility/time-frame of new functionality. Tested the program to ensure correct algorithm for scheduling and re-scheduling new exams.
DTC Interface October 2007 - March 2008
Technologies:
The Depository Trust Company (DTC) is a member of the U.S. Federal Reserve System, a limited-purpose trust company under New York State banking law and a registered clearing agency with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The depository brings efficiency to the securities industry by retaining custody of some 2 million securities issues, effectively “dematerializing” most of them so that they exist only as electronic files rather than as countless pieces of paper. The depository also provides the services necessary for the maintenance of the securities it has in custody.
I reviewed initial requirements for the project and modified them as necessary after conducting a study with the project lead and end users. I provided a complete solution to Alaska USA Trust Company that interfaced with the existing software that lacked the ability to send/receive trade information to/from the DTC. This software package significantly reduced the workload for Alaska USA Trust Company's employees processing trade information on a daily basis.
LeadWizard June - August 2007
Technologies:
Microsoft .NET Compact Framework
Pocket PC 2003 SE & Windows Mobile 5
Barcode scanner and Magnetic stripe reader integration
Bluetooth printer integration
LeadWizard and LeadRental programs are designed to facilitate lead retrieval and storage at trade shows. A handheld unit with either a barcode reader or a magnetic stripe reader retrieves the lead information from a barcoded badge or a magnetic stripe badge. The leads can then be stored on the handheld and synchronized with a laptop or a PC. All of the lead's information can then be printed utilizing a bluetooth printer.
The customer didn't provide any code documentation and was vague on the requirements. I reviewed the code and completed all tasks assigned by the customer including integration of the bluetooth printer, creating version of the program with different access rights for users, and naming of different versions of the program.
GeoPix February - April 2007
Technologies:
- Microsoft VB.NET
- Microsoft SQL Server 2005
- Microsoft .NET Compact Framework
- Microsoft Windows Mobile 5
- GPS integration
- Handheld camera integration
- .NET webservices
- ASP.NET
GeoPix is a mobile, location-based application that was developed as a proof-of-concept for several use cases related to law enforcement. Using GeoPix, mobile users take geo-referenced images and upload them to an online database, where users can access the images with a smart
navigation experience based on maps. Users can browse, pan, zoom areas immediately seeing the pictures posted by the mobile users. Thumbnails are directly overlaid on the maps exactly where the full-size photos are taken.
I helped to develop the requirements for the project and delivered a functional mock up system which utilized an HP PDA device with integrated GPS and camera that uploaded geo-referenced images to an online database, which then mapped those images utilizing google maps.
Russian Catalog Site November 2006 - August 2007
Technologies:
- ASP.NET
- Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Designed and customized a secure CMS (Content Management System) for the NLECTC (National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center). Further details are classified.
JEPES October 2004- September 2007
Technologies:
Oracle 9i, 10g
BEA Weblogic Server 8.1, 9.2
BEA Weblogic Portal 8.1 and Workshop 8.1, 9.0
Eclipse, Myeclipse
Javascript
AJAX
XML, XSLT
MetaMatrix
WebFocus Reporting tools
Joint Execution and Planning System (JEPES). JEPES provides an integrated set of tools for the Joint Task Force Engineer Staff to plan, assess, and execute joint engineering requirements in accordance with Combatant Command's (COCOM) stated requirements. JEPES supports development of quantitative aspects of general engineering support planning and provides the general requirements for engineer support planning associated with Operational Plan (OPLAN) development. JEPES supports the execution phase of operations by providing GIS capability to perform real time engineering analysis to solve operational problems in a timely manner. The JEPES Architecture is 100% SOA-based and the application is hosted in the Global Combat Support System (GCSS) 6.1-SOA-based enterprise environment. This multi-year project started with no formal requirements.
Created interactive graphs and reports utilizing WebFocus reporting tools. Installed and troubleshooted WebFocus installations. Created views and stored procedures in Oracle 9i and 10g that were utilized in generating graphs and reports. Worked closely with the database team on creating/troublehsooting MetaMatrix queries for reports. Created visual layouts for reports and coded the back-end functionality.
GCI SchoolAccess September - October 2006
Technologies:
- PHP
- MySQL
- JavaScript
- HTML/CSS
- Apache
The lines between technology and education in the 21st century are fading fast. Education in today’s high bandwidth world is critical in preparing students to become competitors in the global economy. GCI SchoolAccess recognizes this transformation and is committed to empowering students with access to unprecedented learning opportunities and resources anywhere in the world. Designed by educators, our comprehensive K-12 service presents students with access to 21st century content, learning environments and teaching support. Created the CSS stylesheets for use with SchoolAccess web portal. Assisted with the installation of the PHP-based framework on an Apache server. Coded PHP back-end of the web-portal. Assisted in the integration of the Big Sister Network Monitoring System that provided real-time information about the network systems in schools around the state of Alaska.
ARI 2006 January - December 2006
Technologies:
Microsoft .NET Compact Framework
Microsoft .NET 2.0
C#.NET
Oracle 9i
BEA WebLogic 8.2
Java
Source code version control (SubVersion)
GlobeRanger iMotion & Mobility platforms
JavaScript
IIS
HandHeld Devices (Windows Mobile)
Alaska Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Integration (ARI) Project. NWDS helped the ARI Team guarantee delivery of innovative EAI software to the DoD that would achieve rapid adoption of Automatic Identification Technology (RFID-enabled) supply chain management. The project included a system prototype that aggregated item level data from passive RFID tags into active RFID tags during inter-modal distribution operations, demonstrating and evaluating the benefits of this integration. The prototype successfully demonstrated, across the various modes of transportation (land, sea, and air), shipments from one Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) distribution center to US Army and Air Force retail/base-level systems in Alaska. The ARI Team’s experience and proven performance in the areas of RFID systems, Net-Centric services/technologies, logistics data/data management, and education and training provided a unique and powerful set of capabilities that contributed to the success of this project.
Developed the handheld part of the project from the ground-up. Reviewed the requirements that the project manager provided to me and coded the application to the specifications. One of the big parts of the project was creation of web-services for data transmission and authentication. I accomplished this using custom SH5 algorithm class on the handheld side passing it through an SSL connection to the database for authentication.
Accomplished integrating the developed handheld software with both Windows Pocket PC2003 SE and Windows Mobile 5 units. Part of the specifications required reading RFID and barcode tags using readers from different manufacturers. I was able to provide support to all required readers in one custom solution.
Alaska Department of Public Safety February - April 2006
Technologies:
ASP.NET
VB.NET
DotNetNuke
Microsoft SQL Server 2000
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
IIS
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the state agency charged with providing functions relative to the protection of life, property and wildlife resources. Department members enforce criminal laws, traffic laws and regulations, wildlife laws and regulations, fire laws and regulations, and are additionally responsible for a number of public safety related functions such as search and rescue, court services and criminal justice records. Consulted the DPS webmaster on the installation and development for the DotNetNuke framework. Performed installation of the DotNetNuke framework on Windows 2003 server and SQL Server 2000 database. Developed custom DotNetNuke modules. Created initial page layouts for the portal.
Northern Trust Real Estate September - December 2005
Technologies:
ASP
Cisco VoIP
Cisco switches and routers
PBX and POTS
Windows 2000 and 2003 servers
Windows 2000 and XP workstations
Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft SQL Server 2000
Northern Trust Real Estate Realtors include some of Anchorage's top producing real estate licensees. The secret to our success lies in service to our clients and community. If you are considering purchasing a new home or other property or if you are considering selling your existing home and would like a private consultation contact us today. We want to be your REALTOR® of choice. We offer the real estate knowledge and resources that you will need to make your home buying and selling a positive experience.
Provided support with network equipment resulting in 99% uptime level. Performed hardware/software installation in three geographically separate offices including database servers and NAS servers. Supported Voice over Internet Protocol (Cisco) phone system providing customers with reliable connection. Programmed web applications that provided real-estate agents with up-to-date information. Worked directly with end-users determining their needs and providing excellent customer support.
CTSC May 2004 - August 2005
Technologies:
ASP.NET
VB.NET and C#.NET
DotNetNuke
Oracle 9i
Microsoft SQL Server 2000
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
IIS
Windows PocketPC 2003
Compact Framework 1.0 and 1.1
.NET WebServices
Chenega Technology Services Corporation is a premier Alaska Native-owned professional services company providing support to the United States Government in a variety of areas. CTSC is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, recognized as one of the most successful and best run corporations in the State of Alaska.
Developed a web service-based intranet search engine that queried several separate systems through a common user interface. Developed software for handheld devices to be used in the Department of Defense legacy logistics system. Created Oracle stored procedures for data retrieval. Also conducted RFID research.
UAA ITS September 2001 - April 2004
Technologies:
PHP
MySQL
Microsoft Office 2003
Microsoft SQL Server 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
IIS
Apache
Windows 2000 and XP support
Macintosh support
Hardware/software installation and troubleshooting
Network support
User support
The IT Services organization provides technology support at UAA through Infrastructure Services and the IT Service Center. Infrastructure Services consist of central computing, data network, and web hosting. The IT Service Center includes audio visual, computer labs, and the call center.
Provided excellent customer support to students, staff and faculty. Developed a web-based time-tracking system for other consultants utilizing PHP and MySQL. Supported various computer and networking equipment that was critical for every-day operations. Provided written reports and feedback to ITS management.
UAA September 1999 - December 2005
Technologies:
The University of Alaska Anchorage comprises eight teaching units at the Anchorage campus. The Colleges of Education, Health and Social Welfare, Arts and Sciences, Business and Public Policy, Community and Technical, Schools of Engineering, School of Social Work, and School of Nursing. As well, there are five community campuses: Matanuska-Susitna College, Kenai Peninsula College, Kodiak College, and Prince William Sound Community College. UAA is the largest University in the state. UAA also provides higher education opportunities to Armed Services personnel throughout the state of Alaska.
Developed a Java web browser and an email client. Created and managed databases in ORACLE, MSSQL, Access, and MySQL. Programmed web-applications in PHP and .NET environments. Developed websites including a senior project utilizing complex database and custom Google maps client. Conducted Radio Frequency Identification research that resulted in publication of a textbook used in course work. Leaded the Electrical Engineering course’s lab. Created and graded projects for students.