Thomas Carter

Thomas Carter

$50/hr
IT Specialist
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Hourly ($/hour)
Age:
54 years old
Location:
Grove, Oklahoma, United States
Experience:
20 years
Analysis † Planning † Compliance † Unification † Experience A Passion for technology, balanced within the context of strategic business goals and technical implementation. Computer Boy - Grove, Oklahoma10/2015 to 10/2017 (Technical Support Specialist, Database Administrator, Web Developer) … Assisted in managing day-to-day operations in the main computer support shop of the greater Grand Lake Area. Regular duties included receiving customer and end user issues, documenting and prioritizing service requests, and actively solving router, server, printer, laptop, and workstation issues. Handled on-site office support requests for accounting software database, networking printers, server setup, server replacements, back-up and restore operations, and virtual machine configurations. Prepared quotes for various network changes; scheduled appointments with customers and completed the requirements as per customer specifications. Assessed network security issues via diagnostic tools and prepared recommendations for customer approval. Created web sites, web stores, blogs, and email profiles, and Facebook profiles for customers upon request. Currently studying and working on various Virtual & Live Linux Workstations in preparation for certification. Windows Server, Apple (MAC), Linux, VMware, ESXi, Oracle VirtualBox, SQL 2012, Asp.Net, WordPress, OpenCart, D7, WireShark, Revo, SysInternals, Remote Desktop, VNC TrollTechs LLC - Carrollton, Texas (Non-Profit Org)03/2011 to 06/2015 (.Net Systems Architect / Founding Partner) …Managing client accounts, providing guidance consultation, preparing enterprise services architecture, presentations, recommending technology best practices, and cultivating teams’ skills development; Provided all aspects of project lifecycle, including the high-level architectural design, construction, unit test cases, technology standardization, and release management utilizing .Net VB/C# languages and TFS 2010. CareNowLLC (Coppell, Texas), Interstate Batteries LLC (Dallas, Texas), SafetyKleen (Plano, Texas) Tailoring network infrastructure segment designs as pertaining to data and security management. Solely responsible for managing virtual [VM] infrastructure and live Windows web servers. Establish proper project scope, time and cost estimates; managing delivery expectations from both business and technical perspectives for various business development projects. Identify and relay project risks; collaborating, identifying, and communicating optimal risk mitigation. Prepare and report projects' status to internal staff and external stakeholders. Present conceptual design overview and workflow processes to business stakeholders and collaborate on design pattern details and in-depth architectural details with technical staff. Analyze and improve marketing campaign creation, product launch, and sales campaign return analytics. Coordination of clients’ needs analysis and efficient best price budgeting for web content and marketing. Cultivate Microsoft Standard Consulting Practices and Competencies within Microsoft Partner initiatives. Designed & implemented data mapping translations for salesforce.com and data warehouse segments. Develop and deliver projects via Visual Studio, Expression Studio, SharePoint, and other technologies. Staff Technical Resource: Served as technical resource and reference for project lifecycle management, test case generation, and code source management in Team Foundation Server 2010 (TFS). Interfacing with non-technical company staff at all levels effectively, Management Backup when needed, conflict resolution, Prepare written periodic reports as needed, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, applying prioritization rules, and perform other duties as required. Oracle11g, SQL-, Asp.Net, Ajax, JQuery, Backbone.js, TFS, WCF, WF, WPF, MVC, Silverlight, nUnit, Ants Profiler, nUnit, SharePoint, VMware, ESXi, Oracle VirtualBox, Windows Server Expert TA - Tulsa, Oklahoma04/2014 to 08/2014 (Web Developer / Database Architect / TFS Administrator) …Design and implementation of new functionality for collegiate physics training web application; Architecting the next generation version with n-tier infrastructure and database scalability for multiple institutions worldwide; Designing the Business Intelligence (BI) data relational mapping an integration points between multiple applications. As the leading TFS administrator, I designed and implemented the various environments, set permissions, build definitions, branching and merging policies, and testing plans. Provide leadership in best practices and advancing the vision of the development team. Guide team members during development feature estimates and deliverable commitments. Suggest methods and new technologies for increasing the effectiveness of changes and of general production support improvements and cost reduction. Enhance development cycle workflow processes with continuous build integration and testing automation SQL2012, Asp.Net, Ajax, JQuery, TFS, Test Manager, WCF, DevExpress ORM / Web Controls, Telerik ORM, Entity Framework ThinkFinance - Addison, Texas04/2013 to 09/2013 (Sr. Developer / Release Coordinator) …Collaborated integrally with business analysts, software engineers, release management engineers, architects, and QA analysts to manage the project knowledgebase and implement programmatic solutions for corporate platforms. As Release Coordinator, I was fully engaged in an active leadership role in all phases of the software development lifecycle, implementations management, employing new technologies,and development best practices via code reviews, build management, and production support. Provided strong team leadership in advancing the vision of the product team. Assisted team members during development feature estimates and deliverable commitments. Interpreted general requirements and technical specifications documents with minimal assistance. Performed object-oriented design, analysis, service abstraction, and message queuing integrations Increased effectiveness of new technologies and general production support. Enhanced development cycle workflow various aspects for continuous integration and testing automation SQL2008-R2, BizTalk,Asp.Net, MVC, Ajax, JQuery, TFS, MTM, Pex, Moles, WCF, nServiceBus, SharePoint Epsilon Data Management, LLC - Irving, Texas11/2009 to 02/2011 (Sr. Interactive Developer) …Developed innovative solutions that meet the ever changing needs of clients’ marketing agendas for data-driven, targeted and cost-effective means to leverage ad market based online opportunities. Verizon Client Team - Dallas Gathered design requirements, effort level proposals, and periodically deliver resolutions to management Developed and deployed web advertising and customer relationship management [CRM] campaigns Architected, designed, and developed Side-by-Side model approach from legacy utilities [VB COM] Researched and implement strategies for improving in-use legacy applications’ limitations Automated existing business processes to reduce user manual interaction and maintenance costs Administer client specific web servers and web based interfaces on Windows Server 2008 (x64), monitor and improve server performance based on user metrics and nightly job schedules Assist support staff with systems’ issues resolution for 600 user base from call center personnel SQL2005, Oracle 10g/11g, .Net 3.5, C#, VB6, VB.Net, ASP, Asp.Net, VSS, TFS, WCF, WF, WPF, MVC, Windows Server NBS Default Services, LLC - Dallas, Texas04/2008 to 10/2009 (.Net Systems Lead / Architect) …Rewarded throughout tenure for successfully completing client project primary objectives and revenue generation;leading the development, implementation, and compliance of the department documentation throughout all software lifecycle phases. Manage vendor and client relationships for successful resolution of third party integrations with core company applications. Proficiently generate architectural designs, detailed business requirements, data element analysis and mapping, milestone objective timelines, use case work flow, testing plans, standards compliance reviews, and proof of conceptual designs for multiple projects in tandem.-Achieved 99.99% data systems availability for SLA agreements, client retention, and mortgage servicing regulated metrics. Identify, communicate project status and deliverable issues tobusiness stakeholders and technical staff Guide department's change control system for production quality control and management reporting Administration of all internal automation systems, web based interfaces,and data servers Exemplary application escalation procedure protocol with support and resolution for400 user base Streamlined integration systems (SSIS) in firm's transaction data warehouse, daily reconciliation of all mortgages, and payment transaction history from clients’ core lending platforms Designed and developed business line analytical cubes for executive and client reporting (SSAS) SQL2000, DTS, SQL2005,SSIS, SSRS,.Net 3.5,Asp.Net, VSS, WCF, WF, WPF, CodeSmith, nUnit, PGP Alt-N Technologies Ltd. - Grapevine, Texas09/2007 to 03/2008 (Lead Software Engineer) …Commended on quick and thorough assessment on all aspects of company code base, database schemas, and internal systems architecture. -Appointed to lead a systems architecture review as a result of expertise in these areas. Through effort and commitment, several areas of opportunity were identified and a tiered development project was designed, documented, and initiated. (Reported to Director of Operations) Architectedbusiness intelligence solution for importing formatted Excel documents, database key matching, and storage of monthly distributor discount pricing matrices Performed migration of Commerce Server Site from ASP (DCOM) to a .Net portal framework, housing the former (COM+) site alongside the custom interoperability of Commerce Pipelines .Net wrapper Detailed design of new data warehouse for keys management, Great Plains Business Portal 3.0, CRM 4.0, SharePoint Services, and data translations for proof of concept integration model Provisioned all production SQL Database servers' maintenance plans Organized the migration of department’s code base to new Team Foundation Server SQL2005, CRM, Great Plains, Commerce 2002, Asp.Net, Classic ASP, SharePoint, Team Foundation, nUnit DataReturn LLC (TerraMark) - Irving, Texas12/2006 to 07/2007 (Sr Software Engineer) …Improved client relationship and guided architecture decision making during implementation of .Net conversion projects during the migration of client applications from VB6 COM objects and classic ASP.-Consistently completed project deliverables ahead of scheduled timelines while exceeding technical expectations by using Agile and iterative development practices. Maintain client’s multi-site and utility, web CRM, ecommerce application in the .Net platform Planned the architecture and provided subject matter expertise to the technical support department for troubleshooting SQL2005 / BizTalk 2004 performance of online production issues AdministeredBizTalk 2006, Share Point Portal 2003 and Windows 2003 Server platform for integration with web services for MSMQ messaging connectivity SQL2005, SSIS,Asp.Net 2.0, ASP, Team Foundation Server, Telerik controls, CodeGen, MSMQ, BizTalk2006 NEC Corp - Irving, Texas12/2004 to 12/2006 (Sr Software Engineer) …Coordinated the Microsoft Certified Partner Program initiative as primary contact role for NEC Unified Solutions to achieve Gold level status and client services recognition. Co-Designed and provided ISO-9003 based guidance in specific I.T.I.L. software management practices achieving both financial quality and value added services in I.T. development operations. -Demonstrated profitability ROI by Proof-of-Concept model of service oriented architecture using Message Queuing with BizTalk 2004 configurations for guaranteed message delivery and overall system performance improvement, stability, and reliability. Gained ground above competitors by delivering exceptional custom reporting engine architecturewith loosely coupled service-oriented model and client dynamic report generation. Addedvalue selling points to existing portal framework by vendor site integration client centric menu system. (Reported directly to I.T. Director) Integrated web user interface using database reporting queue with highly customizable reporting features Architected migration of SQL web portal database to SQL 2005 with schemas, reporting, and security settings enabled for internal (LDAP), external clients (Certificates), messaging, and remote site replication Designed intranet site administration portal for client setup and network adds, moves, and changes. Designed windows services to capture differentials of router configurations for on-demand presentation. Managed production change control for all version deployments of sites, services, and database servers Assisted Network Support Engineers with Cisco PBX database configuration issues to resolution. SQL2000, 2005 DTS, SSIS, C#, VB.Net, Asp.Net 2.0, Javascript, VSS6, Active Reports.Net, MSMQ, ChartFx, Dundas Reports, Telerik controls, BizTalk2004 HealthVision - Irving, Texas12/2003 to 12/2004 (Reports Developer) …Significantly improved client satisfaction and revenue by successful completion of a medical administrative reporting system contract for health care Co-Op conglomerate (257) organizations. Successfully maintained productive client communications and relationships by reliable and timely web analytics reports generation. Integration of web application reporting with 'reusable parameter logic' with Business Objects Software to multi-tiered architecture for Crystal Enterprise Application/DCOM Utilized secure single sign-on methodology, stored procedure data retrieval for dynamic web control population, and Interactive/DHTML viewer report generation Demonstrated Proof-of-Concept enterprise architecture for a scalable multi-tiered internet environment using web services and Business Object's Crystal Enterprise plug-ins with options for .Net conversion Mastered encryption techniques and parsing of XML strings for Crystal enterprise APS login information Assisted and aided other developers by resolving .Net client site development issues SQL2000, .Net1.1, C#, Asp.Net, classic ASP, Javascript, WebTrends, Crystal Enterprise, Business Objects, PGP USDBS/Superior Broadcast - Dallas, Texas05/2001 to 04/2002 Designed Databases in SQL Server for Intranet/Internet Sales Department .asp/.sq1 application. Developed Stored Procedures, insert/delete triggers, and DTS Packages using T-SQL. Implemented Visual Basic COM/DCOM application for reusable code and integration into web application. Designed Databases in SQL Server for Intranet/Internet Sales Department .asp/.sq1 application. Integrated VeriSign/PGP security for e-commerce, live financial transactions, and real-time accounting. Managed Internet/Application development project timelines and personnel. Certified Merchant Services - Plano, Texas11/2000 to 05/2001 Developed company single point of entry system by integrating existing systems into common interface. Developed Sales Agent accounting reporting system with payable financial accounting data. Developed daily batch log retrieval scripts for merchant account summary and withholding. Developed month-end billing system and coded scheduled auto-emailed reports using simple SMTP program. Created databases, connections, and queries in SQL Server databases. Developed SQL scripts creating multiple formatted data files for compatibility with Bank of Texas.. Provider Networks - FT. Worth, Texas03/2000 to 09/2000 Performed database maintenance, screen interface design & code debugging. Designed reports for employee performance tracking. Maintained Electronic Document Interface system during DOS to Windows conversion. Provided end-user software support for medical insurance Provider Company. GPC Inc. (Affordix) - Grand Prairie, Texas08/1997 to 03/2000 Managed multiple client accounts, relations & consulting for potential clients. Application design, programming, maintenance & web reporting design. Managed data storage, retrieval, & internal security for clients’ servers. Configured Proxy, e-mail, & data servers for contracted clients. Configured FTP to upload content for business application and content management. Installed telecom switches, routers, and bridges for local /wide area networks, and administered routine maintenance using troubleshooting equipment & routine diagnostic procedures. Trained new personnel on technical service procedures. Produced weekly Technician schedules, legal documents & prepared formal service contracts. Prepared development procedures manual based on ISO 9001 documentation. Prepared project cost schedules, cost estimates, and milestone objective charts for development and server projects. Designed PowerPoint slide presentations for client proposals and demonstrations. Education & Technical Course Credits Naval Data Systems Tech Schools Command – Mare Island, CA University Of Texas – Arlington, TX  ITT Technical Institute – Arlington, TX Thomas Edison State College – Trenton, NJ (2012, Bachelors Computer Science, GPA 3.6) ________________________________________________________ MS-515 TS: .NET Framework 4, Web Applications MS-235 TS: BizTalk Server 2006 - Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions MS-445 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Business Intelligence, Implementation, and Maintenance MS-444 PRO: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Administration, Optimizing, and Maintaining Databases MS-443 PRO: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Designing a Database Server Infrastructure MS-431 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance MS-2734 Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Database Development Skills MS-282 Designing, Deploying and Managing Network Solutions MS-832: Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 - System Administration Crystal Reports - Database Linking & Optimization Crystal Reports - Advanced Design v9.0 Classic ASP 3.5 Visual Fox Pro 6.0 HIPAA Regulatory Certification- March 2011 Sarbanes Oxley Certificates- May 2013 Database (RDBMS) Development Tools Reporting Tools Platforms and Environments FoxPro 2.6 - FoxPro 5 SQL Server 7 .0 SQL Server 2000 SQL Server 2005 SQL Server 2008.R2 Oracle 8i Oracle 11g Oracle12g mySQL3 mySQL 4.22 mySQL 5 MS Access ’97 MS Access 2000 MS Access 2003 MS Access 2010 Cinch CodeSmith 3– 4 .Net Tiers DevExpress Entities Dreamweaver v4 Embarcadero ORM Enterprise Architect UML Entity Framework 4.0 Entity Framework 4.1 Expression Studio 3 – 4 Expression Web 3 -- 4 HttpFiddler Knockout JS myGeneration ORM Prism 4 Resharper v3 Silverlight 3– 5 SharePoint Designer Telerik Control Suite Telerik Extensions MVC TelerikradControls 2005 Visual Studio 2003& 2005 Visual Studio 2005 Visual Studio 2008 Visual Studio 2010 Visual Studio 2012 Windows Workflow 3.5 Windows (WCF) 3.5& 4.0 Active Reports.Net ChartFx Reporting ChartFx Map Extensions Crystal Reports 9 -v11 Crystal Enterprise 9 -v10 Dundas Reporting Dundas Gauges SQL Reporting Svcs 2000 SQL Reporting Svcs 2005SQL Reporting Svcs 2008 Webtrends Reporting v6 Active Dir. App Mode (ADAM) Active Dir. Fed. Svcs (ADFS) Forefront Client Security Forefront Identity Manager Internet Security Accel 2000 Internet Security Accel 2006 Linux Apache Server Lync Server Windows Server NT 3.51 Windows Server NT 4.0 Windows XP Windows Server 2000 Windows Server 2003 (x64) Windows Server 2008R2 (x64) Windows Server 2012 (x64) Windows Small Biz Server Windows Hyper-Visor Virtual PC 2005 Virtual PC 2007 Virtual Server 2005 R2 VMware Server 2.0 VMware ESXi 3.5 VMware vSphere VMworkstation 4, 5 & 6 Utilities Business Tools Business Intelligence Network and Protocol Tools ActivePDF Araxis Text API Capicom Certs API MS Certs Manager MS Web Capacity Analysis (WCAT) Paypal API Paypal SDK PGP Encryption Quest Toad RedGate 4 RedGate 5 SQLMetal Toad for Oracle Win32 OpenSSL WinMerge text API Verisign SDK D7 Tech Support Revo Commerce Server 2002 Commerce Server 2006 LaserFiche 8 API MSMQ Services MS CRM 3 -- 4 MS Great Plains Acct 9 MS Groove 2007 MS InfoPath 2003 - 2007 MS Money 2005 Office Accounting 2007 Office Accounting 2008 Office Comm. Svr 2007 PeopleSoft 8 SharePoint Server 2003 SharePoint Server 2007SharePoint Server 2010 Splendid CRM Tidal Scheduler WSS 2.0 & WSS 3.0 SQL 2000 DTS SQL Integration Svcs 2000 SQL Integration Svcs 2005 BizTalk 2004 BizTalk 2006 BizTalk 2010 Informatica 9.0.1 nSoftwareIPWorks Smarts/EMC Network, NetIQ AppManager v6 NetStat Voyence Router Configurator WireShark IP Scanner SysInternals Putty VNC Remote Desktop Console NetGenie
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