Resume: VB Programmer / Systems Analyst
Dr. Computer
JIM TOWNSEND
19426 63 A Avenue
Surrey, B.C., V3S 7L6
(604) 533 - 6736
town...@uniserve.com
http://users.uniserve.com/~townsend
EXPERTISE:
Systems Analyst - VB / Windows Programmer
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Major: Management of Information Systems Minor: Economics
MICROSOFT UNIVERSITY
Microsoft Certified Professional #1987
Certified Professional for MS-DOS and Microcomputer Hardware
Certified Professional for Windows
SKILLS:
(Current Only)
Software Languages:
Visual Basic, VB Scripting, HTML, Visual J++, nominally: Visual C++
Hardware Platforms:
Am very proficient with pc's, from assembling individual systems to
building networks.
Operating Systems And Networks:
WinNT, WFW, Win95. Have use all versions of MS-DOS since version 2.0, all
versions of Windows including 1.0, 2.0, 286, 386, 3.0, 3.1, 3.11, WFW3.1,
WFW3.11, WFW32s, WinNT, W95. I have beta tested software for Microsoft
since 1985. This has included all versions of Windows since W286 and such
diverse products as Windows for Pens Computing, Visual C++, FORTRAN
Powerstation and Visual Basic.
EMPLOYMENT PROFILE:
August 1992 - present Dr. Computer
Windows Programmer - Owner
Primarily employed as a Windows Programmer, but am involved with General
Computer Consulting as well. Troubleshoot Hardware and Software in the DOS
/ Windows environment. I have written a number of Windows Programs which I
am currently marketing. Started Dr. Computer when I moved to Langley in
August 1992. My development system includes a WinNT 3.51 Server, 3 W95 and
WFW nodes and a JetBook laptop running W95 with VB4 for on-site
programming. I like to ensure my applications run on all versions of
Windows whenever possible.
June 1990 - July 1992 Computer Systems Plus Inc.
Systems Specialist - Owner
Windows Programmer / General Computer Consultant. Custom Assembled Computer
Systems and Interfaces. Provided programming services to a number of
Corporate Accounts. (CCH Canadian Ltd., Minatco Mining Ltd., T. Lamb
Oilfield Consulting, Blomqvist Publishing) Lost accounts during economic
downturn and subsequently closed the doors.
January 1987 - May 1990 Student Hacker Unlimited
Programmer - Owner
Started as a part-time business to support my family while I attended
University. Provided computing services to faculty staff and members.
Primarily spreadsheets and graphs. Assembled computers with a custom
written environment. Incorporated to Computer Systems Plus Inc..
June 1985 - August 1987 TNT Contracting
Renovation Contractor - Owner
Energy Efficient Renovations Contracting / Building Inspection. Specialized
in Accessible Housing and Energy Efficient Additions. Three quarters of my
contracts were with Alberta Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Sold business
to employees when I started University.
November 1981 - May 1985 I.B.P.A.T.
Journeyman Painter and Decorator
Commercial and Residential Painting Contracts with the International
Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades Union. Worked mostly on
Mega-Projects. Foreman for IPASCO at Revelstoke Dam, Line Creek Coal Mine
and Sheerness Power Station.
April 1976 - October 1981 Western Steeplejacks
Supervisor - High Rigging / Painting
High Rigging and Gas Plant Maintenance. Stacks, Masts and Tower Erection
and Demolition. Industrial Sand Blasting and Spray Painting, Swing Stage
Rigging and Scaffold Erection. Ran three crews of up to 15 people. Since
much of this work was sporadic, I also had a part time job teaching ball
room dancing for Fred Astaire Dance Studio where the owner was a good
friend of mine.
POST SECONDARY EDUCATION
Microsoft University Certified Systems Specialist (1992)
University of Calgary Management Information Systems / Economics (1987 -
1990)
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Renovations (1985)
CERTIFICATES:
Microsoft DOS / Windows - Hardware & Administration
Journeyman Painter & Decorator Spray Painting / Exotic Coatings
C.M.H.C. Dwelling Inspection C.M.H.C. Specification Writing / Cost
Estimating
C.M.H.C. Energy Conservation C.M.H.C. Project Management
C.M.H.C. Certified Renovations Contractor Private Plumbing Inspection
Swing Staging / Scaffolding Explosive Actuated Tools
Some Regular Customers:
Horizon Fiberglass:
General computer maintenance. Rebuilt and optimized office system as well
as updated software. Custom assembled new system and installed WFW with 32s
extensions and RAS Server for remote access. Both systems are running
Speedy Operating System, the user programmable shell I wrote in VB.
Programmed custom Access database for Order Entry, Inventory and Cost
Estimating. Also developed a VB front end for the data base and a custom
menu system designed to automate the process of data base file maintenance.
Further development on this system is not planned until the spring of 1997
as the company is currently renovating and expanding its offices. Contact:
Brad Engelland (604) 946 - 8718
Jet Countertops:
Built custom computer system and programmed custom interface in VB.
Programmed custom invoicing system. Programmed application to produce a cut
list for custom cabinets. Have provided tutorial services for Word and
Access as well as regular maintenance. Contact: John Toews (604) 534 -
3153
Larry O'Countertops:
Built custom computer system and designed software interface (shell) in VB.
Programmed macros in Word to autocompose letters and print envelopes from
the SpeedyBase database I installed on their system. Regular computer
maintenance. Contact: Larry O'Hern (604) 856 - 0314
Hil-Ron Construction:
Have built four systems and networked them using WFW. Systems are set up
with my S.O.S. shell and are using SpeedyBase. Regular computer
maintenance. Contact: Twyla Loshka (604) 856 - 6013
Broadway Pentecostal Church:
WFW network system installation and maintenance. Systems us S.O.S. shell.
Also custom built dual monitoring system to display scriptures and hymns
through projection system. Connected midi equipment to main monitoring
system for simultaneous remote control from operations console. Regular
computer maintenance.
PERSONAL:
I am a member of Northern Telecom's Business Affiliate Program. SpeedyBase
is listed in their Solution Providers Catalog. I actively beta test
hardware and software and have written code modules for a number of
companies; Microsoft, MicroHelp, Northern Telecom, Rockwell Technologies,
Allo Communications, DSC Communications, Ven-Tel Communications, Vive
Technologies and Zoom Telephonics.
SOFTWARE I WRITE IN VB AND MARKET:
S.O.S. - Custom Shell for Windows. A lot of useful features. Very handy for
WFW.
SpeedyBase - Talking Database for Windows. Uses Caller Id to tell you who
is calling.
House Inspector - A house inspection program for producing a custom
report.
GST/PST Calculator - Calculates taxes, margin/markup, exchange
dynamically.
KeyCodes - Explains 8 bit system, returns Key Codes for programming.
KeyAscii - Ascii, Hex, Octal, Decimal and Binary conversion tables.
Crystal's Xmas Tree - Talking Xmas Tree decorating program I wrote for my
kids.
Computer Clinic - Computer maintenance and troubleshooting program.
Pandaemonium - Screen Saver. Very interesting algorithm for graphic
entertainment.
Funcy Database - Database to catalog code modules for VB,Access, Word and
Excel.
Xhouse 1.0 - CP290 -x10 control module software for turning lights on and
off, etc...