Resume – Randall L. Beach

Randall L. Beach

Mobile 760-580-1796

Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128

BeachWare@hotmail.com

Skill Summary

10 yrs – Software development, design, systems integration and management

4 yrs – ASP.NET, C#, Visual Studio 2008, Windows Mobile, OOD/P

9 yrs – SQL Server 2008, 2005, 2000, DB design & implementation, TSQL, stored procedures

4 yrs – ASP, HTML programming, IIS, Web Site Management

6 yrs – VB6 design & development, GUI, COM, ActiveX, ADO

5 yrs – Managing & leading software projects

Strong Business Skills

• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills at workgroup and management levels.
• Superior communication skills, customer interface and project management.
• Forward thinking in Microsoft technologies.

Mar 02 – Jul 2010    Software Engineer

Thermo Fisher Scientific

San Diego, CA

Summary of the job

• Developed full life cycle analytical software using Visual Studio 2008, Sharepoint 2007, .NET 3.5, ASP.NET, C#, SQL Server 05, ADO.NET and AJAX.
• Designed and developed Web Applications, Windows Application and SQL databases.
• I designed all SQL Server capabilities for the all projects, including stored procedures, triggers, maintenance scripts, performance tuning and installation.

.NET Projects

• I created a graphical ASP.NET 3.5 Web Application that consumes data from a Web Service and SQL Server database.  This included customer-configurable web pages for wired LANS and long-haul wireless.
• The application includes an XML Web Service that uses ADO.NET to pull data from SQL Server stored procedures via AJAX callbacks.
• The .NET installation project includes Custom Actions to tweak IIS.
• Used Windows Mobile 5 to display a subset of the data on PDAs.
• Led the software design and development, system test, and implementation in the field and designed the follow-on software capabilities for this new wireless product
• Created a standalone running demo of the full scale system for Marketing on a DVD using Virtual PC.

Training Project

• Ground-up implementation of SharePoint MOSS 2007 server inside a Virtual Server atop Windows Server 2003.  I created, customized and administered 2 Sharepoint sites.; 1 site for engineering document workflow, 1 Team site for a global training project.  I customized the sites with Sharepoint Designer.

System Installer Project

• Large custom setup project for the flagship chemical analysis system.  A .NET Windows Application program installs and configures .Net 3.5, IIS, SQL Server Express, databases, DB maintenance jobs, VB programs for control and analysis and a Web Application site for data publishing.

Visual Studio 6

• Developed several numerical analysis and display programs with extensice VB6 and SQL Server Express for the flagship product.   Implemented complex User Controls and Classes and SQL databases.  Many Winforms, graphs and tables running on 2 computers.

IT Admin

• At times, I did network IT and domain administration of systems at departmental level, as required, with Windows Server 2003 and Active Directory.

Jan 01 – Nov 01    Software Engineer

Manpower Professional

Client: VERIZON, Network Abuse Detection Center

Fort Wayne, IN

• Completed development and managed this 3-tier Fraud Case Management system, consisting of an IIS web site and ASP web forms, VB/COM middle tier and SQL Server database on Windows NT with 100 full-time users in 3 states.
• Developer, DBA, Domain Administrator, and Webmaster, for this web-based system.
• Developed new ASP applications with JavaScript and VbScript DHTML in Visual Studio/ Visual Interdev.
• Solid SQL Server 2000 database troubleshooting and performance tuning of 88 TSQL stored procedures and 30 tables with 1.5M records.
• Extensive debugging and efficiency improvements in 45 VB (COM) components and 35 ASP form/pages, improved robustness dramatically.

1996 – 2001  Systems Engineer

Electronic Data Systems

Client: GM Plant Information Systems

Fort Wayne, IN

• VB GUI and client-server programs for manufacturing process control. ODBC to SQL Server.  Third party ActiveX controls.  Administration of application servers and SQL Server database servers.  I programmed them and I supported them on the floor.
• Championed a new solution for secure MSOffice applications on plant-wide NT clients.  Worked with corporate MIS and HQ R&D on the business model.  It became a GM enterprise standard.
• One of 5 developer teams in a 40 person IT unit, overhauling and converting to new application systems on Windows NT Domain, TCP/IP.  Total scope 20 NT servers, 150 workstations, 13 custom application systems, 2 mainframes.

1995 – 1996 System Engineer

Electronic Data Systems

Client: GM Plant Information Systems

Dayton, OH

• Developed product tracking & reporting for an enterprise pilot program for rapid custom order delivery using an MS ACCESS GUI reporting front-end. Made ODBC calls to a UNIX server for the data.  Created TCP/IP sockets in C to get data from a mainframe.
• Project lead on conversion to Windows NT client/server architecture from IBM mainframe.
• Site expert on systematic IT methods: Systems Life Cycle (SDLC) software development, project mgt., std. practices.  Became the site liaison to the EDS Chief Technologist.

1994 – 1995  Systems Engineer

Electronic Data Systems

Client: Joint Logistics Systems Center

Dayton, OH

• Led a team of 4 engineers to resolve top integration issues between logistics management systems of CSC, BDM and EDS on the DEIS contract (Defense Enterprise Integration Services).
• I designed and chaired the top-level contractors working group to arbitrate technical issues for this $120M integration of logistics systems.  Some IEF (Composer) information engineering.

1991 – 1994  Program Manager/Analyst

Systems Research Labs

Dayton, OH

• Managed the design and fab of hardware and software for signal processing systems.
• Pioneered formal engineering estimating methods and drove requirements into design, project plan and WBS to perform on time and in budget in this strict contract.
• Project manager of up to 9 software and hardware engineers fulfilling a $15M systems engineering contract to National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) consisting of 20 separate IT projects performed over 5 years.

1988 – 1991   Systems Analyst

Systems Research Labs

Dayton, OH

• Pioneered complete CASE design and performed development of real-time C software in imbedded LINUX-like systems.  Produced complete mil-2167A documentation.
• Wrote C software for sophisticated real-time signal capture, statistical analysis, graphics display and storage for custom signal intelligence systems.  M680x0 emulator on UNIX host for OS-9 embedded, real time OS.

EDUCATION:

BS Geophysics, University of California, Riverside, 1978

Delphi Programmer Needed

Delphi Programmer

• Borland Delphi application development
• Experience using/developing ActiveX
• Experience in Client / Server development
• Exposure to Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) such as Oracle 11g, Firebird or Interbase
• Must be able to work with Customers and Technical Support to efficiently trouble shoot issues
• Must have a basic understanding of software development concepts, theory, and operations
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team

• Effectively applies strong problem-solving/debugging skills; Good problem solving skills; ability to visualize a problem and think abstractly to work through and solve it.

• Must be able to multi- task and work on a large number of complex designs at one time to support all of the on- going initiatives
• BS Degree or equivalent work experience.
• A test will be given to evaluate expected skills in Delphi and SQL

Personal Skills:

• Professional demeanor; team player orientation.
• Ability to display a positive professional attitude
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills including initial contact through problem resolution
• Attention to detail required
• Interface with internal parties at all levels.

Christopher S. Landino

Senior Recruiter

Robert Half Technology

4365 Executive Way, Suite 450

San Diego, CA 92121

Tel: 858-558-6990

http://www.rht.com

Web Developer Position

(6 month contract to hire- 28-35 an hour 50-60K perm fee)

Company Description:

Based in San Diego and Chicago, our client is an SEC registered investment advisor regulated by

the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 with over $6 billion in assets under management. The firm manages discretionary fixed income portfolios for ultra high net worth clients, family offices, and investment consulting firms.

Job Description: Based in the Solana Beach office, the Web Developer will join a small and energetic team responsible for the technology capabilities of a growing money management firm (formerly part of Morgan Stanley). This role will assist with database development, creating custom reports for clients and internal management, improving existing reporting systems, and various other technology driven projects. This role will require some custom programming, but will be focused on using existing tools to meet the business requirements of the firm. This role does not entail administrative functions such as network monitoring, end user support or infrastructure maintenance, etc.

Responsibilities:

Assist with the design, development and management various databases and applications;

Contribute development efforts to SQL data mining and reporting;

Develop and manage data integrations between internal and external systems;

Assist with ongoing maintenance and development of the firms SharePoint Environment

Requirements/Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation in development with object oriented application design. It is equally important

that the successful candidate demonstrates great attention to detail and is able to meet deadlines consistently and efficiently

while managing multiple efforts simultaneously.

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent

Strong character references

1-3 years solid .NET development using C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET

1-2 years with SQL 2005/2008 Advanced TSQL, Views, SP, Functions and Triggers

Experience with SSRS; 2005 Required; 2008 a plus

Strong oral and written communication skills

Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment under time pressures

Innovative, detail oriented, and well organized

Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously

Desired Skills:

Experience with HTML, CSS, XML

Experience with SharePoint 2007/MOSS

Experience with industry software applications: Advent, Bloomberg, Interactive Data

Fixed Income Analytics

Christopher S. Landino

Senior Recruiter

Robert Half Technology

4365 Executive Way, Suite 450

San Diego, CA 92121

Tel: 858-558-6990

http://www.rht.com

Job Opportunity in San Diego – WPF SW Engineer

Apex Systems is currently working on a long term contract, to potential hire, position with one of it’s largest clients in San Diego. This will be a Sr. Level role, responsible for leading the development and architecture of a sophisticated WPF application. A strong background in GUI design/development using WPF/XAML as well as C# is required.   The contract length is 12 months and will be located in Rancho Bernardo.  If interested, please send an updated resume to mbruyette@apexsystemsinc.com.   Sr. SW Engineer

General Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of software development experience
• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Highly motivated, self-directed and able to work independently developing solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to quickly pick up new technologies and processes
• Experience with source control, preferably Subversion
• Able to develop and write architecture document and functional specifications
• Proven track record of high quality product delivery in a collaborative environment
• Object Oriented Programming
• Software Development Lifecycle

Required Skills

• Windows Application development
• WPF & xaml working experience
• C# .NET
• C# Application GUI design and implementation experience

Michael Bruyette

Professional Recruiter

APEX Systems, Inc.
1450 Frazee Rd #706
San Diego, CA 92108
Office 619.757.1646

mbruyette@apexsystemsinc.com
www.ApexSystemsInc.com

Eastridge Infotech Job Posting – .NET C# Developers – Multiple Opportunities

Seth Gravin/Eastridge has a client in Temecula desperate to hire 3 more .NET C# Developers. These are permanent job opportunities paying $85k/yr plus bonuses, 100% paid benefits and a ton of PTO Days.

Requirements:

MUST HAVE SKILLS:
- 3-12 years of relevant development experience.
- C#
- SQL Server 2005/2008
- Change Management tool experience (such as VSS)

- Reporting tool experience (such as Crystal Reports)

- Interest in working contract to hire

- Solid communication and organization skills

STRONG PLUSES:
- SSIS
- Crystal Reports

Anyone interested or know of someone that might be?  Don’t forget about our referral bonus program.

Thanks very much,

Seth

Seth Gravin
Senior Technical Recruiter
Eastridge Infotech
2355 Northside Drive, Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92108
619-260-3965 Direct
619-285-5810 Fax
sgravin@eastridgeit.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/sgravin

June 2010 – Meeting Recap

Thanks to everyone who came to our June meeting. Thanks again to  Microsoft for sponsoring the meeting and providing pizza and soda.

Talk Downloads:
For the slides and code from sessions, please go to: http://sddotnetdg.org/meetings.aspx (will be there in a few days)

Planning Meeting:
Don’t forget our planning meeting is Tuesday June 8th @ 5:30! This is  your opportunity to help keep this group going by volunteering a  little of your time each month. Please join us at:

Tio Leo’s
3510 Valley Centre Dr.
San Diego, Ca 92130

Don’t forget to register (for FREE) for the San Diego Code Camp being
held on June 26th and 27th by going to: http://www.socalcodecamp.com/

May 2010 – Meeting Recap

Thanks to everyone who came to our May meeting. Thanks again to Outsource Technical (http://ostechnical.com) for sponsoring the  meeting and providing pizza and soda.

Talk Downloads:
For the slides and code from Kathleen’s MEF session, please go to:  http://sddotnetdg.org/meetings.aspx

Teaching Kids:
Help teach our kids programming by going to: http://teachingkids.org

April 2010 – Meeting Recap

Thanks to everyone who came to our April meeting. We had a large vocal  crowd this month. Thanks again to COMSYS Information Technology  Services, Inc. (http://www.comsys.com) for sponsoring the meeting and
providing pizza and soda.

Talk Downloads:
For slides for How Not to Suck at a Technical Interview (Brad  Cunningham) go to: http://blog.BradCunningham.net/SlideDecks/TechnicalInterview/Technica…

For slides and code for Fundamentals of Databinding in WPF (Paul Sheriff) go to: http://www.pdsa.com/pdsa/event.aspx?et=sddotnetdg

Planning Meeting:
Don’t forget our planning meeting is tomorrow night. This is your opportunity to help keep this group going by volunteering a little of your time each month. Please join us at:

Tio Leo’s
3510 Valley Centre Dr.
San Diego, Ca 92130

Tuesday April 13 @ 5:30

March 2010 – Meeting Recap

Thanks to everyone who attended our March meeting. Presentations can be downloaded from:

http://sddotnetdg.org/meetings.aspx

Don’t forget about our April 6th meeting coming up soon.

March Mingle is back this Tuesday night (March 30th). For more info and to RSVP go to: http://marchmingle.com/

If you would like to go to Las Vegas for the Visual Studio Launch event, please go to: http://www.sharepointprosummit.com and use discount code: mccart50

See you at the April meeting!

February 2010 – Meeting Recap

For those of you who missed our February 2nd meeting below is a quick summary.  Be sure to plan for our March Meeting: http://sddotnetdg.org/meetings.aspx

David McCarter kicked off the evening with a .NET fundamentals review of Exception & Event Instrumentation in .NET.  The good news is if you missed the meeting, David posted the slides at: http://www.slideshare.net/dotNetDave. You can also rate his session by going to: http://speakerrate.com/dotnetdave

The 2nd ½ of the meeting was a Preview of Visual Studio 2010 Application Lifecycle Management by Mike Vincent of MVA Software. http://mvasoftware.com/ For a detailed slide deck Mike put together last year check out http://www.socalteamsystem.org/downloads/A%20Lap%20Around%20VSTS%2020….
Mike indicated that VS 2010 is set to release @ the 2nd Week of April.

Below are a the key points Mike highlighted prior to diving into a live Demo of VS2010 features.

Where is the Team System Name?  It’s gone because you now get it as part of VS Professional or above with an MSDN subscription. Looking for What’s new in VS 2010 check out
*    Microsoft Rangers VS 2010 updates:
http://blogs.msdn.com/bharry/archive/2010/02/05/new-2010-guidance-fro…
*    Architecture – http://blogs.msdn.com/camerons/
*    Dev & Database –  http://blogs.msdn.com/habibh/
*    Testing – http://blogs.msdn.com/amit_chatterjee/ &
http://blogs.msdn.com/James_whittaker/
*    TFS – http://blogs.msdn.com/bharry/
New TFS Features to Note
*  Work Item Hierarchy & linking
*  Improved Agile Template along with updated Process Guidance
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd380647(VS.100).aspx
*  MOSS & WSS Dashboards improvements
*  Simplified Reporting
*  Improved Support for Parallel Development (Merge Improvement)
*  Roll Back
*  Build Queuing & Pooling
*  Build Work flow (Build on Windows Work flow 4.0)
*  Gated Check-In (Behind the scenes, will only Check-in changes W/A
successful build.  Build failure will shelf the code and notify the
developer so the rest of the team is not impacted.)
*  Simplified TFS Setup (What took 1 day now takes 1 hour)
*  Ability to Scale out with Web & Data Tiers
*  Greatly Improved Admin Console
*  Project Move/Archive/Restore functions
Team Project Collections – Allow for isolation of Projects
*  Each Collection is its own DB
*  Each Collection can point to its own WSS/MOSS instance
Architecture
*  Layer Diagram (integrated with Build & able to Flag violations)
*  Architecture Explorer
*  Able to Generate Sequence Diagrams on Existing Code