2003- Present -- Independent Consultant

Provided technical consulting services to a Real Estate and Financial Services concern located in Rockefeller Center, NYC.  These services have included web development, video editing and streaming, network configuration, security and firewall configuration, VB programming, documentation, and training.  Also support U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary as Webmaster for their national site and as Webmaster and developer for web sites at the division and flotilla levels.

2000-2002 -- Web Developer, MIS, Forest Laboratories, Inc., Commack NY 11725

As Webmaster for this pharmaceutical company, responsible for multiple Internet and Intranet web sites running under Unix and NT using Netscape and IIS web servers interfacing with an Oracle 8 back-end database.  Developed and maintained various Intranet and stand-alone applications using ASP and Visual Basic, respectively.  Handled administration for Openshare, a self-service web publishing interface for end-users.  Performed developmental Oracle Database administration, using ERWIN and other tools.  Designed and executed various in-house data conversions.

1998-2000 -- Internet Systems Development, American Data Services, Inc., Hauppauge NY 11788

As Webmaster for this mutual fund servicing concern, responsible for Web-based interfaces utilizing IIS under Windows NT with an Oracle data base back end. Developed both Internet and Intranet applications utilizing a mixture of straight HTML and Active Server scripting. Web sites supported Sales for access by general public but also provided password-protected site for client access to account data. Also involved in Firewall configuration, general NT and Internet systems support, and data base maintenance, creation, and development with Clipper, Access, and Oracle.

1994-1998 -- System Development and Support, GAP Instrument Corp., Yaphank NY 11980

Personally responsible for all design, development, implementation, operation, and technical support of multiple, Internet-based, Value Added Networks (VANs) supporting transmissions of EDI data streams in both commercial and U.S. Government FACNET/DLA environments. Developed table-driven EDI validation programs in both stand-alone and VAN-integrated versions. Responsible for all aspects of system administration of Windows NT network, as well as Linux support, system utilities development, and SQL data base design and administration.

1987-1996 -- Independent Consultant, D-Squared Systems Inc., Melville NY 11747

As an incorporated independent consultant, provided various services to numerous clients:

Six years as Technical Coordinator for Jacob Javits Convention Center in NY City responsible for all system programming on an IBM 4361 using DOS VSE/SP. Data Base Administrator for SQL/DS. Responsible for system support of Wang VS/100 system, for development and support of all PC systems, and for integration and communications between the three platforms, as well as with external systems.

On a mission for the United Nations (UNDP) in Nairobi, was responsible for hardware installation and testing, software installation and configuration, development of user interfaces, and training of support staff. On a mission for the United Nations (UNDP) in Nairobi, was responsible for hardware installation and testing, software installation and configuration, development of user interfaces, and training of support staff.

Developed and implemented a custom Bill of Lading and Invoicing System for Augros, Inc. of Ronkonkoma, NY.

With an associate, developed, implemented, and subsequently extended a PC and LAN based Newspaper Recovery System for Metropolitan News Service in Long Island City.

Provided varied PC-based programming, communications, technical support, and consulting services to law, realty, insurance, aerospace, and various non-profit organizations on a fee or pro bono basis.

1973-1987 -- Technical Specialist, Grumman Data Systems, Bethpage NY 11714

Developed a prototype Administrative Network linking PCs via PC Network which provided a menu-driven dBASE application to support a dozen Administrative functions, utilizing their existing hard-copy forms. Developed a system to automatically convert spreadsheet data and formulae from MultiPlan to Lotus 1-2-3. As part of the Grumman MicroLab, provided evaluations and support of wide-ranging PC-based hardware and software systems to the Personal Computing Center and end-user departments. Was the project leader for the XT/370 Value Added Dealership program.

Developed and supported Grumman's PC-based Bulletin Board System including a gateway to Grumman's VM/CMS system. Designed and developed on own initiative Color Graphics based Gantt Charting and Spreadsheet Systems utilized by Grumman Data Systems both internally and in marketing.

Participated in varying capacities on many conversions between various computer systems. Personally designed and developed several of the GDS corporate Conversion Tools including the Generalized File Converter, Generalized File Compare and a Test Data Extractor System. Project leader for the Ćtna Insurance Company's conversion of IBM 7070 object code to IBM VS COBOL in Hartford CT.

Assisted in the development of a graphical, interactive Ships Simulator for the National Maritime Research Center in Fortran and Tektronics 1410, completing the project alone when the lead analyst resigned.

Technical Director of Kuwait Computer Services; responsible for hardware installation and operation, development of all system and application software, and general support of marketing and management.

During two years in Tehran, assisted in establishment of Iranian Branch office of GDS. Provided System Programming and Consulting services to various organizations utilizing S/370 and Honeywell equipment. During two years in Tehran, assisted in establishment of Iranian Branch office of GDS. Provided System Programming and Consulting services to various organizations utilizing S/370 and Honeywell equipment.

Provided technical assistance to KLM Airlines in Holland in the development and implementation of an IPARS Departure Control System utilizing BAL under ACP.

1970-1973 -- Lead System Programmer, Beneficial Data Processing Corp., Morristown, NJ 07960

Responsible for the selection and installation of all software and hardware. Handled the SYSGENs, maintenance and modifications of DOS POWER and OS MVT on two S/360-50s. Coordinator for all aspects of the operation of the system including data control and entry, troubleshooting, standards, and procedures. Provided technical support for PARS on-line system. Responsible for operator and programmer training.

1969-1970 -- System Programmer, Pacific Architects & Engineers, Sai Gon, Viet Nam

Handled the installation of an IBM S/360-25 and the conversion from 1401. Responsible for the SYSGEN and maintenance of TOS and DOS systems. Conducted training courses in S/360 programming, operations, and production control for Vietnamese personnel with limited English capability.

1967-1969 -- Computer Programmer, IBM Federal Systems Division, Gaithersburg, MD

Provided contractual programming support to US Army and Marines in the areas of military systems and personnel using COBOL and BAL under both DOS and OS. Worked on development of IBM S/360 FFS Language. Developed Pentagon's standard 1410 Tape Dump Utility in Autocoder.

1964-1967 -- Computer Programmer,

	Chevrolet Motor Div. of General Motors, Detroit, MI
	State of Michigan Dept. of Education, Lansing, MI
	Fleming, Medura, and Conrad Detroit, MI

Part-time positions utilizing COBOL, Autocoder, and SPS on IBM 1400/7010. Taught COBOL programming.

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