Andrew J. Pallant
Senior Computer Programmer / Web Developer, Database and Application Developer
Microsoft .NET – C#, J#, VB.NET / Java / VB / C / HTML
MS SQL / MY SQL / Oracle / SyBase / DB2
PROFILE
Dynamic 10-year career in software design and development. Constantly
researching new technologies, methodologies and ideas in the fields of
technology and business.
- Expert in e-commerce design and development. Always developing
innovative solutions.
- Outstanding success in customer support, analysis, and efficient
solutions.
- Especially well organized with a track record that demonstrates
self-motivation, creativity, and initiative to achieve both personal
and corporate goals.
Education and Training
2003 Stock Market Technical Analysis, John Copp, London, Ontario
Extensive look into how to draw and analyze stock charts.
Instruction and practice in discovering trends and indicators.
2001 Introduction to .NET Programming, Microsoft, Detroit, Michigan
A highly intense look at the .NET framework and how to program in
different languages. Introduction to hand held computer
programming, application programming and data manipulation.
2000 Advanced Website Design, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
A look at what constitutes a good web design. Look at trends,
colors and fonts, which promote user readability.
1999 NT Administration Certification, CompuMaster, London, Ontario
Instruction for maintaining a stable reliable system. How to
calculate proper IP and subnet mask setups. How to properly plan
an effective network.
1996 Computer Programming Diploma, Georgian College, London, Ontario
Extensive look at business programming, software development
and design skills, including Accounting, Marketing and Co-op.
Technical Skills
|
Skill Name |
Skill Level |
Last Used/Experience |
|
.Net
|
Intermediate |
Currently Used / 6+ years
|
|
Ajax |
Intermediate |
Currently Used / 2+ years
|
|
ASP, JSP |
Expert |
Currently Used / 7+ years |
|
ASP.NET |
Expert |
Currently Used / 6+ years |
|
Business and Needs Analysis |
Intermediate |
Currently Used / 4+years |
|
C#, VB.NET, J# |
Intermediate |
Currently Used / 6+ years |
|
C++ |
Intermediate |
2 years ago / 3 years |
|
Database Design |
Expert |
Currently Used / 10+ years |
|
Factory Automation |
Intermediate |
3 year ago / 5+ years |
|
Forklift Operation |
Intermediate |
4 years ago / 7+ years |
|
Java |
Expert |
Currently Used / 5 years |
|
JavaScript / VBScript |
Expert |
Currently Used / 6+ years |
|
MS Access |
Intermediate |
Currently Used / 6+ years |
|
MySQL |
Intermediate |
Currently Used / 4+ years |
|
ODBC |
Expert |
Currently Used / 7+ years |
|
Project Management |
Intermediate |
Currently Used / 5+ years |
|
SQL2005 |
Intermediate |
Currently Used / 3+ years |
|
SQL2000 |
Intermediate |
Currently Used / 8+ years |
|
System Design |
Expert |
Currently Used / 10+ years |
|
Visual Basic 4.0 - 6.0 |
Expert |
Currently Used / 9+ years |
|
W3C Standards |
Expert |
Currently Used / 3+ years |
|
Web Accessibility Standards |
Intermediate |
Currentyly Used / 3+ years |
|
Web Development |
Expert |
Currently Used / 6+ years |
|
Web Usability |
Intermediate |
Currently Used / 3+ years |
|
Windwos 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP, VISTA |
Expert |
Currently Used / 8+ years |
|
XML |
Expert |
Currently Used / 6+ years |
Professional Experience 2007
Present Buckland Customs Brokers, St. Thomas, Ontario
I am currently employed as the Development Supervisor. I report to the
Manager of Trade Application Design. My duties include, code quality
control, deployment and build management, task assignment and lead
application and database designer and development. C#, Java, HTML (
ASP.NET ), AJAX and JavaScript are the languages that are used most often
in my day. We are currently developing under the 2.0 Dot NET frameworks
and using the SQL Server 2005 database. I do have experience with the
3.0 framework.
Also gained much experience in EDI formats such as XML, ANSIX12, Edifact
and 810 formats. I was responsible for building, designing and instruction
of the building of parsers and builders for many formats.
Our major project is an ASP.NET system that allows our data entry clerks
to key in shipment entries, submit the entries to Canadian Customs in
order to clear trucks at the border automatically.
Key Achievements:
- Built a program called YAFFLE. YAFFLE does three things:
o Tracks User Activities on the local workstations. Records
time logged in, logged out, locked and unlocked.
o Used for attendance tracking
o Used for an In/Out board which is built in ASP.NET
- Assisted in the design and build of an Client focused Entry Portal
- Lead Developer and Designer for the primary application which aids
in the clearing of trucks and the borders. Responsible for assigning
tasks, creating application builds, testing, code quality and the bulk
of the UI and business logic development. I also played the
primary role of database development. This project also had the
requirement of an in-house document management system to help
save cost. The document management system was done using
asp.net, SQL2005 and a Microsoft Fax server.
- Built a code generator which builds C# code that represents
database objects based on database objects. This code generator
has decreased development time by 20% and provides a common
database interface.
- Built a pre-arrival system which integrates with US Customs
eManifest system.
2004 - 2007 ICINITI Corporation, London, Ontario
Senior Web Developer for using ASP.NET. Developing e-commerce
solutions for large and small companies. Manage personal projects,
develop new modules, support existing projects and train customers.
I often talk to clients to determine their needs and write statements of
work which are to be understood by developers and non-developers.
Key Achievements:
- Help achieve a standard development product to develop websites
from. Project known as BaseProduct.NET
- Developed tools and interfaces that aid in the management of the
e-commerce sites.
1994 – 2005 PW Consulting, London, Ontario
Own and operated PW Consulting. Delivered IT solutions to mid-sized and
large companies from around the world. Specialized in AS400, Web and PC
integrations.
Key Achievements:
- Built an impressive customer list including Montserrat Water,
Montserrate Electric, Pass & Seymour LeGrande
- Sold Company
- Continue sub-contracting for the current owner.
2000 – 2004 LCS Software Inc. ( LINK+ Customs Brokerage ), London, Ontario
Senior Developer, Customer Support and Technical Support specialist.
Key Achievements:
- Converted an old Canada Customs gateway software to JAVA.
- Converted JAVA Canada Customs gateway software to VB.NET
- Rebuilt the CLVS module ( Courier Low Value Shipments )
- Rebuilt parts of the B3 to increase usability
Customer’s Installation and Support
- Built RNS ( Release Notification System ) to be used by online
account holders and other Customs Brokerage
(http://www.rns.ca/ )
- Helped maintain BP2000 ( LCS ) broker software.
1997 – 1999 Executive Publications Inc., Cambridge, Ontario
Designed and developed software that
integrated to factory automation
equipment. Supported and trained customers and their workers.
Key Achievements:
-
Developed Die Wash software that integrated to a fully automatic
Die Wash System for the Ford Motor Company. Controlled multiple
axes, delivered parameters for each die and any special
instructions.
-
Developed Die Storage software that integrated to a fully automatic
Die Storage System for the Ford Motor Company. Dies were stored
in vertical shelves and cataloged by the software. Software
delivered location and special instructions for retrieving and storing
dies.
-
Developed Blank and Die Storage System Software for Daimler
Chrysler. Conducted FIFO storage rules for storing materials and
optimized storage for space. Cataloged die locations and delivered
special instructions.