Jeffrey C Davis

6383 Gale Rd, PO Box 26

Atlas, MI 48411

810-584-0075

Portfolio:

SKILLS SUMMARY:

SoftwareProgramming/Scripting:Beta Testing

3D Studio MaxC#Crysis

Unreal 2004 EngineManaged DirectXTabula Rasa

Adobe PhotoshopJavaScriptStar Wars Galaxies

Adobe PremiereVBScriptStargate Worlds

Adobe AuditionBorland DelphiQuake Wars

Corel Painter

Microsoft OfficeDevelopment/IDE:

Microsoft XNA Game Studio

OrganizationsMS Visual Studio 2003/2005/2008

IGDAAdobe Flash

GamasutraAdobe Dreamweaver

Autodesk ArenaBorland Delphi Studio

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

  • Art Institute of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA 2008
  • Game Art and Design Bachelor of Science Degree – GPA 3.96
  • Skills: 3D Studio Max (Modeling and Animation), Game Design and Project Management.

RELATED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Old Style Board Games – Hex map games by Avalon Hill, SPI, etc. examples are SquadLeader and PanzerBitz
  • Role Playing Games – Dungeon and Dragons, GURPS, Rifts, Runequest, DragonQuest, etc.

WORK HISTORY:

Software development consultant, NLM (09/08 to 01/09)

I was responsible for solving any Software Issues with existing Borland Delphi systems and Microsoft Dotnet systems. This responsibility included four classic ASP websites, four ASP.net websites, three client applications and two separate databases.

Systems that I was responsible for are as follows:

  • Artisan Shipment Management System
  • Heavy haul logistical management software written in C# 2005
  • System included invoicing and account receivables.
  • Artisan Container Services Client application
  • Automotive containerization logistical management software written in Borland Delphi
  • System included invoicing and account receivables.
  • Two MSSQL 2000 Database servers
  • One for each above client application.
  • IIS 5.0 web server
  • Containing four classic asp websites, three Asp.net 2.0 websites and one Asp.net 1.1 website.
  • EDI systems related to two company divisions
  • These are custom EDI applications integrated with the companies systems.
  • Custom Imaging system
  • Allows carriers and customers to fax or upload through websites invoices and paperwork and stores them images.
  • Reformates and resizes images to a standard size and to black and white with a 2-bit color depth.
  • Uses Ftp to store images in a small file size. Location reference information stored in MSSQL database.

Responsibilities break down as follows:

  • maintenance and changes requested by the customer to any system
  • Trouble shoot and resolve any issues with any system
  • data mining for customer whenever necessary
  • new stored procedures or changes to existing ones
  • data integrity
  • cooperating with onsite database admin for database maintenance
  • research what it would take to upgrade existing non-Dotnet systems to Dotnet.

Lead Software Developer, APC Group (A Division of NLM 08/06 to 09/08)

I was responsible for a small team of individuals that ranged from one to two individuals that worked on the systems of two of the company’s divisions.

Systems that I was responsible for are as follows:

  • Artisan Shipment Management System
  • Heavy haul logistical management software written in C# 2005
  • System included invoicing and account receivables.
  • Artisan Container Services Client application
  • Automotive containerization logistical management software written in Borland Delphi
  • System included invoicing and account receivables.
  • Two MSSQL 2000 Database servers
  • One for each above client application.
  • IIS 5.0 web server
  • Containing four classic asp websites, three Asp.net 2.0 websites and one Asp.net 1.1 website.
  • EDI systems related to two company divisions
  • These are custom EDI applications integrated with the companies systems.
  • Custom Imaging system(redesign and rewrite)
  • Allows carriers and customers to fax or upload through websites invoices and paperwork and stores them images.
  • Reformates and resizes images to a standard size and to black and white with a 2-bit color depth. (new feature)
  • Uses Ftp to store images in a small file size. Location reference information stored in MSSQL database. (new feature)
  • Generic standalone Logistic Management system designed for carrier use(Design and develop)
  • Using existing systems design a logistical management system customized for carrier use.
  • Written in ASP.NET 2.0 using C#
  • Backend is MSSQL 2005
  • Custom information handling webservice to allow plants to monitor shipment movement(Design and develop)
  • Receives XML feeds that it stores in a MSSQL 2005 database using Windows Communication Foundation
  • Forwards XML feeds to specified customers for their use using WCF.
  • Function of the system is to receive, store and report information on systems for the customer using WCF and XML.
  • System written in Visual studio 2008 using framework 3.5

Responsibilities break down as follows:

  • maintenance and changes requested by the customer to any system
  • Trouble shoot and resolve any issues with any system
  • data mining for customer whenever necessary
  • new stored procedures or changes to existing ones
  • data integrity
  • database maintenance
  • research what it would take to upgrade existing non-Dotnet systems to Dotnet.
  • Advice on how Dotnet technology can benefit the company in other systems.
  • Architect new Dotnet systems for new system projects including front and backend designs.
  • Nurture and supervise team members.
  • Create and maintain system documentation in Starteam document management system.
  • Rewrite Custom imaging system
  • Research the pros and cons of converting all systems to web based systems for internal applications.
  • Work with hardware staff on all hardware changes and system changes.
  • Work with management on system changes to find that best implementation for requested changes
  • Train new team members
  • Migrating systems on Framework 1.1 to Framework 2.0
  • Maintaining PCmiler integration with systems
  • Research new technologies that the companies might use.
  • Database backups and disaster recovery

Software Engineer, Sterling Computer Consultants (Working at NLM 02/04 to 08/06)

I was responsible for maintaining the current systems for Artisan Associates and Artisan Container Services as well as helping them migrate Artisan Associates’ client application to Dotnet. I also was to help create a good relationship between the consultant company and the customer.

Systems that I was responsible for are as follows:

  • New Dotnet Artisan Shipment Management System
  • Heavy haul logistical management software written in C# 2005
  • System included invoicing and account receivables.
  • Artisan Shipment Management System
  • Heavy haul logistical management software written in Borland Delphi
  • System included invoicing and account receivables.
  • Artisan Container Services Client application
  • Automotive containerization logistical management software written in Borland Delphi
  • System included invoicing and account receivables.
  • Two MSSQL 2000 Database servers
  • One for each above client application.
  • EDI systems related to two company divisions
  • These are custom EDI applications integrated with the companies systems.

Responsibilities break down as follows:

  • maintenance and changes requested by the customer to any system
  • Trouble shoot and resolve any issues with any system
  • data mining for customer whenever necessary
  • new stored procedures or changes to existing ones
  • data integrity
  • database maintenance
  • research what it would take to upgrade existing non-Dotnet systems to Dotnet.
  • Working with team members to implement new Dotnet systems for Artisan Associates.
  • Working with GDI+ from reporting and dynamic web graphics.
  • Creating web graphics and graphic modifications in Photoshop.
  • Help create a friendly relationship between consultant and customer.
  • Maintaining PCmiler integration with systems
  • Work with hardware staff on all hardware changes and system changes.
  • Work with management on system changes to find that best implementation for requested changes
  • Attend meets to reassure management that consultant had their best interest.
  • Migrate from SQL 7.0 to SQL 2000
  • Database backups

Software Engineer, Artisan Associates, Inc. (A Division of NLM 11/02 to 02/04)

I was responsible for two client side applications and any server side implementations like stored procedures, sql permissions and any other services like PCmiler. I also was responsible for researching any new technology like Dotnet that may be useful to the company.

Systems that I was responsible for are as follows:

  • Artisan Shipment Management System
  • Heavy haul logistical management software written in Borland Delphi
  • System included invoicing and account receivables.
  • Artisan Container Services Client application
  • Automotive containerization logistical management software written in Borland Delphi
  • System included invoicing and account receivables.
  • Two MSSQL 7.0 Database servers
  • One for each above client application.
  • EDI systems related to two company divisions
  • These are custom EDI applications integrated with the companies systems.

Responsibilities break down as follows:

  • maintenance and changes requested by the customer to any system
  • Trouble shoot and resolve any issues with any system
  • data mining for customer whenever necessary
  • new stored procedures or changes to existing ones
  • data integrity
  • Cooperate with Consultant on database maintenance and structure.
  • Work with consultant company on website integration with the client server applications.
  • Rewrite on all EDI systems to integrate them into the client applications so separate third party EDI applications did not have to be used.
  • research what it would take to upgrade existing systems to Dotnet and work with consultant company on first migration.
  • Research new technologies that the companies might use.
  • Integrate systems with PCmiler
  • Database backups

Network Administrator, APC Group (A Division of NLM 04/98 to 11/02)

I was team leader for the hardware staff at the companies and was responsible for keeping track of four other team members as well as all network infrastructure and security.

Systems that I was responsible for are as follows:

  • one MSSQL 6.5 and one MSSQL 7.0 Database servers
  • hardware and routine maintenance.
  • 12 windows server
  • Web, domain controllers and database servers
  • Executone phone system
  • Over 100 workstations
  • Exchange server 5.5
  • Two Soho firewalls
  • One ISA firewalls for terminal access and testing purposes.
  • Two projectors

Responsibilities break down as follows:

  • maintenance and changes requested by the customer to any system
  • Trouble shoot and resolve any issues with any system
  • Migration from windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 server and active directory
  • Network security including logins, passwords and firewalls.
  • Switch management and network traffic monitoring.
  • Dealing with Worldnet internet provider for internet access
  • Researching new technology to help increase productivity and reduce maintenance costs.
  • Dealing with air conditioning units and electrical systems as it pertained to the servers and their locations.
  • Purchasing computer related equipment from venders by providing at least three competitive prices for each item purchased.
  • Maintain hours and where they were spent.
  • Running of new phone and network wire on campus.
  • Monitoring workstation use and reporting violators.
  • Disaster recovery using Veritas Backup
  • Database backups
  • Antivirus protection using Symantec Antivirus Enterprise Edition.

Owner, Signature Computers (09/97 to 04/98)

I ran a small computer store which maintained the computers for one furniture company but main function was to service home users. I had one employee who helped working computers.

Responsibilities break down as follows:

  • Invoicing and all purchasing
  • Computer repair and supervision of one tech.
  • Computer sales
  • Maintenance of one business network.
  • Consulting businesses on technology.