Professional Publications:

• 'Anticipating A Database Overload', UNISPHERE MAGAZINE - August 1989

Operating Systems & Software:

• Unisys System 80/20 - OS/3, TIP/30 OLTP, DMS/80 NDMS database, I/S, (downsized 4/1/1999)
• Microsoft SQL Server 4.21, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0
• Sybase 4.2, Sybase System 10 and System 11 Adaptive Server
• Ingres 6.4/04, SunOS 2.3 (novice)
• Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95/98, ME, XP
• Microsoft Windows NT Server - All flavours
• Novell Netware 3.12, 4.11, Novell NDS
• HTML, Internet applications, FTP, Cold Fusion, basic UNIX, Linux, Netscape Webserver, Dreamweaver

August 1983 - present: Texas General Land Office, Austin, Texas

Title:   Database Administrator / Applications & Web Project Manager:

Perform all database administration and some system software support in a Windows NT, Novell Netware, and Sun server environment. Assist with corporate right-sizing efforts, porting applications from a Unisys mainframe to local area networks for a true client-server architecture, either by in-house programming or the procurement of third party software. Oversee the Internet development for the TGLO internal and public web site. Have been the acting Director of Applications Development (twice) for periods of up to a year. Each current responsibility is described in further detail below.

Web Project Manager:

Responsible for design, development and deployment of agency applications wrapped in browser-based solutions. Developed all flavours of applications including shopping cart applications and e-commerce solutions for both the agency intranet and extranet customers. Oversee all internet development, following guidelines for ADA compliancy, privacy and public information legislation, as well as following 'best practices' methodologies.

Database Administrator:

Responsible for all Windows NT Servers running Microsoft SQL Server, NT Servers running Sybase SQL Server, Novell servers running the Sybase NLM, one Sun server running Ingres, and a mainframe NDMS network database. Perform installation, upgrades, maintenance, backup strategies, monitor performance, and tune all databases, database servers and operating systems in all environments. Maintain and execute maintenance & support agreements with vendors. Provide support to all developers by applying SQL Server functionality to business rules and to ensure maximal data integrity through data adherence to business rules. Have designed, developed and deployed Internet and Intranet solutions that include automatic FTP of data files to and from other agencies and corporations for use in SQL Server and corporate applications. Provide technical assistance to all GLO staff (clients and programmers) during all phases of ongoing projects and the support of past projects, while adhering to the corporate Software Development Life Cycle Model.

Applications Project Manager:

Responsible for the development of new business applications and the support of existing applications. Utilizing a client server environment at TGLO, we use MS Access, MS Visual Basic, PowerBuilder and web development tools to create front end applications. With executables deployed onto Novell or Netscape servers, we utilize SQL Server (either MS or Sybase) as our data sources. We have right-sized our business applications from a mainframe, utilizing software either developed in-house or purchased 'off-the-shelf'. Coordinate projects from gathering initial requirements, through deployment and into final support, utilizing a 'cascade' deployment methodology. These applications extend to the design and deployment of Internet solutions also. Ensure audibility and compliance to the TGLO Software Development Life Cycle model through all project phases. Managed objectives, performance reviews, salaries, interviewing, hiring and all aspects of employee relations.

Utilizing Cold Fusion, developed web pages by which our support department can evaluate SQL Server status so as to verify SQL database availability. Provided sole NT Server network support for 5 years prior to TGLO hiring an M.C.S.E. Provided mainframe systems support for 13 years. Have set up a personal Internet web site. Assist yearly in the development of the Information Systems budget, the Biennial Operating Plan, Disaster Recovery Plan, Year 2000 Conversion & Contingency Plan, Legislative Appropriations Request, special ad-hoc Legislative requests, open records requests received from the general public, contractual agreements with vendors and other agencies, yadi yadi yadi, and ad infinitum.

Pre-load Supervisor:

While attending Texas A & M University full time, I supervised many union and clerical employees and was directly responsible for all morning sorting and loading operations for a delivery package center of 30 employees. Coordinated all pre-load activities and pre-delivery planning. In the absence of the Center Manager I performed those duties as well. After school, I worked as a mechanic at an local automotive shop.