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Christopher J. Bell
XXXX XXXXXXX Drive, Rocklin, California 95765
(916) XXX-XXXX, cell: (530) XXX-XXXX
XXXXX@chrisjbell.net

SUMMARY
I love building things. I’m primarily an entrepreneurial, experienced software engineer. I’ve worked on projects ranging from small IOT devices to enterprise management applications. I’ve participated in all phases of software development lifecycles from concept / design, initial development / implementation through support and maintenance / enhancement / redesign.

Specialties: Manufacturing control systems, telco billing and analysis, high availability, distributed computing and services, medical and dental administration. Recent experience on both Unix / Linux and Windows.

Non-software professional work includes farming, irrigation and golf course equipment maintenance including mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical. Many types of heavy equipment operation.

Hobby work includes car restoration and repair (including ECU, FI, timing), home automation and control for lighting, irrigation and HVAC.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Languages
• Proficient in: C / C++, SQL, Java, Delphi, Visual Basic
• Familiar with: Python, TCL, Perl, csh / ksh / bash. AWK / SED and makefiles frighten me but I’ve worked with them nevertheless.
Software
• Database: Oracle, MySQL, MS-SQL, MS Access, DB2, Paradox, dBase
• Platforms: HP-UX, Linux, MS Windows, AIX
EXPERIENCE
Software Engineer at Revecorp April 2014 – Present
As consultant
• Implementation of portions of an automotive application to do real-time fuel economy monitoring via Bluetooth / ODBII vehicle interface. Java / Android.
• Rewrote and enhanced automotive dynomometer testing software. Data Translation USB data acquisition hardware / drivers, MFC C++ / Windows.
Software Engineer at CenturyLink October 2010 – February 2015
Contract through OnTime Software
• LVAS (Line Validation Administration System) system development and support. LVAS is the system that is used to change, add and delete records in LIDB (Line Information DataBase) LIDB is a transaction-oriented database system that stores telephone line number and special billing number data.
• Perform software maintenance and upgrades for web services n-tier architecture software. High availability 24 / 7 / 365 support requirement.
• System runs primarily on HP-UX using Oracle databases, web services implemented with C/C++, RogueWave tools, CGI web GUI, Java and several scripting languages (sh, Perl, ksh, csh).
Owner at Four Bells Farm March 2007 – September 2012
• Pursued a desire to become a small scale farmer. I investigated numerous options, learned farm business management, production / cropping planning through various sources (UCDavis extension, USDA, UCCE Placer).
• Grew a variety of consumer crops (pear & plum trees, vegetables and flowers), raised chickens for egg and meat production.
• Learned that succeeding in an industry where the economy of scale makes an enormous difference is extremely difficult. Found myself drawn back to software development.
Technology specialist at Rocklin Academy, Turnstone September 2010 – October 2011
• Provided IT services responsible for all technology implementation including server user and storage management, networking, workstations, classroom interactive whiteboards and student response systems.
• Install and support Windows Server 2008, MS Exchange Server, Windows XP / 7, assorted computer hardware, printers, Promethean ActivBoard, ActiVote.
Mechanic at Turkey Creek Golf Club August 2006 – October 2009
• Maintain and repair golf course maintenance equipment. Tractors, mowers, specialty turf equipment, utility carts, small engine repair.
• Wanting to get out of a cubicle, I started mowing grass at the golf course. When the mechanic went out on disability, I took my hobby of doing mechanical work and became a professional.
• Self directed, rebuilt older equipment during new equipment purchase freeze.
Childcare provider / stay at home dad May 2004 – August 2006
• Primary care for infant and older child. One of the most difficult and rewarding jobs I’ve ever had.
Software Engineer at Hewlett Packard 2000 – 2002
• Software engineering and systems support for the ShopFloor Manufacturing Control System at the OneSite high end systems assembly facility.
• Worked on system modifications to support several new product introductions. Create and enhance interfaces with SAP via both RFC / ABAP and BAPI. Provided 24/7 on-call support. Troubleshooting and Enhanced internal web server based reporting systems.
• HP-UX / DCE environment, Oracle databases, primarily C / C++, TCL.
Software Engineer at Medstat 1999 – 2000
• Benefit modeling / decision support system hospital insurance management and reporting system.
• Research software developer utilizing Java, C++, and shell scripting and Delphi with Sybase relational databases. Client / server programming uses IBM AIX and HP-UX Unix servers with Microsoft Windows clients. Design modeling achieved using Rational Rose.
Software Engineer at NEC Electronics 1997 – 1999
• NFAS – Nonstop Factory Automation System for silicon chip (ASIC) fabrication.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain real time embedded factory automation systems. NFAS system used n-tier client / server running on Windows NT Server. Provide 24/7/365 factory support.
• Development tools include Microsoft Visual C++, Visual Studio, Oracle Databases, Borland’s Delphi, and TibCo’s Rendezvous Information Bus. Rational Rose used for design architecture.
Programmer Analyst II, MIS Department at Packard Bell NEC 1997 – 1997
• Manufacturing Control System, PC assembly line.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain the MCS using Microsoft Visual C++ v 4.2 / MFC, COM / DCOM, Microsoft Visual Basic v 4.0 and Microsoft SQL Server v 6.5 object oriented client server development tools.
Computer Engineer III, MCI Communication Corp. 1996 – 1997
• SWOP – call center analysis tools.
• Designed, code, document and implement reporting and data management systems using Microsoft Visual C++ v 4.2 / MFC, Microsoft SQL Server v 6.5, and Borland Delphi development tools.
Programmer / Analyst, Telos Corporation 1996 – 1996
• Designed, coded, documented, and implemented custom application development as technology consultant. Projects included:
• • State of California, Franchise Tax Board. Document imaging, C / C++.
• • Port of Sacramento. Inventory tracking, Visual Basic / Access.
• • Matheny, Poidmore, Linkert & Sears. Network design and architecture.
• • AT&T. Client server based database query engine, Visual Basic / Access.
Director of Services and Support, Integrated Dental Technologies 1994 – 1996
• Oversee the installation and support of turnkey computer management systems for dental offices. Responsible for complete customer experience; departmental responsibilities included system installation, electronic and manual data conversion, internal and customer training, software duplication, technical support, on-site repair and telephone support.
• Managed staff of telephone / on-site support technicians and conversion programmer.
• PracticeWorks practice management, intra-oral cameras, digital x-ray systems, assorted computer / networking hardware.
CoOwner at Crown Systems 1989 – 1994
• As an employee and eventual partner in a small business, we designed, developed, sold and maintained dental practice management software. Beginning with a DOS based application, we were later the original creator of Practice Works which now runs in thousands of dental offices around the world. Duties included:
• Vice President/Owner. Supervised a staff of installation and customer support representatives. Participated in negotiations for company sale to Integrated Dental Technologies.
• Software Designer. Architected and coded Practice Works dental office practice management software written in Borland C++ / Object Windows.
• Lead Software Developer – electronic insurance claims submission
• Lead programmer. Maintenance and enhancement development for Dental Data System practice management software for DOS, written in compiled Microsoft Basic.
EDUCATION
Indiana University / Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) 1990 – 1992
Indianapolis, IN
• Computer engineering

CSU Chico 1987 – 1990
Chico, CA
• Computer engineering