See my portfolio for examples of my work on web technologies
Summary of Qualifications
- Extensive experience in software, financial and consulting industries
- Proven track record solving business problems with cost effective, creative and reliable computer systems
- Capable in design, development, management and administrative functions
- Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt new technologies and approaches
- Superior analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Results-oriented team leader as well as individual contributor
- Full Stack Web Developer
Hardware & Operating Systems
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Microsoft 7, Vista |
Linux, Unix, Ubuntu |
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XP, 2000, NT, 98, 95, 3.x, DOS |
IBM MVS |
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Microsoft, Novell and Banyan NOS |
IBM VM/CMS |
Programming Languages
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Javascript, PHP |
JAFL |
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Microsoft Visual C/C++ |
Borland C++ |
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Watcom C |
AT&T K&R UNIX C |
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Microsoft Visual Basic |
Frameworks, Libraries, Plugins, Addons, Extensions |
Software Systems (a generic partial list)
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Application Programming Interfaces (API) |
Capacity Planning & Performance Monitoring |
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Word Processors |
Data Dictionaries |
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Spreadsheets |
Security |
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SDLC & Project Management |
Report Writers |
More details on other technologies I have worked with:
Continuing Professional Education
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Managerial Skills for Supervisors |
Strategic Database Design |
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Managing Through Influence |
Javascript & PHP |
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Systems Analysis and Design |
Sales Techniques |
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Programming Windows |
Windows Professional Development Conferences |
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ACM Seminars |
Tutorials |
Contractor, 2000-present
Worked for a number of clients primarily on web related work
I solve ambiguous problems with conflicting goals and demands. RSI Elance Javascript DropBox API Ebay Storefront Web Email, Marketing and Promotions CbC Amazon Flexible Payments Chiro Software Services AFE Web Design and Development GetMemberly Web Design and Development LPX Web Development Cookdotcom Web Design and Development, Training and Education MMHC ETL and Analysis Support Services
Please see http://garyjohnsoninfo.info/GJPortfolio.html for more information.
October
2000-June 2001
Principal
Software Engineer
Iperia was developing a "Unified Communications" platform to provide Speech to Text, Text to Speech, Email, and Voice Mail for carrier class service providers. The company went through a significant downsizing.
- Wrote Performance Analysis Routines for Unix and NT
- Replaced MFC Classes with portable equivalents in the following areas:
Collection Classes –
Standard Template Library
Database Access Routines –
Classes on top of the ODBC API
Utility Classes
An MFC String Compatible
Class for Unix
- Replaced WIN 32 APIs with Classes portable between NT and Unix in
the following area:
Storage and Retrieval of
System Parameters (Analogous to Configuration and INI Files and the Windows
Registry)
- Implemented a portable internationalization and localization
infrastructure
- Devised a portable method to share Resource files and String
Tables between C++ and Java
- Wrote UML use cases
- Mentored new hires
Computer Corporation of America, Framingham, MA
August 1996-August 2000
Software Engineer
- Lead
developer on Connect* ODBC (C to SQL) database driver and tools
- Integrated
Connect* with WebGate Web Application Server
- Developed
multi-threaded, WIN 32 API applications and Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs)
- Developed
PC applications to connect with an IBM Mainframe
- Worked
with TCP/IP at the socket level
- Developed
test software, strategies and plans
- Ported
16 bit Connect* to 32 bit Connect*
- Worked
on an IBM Mainframe to Novell NLM communication gateway, SAA API, APPC
- Developed
Japanese MBCS version of Connect*
- Developed
Connect* enhancements for ADO, DAO, OLE DB, COM and Java
Lotus Development Corporation, Cambridge, MA Lotus.com
September 1995-June 1996
Software Engineer
- Wrote
the requirements as well as the "C" code for the Organizer API -
ORGAPI32.DLL
- Architected
the API to be callable from "C", "C++", Visual Basic
and LotusScript
- Helped
write and edit the install as well as the release documentation
- Integrated
other applications with the Notes, cc:Mail and standalone versions of the
Organizer
Microsystems Software, Framingham, MA was bought by The Learning Company - Learningco.com/
June 1993-September 1995
Software Engineer
- Wrote
a mail gateway for a group scheduling package
- Wrote
low level APIs for the DOS, Banyan (UNIX) and Novell NLM environments
- Handled
all aspects of the Beta testing program with partners and customers
- Wrote
documentation and trained customer support personnel
- Presented
a talk at a Banyan Developer's Conference on service development
- Gave
CaLANdar sales and product demonstrations
- Developed
a prototype Novell NLM to work with Novell 3.x and 4.x platforms running
MHS, NGM, other mail systems
More on my work at Microsystems
Contract Programmer, various
August 1989-June 1993
Clients included: State Street Bank, Bath
Iron Works, John Hancock, Northeast AV
- Coded
claim reports and a WIP tracking system in FOCUS and SAS on IBM MVS and
CMS systems
- Worked
on data warehouse and executive information systems
- Developed
programs to import/export EDI files into a PC based accounting system
More on my work as a Contractor
Force Financial, Burlington, MA
February 1988-August 1989
Director of MIS
- Hired
and trained MIS staff, contract programmers and other vendors
- Developed
an automobile insurance quoting system
- Developed
a loss reporting system with mainframe and PC based components
- Created
procedures, controls and standards to support all business functions
- Led
an extensive vendor search and evaluation for strategic applications
- Installed
and setup a Novell LAN with communication gateways
More on my work at Force Financial
Coopers & Lybrand, Boston, MA merged and became PriceWaterhouseCoopers
December 1985-February 1988
Supervisor, EDP Auditing/Consulting
- Supervised
a staff of 20 in a matrix management organization
- Taught
the firm's courses on auditing and marketed their services
- Managed
multiple consulting, development and audit projects simultaneously
- Developed
a PC based automated system for the valuation of portfolios
- Developed
file downloading & conversion routines and guidelines for many clients
- Led
operating systems and telecommunications security analysis on mainframe
and distributed systems
Some of my favorite reference books
The C Programming Language
Programming Windows
Advanced Windows
C++ Distilled
Books I have recently read:
Data Structures in C++ using the Standard Template Library
Essential COM
Inside COM
Effective COM
MFC Internals
Multithreading Applications in Win32
Object-Oriented Multithreading Using C++
The Stevens Book on Networking
Programming Pearls
Tutorials studied:
Sun Java
Microsoft COM
Microsoft MFC
Microsoft ATL