Resume of Thomas Phaneuf

Thomas Phaneuf	Brandon, Florida 33510, United States of America Phone 813.661.1753 · E-mail
Delphi / Microsoft .NET / MS-SQL / Visual FoxPro Developer In search of the killer project. Available for on-site and off-site work, contract or permanent. Will travel.

Objectives

To work on challenging and interesting software projects on a permanent or contract basis, either offsite or on-site.

Primary Development Platforms

Microsoft .NET languages 2.0+ My development work has been mostly with ASP.NET, WinForms, and Web Services. The core thinking behind the .NET framework is surprisingly similar to the old Delphi VCL, and I believe this gives me a real edge in .NET development. As a side note, while I can code in C# if necessary, my preference is VB.NET (I see the differences between VB.NET and C# as trivial and a matter of taste). Also, don't be confused by the similarity in names between VB.NET and earlier non .NET versions of Visual Basic (VB6 and earlier). VB.NET is a very different animal from the earlier non .NET versions. I have great antipathy for the non .NET versions of Visual Basic because that environment encouraged unstructured code and other bad programming practices. My actual work experience with non .NET versions of VB is limited to three weeks of working with VB3 (hated it). I've also discovered, that despite my initial resistance to working with anything with a VB or Visual Basic name, VB.NET (with explicit always set on) with its occasionally clumsy syntax can still be fairly elegant. 5 years experience.
Delphi, all versions, including the latest Rad Studio, and .NET development using Delphi. Delphi is by far the best development language on the market. It can be as easy as VB and as powerful as C++. When I have my druthers, I almost always will select Delphi. It is hard to avoid having a God-complex when you are working with Delphi. 12 years experience.
Microsoft SQL Server, all versions. While not really a development platform, almost any project of any size needs large amounts of data to be useful. Microsoft SQL Server provides that. To do that well, the underlying data model must be solid, consistent, and efficient. If the data model for an application is good, there is a chance to create great software. If it isn't, the software will be at best mediocre, and it will be a struggle every day to just keep the software running. In addition to extensive work in the application of data theory and very solid data modelling skills, my expertise in the creation of views (as simple as possible, as complex as necessary), writing unexpectedly interesting stored procedures, and creating suites of user-defined functions, is quite well-developed. 13 years experience.
Visual Foxpro, all versions. There is still a real place in the world for this development platform. For smaller in-house database tasks, it can't be beat. It is also quite well-suited for many medium sized projects. FoxPro can really shine when it is used in conjunction with SQL Server. The tightly bound nature of the language to data is unmatched in any other language, and makes many things easier to accomplish. It is also useful as a support platform. For instance, I often use Visual FoxPro to generate code for other languages. My first projects many years ago were all done in FoxBase+/FoxPro for Windows/Visual FoxPro. It is hard not to have a soft spot for the language and I would really like to see a .NET version of Visual FoxPro. 20 years experience.

Strengths

Management of Information Systems departments. Management of development teams, especially those with troublesome programmers and other personnel. Systems Analysis/Design; Databases; Internet-enabled development (ISAPI extensions, Microsoft ASP.NET, Web-services, remote fat clients, etc.); Winforms development; Determination of good solutions to tough problems; Training programmers and analysts; High volume coding and code generation; Automation of repetitive tasks; Structured development; Multi-user systems; Sailing. Willing to travel.

Experience / Work History

2006 - Present	Bulk Resources, Inc., Tampa, Florida
	Information Technology (IT) Director, Affiliated Carriers Division
	Hands-on position responsible for for all IT personnel and all aspects of the the development, deployment, and management of the software systems used in the businesses operations of Affiliated Carriers. In-house software systems mostly developed using Microsoft .NET 2.0 with an SQL Server database back-end. Software includes transportation and financial management software (written in VB.net), software to link to Great Plains accounting software (VB.Net), and an inventory/bulk storage management system written in ASP.

2000 - 2001	Global Biz Services, Inc., Punta Gorda, Florida
	Information Technology (IT) Director, Exchange Services Division
	Responsible for management of personnel, scheduling and software development projects, as well as overseeing all aspects of implementation of ASP based internet sites. Direct hands-on development of back-end engines for web sites using MS-SQL. Designed and implemented data models as well designed and implemented the intense use of a suite of stored procedures (about 300 stored procedures) to provide security and a common tier for all ASP and application implementations that needed access to the data. Major projects included RFQxpert to do Request For Quotes, (http://www.rfqxpert.com), and other components of the GBSxpert series.

1997 - Present	pCon Software, Inc., Tampa Florida;
	President, Project Manager, Software Developer (Systems Analyst, Designer, Programmer), Bottle washer
	Responsible for management of software development projects, all aspects of implementation (business analysis, software analysis, design, job-costing, personnel management and motivation, project management, programming, testing, installation, documentation, customer and user support, software baby-sitting, etc.). I have built a number of custom applications that are available to the public, as well as the OneBusinessAuction B2B online Auction System that is used by United Computer Exchange (can be seen in action at http://www.uceauctions.com), and over 40 other customers. Application languages concentrated on Delphi and Visual FoxPro. Database backend focuses on MS-SQL, Visual FoxPro as well as MS-Access.

1993 - 1997	Phaneuf Consulting, Tampa, Florida
	Independent Software Consultant
	Self-employed. Work for various clients including Montgomery Tank Lines, Inc., Chase Manhattan Home Mortage, AARLA (a subsidiary of XEROX), Tech Data, Tupperware, etc. Tasks generally included creating software solutions to problems. Most development was done using FoxPro for Windows/Visual FoxPro, Delphi, and SQL Server back-ends.

1993 - 1994	PMSI: CompAmerica, Inc., Tampa, Florida
	Senior Systems Analyst
	Accepted employment offer from client. My primary area of responsibilities were expanded to include management, but remained primarily analysis, design and management of all software in the company, including the development of new Workers' Compensation Fee Schedule software.

1992 - 1993	Phaneuf Consulting, Tampa, Florida
	Independent Software Consultant
	Primary client during this period was was PMSI: CompAmerica, Inc. where I worked as an independent systems analyst. Responsibilities included the analysis and design of all software produced and used by the company. Primary focus was on Workers’ Compensation Fee Schedule claims processing. Designed and developed prototype of Aztec project which incorporated a quasi-expert system to create and use rules to apply state fee schedule payment guidelines to Workers’ Compensation claims.

1990 - 1992	PMSI: Insurance Software Packages, Inc., Tampa Florida
	Product Manager, Systems Analyst
	Responsible for the design and implementation of health benefits administration software product. Product manager for Health Insurance Claims processing products (HealthStar). Promoted to systems analyst for all product offerings (Workers' Compensation, Fee Schedules, Health Benefits, etc.).

1988 - 1990	Silk Greenhouse, Design Services Division, Tampa Florida
	Manager Manufacturing Division IS Department / Programmer Analyst / Network Administrator
	Responsible for administration of Novell and XENIX systems for manufacturing as well as design, implementation, and management of software used by manufacturing division of corporation. Development platform was FoxBASE+ on XENIX platform, as well as FoxBASE for DOS.

1984 - 1988	United States Navy
	AG2: Aerographer's mate, 2^nd class Petty Officer (E-5)
	Weather Observer and Oceanography Technician. As a weather observer, was responsible for collecting and interpreting weather information in the local area, creating and organizing weather charts, as well as disseminating weather information to support air traffic control and other fleet operations. While being supervised by a forecaster, briefed pilots, both pre-flight and in-flight, as well as assisted in the preparation of forecasts. My duties as an Oceanography Technician in the sixth-fleet headquarters in Naples, Italy, involved working with classified technology and information to assist the anti-submarine warfare activities of the sixth fleet. Honorable discharge.

Education

University of Maryland (European Division) Information Systems Management
University of La Verne (European Division) Business Management
Syracuse University School of Architecture Architecture
University of South Florida Expert systems
Hillsborough Community College C/C++

References

Available upon request