Robert J. Schripsema
phone:
email: rob@integrasoft.com
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Develop
top quality software to meet genuine client needs at an affordable price. Always
operate with utmost integrity, have fun, make a comfortable living.
Qualifications
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Seventeen
years professional experience in database design, user interfaces,
communications, training, support and documentation.
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Broad
understanding of fundamentals of computer architectures, operations, languages
and environments, including internet technologies, single- and multi-user
systems and networks.
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Skilled
in carrying out projects independently. Very high success rate in delivering
products on schedule and within budget.
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Excellent
interpersonal skills, independent learner, able to share knowledge with others.
Certifications
· Microsoft Certified Professional (1994)
· Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (2001)
· CIW Associate (2002)
Product Experience
A wide variety of projects over the years has provided exposure to many products and technologies, including the following (date in parentheses is date last used):
· Windows 3.1 through XP (2002), RedHat Linux (2002), SCO Unix (2000), IBM OS/36 (1992), OS/400 (2000), PICK (1989), most flavors of MS-DOS (1999)
· MS Visual Basic 3.0 (1993) through 6.0 (2002)
· MS SQLServer 7 (2001), Access (2002)
· Intuit QuickBooks Software Development Kit (XML-Based) (2002)
· MS Internet Information Server (IIS) 5, Exchange 5.5 (2002)
· Oracle (2002)
· TCP/IP, HTTP, IP Sockets communications (2002)
· XML, SOAP (2002)
· HTML, DHTML, CSS, WebScripting (2002)
· C, C++ (2000)
· Other Databases: BTrieve (1996), E-Trieve (1999), PDSBasic MDB (1997), PICK/Multi-value (1989)
· IBM OS/36, RPG (1992)
· PICK Basic (1989)
· Business Basic – Thoroughbred, PLUTO, BasicFour (1986)
· Currently learning MS .NET Framework, VB.NET, C#.
Work Experience
Owner, Senior Developer
Integra Software and Services
July, 1992 to
present
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Negotiate
both technical and business sides of software development contracts with large
corporations, small businesses, county government, school districts and
individuals.
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Design
and develop DOS, Windows, Unix/Linux and Web hosted software. Includes modem
and network communications, database synchronization, data analysis tools,
proprietary Electronic Data Interchange, XML interfaces, web services.
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Write
user documentation, on-line help systems. Develop installation and update
utilities.
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Oversee
translation and localization of software and documentation, utilizing
professional translators.
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Manage
employees and subcontractors on large projects.
Senior Software Developer
Dealer Information Systems Corporation
October, 1989 to June, 1992
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Work
closely with clients to define requirements and specifications for custom
communications and database packages. Develop, test
and document custom software.
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Train
in-house support personnel in product operation.
Computer Services Manager
English Language Institute/
December 1985 to August, 1989
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Create
new Computer Systems department for non-profit organization.
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Develop
custom personnel recruiting and processing system on 44 user PICK system.
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Research
and purchase donor management system for organization. Perform full conversion
of existing data across operating systems to new machine.
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Manage
departmental budget and two person operations staff.
Senior Software Support Specialist
Southwest Data Systems, Inc.
August, 1985 to December, 1986
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Design
and implement telemarketing, inventory management, and customer database
software for in-house use.
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Create
utility programs to be sold with company’s Business Basic interpreter package.
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Maintain
and enhance published documentation.
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Install
hardware and software at customer sites, performing large-scale software and
data transfers.
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Manage
staff of telephone support personnel and entire support function.
Assistant Lecturer
American Language Institute,
August, 1982 to May, 1985
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Teach
university language and study skills to international students.
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Participate
in team planning and curriculum development meetings.
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Prepare
custom educational materials for classroom use.
Foreign
Chengdu, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of
August, 1983 to July, 1984
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Teach
culture and advanced level English to Chinese teachers of English.
Education
May, 1985: MA in Applied Linguistics, GPA: 4.0
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Included
courses in Computational Linguistics, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics,
language teaching, statistics and Programming Systems Design.
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Major
project produced Computer Assisted Language Instruction tool for teaching
reading and second language skills.
May, 1978: BA in
Germanic Languages, GPA: 3.7
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Provided
a well-rounded Liberal Arts education.
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Included
courses in philosophy, mathematics, calculus, accounting, foreign languages (German,
Dutch, Spanish, French, Greek, Hebrew)
Personal
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Married,
4 children
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Hobbies
include Biblical studies, sailing, gardening, woodworking, bicycling.
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Involved
in community organizations and church
References
Personal and professional references available on request.