Theodore L. ColumbusSaginaw, MI 48602

(989) 284-6616tlcolumbus432@yahoo.com

SUMMARY

Highly motivated C# and C++ Software Developer/Programmer with experience using object oriented design techniques and programming languages, including Microsoft .NET Technologies.  Designed, developed and documented Windows device drivers and applications.  Demonstrated leadership abilities and team work skills as well as ability to accomplish tasks under minimal direction and supervision.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming Languages: C#, C++, SQL, COBOL, Unix

. NET Skill Set:

. NET Framework 2.0 and Common Type System, Visual C++. NET, ASP.NET, ADO.NET,

.NET Class Libraries, Web Services, .NET Remoting, WSE 3.0

Databases: MS SQL Server 2000/2005, MS Access 2000, Oracle

Operating Systems: Windows 98/2000/XP, A/S-400, Unix shell, TCP/IP

Software: Visual Studio .NET 2005, MS Visual C++ 6.0, MS Office

SetFocus, LLC                          Saginaw, MI Aug/09 - Mar/10.Net Master’s Program                                               

Developed solutions for diverse programming scenarios in C#, employing object–oriented programming concepts such as: encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction. 

Used C# and ADO.NET to define and implement secure middle-tier components using both connected and disconnected environment strategies.  Components were consumed by web applications and windows applications utilizing SQL Server and stored procedures to perform logical business transactions. 

Created and deployed XML Web Services using ASP.NET and Web Services Enhancements (WSE). Consumed Web Services from both Windows forms and ASP.NET web applications.

Created complex business components in C# using .NET Class Library assemblies while migrating and implementing them in a multi-tier environment suitable for .NET Remoting, XML Web Services, Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS) and COM+ to address application infrastructure issues associated with building scalable enterprise level applications used by many clients.

Developed Windows n-tiered “Public Library Management System” application and then ported the application to a dynamic ASP.NET Internet/Intranet model utilizing the same secure middle tier data access components.  Non-public

web pages were secured using Windows integrated and ASP.NET forms security models.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOS Express Saginaw, MI June/05 – Aug/09

Drove, picked – up, and delivered checks for Bank of America branches Responsible for timely arrival of checks to the company processing center

Maher Trucking Saginaw, MI July/05 - April/09

Programmer / Analyst

Designed and coded tracking software using C++. Worked with owner to insure program follows company needs, answer

questions and resolve problems. Designed and built input screens for easier use, as well as output reports. Researched software and hardware upgrades; helped to find and upgrade

company computers and printers for added life. Improved and maintained database in MS Access Upgraded the layout of the files to make more user friendly for hierarchal

databases.

Norrell Services Saginaw, MI Mar/96 - May/01Production

Processed silicon by manually breaking it down into smaller pieces. Sized pieces according to customer specs. Packaged silicon product, by size and weight, for sale world wide Bagged product by customer specifications using weight and size distribution Prepared boxes for shipping by seeing the boxing process through from start

to finish:o Boxed bags into boxes.o Placed boxes onto pallets.o Wrapped pallets with plastic.o Compiled paperwork before shipment.

Licensed fork truck driver

US Army World Wide June/90 – Oct/95Telecommunications

Sent and received messages electronically using military software:o Scanned messages into system from paper.o Corrected any spelling and syntax errors.o Added mailing addresses.

Repaired hardware and software for copiers, printers, and encryption equipment as needed.

Granted top security clearance.

EDUCATION

Davenport University Saginaw, Michigan Jan/01 - Dec/04Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Project 1: Store Customer and Inventory program Was designed in C++ to hold customer information. Designed the get and set functions for all the fields. Designed an inventor class to hold all sales items. Would sort items by UPC codes for searches.

Project 2: An Oracle and SQL database Designed the database from scratch in SQL Created the tables, cues, and queries. Designed forms and tables in Oracle. Created drop down lists for easier look up of items.

Project 3: A number guessing game in C++ Game used three columns of numbers or symbols. The user would pick a number in one column. After telling the computer what column it was in the numbers

were scrambled. After three guesses by the user the computer would guess what

your number was.