Looking for a Pro?
I suspect you’ll find very few candidates with a background --- such as mine and it’s one I would like to put to work on someone's behalf.
As you’ll see from my resume, the depth of my experience in MIS offers you the opportunity to find a position for a very adaptable pro who needs little or no training and who is comfortable and successful with both heritage and current systems.
I met my first computer late at night October 16, 1967. It was just an old TI-33 Teletype connected to a time-sharing IBM 370 in California, but it changed my life. Officially, I began in information systems as early as 1971 (See Trustmark).
I have worked with all the various versions of FoxPro since FoxPro Dos 1.0 until VFP 6.0 for as many years as they have been on the market. I know that's not an exact figure, but I still do maintenance on some of our older systems. Likewise for Microsoft Visual Basic, beginning with version 3. Since my agency’s conversion to a local network environment, most of my current development has been in VB6 or ASP, both of which I interface with MS SQL 6.5, 7.0 and 2k+. I serve my agency as SQL DB Administrator, Webmaster, and Exchange Administrator. I began my association with ADABAS and Natural in 1985, with my design and lead of a major project in 1992. I have been a project leader in information services since 1983 or before, with more than two-thirds of that time as hands on, the remainder as heritage resource and trainer for team members and others. In addition to working for others I have run my own companies since 1975.
I would prefer not to leave my current position; however, the current head of the division insists on outsourcing and contracting. Pay has become static, while my household expenses have not with a child in college. The work, tools and team members I have had until recently have been top notch and enjoyable. I am available to begin almost immediately. With 5 weeks paid vacation, medical insurance and employer contributed retirement, my primary point is to raise my standard of living.
I am a US citizen. I own my home and should not need help in selling it. Otherwise I would need assistance in moving household goods and expenses on the road. Although I would not turn down relocation expenses including sale of house, temporary living expenses, etc.
An interview would allow me to answer any other questions you might have. Please email me care of this web site. You may also call me at home: (601) 939-7061, office: (601) 359-1551, or cell phone: (601) 941–2951.