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Username: robertnzana
Name/Company: GrowTech
Country: United States
City: Melbourne
Area of Expertise:
  • .NET
  • AJAX
  • Banner Design
  • Flash
  • Graphic Design
  • Logo Design
  • Photoshop
  • Visual Basic
  • Website Design
Average Pricing:
Profile: EXPERIENCE:
3/2004 - Present
Company: GrowTech, Inc, Melbourne, Fl
Industry: Computer/IT Services
Role: President / Lead Website Developer / Graphic Artist
Job Description: President of GrowTech, an award winning web design company. Freelance Website Designer, Sr Programmer and Graphic Artist. Extensive online portfolio (of nearly 50 websites) available for viewing, both web and print media. Technologies include Flash, Photoshop, .NET, Database Development (Access, SQL Express and SQL Server), Dreamweaver, Visual Studio.NET, Expression Web, SQL and more. Quality, professional work and proactive customer service. Specializing in oral and written communication.

10/2001 - 3/2004
Company: Intech Inc, Melbourne, Fl
Industry: Computer Software
Role: Lead Programmer/Analyst
Job Description: Heavy Visual Basic and web development. Lead programmer on several projects, including a remote monitoring software project for BellSouth. The original application was a client/server VB6 application, incorporating SQL Server databases (incl. stored procedures and replication) and TCP communications. Responsible for developing a .NET web-based replacement. Implemented SQL replication and performed various SQL DBA and System Administration tasks. Reported directly to BellSouths Power Capacity Manager for North Carolina.

5/2001 - 8/2001
Organization: WTBTS, Brooklyn, NY
Industry: Computer Software
Role: Access Programmer / Developer (Volunteer Work)
Job Description: 3 month volunteer contract working extensively with Access programming and SQL Server development. Team of 10 people.

11/1998 - 5/2001
Company: KELLY TECHNICAL SERVICES / CORDIS, Miami, Fl
Role: Lead Programmer/Analyst - Consultant
Job Description: Heavy Access development. Primary software developer on several complex, but user friendly, SPC applications. Features include: dynamically generated reports and queries, implementation of 3rd party custom controls, Win32 API calls and integration with other SPC applications. Created several applications and utilities using Access, Visual Basic and Excel. Involved with FDA-regulated software validations (i.e. Software Requirements Specifications, Testing Protocols, User Manuals, etc) Responsible for all installation and support issues. Involved in user training. One of two engineers involved with implementing high cost-saving SPC solutions worldwide. This high visibility project is the #2 project for Cordis and is strongly endorsed by top-management. Accomplishment: Received Quality Award from top management.

6/1995 - 11/1998
Company: Harris Corporation, Palm Bay, FL
Industry: Computer/IT Services
Role: Programmer / Analyst
Job Description: Programmer / Analyst working on several different projects. Technologies included C, Unix and VBA. Involved in the entire Software Development Life-Cycle. Programmer/Analyst for several Access projects, one of which is saving Harris Corporation $40,000 per year in film development costs. Developed a high-visibility cost-cutting Customer Notification Application, using Access. This application integrated an Access front end with an Oracle database (using ODBC) and is saving Harris thousands of dollars per year in VMS charges. Used dynamic and embedded SQL in many of the applications. Programmer/Analyst for Visual Basic 5.0/VBA HUB Server Application, implementing Winsock technology - one feature included the manipulation of Microsoft Application objects (Excel, Word) via VBA. Programmed and implemented DOC Merge Visual Basic application (intranet helper application). Also developed in C (UNIX), Shell, Perl, HTML, Word Basic and other languages/environments. Solid reputation of providing effective internal/external support and heavy troubleshooting expertise for Windows 3.1/95, DOS, PC/networking and Microsoft Application-related issues. Twice received Certificate of Award for Excellence in the Area of Continuous Improvement.

3/1994 - 6/1995
Company: Edge Information Systems, Melbourne, Fl
Industry: Other/Not Classified
Role: Programmer / Analyst / Developer / VB & ACCESS
Job Description: Lead Programmer/Analyst - Technical Support - Internal/External Support Services - CSR.
Automated many tedious, in-house operational procedures by programming several in-house utilities using Visual Basic and Access. Programmed Visual Basic Voice Mail System, which incorporated an Access Database. Designed, programmed, tested and debugged both the new release of Edge's GUI Pre-Employment Background Investigation application and the new internal systems that were needed to process the new program's data. Provided majority of technical support to external customers and internal operations. This included heavy trouble-shooting/assistance in Windows, MS products, system difficulties/issues, and DOS.

8/1993 - 12/1993
Company: Harris Corporation, Melbourne, FL
Industry: Computer/IT Services
Role: Test Engineer - Customer Support
Job Description: Involved in extensive software testing for a new Human Resource Application. Provided written and oral feedback to the programmers. Trained users and provided effective technical support. Created a multimedia demo application, using Tempra multimedia tools, which helped contribute to the groups advertising.


EDUCATION:
5/1995 Rollins College US-FL-Winter Park
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science with a minor in Business Administration.

5/1992 Brevard Community College US-FL-Melbourne
Associate Degree
Associates in Arts Degree received May 1992. (Note: Only person in Brevard County to earn 2 year AA degree prior to High School Diploma. This involved 2 years of College coursework during Senior year of High School.)
Florida Merit Scholar and a member of Phi Theta Kappa

5/1992 Satellite High School US-FL-Satellite Beach
High School or equivalent
Florida Merit Scholar. Only one in county to earn a 2 Year AA degree prior to High School Diploma.

11/1998 Harris Corp Company Training US-FL-Melbourne
Certification
ORACLE Education
Advanced SQL and SQL* Plus
Tuning Oracle 7 Applications
Developing Applications with ORACLE 3GL Precompilers
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Communicating Effectively In The Workplace
Theory Of Constraints
Roadmap to Problem Solving
SUN Workshop - Shell Programming
ZODIAK - Business Finance and Strategy


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Experienced, award winning, Senior Website Developer, Graphic Artist and Software Engineer with a diversified, yet technically deep and current skill-set, seeking to obtain a virtual office, contract, or part-time position (possible full-time) with a progressive organization.
* Over 15 years of proven professional experience.
* Proven track record of producing high quality results in a short period of time. Recipient of several awards recognizing my accomplishments.
* Hands-on experience with all stages of system development efforts, including requirements definition, design, architecture, testing and support. Full software lifecycle experience several times over.
* Track record of increasing responsibility in systems analysis/development and full lifecycle project development/management.
* Experience with various team sizes, diversified industries and technologies.
* Experience in various roles, including Lead Website Developer, Graphic Designer, Lead Developer, DBA and System Administrator.
* Several years experience working independently, from a virtual office setting and telecommuting.
* Currently the President of an award winning website design company.
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Member Since: 03-25-2008 11:18
Skills: Website Design
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Vision: Award winning, degreed, experienced professional seeking an opportunity where over 15 years of extensive and diverse professional experience will add value to any project.
Keywords: Award winning website and graphic design. Extensive online portfolio of over 40 websites. Over 15 years in the industry. BS Degree in Computer Science.

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