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Wayne Plourde Resume
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skills summary
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Planning And Architecture:
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An MCAD (.Net), MCSD and SCJP with over 7 years experience providing full life
cycle solutions as a lead in designing and developing architectures for complex
systems with Microsoft and Java technology.
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Project experience includes web-based and client-server applications with
budgets in excess of $1 million.
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Expert at bringing clarity and ease of use to complex systems and developing
guidelines and frameworks for system development.
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Certified in Microsoft Solution Architectures. Fluent in Microsoft Solutions
Framework (MSF)
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Work with clients to document requirements by conducting interviews and
facilitating JAD sessions.
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Develop multi-tiered object-oriented system architectures utilizing use cases,
UML diagrams, Rational Rose, RUP tools and Visio.
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Developed tools for capturing Use Case Scenarios and translating into reports
and object models.
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Expert in developing navigation maps and system prototypes.
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Prepared project plans and budgets. Authored proposals for submission to
clients.
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Authored system and functional specifications. Specified testing objectives and
acceptance criteria.
- Implemented and deployed development, staging, and
production systems for a number of clients and instructed clients on the best
practices for maintaining and upgrading these systems.
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Managed teams of up to 10 developers and outside consultants.
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Possess excellent communication skills and frequently author articles on
development topics.
Development Platforms:
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Developed solutions with .NET since the release of the Beta 2 version (and
current) extensive experience with Visual Studio.Net, ASP.NET, VB.NET, and C#
with SQL Server as the database.
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Highly skilled in web application development using Active Server Pages under
both ASP.Net and ASP 3.0. Also familiar with IIS administration.
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Certified in Web Application development in Visual Studio.Net and VB.Net.
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Expert in Microsoft DNA platforms, COM and COM+ component development using
Visual Studio 6.0. Deployed transaction-aware component systems to Microsoft
Transaction Server (MTS) and Microsoft Component Services (MCS). Familiar with
C++ ATL component development.
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Certified in Visual Basic 6.0 desktop and distributed application development.
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Mastery of ADO.Net and ADO including related XML functionality.
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Expert in DHTML and client-side browser scripting using JavaScript, JScript
& VBScript.
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Expert in XML, XSLT and Microsoft XMLDocument component.
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Experienced with additional Microsoft services such as MSMQ, CDO, ADSI, and
Indexing Service. Familiar with Biztalk Server, Sharepoint Portal Server and
Exchange Server.
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Designed and protoyped user interfaces using HTML, DHTML, Flash, Photoshop and
Illustrator.
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Certified in Java 2 Platform - both client-side and server-side development.
Proficient with CORBA.
Database:
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5 years of experience with SQL Server 6.5-2000. Over 7 years with MS Access.
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Certified in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Design and Implementation.
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Expert in developing large scale, fully normalized, and highly complex
relational databases (over 100 tables) for a variety of business domains.
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Expert in developing highly relational and complex databases in both SQL Server
and Access. Familiar with Oracle and Sybase systems. Utilize Erwin and other
tools for modeling.
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Proficient in all levels of Transact-SQL (T-SQL) development including stored
procedures and processes for implementing transactional integrity in
application logic and stored procedures.
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Proficient with Reporting Tools like Crystal Reports.
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Developed tools for mapping SQL schema to application logic including
auto-generating code.
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Developed Data Transformation Service (DTS) scripts for handling recurring and
administrative task.
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Experienced with index optimization and the analysis of execution plans and SQL
profile logs.
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Converted SQL Server databases from version 6.5 to 7.0 and MS Access to 7.0.
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experience
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SENIOR DATABASE ARCHITECT
US Postal Inspection Service, 2002 to Present
Serving on a team of lead architects tasked with the redesign of the Inspection
Service's Case Management System. Primary responsibilities include migrating an
existing mainframe system to a new client-server system using WinForms, .Net
Remoting and SQL Server.
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Gathering and documenting requirements.
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Providing guidance on architectural issues - .Net Remoting, database design.
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Giving presentations to Inspectors on requirements.
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Providing training on Use Case development.
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT/DEVELOPER
2001 to Present
Provide consultation services for small businesses. Develop independent
projects.
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FabulousBooks.com
Developed a DBMS application for FabulousBooks.com, an online used bookstore,
using SQL Server, C#, and the .Net Framework. Developed tools for managing
listings on Amazon, ABE Books and Alibris. Utilized Amazon Web Services for
automating competitive pricing processes. Pricing operations went from two days
to 20 minutes.
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RouletteRevenge.com
Developed a roulette web portal providing Software Tools and Tutorials for
Building Roulette Strategies and Systems with a Vengeance. The web-based
service allows users to program roulette strategies, run simulations, and
analyze results. System was designed as a full object-oriented, three tier
architecture using ASP.Net, VB.Net, and SQL Server 2000. Also, developed site
monitoring tools and search engine placement analysis in C# using windows
services.
PROJECT ENGINEER/ARCHITECT
Applied Visions, Inc., 1998 to 2002
http://www.avi.com
Applied Visions (AVI) is a software engineering and consulting firm providing
services in diverse areas including application development and integration.
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Guided projects at the inception phase, including interviewing clients,
gathering and documenting requirements, and prototyping.
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Planned and facilitated Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions.
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Utilized UML. Developed tools for documenting Use Cases and generating object
models.
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Spearheaded information architecture issues and interface design.
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Defined internal development processes as part of a select task force.
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Architected sophisticated web-based and client-server business applications.
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Designed fully normalized, highly relational databases using SQL Server 6.5, 7
& 2000 and MS Access. Utilized diagramming tools in SQL Enterprise Manager
and Erwin.
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Developed transactional data access components in VB 6 and .Net using ADO and
ADO.Net.
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Developed deployment strategies for production databases and web applications.
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Developed best practices for managing production systems such as configuring
separate development, staging and production systems and implementing processes
for migrating changes to production.
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Consulted with clients on optimizing existing database systems including index
optimization and the analysis of execution plans and SQL profile logs.
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Managed best practices for developing, optimizing and load-testing web apps and
databases.
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Supported sales efforts, including giving presentations to potential customers,
preparing proposals and developing corporate web site.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
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Hillier Group
Developed an extensive proposal for an enterprise integration project for a
large architectural firm in New York. Developed prototypes for utilizing
Sharepoint Portal Server 2001 and Exchange Server 2000 as a comprehensive
knowledge and document management system.
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Minolta - Page Scope Router - Document Management Interface
A client-server document routing application built on the .Net Framework for
interfacing with Minolta Copier hardware. Developed a skinnable interface
utilizing XML, Photoshop and ImageReady.
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Goldfinger - Payment Management System
A prototype web application developed with Visual Studio.Net, ASP.Net, VB.Net
and SQL Server 2000 to manage recurring automated payment transactions for the
Fort Knox National Company. The application was designed to manage customers,
payment histories, and process payment transactions uploaded from Fort Knox
clients through an ACH (Automated Clearing House). Utilized typed datasets in
ADO.Net. Utilized Use Cases and UML for identify entities for system design and
business logic.
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EZFrame Platinum
A client-server Optical Practice Management application developed with Visual
Studio 6.0, Visual Basic 6.0 and SQL Server 7.0 (and MSDE) for the Luxottica
Corporation (owner of LensCrafters). Designed database with nearly 200 tables.
Utilized Use Cases for system design. Designed and implemented a multi-tier COM
component architecture featuring data access components utilizing ADO and
driven by customizable metadata and stored procedures. Provided transactional
integrity in all components. Developed utilities for backup, restore and
conversion of databases from previous versions. Developed Data Transformation
Service (DTS) scripts to for data migration and a utility for managing and
editing metadata.
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AVINet
A corporate intranet designed and implemented for AVI utilizing all aspects of
Microsoft DNA, utilizing Visual Studio.Net, Homesite 5.0, ASP and SQL Server.
Handled security issues with user profiles integrated with Windows accounts and
custom security logic supported by ADSI accessing system permissions. Developed
secure data access COM components and deployed them in MTS. Managed IIS
configuration and deployment. Intranet services include employee profiles,
library resources, development resources and document management through ADO's
Index Service provider. Made extensive use of DHTML client scripting in JScript
to enhance usability.
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Call Center Real Time Reports
A web-based real-time reporting tool for CosmoCom Call Center using ASP, XML,
XSLT, DHTML and ISAPI technology. Client app running in Internet Explorer
utilized the Microsoft XMLDocument components for dynamically polling the
server for updates and rendering the resulting XML both through XSL
transformations and business logic in JavaScript using the XMLDocument object.
Server-side reporting logic in ASAPI module received real-time call center data
via MSMQ.
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Account Management Exchange and ROAM
Remediation and redesign of two existing
customer-facing applications from Netscape Application Server to ASP
3.0, ADO and SQL Server 7 for the Bernard Hodes Group, an ad agency
specializing in recruitment advertising. Provided best practice analysis
and documentation. Provided consultation on configuration of IIS servers
and SQL Servers for establishing distinct development, staging and
production environments. Developed scripts for converting existing SQL
Server 6.5 databases to version 7.0. Developed complex workflows and
full transaction integrity and auditing. Transaction history could be
reviewed and rolled back at anytime. Used CDO to handle email
notifications at steps along the workflow process. Significantly reduced
the size of code base and database redundancy. Doubled performance
capacity of both apps.
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Impact.com
An extensive prototype demonstrating the conversion of a mainframe help-desk
application to a web-based solution for the Allen Systems Group utilizing
Microsoft DNA including ASP 2.0, SQL Server and ADO. Server-side logic was
implemented in VBScript; client-side scripting was developed in JScript.
Designed as a portal application to be hosted by an ASP, the application
accommodated customization for specific customers, including web-based tools
for altering database schema (with ADOX and TSQL) and dynamically including new
fields in the user interface. Provided ability to customize workflow for
handling and tracking help-desk requests.
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SecureScope
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state-of-the-art 3D visualization tool for analyzing network security
data utilizing Java, CORBA and VRML. Developed database for storing
network security data with over 100 tables. Developed tools for
dynamically reading schema from SQL Server 6.5 and Access the
auto-generating java code for CORBA objects mapping to database
entities. Utilized Rational Rose for maintaining class diagrams.
Utilized Erwin for managing database schema.
VICE PRESIDENT / PRODUCT ARCHITECT
Vuepoint Corporation, 1996 to 1998
http://www.vuepoint.com
Vuepoint is a software development company specializing in Electronic
Performance Support Systems (EPSS) to assist corporations in training
individuals on the job, at their workstations. The company's product,
Performance Learning System (PLS), integrates knowledge assessment tools,
interactive training modules, searchable library documents, and communication
tools such as multi-room chat and message board systems.
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Directed PLS from the conceptual stage as a multi-tier web-based application.
The client portion of the application was built with Java using Netscape IFC
classes (a precursor to Swing). Back end system was built using ASP, MS Access
and eventually SQL Server.
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Designed a database-driven content management system with authoring tools using
both MS Access and SQL Server 6.5. Directed the development of content
authoring tools in VB 5.0.
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Designed and developed a web-based administration application for PLS to manage
user accounts and report on scoring and usage.
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Directed art and design of the user interface, in addition to course content.
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Hired and managed a team of 10 programmers and outside consultants.
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Implemented systems for source code management and version control.
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Developed several designs for the Vuepoint
website.
PRODUCTION MANAGER / ART DIRECTOR
Dolphin Software, Inc., 1996
Dolphin Software was a startup Internet Advertising agency providing web design
and marketing services.
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Oversaw all web and multimedia production including the NY Giants 1986
Superbowl Reunion and the Market Central Investment Newsletter sites.
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Developed database-driven content including product catalogs using MS Access.
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Designed the company logo and promotional
materials.
COMPUTER CONSULTANT / WEBMASTER
Spring Lake Associates 1995 to 1996
A computer consulting firm providing sales and service for custom hardware and
software solutions, including network design, database programming, and
training for private and corporate clients.
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Developed an MS Access 2.0 database for a large insurance company.
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Developed analysis applications using MS Excel.
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Provided training to corporations on business applications.
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Developed hardware solutions for customers.
GENERAL PARTNER
/ ARCHITECT
Richard P.
Donohoe Architects, 1982 to 1995
Donohoe Architects was a traditional architectural design firm specializing in
custom residences, multi-family housing, historic renovations, and commercial
projects. Initiated partnership with firm principals in 1991.
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Acted as lead designer and job captain on major projects.
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Prepared construction documents and specifications.
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Developed 3D computer models for photo-realistic renderings and fly-thrus.
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Prepared construction estimates and reviewed bids from contractors.
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Prepared and negotiated contracts with clients & contractors.
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Reviewed construction on site.
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Computerized the firm's bookkeeping and
billing.
DESIGN PARTNER
Timber Lake Communications, 1993 to 1995
Timber Lake Communications was a part-time design agency formed with a partner
outside of Donohoe Architects. Specialized in providing quality graphic design
for small businesses and non-profit organizations.
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certifications
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Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD) - 2002
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70-305 - Developing Web Applications with Microsoft VB .NET and Visual Studio
.NET
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70-310 - Developing XML Web Services and Server
Components with Microsoft VB .NET
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) 2001 - MCP ID: 2344558
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70-100 - Analyzing Requirements and Defining Solution Architectures
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70-176 - Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with VB 6.0
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70-175 - Designing and Implementing Distributed Apps with VB 6.0
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70-229 - Designing and Implementing Databases with SQL Server 2000
Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) - 2001
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310-025 - Sun Certified Programmer for the Java
2 Platform
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education
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Bachelor of Architecture
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New York Institute of Technology 1983-87 - Graduated Magna Cum Laude
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Syracuse University 1981-83
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publications
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Articles
Book
Contributed an extended outline and 10 chapters for a collaborative book, "ASP
3.0: The Complete Reference for Osborne-McGraw-Hill. Project was cancelled due
to problems finding other contributors. My contributions for the book can be
viewed on my website.
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