Thomas L. Harper

2119 West Grace Street, Olathe, KS 66061

home:  913.764.4978  cell: 913.481.6071 
e-mail: tharper1977@comcast.net



Objective

Seeking a .NET Developer position where I can utilize my programming experience and creative abilities to design and develop improved web applications.
 


Summary of Qualifications

  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS):  2.0 .NET Frame work Web Applications (completion expected 2/2007).
  • 20+ years of professional experience managing projects effectively to meet deadlines and expectations. 
  • Dependable programmer committed to developing solutions and learning new material.
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science.

Technical Skills

Visual Studio 2005, C# .NET 2.0, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, SQL server, XHTML, Java Script, MS Office and Windows, CSS, FRDD, Java, C++, Eclipse.


Technical Training

Centriq Training, Leawood, KS2007-2008
Application Developer in C#.NET Program
Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist
  • Technical Comptencies:
    C# Fundamentals, Develping >NET Windows Applications, Transact SQL, ADO.NET Building websites with HTML and CSS, ASP.NET.
  • Professional IT Project Experience:
    Created a multi-tier classroom project that included requirement gathering, data tier design, programmatic data access layer incorported with data access objects, and presentation in a rich web-based front end.   (Available for review at:  www.tlharper.com)
  • Soft Skills Training:
    Customer Care & Effective Communication.
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
December, 1992    GPA: 3.0
  • Technical Competencies
    Data Structures, Operating Systems, Programming Languages, Compiler Construction, Knowledge Acquisition, Automata Theory, State Machine Theory


Professional Experience

Honeywell FM&T, Kansas City, MO1983-2007
Engineering Technologist, Senior
  • Developed a C# application to read data off a serial port, process the data, and report results into a SQL Server.
  • Implemented a process to help troubleshoot and save time during computer failure, eliminating the need to call vendor support.
  • Programmed applications (via Java and databases) to eliminate human error in reports, resulting in use of better time and materials.
  • Engineered programs (Java) to handle routine complicated laboratory calculations to ensure accuracy.
  • Supported computer system upgrades, troubleshooting, and developing applications to support laboratory practices.
  • Utilized strong analytical skills to solve problems and develop solutions.
  • Effectively self-started additional projects to improve laboratory needs.

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