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John H. Ward, Jr.
316 Westford St,
Lowell, MA 01851-2526
john@jhward.com
Languages:
C, C /MFC (OOP), VB, VC#, Cold Fusion, MS SQL, PERL (OOP), HTML, IHTML, JavaScript, PHP (OOP), MySQL, PostgresSQL, dBase, Clipper, FoxPro, Various types of BASIC, FORTRAN, Pascal
Assemblers:
80x86, 8008, 8080, Z80, 8051, 6800, 6502, 6809
Operating Systems:
Microsoft Windows (most versions), DOS, Red Hat Linux (most versions), Netware 2.x 3.x 4.x, Data Collectors, Cash Registers/POS equipment
Other Software and Tools:
Apache, IIS, bind / DNS, samba, Wu-FTP, sendmail, qMail, DHCP, cron, CVS, emacs, Brief, Ultra Edit, Microsoft Visual Studio 6 / 2003, VSS
Experience:
Independent Contractor
Self Employed, Lowell Area, MA
Full and part time: since Feb. 1985
- Development of software for individuals and businesses in various languages
- Development of web applications using PHP, /MySQL, Perl, HTML, JavaScript and other web technologies
- Development of command line utilities using PHP and /MySQL
- Installation and administration of Apache web servers
- Installation and repair of computers, LANs and other electronic equipment
- Selection of hardware and software based on the customers needs and budget
- Training clients in use of Windows/DOS, Linux, NetWare and various software packages
- Repair and restoration of antique pinball machines and jukeboxes
- Auto Mechanics - Auto body/refinishing, auto electrical & electronics, general mechanics
- Electrical – Commercial and residential electrical, telephone system repair and installation
- Carpentry - Roofing , framing, drywall, painting
- Repair of mechanical, electronic and electrical systems in carnival rides
Network Support Engineer 4
Inforonics, LLC , Littleton, MA
Full time: Feb. 2005 to Dec. 2005
- Member of team which monitored internet servers and network infrastructure
- Provided level 4 application support to over 180,000 customers on both Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP and Windows 2000/IIS 5 / MS SQL / ASP .NET platforms
- Resolved issues related to databases, email, installation of software, use of design tools and coding of web sites
- Some languages used include Cold Fusion, ASP/ASP .NET, VB, C#, PERL and Unix shell scripts.
C/C Programmer (MFC)
IPS of Boston, Inc, South Easton, MA
Full time: Feb. 2002 to Apr. 2004
- Member of team which developed software for retail and OEM distribution using Visual C v6, MFC, VSS and OOP methodologies
- Code, debug and test positive payment, check printing and ACH applications
- Code, debug and test DLL’s to facilitate communications with financial institutions
- Developed and documented test procedures and scripts
- Documented source code
- Code and debug utilities to streamline day to day development activities
Software Engineer
D-World, Inc., Brockton, MA
Full time: May 1999 to Nov. 2000
- Developed, coded and debugged portal web sites
- Designed and implemented portal databases
- Implemented E-Comm web sites
- Installed, repaired and administered LAN and office computer hardware
- Installed and administered Apache, DNS, wu-ftp, DHCP and SAMBA servers
Electronics Technician
New England Electronics and Technology, Lowell, MA
Full time: May 1994 to Oct. 1994
- Assembled and configured IBM PC equipment for retail
- Repaired PC equipment and peripherals
- Customer support both telephone and walk-in
- Worked with sales staff and customers to determine customer requirements
Educational Technology Specialist
The City of Lawrence School Department., Lawrence, MA
Full time: Apr. 1993 to Dec. 1993
- Participated in the selection of LAN cabling, installation and equipment vendors
- Oversaw the installation of LAN cabling in 14 schools and 4 administration buildings
- Installed and maintained the IBM PS2 equipment in classrooms and administration offices
- Installed and maintained 23 Netware 3.11 and 5 Netware 2.11 servers
- Installed and administered ICLAS and other software
- Trained teachers in the use of ICLAS classroom administration software and other software packages
- Maintained the high school cafeteria’s baby 36 Point Of Sale/Cash register system
- Installed and maintained cabling, hardware and software for IBM PC/AS400 connectivity
Senior Electronics Technician/Programmer
Lowell Amusement, Inc., Dracut, MA
June 1985 to Mar 1994
Full time or part time as required by client – long term contractor/client relationship- Troubleshot and repaired pinball machines, video games and jukeboxes
- Installed and repaired sound and alarm systems
- Developed a FoxPro application to track equipment in the field, repair history and inventory
- Trained and assisted fellow technicians
- Designed and built test fixtures
Programmer/Electronics Technician
Allied Retail Systems, Inc., Lowell, MA
Feb. 1985 to May. 1994
Full time or part time as required by client – long term contractor/client relationship
- Developed software for cash registers and PC based Point Of Sale systems
- Repaired cash register, Point Of Sale and PC hardware
- Installed and repaired cabling for LANs and Inter Register Communications
- Worked with sales staff and customers to determine customer requirements
- Customer support both telephone and walk-in
- Sales of paper and other supplies
Programmer/Electronics Technician
Data Professionals, Dracut, MA
Full time: May 1990 to Sept. 1991
- Developed a FoxPro application for Massachusetts cities and town census
- Developed a parish management application for churches using Clipper
- Developed a funeral management application for Funeral Directors using Clipper
- Developed a patient management application for hospital pastoral counseling centers using dBase
- Installation, configuration and repair of PC hardware and peripherals
- Installation, configuration and repair of LAN equipment and cabling
- Worked with sales staff and customers to determine customer requirements
- Customer support both telephone and walk-in
Assembly Specialist/Electronics Technician
Full time: Sept. 1986 to Nov. 1989
National Datacomputer, Inc., Billerica, MA
- Assembled, tested, burnt-in and repaired hand held data collectors
- Trained and assisted fellow technicians
- Worked with engineering staff to increase product reliability
- Designed and built test fixtures and engineering prototypes
- Developed and documented test procedures
- Developed and coded utility software to streamline day to day production activities
Electronics Technician
Leeman Labs, Lowell, MA
Full time: Dec. 1983 to Mar. 1984
- Assembled, aligned, tested and repaired Induction Coupled Plasma Spectrometers
- Designed and built test fixtures
Senior Electronics Technician
Tranti Systems, Inc., Billerica, MA
Part time: Sept. 1979 to Sept. 1980
Full time: Sept. 1980 to Dec. 1983
Full time: Mar. 1984 to Feb. 1985
- Troubleshot and repaired Point Of Sale equipment for the fast food industry
- Worked with engineering staff to increase product reliability
- Developed and documented test procedures
- Documented of engineering change orders
- Trained and assisted fellow technicians
- Designed and built test fixtures and engineering prototypes
- Designed and coded software to drive test fixtures using BASIC and 8080 assembler
Education:
University of Lowell
Lowell MA
1985 – 1986
- FORTRAN courses
- Pascal courses
Nashoba Valley Technical High School
Westford, MA
Class of 1980
- High School Diploma
- Electronics Certificate
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