Alan Hoogenboom

786 Berkshire Lane

Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 462-9378
ah732d70@westpost.net

TECHNICAL SKILLS
* DBS Management: Tandem Non Stop SQL, MS Access, Mapinfo Tables, Oracle Databas
e, MySQL
* Programming Languages: Visual Basic 6.0, COBOL, TAL, C, ADA, FORTRAN, Pascal,
Basic, VBScript, VBA, and LISP.
* Operating Systems: Tandem Guardian OS, Windows XP / 2000 / NT.
* Hardware Systems: HP Tandem, Unix, Windows PC, WANG.
* Software Applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access, Internet Exp
lorer, MKS Source Integrity, Install Builder, WebEx, Remedy.
* Client/Server Applications: Tandem Pathway, Outside View, Remote Server Call.
* Network Communications: TCP/IP, Telnet, and FTP.
* Recent Studies: PHP and MYSQL, Apache Server, JAVA.

SUMMARY
Over 22 years of professional experience in position of a software engineer. L
eadership skills include the ability to lead and motivate co-workers in areas of
software development and maintenance. Worked in a Tandem client/server archite
cture developing dispatching systems for utility and cable companies for the las
t 15 years. Experienced in design, documentation, coding, deployment, team mana
gement, customer support, and maintenance. Strong interpersonal and written com
munication skills with the ability to relate well to individuals at all levels w
ithin the organization.
RELATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE
Ventyx, Inc, Itasca, 1993 - 200
9
Lead Software Engineer
* Generated revenue by designing new value-added features while working as a lea
d programmer responsible for coding and rolling out dispatcher systems to utilit
y customers.
* Experienced with client/server architecture using Pathway and RSC.
* Gained the expertise of over 15 years of Visual Basic coding.
* Instrumental in conversion from VB 3.0 to VB 6.0 in the mid 90's.
* Managed project designs to include cost savings on hardware and labor.
* Implemented MapInfo's MapBasic and MAPX to allow street level mapping with GPS
enabled trucks.
* Utilized StreetInfo Data (SQL like tables) for Map Layers in truck monitoring
system.
* Experienced in mobile applications.
* Used VB 6.0 and MS Access as front-end client for the Dispatcher Application.
* Utilized third party VB controls such as Spreadsheets and Street Maps in the V
B 6.0 client.
* Created databases with Tandem's Enscribe files as well as Tandem Non Stop SQL.
* Managed GUI VB client code using "MKS Source Integrity".
* Distributed and managed programming tasks to junior programmers.
* Provided on call, 24/7, technical support to 20+ customer dispatcher systems.
* Created installation packages with setup CDs for the PC client using "Install
Builder".
* Developed host interfaces using Mercator/Datastage passing XML formatted messa
ges.
* Traveled out of state to customer sites for acquiring design requirements and
for final system delivery.
* Resolved after-hour customer emergencies with software, hardware, and communic
ations.
* Managed support of customers at home using VPN, Dial-up, and internet connecti
ons.
* Acquired extensive knowledge of product development life cycle.
* Automated Excel reports using VBscript with data transferred seamlessly from W
ang VS.

Litton Computer Services, Dayton, OH 1990 - 1

993
Software Engineer
* Maintained the US Air Forces REMIS tracking system.
* Maintained Client/Server application developed using Tandem Cobol, SCOBOL, and
Nonstop SQL.
* Operated as a group leader in charge of assignments and reviews for four progr
ammers.
Information Systems and Network Corporation, Indianapolis, IN 1987 - 1990
Programmer
* Developed forms, and procedure, for the collection of software, data, document
s, and JCL.
* Converted technical applications written in FORTRAN from a Honeywell DPS8 to a
new VAX Cluster.

EDUCATION
Ball State University, Muncie, IN 1
987
Major: BS Computer Science
Minor: Business
EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
* Tandem Classes: Nonstop SQL Physical Database Design, Relational Database Desi
gn, Application Programming with Pathway, Client Server Concepts and Solutions,
TAL Programming I & II.
* MapInfo Class: MapInfo Professional, MapBasic.
* Mercator / Datastage Class: Introduction to Mercator.
* UNIX Boot Camp: Introduction to UNIX.
* Introduction to PHP and MYSQL.
* Introduction to JAVA programming.
* Intermediate JAVA Programming.