| John W. Brooking | Westbrook, Maine, USA |
| Mission: To make a positive contribution to my little corner of the world, through the use of computing technology, while supporting my family. | Position Sought: Computer Applications Developer, specializing in Web and RDBMS applications |
Knowledge
Languages: PHP, Perl, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML/XSL, C, C++, QL, SQR, Java, .Net, Visual Basic
Packages/Technologies: Oracle, MS SQL Server, mySQL, Microsoft ActiveX, Informatica, Microstrategy, CommonSpot CMS, SAP, Crystal Reports, Oracle Developer 2000, QVCS Version Control, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Access
OS: Microsoft Windows 3.1/95/NT/2000/XP, Unix
Experience
| 1999 - present
Developer/Web Developer/Sr. Business Analyst |
Sappi Fine Paper Portland, Maine |
Skills Utilized: Informatica, Microstrategy, Oracle SQL & PL/SQL, MS SQL Server, MS Access, SAP, MS .Net, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP, Cold Fusion
Began as HR/Payroll on-call support, developed new screen interfaces and reports for HR/Payroll personnel. Moved to Application Development: Developed intranet applications in ASP/VBScript, XML/XSL, and supporting packages for internet and intranet sites, using knowledge of Java and Cold Fusion. Acquired thorough knowledge and best practices for core web programming technologies -- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Since 2004 all applications positions were converted to business analyst roles, supporting sales and customer support with custom applications and reporting, including use of SAP, Informatica, and Microstrategy.
| 1997 - 1999
Applications Programmer |
Wright Express Portland, Maine |
Skills Utilized: Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle Power Objects and Developer 2000, SQR
As primary PC applications developer, created applications for internal customer service use. Helped to convert portion of primary reporting product from Tandem mainframe to Unix/Oracle environment, with reporting and processing in SQR.
| 1996 - 1997
Contract Programmer |
Quantum Consulting Cleveland, Ohio |
Skills Utilized: Visual Basic, MS Access
Assisted with development of large database application (100-200 tables, 20-30 screens) for legal client.
| 1993 - 1996
Consultant |
Cap Gemini America Cleveland, Ohio |
Skills Utilized: Visual Basic, MS Access, SQL, C
On staff of major national consulting firm. Various client projects.
| 1991 - 1993
Programmer |
Raleigh Systems Cleveland, Ohio |
Skills Utilized: C++, SQL
Assisted with development of a medical billing application, as well as a general C++ code library for OS/2.
Education
| Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science | Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, 1990 |
| Self-Education and Development | I am continually acquiring new knowledge both within and independent of my paying job. I initially learned HTML and JavaScript as a volunteer web site author for several non-profits (for whom I continue in that capacity), spent two years working on a Perl-based content management system, and have recently become heavily involved with PHP and mySQL systems. Earlier, I wrote a mailing list database system incorporating householding and similar-first-name recognition, which was used by three non-profit clients. |
Personal
I enjoy reading and music; I play both the piano and trombone fairly well, and have even taken a few lessons on the pipe organ. I have served several non-profits as volunteer webmaster, as well as taking on paying independent projects. I have been a year-round bicycle commuter since the summer of 2002, and maintain a local transportational cycling club. I am married and have two sons, ages 10 and 8. As you might imagine, with all these activities, I don't watch much television.