Word formatted version (.doc file)               User Interface addendum                  

David T. Ayers

Royal Oak, Michigan 48067  248-547-1418

daveayers@compuserve.com    dave@daveayers.com

OBJECTIVE:
Design and build effective software products and user interfaces. (In the Detroit metro, or Richomnd VA areas)

HIGHLIGHTS:
My development work is driven by business value, usability and maintainability with a specialization in user interface and software design. I also have experience in training, supervision, project management, and technical support.
  • 5 years WebFocus/Cactus application server experience.
  • 8 years development in client-server computing.
  • 15 years application system design, construction, release, maintenance, and support in various 4GL languages.
  • 4 years hardware/software administration for a 500+ MIPS engineering data center.
  • 8 years field service engineering in the IBM compatible mainframe and peripheral industry.

LANGUAGES: 
HTML, Javascript, CSS, DOM
IBI: Focus, WebFocus, Cactus, Maintain, MRE, ReportCaster, EIS, on MVS, VM, OS/2, DOS, and Windows (3.1 -> NT5)
Microsoft Visual Basic, VBA, and LotusScript
SAS (Display Manager, Macros)
Various communication scripting languages
IBM CLIST, REXX, JCL, ISPF, DOS Batch

SOFTWARE:
Operating Systems: MVS/TSO, VM/CMS, DOS 3->5, Windows 3.1, 9x, 2000, NT 4, Mac Systems 5->9
Development:  Batch files, SPF/PC, BB Edit, MS SourceSafe, HyperCard, MS FrontPage 2000, Dreamweaver
Databases: Focus, DB2, SQL, MS Jet, Access, dbase IV, FoxPro (Mac)
Applications: LOTUS 123/MultiPlan/EXCEL, MacWrite/WordPerfect/Word, Freelance,
Graphics: Visio, ABC Flowcharter, Excel Charts, Harvard Graphics, Canvas, Photoshop, Picture 
Publisher, Ray Dream Designer, icon editors, and more
Communications: Outlook, Eudora, Groupwise, PROFS, EMAIL, GMEMS, DEC All-in-One, FTP, PC File Transfer, PC/3270, EXTRA Personal Client, EDA, EDA, MDI, Netscape Navigator, Internet 
Explorer, Mozilla, Compuserve, AOL, Ethernet, AppleTalk, AppleShare Server

HARDWARE: 
Mainframes: IBM 360/40,50; 370/135,145,155; Amdahl 470/V5,6,7,8 
Micros: IBM/PC, 3270/PC, x86, Pentium, Macintosh 680x, Power PC

BUSINESS APPLICATIONS: 
Accounting - general ledger and wire transfer
Automotive part number management
Insurance - claims processing, premium pricing, loss/salvage/subrogation/ reporting
Electrical distribution control equipment configuration
Home construction sales
Managed health care decision support
Market research - vehicle quality, employee satisfaction
Purchasing and equipment inventory
Retail sales - oriental rugs, crafts and hobbies
Steel production & sales - stock slabs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Consultant Advanced Consulting Services, Inc., Waterford, Michigan 2001 to present
Clients:  Amerisure, Farm Bureau, Pulte Homes, and others
Focus application analysis and migration/upgrade planning, WebFocus/DHTML reporting interface development, WebFocus installation and training, Web site development, DOS application program support.
  • WebFocus installation, administration, development, and training - up to version 5.2
  • Creating Statement of Work documents for various projects.
  • Focus application analysis and WebFocus migration estimation
  • Web site design, construction, content creation and formatting.
  • dbase IV sales management application program support .
  • HTML, Javascript, CSS2, Forms, Graphics.

Consultant BEST Solutions Inc., Sterling Heights, Michigan 1997 - 2001
Clients: Detroit Edison, Mazda Motors, and others
Responsible for the design, programming, testing, and documentation of various Cactus/WebFocus client-server systems, implementing both PC client and web browser access. 
  • Installed and administered Cactus and WebFocus servers on NT 4/IIS systems.
  • Developed various PC products with Focus for Windows, Lotus Freelance and LotusScript. 
  • Developed a WebFocus class.
  • Year 2000 conversion of Focus systems on MVS and VM. 

Consultant Information Builders Inc., Troy, Michigan 1996 - 1997
Client: Henry Ford Health Systems
Responsible for the design, programming, testing, and documentation of Focus server programs and Visual Basic client programs for delivery of managed care information.
  • Defined project standards, an API for the client-server interface, and partitioning of the application components. 
  • Assisted in the analysis and design of the overall client-server system and data warehouse.
  • Developed VB classes and objects and graphical elements for the client interface.
  • Integrated and extended a Focus/EIS client program. 

Programmer/Analyst DPM Consulting Services, Troy, Michigan 1995 - 1996
Client: Great Lakes Div., National Steel Corp.
Responsible for the analysis, design, programming, implementation, and documentation of a Stock Slab Sales system. Worked with Information Systems, Sales Office, Production Planning, and Quality Assurance departments to accomplish project goals.
  • Developed algorithms to calculate formable dimensions and product types from steel chemistry data.
  • Developed an easy to use and learn user interface.
  • Documented complete design, maintenance, and operational specifications.
  • Improved sales data with comprehensive management reporting.
  • Introduced several business process improvements to reduce user workload.

Product Developer Decision Consultants, Southfield, Michigan 1992 - 1995
Client: Ford - Marketing Systems
Responsible for producing the quarterly releases of Lucid, a multi-divisional client-server software product, for user-friendly access to vehicle quality data. This involved analysis, redesign, improvements to functionality, efficiency and user-friendliness, as well as SAS to Focus data transfer., beta test cycles, maintenance, documentation, metrics, and end user product support.
  • Handled all program, data, testing, and packaging requirements for a quarterly product release.
  • Developed a Windows version of the DOS/Focus Lucid product.
  • Performed installation, configuration, and conversions of PC–Mainframe communications software.
  • Led business rules work group and contributed to the design of the replacement system.
  • Evaluated software products for development and product support.
  • Contributed to Ford's "Focus - Code Quality & Standards" as part of a language standards committee.

Programmer/Analyst DP Management, Detroit, Michigan 1990 - 1992
Client: Ford Credit - Insurance Operations
Responsible for the analysis, design, programming, documentation, and maintenance of an on-line Claim Tracking System. The FACTS system handled over 100,000 claims per year with a check request interface to a corporate batch system, a data feed from an outsourced Claim Processing system, and management reporting, while conforming to all applicable financial controls.
  • Other projects included Salvage and Subrogation tracking/reporting and Agent inquiry systems.
  • Worked with all levels of Claim Center management and FMCC Systems Office personnel.
  • Consolidated and transferred PC spreadsheet data to mainframe FOCUS databases.
  • Set up a standardized Insurance Dept. FOCUS environment (DSN's, RACF, Menu's, Etc.).

Previous work experience available upon request                                      


EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Best Solutions:                               Business Objects, IBI Worldmart
Microsoft (certified):                      Programming with Visual Basic 4.0, Access 95 
IBI:                                               WebFocus, Cactus, EDA, Focus/Windows, Focus EIS, GUI Guidelines
Ford:                                             Systems Life Cycle, SAS introduction, WordPerfect 4.2
EDS:                                             FOCUS, Basic Leadership, Project Management, IBM INFO/SYS
Amdahl:                                         470 Mainframe Theory and Maintenance
Comma Corp.:                               IBM 3135, 3155 Mainframes
CDC:                                            Disk, Tape, Printer, and Memory Systems Theory and Maintenance
Control Data Institute:                    Computer Technology
Army Missile School:                     Land Combat Support System, Methods of Instruction
Lawrence Institute of Technology:  Mechanical Engineering (2 years)