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Charles T. Harris,
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Technical |
25+ years experience in software/hardware design and system integration. Senior level architect/developer for client/server applications including database components. Experienced in managing and implementing version control, defect reporting, unit testing, and product installation. Experienced in developing software in a regulated environment for medical and pharmaceutical applications. Experienced in developing communications services to interface with application specific devices such as medical instruments, laboratory instruments, and telecommunications equipment. Excellent communications skills. Fast learner capable of quickly integrating into new environments. |
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Languages |
Microsoft Visual C#; C/C++, & Basic; Java; Perl; Borland C/C++; Turbo Pascal; RPG III; Fortran; Intel Assembly; Visual Studio 2008/2005; Visual Studio 6.0; Symbian Carbide; Eclipse; NetBeans; |
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Operating Systems |
Windows 7, Vista, Server 2008, Server 2003, XP Professional, Mobile, 2000 (Server and workstation), NT 4.0 (Server and workstation), 95/98/Me, 3.1; Symbian OS; Linux; MS-DOS; Novell |
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Libraries/API |
.Net Framework SDK, Windows SDK, Win32 SDK; .Net Remoting, Linq, DCOM; ATL, ODBC, RPC; Microsoft Foundation Classes; Symbian OS SDK; Rogue Wave Threads++, Tools.h++, Standard C++ Library; Crystal Reports |
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Tools |
Team Foundation Server; Rational Modeler, Clearcase,
Clearquest, RequisitePro, Purify, PureCoverage; InstallShield; |
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Database |
MS SQL Server 2008, 2005, 2000, 7.0, 6.5; PostgreSQL; MS Access; Pervasive Software Btrieve, Scalable SQL; Raima; Oracle |
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Project Summary |
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1993 – present |
TELFORD
TECHNOLOGIES, INC. OAKTON, Technical consulting in the area of computer software and computer controlled system design, implementation, and integration. |
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Lonza Walkersville |
Developed software
components of laboratory system for use by pharmaceutical manufacturers to
measure endotoxin levels in finished product and raw materials. Implemented using MS Visual C++ with
MFC/.Net and SQL Server 2005 database.
System receives assay results from microplate reader, performs data
analysis, and stores results from multiple workstations in single
database. Released three major
versions from 2001-present. Developed
firmware for robotics system to perform endotoxin testing of water for
pharmaceutical manufacturers. |
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Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics |
Designed and
implemented client/server based medical data collection system using MS
Visual C# with .Net Framework (Rapidcomm 3.0, 2.0, 1.0), MS Visual C++ with MFC
(Rapidlink 1.0), MS SQL Server, Btrieve, and Crystal Reports. Application collects data from blood gas
and coagulation analyzers and stores in application database as well as
forwarding data to the main hospital database. Data collected from RS-232 and network
connected instruments. All instruments
can be controlled remotely over the network from supervisor
workstations. Released five major
versions from 1994-present. |
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MSB Associates |
Developed Java
based decision support tool for aiding IT managers in assessing security
risks and making sound security software investments. Utilized Java Swing and Postgres SQL
database. |
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ArtiNNEt |
Design and
implementation of cell phone based voice authentication system utilizing REST
based web service and SQL 2008 database |
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Electrochem |
Fuel cell test system utilizing GPIB controlled load (upto 4000 watts), A/D, and D/A I/O cards. Fuel and oxidant gas control utilizing mass flow controllers. Control software provides user with control of all test parameters, graphical display of test results, and the ablility to program a sequence of test steps to simulate a variety of dynamically changing load conditions. |
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Locamotion |
Design and
implementation of “middleware” communications service for handling
communications to and from GPS/cellphone vehicle tracking system. |
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Honeywell Data Instruments – Wintriss Controls |
Designed and
implemented client/server based factory data collection system using MS
Visual C++ with MFC and Pervasive Btrieve.
Application communicates with metal stamping presses equipped with
Wintriss Control products. Collected
data is stored to database. Changes in
key operating data is communicated via RPC to all connected
workstations. System supports multiple
data collection and user workstation computers. Released three major versions from
1995-2003. |
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Septech |
Computer control of liquid chromatography system using Visual C++. |
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Ziff Desktop Information |
MS Windows application utilizing Borland C++, Blaise Win++ library, and Dataware ADL for search and display of 3 different CD-ROM databases built with Dataware CD-Author. Implemented virtual listbox control capable of displaying up to 231 items. Developed and enhanced various aspects of user interface in context of very large sets of information to be displayed. Audited program to insure proper allocation and freeing of memory and other system resources. |
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WEETECH Inc. |
Computer controlled test system utilizing PCs, GPIB instrumentation, and custom PC controlled instrumentation programmed in Turbo Pascal for testing weapons systems. 5 test systems with 9 operator stations. Novell network linking all test systems. Demonstration disk for ATE software package utilizing Instant Replay Professional for building the scripts and animation. MS-Access database for analyzing test results from automated test equipment systems |
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1989 – 1993 |
WEETECH INC. |
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1986 – 1989 |
AUGAT INC. |
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WEETECH, Inc. is the MS-Windows graphical assembly aid software for use with cable and harness test system to provide graphical information to the operator about correct routing and connection of wires. Microsoft C/C++, Windows SDK. Development, enhancement, and maintenance of integrated software package for controlling and programming PC controlled cable and backplane test systems using Turbo Pacal. Software package composed of test program editor, pin table editor, test parameter editor, test program compiler, test program file management, and testing subsystems. |
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Implementation of RS-232 NetBios based network to allow multiple dedidcated microprocessor based cable testers to send and receive data from a PC which in turn may be a workstation on a LAN. Testers use Z-80 or 8051 family microprocessors. Programming in C on PC and using Nohau emulator for running testers. Implemented software revision control system using PVCS |
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1985-1986 |
APPLIED
ROBOTICS, INC. Developed sales and lead tracking, and product configuration databases for manufacturer of robotic peripheral equipment. |
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1981-1985 |
DATA INSTRUMENTS, INC. Implemented marketing
database system for tracking of leads, customer communications, and bookings
and sales activity using DataFlex database. Installed, implemented, and supported IBM PC's for spreadsheet and word processing applications. Installed, implemented, modified, and maintained MAPICS manufacturing and accounting software on IBM S/34 and S/38. Planned and implemented conversion from IBM S/34 to S/38 computer system |
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1980-1981 |
DATA TERMINAL
SYSTEMS, INC. In-house development and installation of automated test equipment for functional testing of system boards using 8085 microprocessors programmed in assembly language. |
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1976-1978 |
TECHNICAL
ANALYSIS CORP. Designed, installed, and implemented custom microcomputer based systems. Coordinated assembly, testing, and installation of systems. Energy management data acquisition system for a paper mill using Data General MicroNova computer programmed in FORTRAN with Analogic data acquisiton system. Upgrade of master computer and operator stations for computer controlled photographic portrait printing system using Data General MicroNova computer Developed dot matrix printer controller using 8080 microprocessor programmed in assembly language. |
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EDUCATION |
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1980 |
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1976 |
BEE Georgia Institute of Technology, |
Member
number:2880
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The Software Contractors' Guild (www.scguild.com).
Copyright(c) 2010 Charles
Harris and The Software Contractors' Guild, Post Office Box 257, Nottingham, NH
USA 03290-0257