ED BUHAIN
615 N Center St • Collinsville, IL 62234 • ed@ed.org • 314-754-8718

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly competent Senior Software Engineer with experience and success in software engineering environments.
  • Experienced in full lifecycle project planning, development, and execution; proficient in formulating a strategic vision and providing tactical implementation.

  • Skilled in multiple programming languages, including C#, Visual C++, Visual Basic, SQL, PHP, Perl, HTML, VBA, C, and Tcl/Tk.

  • Record of improving engineering methodologies, resulting in higher-quality end products.

  • Served as team leader, using fine-tuned multi-tasking capabilities to provide mentoring, coaching, and support for team members.

  • Solid commitment to excellence and providing superior technical software solutions.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Project Management • Software Integration • Test Development/Execution
• Design Methodologies • Quality Assurance • Product Release
• Database Development • Hardware Configuration • Technical Mentoring


TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Languages: C#, Visual C++, VB, SQL, PHP, Perl, HTML, VBA, C, Tcl/Tk, Java, OpenGL
Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere
Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate, Interactive Intelligence EIC Basic Handlers


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OAKWOOD SYSTEMS GROUP, St. Louis, MO 2003 -

Consultant
Designed and developed software for a healthcare group purchasing organization using the Microsoft .NET platform. Designed, developed, and tested ASP.NET and Windows applications in C#. Redesigned and tested a large database in Microsoft SQL Server.


THE INTERNET COMMERCE GROUP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Charlottesville, VA 1998 - 1999; 2002

Computer Systems Engineer
Designed and produced high-quality software by following proper development methods, protocol, and directives. Developed, tested, and maintained MFC/STL applications with Visual C++, GUIs using Visual C++, and database applications using Perl and Microsoft SQL Server. Administered a Microsoft Windows NT domain and Microsoft SQL Server. Created and implemented strategic marketing plans for software products.

Key Achievements:
  • Served as lead analyst for full lifecycle engineering, including development, testing, and maintenance of the SurveySuite online survey generation tool, using Perl and HTML.
  • Developed and deployed suite of tools for managing customer data, files, and electronic payments using Perl, PHP, and HTML, increasing overall efficiency and organization.

GROWING FAMILY, St. Charles, MO 1999 - 2001

Software Engineer
Provided technical leadership and participated in the decision-making process in all facets of software development, including strategic business planning, software design, programming, testing, and release. Served as lead analyst for full lifecycle development, guiding small teams of software engineers to deliver projects within budget and time constraints. Reported directly to the Director of Software Development and was empowered to lead in the development and attainment of company objectives. Interviewed candidates for new team members and provided in-depth training and support. Facilitated communications between technical staff and department managers, working with each to transform business ideas into IT solutions.

Key Achievements:
  • Designed and developed Digital Care, an application for data collection, digital photography, photo manipulation, photo printing, order entry, and financial calculations, using Visual Basic, Visual C++, and SQL Server.
  • Designed and developed an automated installation application using Visual Studio Installer.
  • Developed and maintained a Windows NT service for image processing and data transfer.
  • Improved software engineering processes and developed tools to increase productivity in development and testing groups.
  • Designed components for rapid multi-user image file processing and access.
  • Designed and developed applications to manage database tables, merge publications, and subscriptions for data storage across replicated SQL Server databases.
  • Developed applications and handlers for telephony with Interactive Intelligence's EIC system.
  • Designed DCOM components for SCSI communication with digital thermal printers.

INTERTECH MANAGEMENT GROUP, Chesterfield, MO 1999

Application Developer
Provided technical expertise for software requirements, design, implementation, documentation, and test development/execution. Developed and maintained a suite of Windows NT services using Visual C++. Created and updated stored procedures on Microsoft SQL Server. Collaborated with business analysts to define and analyze requirements and specifications of software modules.

Key Achievement:
  • Performed GUI development and testing to improve a telecommunications billing system using Visual C++ with MFC.

VECTOR MARKETING CORPORATION, Charlottesville/Fairfax, VA 1995 - 1997

Branch Manager
Oversaw branch operations in areas of business planning, sales development, budget management, vendor relations, advertising strategies, and administrative services. Researched office territory based on demographics and negotiated an office lease.

Key Achievements:
  • Recruited, selected, and trained an effective sales force of 20 representatives.
  • Attended 6 management conferences, enhancing performance in a leadership role.

Sales Representative
Successfully marketed and sold a full line of products by conducting in-home presentations. Served as a speaker at sales meetings and workshops, providing training and leadership by example for other sales staff.

Key Achievements:
  • Promoted 5 times in 4 months due to job performance and measurable results.
  • Recognized as the #1 Sales Representative in Northern Virginia and #3 in all of Virginia.
  • Attended 9 sales conferences focused on advanced sales techniques and self-improvement.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Charlottesville, VA
B.S. in Computer Science, December 1998




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