Brad Thompson
bradfoot@gmail.com
Phone: (772) 341-5395
Profile:
Software engineer offering a strong knowledge of PC hardware, LAN and minicomputer
management and standard software, as well as programming.
Preferred languages are Java, Python, C, SQL, HTML, FORTRAN and DCL.
Hardware, Operating Systems and Environments:
Intel x86 family, DEC VAX and Alpha, MS Windows, Linux, OpenVMS, MS-DOS
Languages and Software:
FORTRAN 90, HTML, SQL, Java, Python, C, BASIC, OpenVMS DCL, BASH shell,
Microsoft Office, Visio and Project, Macromedia Dreamweaver and Fireworks
Work Experience:
April 2002 to June 2009 Snap-on Business Solutions, Stuart, Fl
Software Engineer Supervisor, Tony Bendall
Responsible for maintaining and enhancing Composite reporting software, and
documenting enhancements to the system, using DEC FORTRAN and Microsoft Office.
Recent work includes interfacing the VAX Composite system with our web based
NxC/NxD system as well as programming the new Open Office based reporting system to
replace the VAX. This includes SQL, Java and Python programming. Established
standard practices for designing templates and config files for maximum flexibility in
using the OpenOffice reporting engine.
Oct 2003 to April 2004 VACE, Stuart, Fl
Teacher Supervisor, Thea Lacey
Part time teacher for the local school district's community education department. The
class was in basic computer usage. Wrote a website to help teach the class.
http://compclass.bjjthompson.com
Left to pursue my Bachelors and Masters degrees.
June 1997 to September 2001 GTECH, Boca Raton, Fl
Software Engineer Supervisor, Hugo Godinez
Responsible for maintaining and enhancing GOLS lottery software, supervision of an
Associate Programmer. Program and document enhancements to system, using DEC
FORTRAN and Microsoft Office.
Lead programmer for Trinidad Lottery and Barbados Lottery.
January 1996 to May 1997 SFWMD, West Palm Beach, Florida
VAX Operator Supervisor, Tony Vitani
VAX cluster operation, documentation and programming. Main duties include routine
operation of VAX mainframe and performing nightly backups. Other duties include
writing computer operation manual and programs to automate routine procedures.
May 1995 to January 1996 SIMS Communications, Delray Beach, Fl
PC Tech Supervisor, Ken Zubay
Duties include PC and electronic troubleshooting to the component level, documenting
manufacturing the product, inventory analysis.
September 1994 to May 1995 American Computer Traders, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
PC Tech Supervisor, Joel Harelik
Duties include organizing tech room and supervising technicians, troubleshooting and
repairing PC’s and peripherals, building PC’s for sales floor and field service.
Brad Thompson
bradfoot@gmail.com
Phone: (772) 341-5395
February 1993 to September 1994 MoneyFax Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Programmer, Network Admin Supervisor, Jerry Kahn
Duties included C programming under Windows 3.1, DCL programming under VMS,
Network and VAX system management, implementing asynchronous DECnet
connections with remote systems, implementing a backup strategy on the VAX server,
documenting all the above.
July 1985 to February 1993 CheckRobot Inc., Deerfield Beach, Florida,
Bought by IBM
Electronics Tech, Programmer, Net Admin Supervisor, Wes Dickover
Duties included C and BASIC programming, DEC PDP-11 and VAX management, PC
and Mac network admin, video disc mastering, video interface painting, Novell and
Macintosh network management, PC and Mac repair, Mac and PC user support, circuit
board design and build. Produced video disks for produce keypad interface. Edited
training videos. When CheckRobot was bought by Uniquest, took over management of a
150 node, 5 server Novell network under Netware 2.15 and 3.11. Repaired and rebuilt
PC’s and Macs. Supported users on Netware and application usage.
Education:
MS, IT Management 2006-2007
Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO
BS, Software Engineering 2005-2006
Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO
Computer Electronics Technician 1984-1985
Control Data Institute, Atlanta Georgia
AA Computer Science 1980-1982
Broward Community College, Coconut Creek, Florida
Certificates
Database Management
Networking and
Telecommunications
Systems Analysis and Integration
Project Management
Object Oriented Methods
Unix Network Administration
Software Engineering Application
Software Engineering Process