CANDACE TRIPP
12105 Stallion Court Woodbridge, VA 22192 candace@tripp.net 703-730-0348
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Solutions-oriented Software Developer with proven success in the development of robust web and business applications, with specialized expertise in Microsoft developer solutions and environments. Exceptional application design and development abilities, with extensive experience in the development of fully-functional client/server, web-based, database-driven, and standalone applications. Broad knowledge of all stages of software development, including design, architecture, programming, testing, implementation, and support. Expertise with numerous leading Microsoft technologies and development environments, coupled with a demonstrated ability to promptly master new and evolving technologies. Strong troubleshooting and analysis talents, with a proven ability to identify, isolate, and resolve issues in early stages. Self-motivated contributor to multidisciplinary IT initiatives, with a deep understanding of backend technologies, database development, and process management. Highly focused in fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and security-focused environments.
CORE COMPETENCIES: Visual Basic and ASP Programming Web Development
Systems Analysis and Implementation .NET Technologies
IT Infrastructure Design and Administration Database Design
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
Platforms: Languages: Tools: Windows 95/98/2000/XP, Windows NT, Novell Netware Visual Basic, VBA, VB Script, COM, DCOM, MTS/COM+, HTML, DHTML, XML, Java, JavaScript, ActiveX, ASP, Pascal Visual InterDev, Microsoft Transaction Server, MS SQL, SQL Server, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Oracle, FrontPage
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORP., VIENNA, VA 2003– Present SW Developer III/Web Programmer IV Recruited to plan, design, develop and support database-driven web applications for Department of Defense (Air National Guard) GUARDIAN systems. Collaborated to gather business and technical requirements, develop specifications, and define deliverables. Key Achievements: Initiated use of multi-use COM objects to execute and manage business processes integrated with a web GUI development, utilized service-wide. Converting existing database-driven ASP web GUI to ASP.NET.
CREATIVE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC., Arlington, VA 2002– 2003 Information Specialist II / Web Programmer Recruited to plan, design, develop and support database-driven web applications for Department of State IT systems. Collaborated extensively with clients to identify and analyze needs, gather business and
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technical requirements, develop specifications, and define deliverables. Prepared and conducted status presentations to key clients, as well as participating in ongoing improvements to development procedures. Key Achievements: Conceived and initiated use of COM objects based in ActiveX to manage web GUI development, utilized company-wide. Performed all duties in highly security-focused government environment. Communicated IT solutions to clients at all levels of technical proficiency. Designed database for Applications Baselines System, significantly enhancing search capabilities through VB and Oracle based COM objects.
VIKING TECHNOLOGY (A DIV. OF PEC SOLUTIONS, INC.), Fairfax, VA 2001–2002 Sr. Software Programmer Directed development and implementation of numerous core software applications supporting ongoing Enterprise Information System enhancements. Key Achievements: Created web-based Administrator/User Maintenance tool, including dynamic drill down search functionality, using Visual Basic DCOM objects supported by SQL Server 2000 and Oracle 8i. Designed and implemented web GUI for use with PocketPC/iPaq PDA environments. Authored and maintained dynamic DHTML/JavaScript emulator of Visual Basic desktop application, significantly reducing server load. Standardized website presentation through development of XML Writer and master web documents with database-driven content. Enabled end-user modification of system documentation through development of operations website and supporting VB application. Coded and launched N-tier system supported by streaming XML for data modification, used as template for future development activities. SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORP., Falls Church, VA 1998– 2001 Software Application Engineer III Performed broad range of frontend and backend web/application/database analysis/development activities, creating reliable and stable user management applications as well as user-friendly operations tools. Key Achievements: Created web site enabling user administration of Telcordia DSL Loop Qualification Service; developed site based in Visual Basic, XML Parser, ASP, VBScript, CSS, and JavaScript. Performed broad range of frontend and backend web development activities for Emergency Management Strategic Healthcare Group, creating reliable and stable user management applications as well as user-friendly operations tools. Developed WBT (web based training) site using ASP, VBScript, JavaScript and DHTML in a Visual InterDev development environment. Web site is designed to emulate Toolbook CBT (computer based training) look/feel/functionality with cross-browser compatibility. Spearheaded conversion of real-time tracking application from client server system to webapplication; reengineered application in native web technologies and implemented Microsoft Transaction Server to accurately manage system components. Produced cross-browser web-based client for Telcordia system, including system monitoring, problem ticket management, and e-mail contact modules.
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Managed large-scale migration of clinical/medical informatics system from VB 3 to VB 6 with minimal system downtime. Integrated numerous disparate systems, including mission critical real-time reporting systems, using Visual Basic 6 and Access. Conducted diligent market research and cost analysis for federal government client. Served as corporate representative at Autofact conference, supporting marketing efforts through highly visible channel. Developed automated process for data upload and download for multiple platform Y2K inventory application for leading hospital.
BERGEN BRUNSWIG CORPORATION, Dallas, TX 1998 Database Designer / Developer Orchestrated, produced, and maintained multi-user Access database to manage data from medical survey, while managing report generation using Crystal Reports. SABRE CORPORATION, Dallas, TX 1997– 1998 Database Designer / Developer Served key role in corporate Y2K readiness initiatives, including design and administration of databases for Y2K hardware/software compliance testing, development of automated data transfer utility, and creation of Intranet process monitoring and management application. FLIGHT MEDICINE CLINIC, NASA/JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston, TX 1994– 1997 Database Designer / Developer Created and ensured functionality of several database applications used to support core organization activities, including existing patient information management system, physician and astronaut candidate monitoring utilities, and debriefing management tool. Created, administered, and supported databases to analyze and compare medical standards of US Air Force, US Navy, NASA, and Russian Space Agency. Selected for committee challenged with identifying needs for IT infrastructure expansion.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
Graduate Level Studies in Physics – UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, Tampa, FL Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics – STETSON UNIVERSITY, Deland, FL Professional Training: Java 2 Web Development with XML Visual Basic 4.0/5.0 Visual Basic .NET ASP.NET
C++ Novell NetWare Pascal Basic
CLEARANCE
DOD SECRET (CURRENT)
AFFILIATIONS
MENSA – Member Utter Access – Senior Consultant/Administrator
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