Victor A. Boba
(919) 274-8517 Victor@VictorBoba.com Garner, NC
Objective: Obtain a position as a senior software developer using my skills in .NET to develop robust Windows and Web-based applications using the latest technologies and principles of Object-Oriented design and relational database architecture. To work in an environment that allows for self-starters with initiative and driven to succeed as a team. Languages/Technologies: C#, VB.Net, ASP.Net, VB, VBA, ASP, HTML, Windows Work Flow (WF), JavaScript, VBScript, Object Oriented Design and Development, COM, ActiveX, UML, .NET Web Services, XML, SOAP, T-SQL, PL/SQL, Test Driven Development (TDD).
Development Software: Visual Studio .Net 2003/2005/2008, Visual Studio 4/5/6, Visual InterDev, MS Access, TOAD, Crystal Reports, Enterprise Architect (UML Modeling), MS Project, Visual Source Safe, SQL Server Reporting Services, NUnit, NAnt, IBM Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest, Software Modeler, Rhino Mocks,.
Platforms: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/2003, IIS, MTS
Relational Databases: SQL Server 2000/20005, Oracle
Third Party Software Development Software: InstallSheild, RoboHelp, Active Reports .NET, Janus Winforms .NET, TrueDB Grid, DotNetBar, ChartFX, Crystal Reports, Infragistics, DevExpress, Infragistics, Visual Build Pro
Work Experience Aug 2007 – Present Apex Systems/SPAWAR (VS.Net 2005/2008, C#, Developer Express) Senior Developer/UI Team Lead
Supervised and created the User Interface framework for an inventory application to be run on Windows, Web, and Pocket PC for the U. S. Marine Corps Aviation Supply. Created the Winforms application using a custom Model-View-Presenter (MVP) pattern. The application consisted of 20 forms and over 30 custom user controls. Led a team of developers in creating a user-friendly and object-oriented user interface using Developer Express third-party components. Assisted in developing coding standards to include exception handling and use of reflection on abstract interfaces.
Created a custom validation framework with XML that was consumed by all assemblies in the application and provided a robust user input validation procedure on the UI. Helped create custom Work Flow Activities that were consumed by Sequential Workflows.
Dec 2006 – Aug 2007 RBC Centura Bank Senior Developer (VS.Net 2005, C#, ASP.Net, SQL Server 2000, Compuware’s TestPartner) Created automated testing framework that used MS Excel and TestPartner for loading of data. Created website for mainframe and teller validation using ASP.Net in C# 2005. Supervised QA testers during automated scripting in VBA.
May 2006 – Dec 2006 Liggett Vector Brands, Durham NC Senior Developer (VS.Net 2003/2005, VB.Net, ASP.Net, SQL Server 2000, IIS, SQL Reporting Services) Migrated Windows VB.Net application to ASP.Net application using VS.Net 2005. Maintained custom reporting application in ASP.Net using VS.Net 2003. SQL Server 2000 data store relying heavily on Stored Procedures and Triggers. Created Windows VB.Net application to automate the Unit Test scripts used by the development team. All unit tests kept in SQL Sever and managed through application interface using intuitive design and placement of third-party controls. Senior Developer
Nov 2005 - April 2006 CareAnyware Inc, Cary NC (VS.Net 2003, VB.Net, ASP, SQL Server 2000, IIS, VB 5, COM) ASP.NET and VB 6 Windows development
Support and maintenance of existing systems in VB 6 Windows and VB 6 COM with SQL Server 2000/2005 back end.
Jul 2004 - Nov 2005 Liggett Vector Brands, Durham NC Senior Developer (VS.Net 2003, VB.Net, ASP.Net, SQL Server 2000, IIS, SQL Reporting Services) Part of a two man team that developed a Model View Controller ASP.NET Framework for use corporate-wide on the Liggett Intranet. Developed a VB.NET Windows application to manage payments and draft notices to and from banking institutions. Application uses heavy design patterns and reflection for codereuse. SQL Server 2000 data store relying heavily on stored procedures. Strong use of .NET Reflection and Custom Attributes to load objects dynamically from the metadata defined in each .NET Class. Extensive use of third-party server controls as well as custom-designed web controls for the User Interface. Senior Developer
Mar 2004—Jul 2004 GE Capital, Raleigh NC (VB 6, ASP, SQL Server 2000, IIS, COM, MTS)
Completed design and architecture of the customer coupon Intranet site using VB 6 for the business/data layer and ASP for the presentation layer. Oracle database store using stored procedures and triggers to support customer site. Senior Developer
Nov 2003—Mar 2004 Progress Energy, Raleigh NC (VS.Net 2003, C#, ASP.Net, Oracle, IIS, Crystal Reports)
Implemented Crystal Reports and security into Fuel management system using ASP.NET and C#.
Created user security using C# and Forms-Authentication in web application with Oracle backend. VB.Net Windows application created to handle a file batch processing system on external servers. Technical Lead
Oct 2001- Sep 2003 GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Durham NC (VS.Net 2003, VB.Net, ASP.Net, ASP, Oracle, IIS, MTS)
Migrated Forecasting Excel application to ASP application and then to .NET using ASP.NET and VB.NET. Initial development consisted of VB COM, Oracle, and MTS and then moved strictly to .NET in February of 2002. Supervised a team of 4 developers to convert a system that was inadequate and used as an Excel application over to a GSK intranet ASP.NET application System utilizes Web Services, ASP.NET custom user controls, and some third party tools to access the active directory. Implemented daily software builds as well as automated Unit Testing and overall application setup and development processes. Senior Developer
Jan 2000–Oct 2001 eHomecare, Raleigh NC (VB 6, ASP, SQL Server 2000, IIS)
Developed ActiveX Controls and COM Objects for the GUI on a Win2000 pen unit for healthcare professionals to enter patient information. ActiveX Controls were developed for ease of replicating duplicate functions within the application. Development of Internet based application using ASP and COM with extensive work in ASP dealing with SQL Server, COM and secure sites. COM development with Visual Basic 6.0 using ADO, SQL Server 7.0/2000 and ActiveX controls. Worked on both the client application extensively making ActiveX user controls and on the web interface with JavaScript and ASP. Developer
Mar 1999–Jan 2000 Actium (Modis Solutions), Cary NC (VB 6, ASP, SQL Server 7/2000)
Developed automated process for tracking files imported into a SQL Server database using Visual Basic, COM and Exchange server. Developed Resource management website used to track the consultants knowledge base in conjunction with their biographical information. Information was kept in a SQL Server 6.5 database. Website utilized ASP and ADO to perform the processes. Developed Outlook and MS Access application for Ford automobile dealership which allowed sales professionals and managers to track daily goals and quotas.
1983– 1999 U.S. Marine Corps USA and abroad Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense Instructor Developed Inventory Tracking system to monitor the shelf life and inventory of all chemical defense items within the United States Marine Corps. Utilized VB 5.0, Crystal Reports, Data Widgets, Calendar Widgets and MS Access. System is used on over 2000 computers world-wide and is now the Marine Corps standard system for tracking the entire chemical defense items used within the Marine Corps. My entire time in the service was not towards software development, just the last three years. The previous time was as an instructor.
Certifications/Associations MCP Visual Basic .NET, Window-based Applications MCP Visual Basic .NET, Web-based Applications MCP Visual Basic 5.0 MCP Visual Basic 6.0 for Desktop Applications MCP Visual Basic 6.0 for Distributed Applications ASP – Association of Shareware Professionals