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Stuart A. Robinson
18 Village Drive West
Paducah Ky. 42003-5331
270-554-5453
www.sturobinson.com stu@sturobinson.com
Objective: Web Development Dynamic/Static, Client/Server (VB.Net/PowerBuilder), Database
Modeling, Programming
Synopsis: Senior Professional with experience in a variety of Governmental, Financial, Insurance,
Billing, Corporate and Banking Applications. Expertise in the Client/Server environment,
Databases, GUI’s, Testing, Integration, Project Management and use of OOP’s
methodologies.
Software: Web Related – DreamWeaver/FireWorks MX, ASP, Visual Studio, Visual InterDev 6,
Client & Sever Side Scripting, JavaScript, VBScript, CSS
Client Server – VB.Net, Visual Studio, Interdev, PowerBuilder 7, PFC Class libraries,
Jaguar
Databases - Sybase, SQL Server, Oracle, Access, Watcom, IMS, IDMS
DB Design - ERWIN, Data Architect, PowerDesignor, Stored Procedures, Triggers
Languages - SQL (DML/DDL), Scripting Languages (PB, VB), COBOL/II, BAL,
OS - Windows, UNIX, Linux, Mainframe: IBM, Unisys
Hardware: HP, SUN, Compact, Dell, IBM, AMDAL
Platforms: NT, Windows (3.1/95/98/2000/XP)
Education: George Mason University 2001 Train To Technology, Web Development
Sybase Classes 1997-2000
Adaptive Server Advance Transact SQL OOP
SQL Adaptive Server EA Server Administration Fast Track Java
Mastering DataWindows Building Web Applications PFC
Advance Controls Performance and Tuning PowerDesigner
Sybase User Conferences 95/96/97/98
Capital P.C. User Group Courses: Web, Windows, Build your own PC
University of West Florida 1972 - B.S. Computer Science, Minor: Marine Biology
Professional Affiliations:
Capital P.C. User Group
Washington Area Unix Group
PowerBuilder User Group (Commercial & Federal)
Resume Note: I have been a consultant since 1979 and have owned and operated S. Robinson Computer
Consultants Ltd. Work history reflects onsite contracting since 1980. Date gaps while
consulting are sabbaticals where I was able to go cruising aboard my yacht. In 2002 I semi-
retired mostly doing work for friends.
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10/2004 – Present
Retirement interests, work done for friends or family
Susana Brown, handcrafted jewelry http://sisdesigns.com/
MacPhail Studios, national heirloom quality antler furniture http://macphailstudio.com/
Land Liquidators, selling properties online http://landliq.com/
Rendova, a sailing site http://www.sturobinson.com/Rendova/index.shtm
Largo High School, database drive reunion site http://www.largo68.com/
10/02 – 08/2004 Veritas Properties
Consultant
Designed and created a real estate Database using PowerDesigner modeling tools. Using
Microsoft‟s Visual Studio development tool, created a MDI Client/Server application utilizing
VB.NET architecture to populate and maintain this real estate database. Created a dynamic web
application (www.vpland.com) using the above database via a weekly upload. Macromedia tools
Dreamweaver/Fireworks MX are used to develop this site. This organization is now out of
business.
01/02 – 2008 Support American Red Cross Paducah Chapter
Consultant/Volunteer/Board Member
Designed and created their first web site as well as trouble shoot internal PC problems. Web tools
used Dreamweaver/Fireworks MX and Visual Studio. This site uses JavaScript, VBScript,
C++, Cascading Style Sheets, DHTML, Flash Buttons, ASP, Layers, Rollovers, Forms and
some database driven web pages (ASP).
2/97 – 10/2001 GSA/Vehicle Fleet Services
Senior Consultant/Project Leader/Lead Programmer
Replaced an existing CUI DOS base system „AMP‟ used to purchase vehicles with a Client/Server
PowerBuilder 7 MDI application using Sybase servers. I lead a team of users and developers to
re-design, test and distribute this application to over 150 locations with 700 plus users.
Responsibilities included Database design using PowerDesignor, GUI design, Data Conversion,
Testing, PFC class libraries, Stored Procedures, Training manuals and training classes.
Enhanced „AMP‟ using Jaguar Transaction Middleware Server and implemented access to legacy
Unisys mainframe systems using ODBC and JDBC connectivity. I was also as an additional
resource/backup/guru for other PowerBuilder applications („ROADS‟, „FMS2GO‟). As well as
did maintenance on C++ „ISSUES‟ application
7/96 – 1/97 MCSI Inc
Consultant
Assisted existing programming staff to meet a deadline. This Client/Server application was for
reporting and tracking Child Welfare and Foster Care. Using PowerBuilder 4.0 with a multi user
Watcom database. I created windows, reports and tested the application.
1/95 - 7/96 Federal Reserve Board
Senior Consultant
Responsibilities included analysis, design, development, coding testing and implementation of a
client-server application “DEEP”. This system was written in PowerBuilder 2.0. I rewrote the
system in PowerBuilder 4.0 using SQL Server 6.0 and Oracle as a MDI application with greater
flexibility in attribute selections and report presentation. Developed numerous visual and non-
visual user objects to encapsulate repetitive behavior for future reuse. Also designed the GUI front
end with the use of custom tab object as well as created the frame work for these applications.
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8/93 - 1/95 Bureau of National Affairs
Senior Consultant
Part of a development team in re-engineering from the mainframe using COBOL II to a
client/server platform on a HP 9000 running UNIX, Sybase and Uniface. I was responsible
for extracting data using COBOL and FTPing data, loading tables, rebuilding tables, referential
integrity and various reports summarizing these activities.
3/90-10/91 Riggs National Bank
Senior Consultant
In a COBOL/IMS DB/DC Environment, wrote a large number of programs/utilities for the
Federal CASHLINK reporting system. On-line responsibilities included conversational programs
accessing secondary indexes, MFS screen layouts and gens, PSB gens, delete/define and
reproductions of HIDAM databases with secondary indexes. IMS region manipulation using
BOOLE & BABBAGE and IMS EXPERT software. Testing using BTSII and IMS test regions.
Other highlights include BMP programs, MFS physical paging and physical paging to printers
6/89-3/90 MCI Telecommunications
Senior Consultant/Programmer/Analyst
For Human Resource Loan Tracking System, wrote numerous programs in COBOL II using
keyed VSAM files as well as conversion programs for various CICS databases. Ran and
streamlined testing system and procedures.
1/87-10/87 Cameron & Colby (Hartford Group)
Consultant/Programmer/Analyst
Modified historical data and ran data through a simulated production environment to obtain
accurate profit/loss and distribution information for this large re-insurance company to correct
procedural error. Aided and debugged various production systems in batch, on-line (IMS) and VM
(EXECS/REXX), IBM 30XX under OS/MVS and WANG environments
10/83-5/86 CNA
Consultant/Interim Manager/Project Leader
As interim manager over the health claims processing systems. I was responsible for personnel
assignments, staffing and project budgeting. Also responsible for modifying and re-writing on-line
IMS and batch processing system, creating new MFS screens, troubleshooting, debugging and
analysis of all aspects of the production environment. As project leader, responsibilities included
definition, development, unit/system testing of an IMS regression test system for existing accident
and health claims systems. This regression system was based upon McCabe & Associates testing
philosophy, but tailored to meet client needs. Scope of project expanded to debugging and user
interface. Software tools employed were FILEAID (on-line Dumper), BTS II, compiler option
count and various in-house utilities. Environment: IBM 303x under OS/MVT
1984 - 1985 A.M. Inc.
Consultant/Programmer/Analyst
For a home improvement corporation, wrote a home improvement tracking package consisting of
A/R, A/P, check reconciliation, salesman and customer tracking. This application was created and
was running on an IBM PC/XT using Rouge River SPF and MICROFOCUS.
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9/80 - 6/83 First Federal Savings & Loan (Citicorp)
Consultant/Systems Analyst
Responsible for converting and interfacing the general ledger systems for mortgage areas of a new
savings and loan software package. Large amounts of user contract with the accounting
department, as well as extensive parallel testing, occurred. Environment: COBOL, BAL, IMS
DB/DC, on IBM 370XX.
11/77 - 8/80 Brunswick Corporation
Programmer/Analyst
Developed systems and programs for payroll, pension, proxy, Insurance, G/L and personnel, for
this major manufacturer. Provided support in a DOS to OS conversion and worked on various
software packages in batch, IMS/DB/DC, and CICS command level.
4/73 - 10/77 State of Florida
Programmer
Responsible for programming and implementation of an employment securities reporting system.
Duties included COBOL programming, testing, production JCL and trouble-shooting.
IT Instructional Experience:
Large scale application training
Audience demos
Application stress testing, using groups of 20 testers
Hot line and help desk support for my applications
Unrelated to IT but of notable experience
Non-Professional Affiliation:
Paducah Red Cross board member, web master and in house PC trouble shooter
US Sailing www.ccussailing.com, served two year on cruising council
Business Experience:
Independent consultant since 1980 S. Robinson Computer Consultant Ltd.
LandLiq.com, buy and sell properties via online auctions
Lake Michigan Yacht Sales, owner and importer of yachts 1982 – 1986
Robinson’s Bakery, family owned bakery in which I worked while in junior/senior high
school, college and when ever I visited home.
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Instructional Experience:
Various Sailboat Racing Clinics
Sailing classes
Sailing:
Big Boat racing offshore experience
Long distance single handed sailing
Dingy racing
District level champion in Laser, Flying Scots
Live aboard yachts 12 years
Extensive Cruising West Indies 4 years
Survivor of Hurricane Grace 1992 a component of the Perfect Storm
Lightning strikes while on boats
Usual run ins with sharks
