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Business Information Technology Services

Vincent C. Gibson

 

VINCENT C. GIBSON

vgibson@westga.edu

 

 

SUMMARY: Seasoned Professional with 17 years experience in the Information Technology Industry. Familiar with multiple Operating system platforms, including Unix, Windows, NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2003 and MVS. Experience developing software applications in many programming languages including, C, C#, Visual Basic, and COBOL. Currently responsible for proposing, developing and maintaining intranet and WEB based applications as well as SQL Server Database Administration for the State University of West Georgia’s Business and Finance division.

 

TECHNICAL PROFILE:

Hardware: PC, HP900, AS400, and IBM 3270

 

Software: .NET 1.1, .Net 2.0 - C#, Visual Basic 6.0, C, SQL, Cobol 85, Microfocus Cobol, Dbase, Paradox, Foxpro, Intermec IRL,

   Accu COBOL, SFDM, Magic, MS Access, SQL Server 2000-2005, Crystal Reports 7/8/9/10 and MS Office Suite.

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

1997 – to present    State University of West Georgia . Carrollton GA

Systems Analyst/Programmer – Business and Finance Division

 

Responsible for developing Internet/Intranet, Client based and stand-alone applications for the Business and Finance Division of the university. These systems include Web based Departmental Budget reports, Division wide Web pages, automated phone system for human resources, Document management and imaging system, Web based time and attendance, PO processing for Purchasing and warehouse, Web based parking appeals system for Public Safety, Data warehousing to import mainframe legacy information into a LAN based RDMS. Also perform Database Administration on SQL server 2000 and 2005 Database servers. Provide integration services between the PeopleSoft financials application and legacy applications. Deal directly with VP’s, AVP’s and Directors on planning. Conduct Analysis, design, development, implementation, training and support for all systems.

 

1996 – 1997    Bennett Pump International. Atlanta , GA

Systems Analyst/Programmer

 

My duties as a software developer included Client Server Retail automation systems using C and a RAD tool called MAGIC. These systems included Back Office Management, Fast Food Distribution, and Retail Stock Management systems. We used Object Oriented Design and development techniques on a SCO UNIX platform.

 

1995 –1996    Industrial Computer Corporation. Atlanta , GA

Systems Analyst/Programmer

 

Served as a Computer Systems Analyst/Programmer responsible for the analysis, configuration and Installation of the I.C.C. Manufacturing Execution System “SFDM” at customer sites worldwide. Successfully developed project investigation studies, project implementation plans, and custom SFDM program transactions using C. The operating system platform was HPUX running on HP900 servers. Oracle was used as the database management system.

 

1991 – 1995    The Allen Group Inc. Tempe , AZ

Project Manager/Analyst/Programmer

 

Successfully developed numerous custom systems for companies in the continental US. Systems developed and implemented included, Bar-code shop floor control systems, bar code labeling systems, Manufacturing control systems and labor control. These systems were primarily developed for manufacturing environments, but I also developed inventory management systems for major Hotel/Casino operations in Las Vegas and Reno , and a labor management system for an aircraft maintenance company. These systems utilized both conventional wire and wireless technology. Duties included configuring and installing Computer hardware on a SCO UNIX platform, design and development of computer software, Installation and training. Complete cradle to grave project life cycle as project manager.

 

1990 – 1991    Dash Designs Inc. Tempe , AZ

Systems Administrator

 

Successfully maintained Server hardware as well as the Production, Stock, On-line Catalog, Manifest, Inventory Import and Production Bonus systems on the Servers. Provided system support to end users, outlined developed and maintained system backup procedures, designed and developed programs for system upgrades and modifications. Maintained all computer related hardware software and cabling. Budgeted and purchased all computer supplies for entire company and provided management reports as necessary. The operating system was SCO UNIX.

 

1988 – 1990    The Stockroom Inc. Phoenix , AZ

Sales/Delivery

 

Visited business locations throughout the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, making sales, taking orders and delivering offices products. This was a full time position maintained while attending college full time.

 

1987 – 1988    Western Farm Services. Sacramento , CA

Chemical Applicator

 

Applied chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides on a monthly basis to 100 commercial citrus customers as well as 600 residential customers in southern California . Ensured customer satisfaction by diagnosing and treating various crop conditions.

 

1983 – 1986    United States Forest Service. Ruidoso NM

Forestry Technician

 

Enforced federal laws and regulations concerning forestlands. Fought local structure fires in conjunction with local fire agencies, performed fire suppression techniques to local forest fires as well as fires located all over the United States. Maintained federal vehicles, structures and livestock as well as performing various public relations duties at the ranger station and local civic functions.

 

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, DeVry Institute of technology, Phoenix AZ , 1990

Specialized Training: Oracle Data Modeling and Relational database Design, Oracle, Atlanta GA , 2000

                                      PeopleSoft Functional training for Purchasing and Asset Management, Macon GA , 2001

 

PERSONAL:

Veteran – United States Navy 1976 – 1980, Private Pilot, ASA Certified Charter Captain, Married.

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Last Modified: 4/14/2007