Robert Quince

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Summary

A highly competent all-round computer professional with a combination of expert programming skills in several popular languages, a high degree of ability with Web technologies coupled with SQL, plus Unix and PC systems administration and support experience.

experienced Java developer, including Web (servlets / JSP), applications
and applets, with recent introduction to J2EE environment
expert knowledge of C gained over more than a decade
excellent knowledge of SQL covering several popular RDBMS
very strong Perl and UNIX shell scripting capability
good use of Design Pattern methodology
capable VB developer, including multi-tier applications and user controls
many years of Internet experience including Web site administration and setup,
DHTML / CSS, JavaScript, CGI programming, Java servlet / JSP and applet authoring
UNIX system administration capability (SunOS, Solaris, Sinix, Linux, HP-UX)
very strong helpdesk and 1st to 3rd line support and problem solving skills
proficient technical author of both manuals and training material
supervisory and mentoring experience

Technical Skills
	Languages Used
		Over 10 years
			C	Unix shell script (bash, ksh, sh)
			Perl

		5 to 10 years
			Java	JavaScript
			HTML / DHTML / CSS	SQL (Oracle, SQLServer, PostgreSQL)
			PASCAL

		Under 5 years
			XML / XSL	Struts web framework
			ANT	JSP / Tag libraries
			Microsoft Access	Microsoft Visual Basic (4/5/6)
			Microsoft ASP	Adobe Postscript
			Oracle Pro*C	VB script
			Hardware
		SUN Sparc
			SunOs 4.x / Solaris 2.x UNIX, OpenWindows, IXI X-windows NIS, NFS, DNS, TCP/IP, automount MQSeries, SSH, Apache, i-Planet
		RS6000 2xx
			AIX 3 & 4 UNIX X-windows NIS, NFS
		HP 7xx/8xx D/E/K
			HPUX 9.x/10.x UNIX X-windows MQSeries, Samba, Apache
		PC
			DOS / Windows 3, 95, 98, 2000, XP / Novell Netware Linux + firewall, Sinix DNS, NFS, TCP/IP, automount Samba, Apache, Tomcat
		Apollo / HP 4xx
			AEGIS SR10 UNIX DM, X-windows

Experience

Credit Suisse First Boston, Cabot Square, London
	Systems Analyst / Developer June 2005 to July 2005	Added extra product data collecter for SiteShield and Tempest to existing inventory data recording system (see below task). Languages and technologies used were XML, Orace SQL, Perl and Java.

	Architect / Developer Feb 2005 to May 2005	Tasked with redesigning existing heterogenous system for discovering intranet web server and web-enabled devices. Existing system written in Ksh and VBS, batch run at set times. Required considerable monitoring and hand-holding. Redesigned system used multiple concurrent processes and a data and event driven architecture to achieve greater speed with a hand-off nature. Languages and technologies used were VBS, Ksh, XML, Perl, Orace SQL, Java and utilities such as OpenDeploy, nmap and curl.
		totally redesigned and rewrote Windows VB script code from single monolithic serial batch script to XML configured master-slave concurrent architecture redesigned processing and data flows, making use of XML and event driven communications via OpenDeploy produced custom Java XML inserter for data inserter framework developed previously (see below)
	Java Web Developer Sept 2004 to Feb 2005	Designed and coded an intranet Web site for updating arbitrary database tables. An XML file was employed to outline the accessible tables and any special data translations required. The file was used by the JSP pages in conjunction with some database interaction code from the XML data inserter framework (see below) to generate form fields as required. SQL statements were then generated on the fly to interact with the database as dictated by the action chosen in the JSP. Languages and technologies used were Java, JSP, SQL (Oracle / SQL Server), Javascript, HTML, CSS, XML and the Struts web framework.
		coded numerous JSP pages implemented custom JSP tags as necessary produced Struts action classes and configuration
	Perl / Java Consultant Feb 2004 to July 2005	Solely responsible for design and implementation of an inventory system for collecting and storing data about hardware and installed software packages, such as Netscape / Sun I-Planet, IIS and BEA WebLogic. Data collected from Sun, Linux and Windows systems was transferred using XML to a central server where it was processed and inserted into an Oracle database. Languages and technologies used were Oracle, SQLServer, Perl, Java, XML, XSL, VBScript, SSH and Interwoven OpenDeploy.
		designed and coded Perl data collection framework produced plug-in data collection modules for Perl framework designed and coded RDBMS netral database interaction and SQL generation framework in Java designed and coded an XML data driven RDBMS updater by using above framework with pluggable modules for Oracle MQ SQL Server designed Oracle and SQL Server database schemas responsible for ongoing additions for extra product data collection

TTP Communications, Melbourn, Cambridge
	Java Developer Apr 2003 to Nov 2003	Responsible for implementing a de-multiplexing Emil receiver interface and Email sending capability for Jive Software web forums. System consisted of a runtime configurable POP3 Email filter / proxy and modifications to standard Jive package to enable Emails to be sent from forums. Languages and technologies used were Java servlets / JSP, ANT, XML, Webwork framework, and Perl.
		designed and coded Perl prototype and test harness developed standalone Java POP3 filtering proxy designed and implemented runtime configurable Java filter mechanism modified Jive JSP web pages and Java servlets to use proxy and send Emails
	Intranet Architect / Developer Mar 2001 to Mar 2003	Key member of small team responsible for redeveloping product configuration / build system used by developer, support and release teams. Initial manual system written in DOS batch files, VB and C, replaced with OO Perl back-end, Java front-end and some ASP. New version accessed via web browser and hosted on Windows 98/XP PC farm controlled by a Linux server, interfacing to a PostgreSQL database, backed up to Novell. System connected to Merant PVCS, Perforce and Hummingbird PowerDocs as source repositories for product build. Languages used were Java, XML, XSL, HTML, JavaScript, Perl and ASP.
		designed and coded XML driven Perl product build system implemented Java Web interface to profile database designed and coded Web pages using DHTML and JavaScript installed, configured and administered Redhat Linux servers new highly controlled build environment drastically reduced release build times, enabled easy build image recreation, and eliminated build environment related issues

TheFloristExchange.com, St Peters Street, Bedford
	Perl Developer Feb 2001 to Mar 2001	Engaged specifically to extend a closed user-base web-browser based Email system that uses proprietory formats, to enable RFC821 style internet Emails to be sent and received.
		Perl development Linux system administration

Oxygen Partners, East Road, Cambridge
	Web Analyst Apr 2000 to Jan 2001	Key member of team developing several new E-commerce and portal Web sites, including a Financial portal with realtime share data and an online version of the Who Drinks Where guide. Responsibilities included creating the database schemas, analysis and coding of CGI - database communications as Perl objects, plus numerous CGI scripts. Languages and tools used included Perl, HTML, CGI, Oracle and PostgreSQL databases hosted on Sun Solaris and Linux servers, access via Solaris workstations.
		developed entire database-to-browser delivery system for financial site HTML template mechanism for use in CGI scripts database schema design coded numerous HTML pages and CGI scripts some Solaris system administration

ETRADE UK, Mount Pleasant, Cambridge*
	Perl Analyst Nov 1999 to Mar 2000	Worked as part of a small team developing a new ISA Internet Product. Responsibilities included analysis and coding of the application procedure and the associated HTML pages, plus a revamp of existing non-ISA procedures. Technologies and tools utilised included Perl, HTML, CGI and LDAP hosted on Sun Solaris servers and accessed via Linux workstations.
		coded numerous HTML pages and CGI scripts developed new error reporting code

Northern Telecom, New Southgate, London
	VB Developer Jul 1998 to Oct 1999	Worked as part of a small team developing a Microsoft Windows based contract entry and management application. Responsibilities included technical investigation into, and coding of, the layers between the GUI and the back-end Unix hosted Oracle database, plus coding data entry, scheduling screens and user controls. Technologies and tools utilised included DCOM, ADO, Microsoft Transaction Server and Visual Basic 6.
		investigated technical solutions produced technical prototype implemented middleware layer COM and DCOM objects using VB and MTS coded numersous data manipulation screens and more complex scheduling screens
	Web Designer Mar 1998 to Jul 1998	Worked within the Web Development team to design and implement an Intranet based interface to a Unix hosted Oracle 7 financial database. This required use of HTML, JavaScript and Java both as applets and servlets.
		Produced numerous HTML pages Wrote Java applets and servlets running under JRun and the Netscape Enterprise Web server Created JDBC servlets to interface to Oracle Designed overall look and layout for site
	UNIX Consultant Feb 1997 to Oct 1999	Provided UNIX consultancy services for an on-going data synchronisation and integrity project that runs all Nortel Network's non-Production purchasing. Utilised Oracle Pro*C, Informix, IBM MQSeries messaging middleware, Perl, and the TDM transaction manager from CAI (now NEON). Work spanned multiple platforms (HPUX, Solaris, AIX and PC's), and countries (UK, France, Canada, USA, Japan and Hong Kong) and involved advising on design issues, bespoke development and the specification of MQSeries standards.
		generated numerous C and Pro*C programs wrote and utilised Java MQSeries administation tool created Intranet based transaction query facility, interfacing to Oracle via Perl TDM Production Object authoring HPUX systems administration

Chase Manhattan Bank, Londonwall, London
	Systems Administrator Aug 1996 to Jan 1997	Responsible for day to day problem solving for 2 trade floors totalling over 650 heterogenous workstations and servers utilising NIS, NFS and automounter. Operating systems used were a mixture of SunOS 4.1.3, Solaris 2.4/5 and AIX 3.2. Major sub-task was support of new trade floor construction.
		creation of Intranet site for Systems Administration group network load testing for new trade floor support for Teknekron MarketSheet for Unix

Goldman Sachs International, Fleet Street, London
	Systems Administrator Mar 1996 to Aug 1996	Part of team responsible for running over 600 Unix workstations on the Fixed Income trade floors in London, Paris, Milan and Frankfurt. Operating systems were a mix of SunOS 4.x and Solaris 2.x utilising NFS, NIS and automount.
		setup of Intranet site as a helpdesk support tool, interfacing to Sybase via Perl spent 1 month on the Equities trade floor providing MS Windows and Novell PC support wrote numerous custom controls for users of Teknekron MarketSheet

Budgens Stores Limited, Booth Drive, Wellingborough
	Senior Analyst Aug 1994 to Feb 1996	Primary responsibility was C / Unix consultancy to IT Division, including provision of new and enhanced back office functionality. Key aspect was supply of 3rd line support and Unix system administration for over 100 stores systems.
		setup of Intranet site for investigation into use as a helpdesk support tool implemented an in-store stock reordering client / server system for Norand RF hand-held terminals allowing removal of costly third party software generated training material for new systems

Texas Instruments Limited, Manton Lane, Bedford
	CAD Automation / Support Nov 1993 to Aug 1994	Utilised previously acquired skills and experience to solve customer problems with CAD tools and their Unix operating environment.
		created numerous short courses and guides for novice users cut design time for VLSI process monitor chips from 10 weeks to 4 days via a C based layout generator program resolved numerous Mentor Graphics CAD tool problems via Unix/Perl scripts and utilities in C and Mentor specific languages
	CAD Software Engineer Jul 1992 to Nov 1993	Responsible for production of custom CAD tools and local system administration for my workgroup. Projects included:
		an X-windows VLSI chip floor planner an Apollo Graphics Primitives (GPR) to X-windows translator library that allowed Apollo based CAD tools to be displayed under X-windows
	Embedded Software Engineer Jan 1990 to Jul 1992	Part of a 3 man team that designed and implemented a multi-tasking operating system for the TMS380C26 Local Area Network controller. Major part of project was creation of programming reference manual. Solely responsible for:
		inter-process communications and signals C compiler verification and testing cusomer liason, training and support Spent 1991 in Houston, Texas, amongst other things debugging the C compiler
	Software Engineer Jun 1989 to Jan 1990	Activities included identification and implementation of VLSI design cycle time reduction software.
		wrote numerous new edit functions for the TI CAD tool produced many Apollo PASCAL programs and shell scripts
	VLSI Layout Designer Sep 1983 to Jun 1989	Activities here included detailed planning of complex VLSI silicon chips, supervision of up to 4 layout designers and contributions to TI CAD tool functionality.

Other activities

Java applets / applications
an X-windows Xlib-based GUI toolkit
an X-windows based text editor
Java MQSeries adminstration utility
MS Access records database for local Archery club