Paul J. Milligan 2212 Wininger Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-662-3227, pjm@pobox.com
Lead Developer with 30+ years’ programming experience. Talent and passion for inventing and building reliable tools and systems to streamline company processes. Strong ability to analyze and resolve problems with creative, economical solutions.
Experienced professional who can understand the technology issues that a company faces...and also understand what the business issues are, and is able to link the two. Firmly grounded in real world 'What's the business value?' goals and values.
¨ C #, ASP.NET, .Net 2005 console apps, services, Windows forms, SQL stored procedures,
¨ VB.Net, 15 + years’ Visual Basic 3 - 6 programming experience . 2 years’ MS-SQL experience, including network integration and database design & implementation, including integration to legacy FORTRAN and COBOL systems.
¨ Experienced with small ( 1 – 10 developers ) and large ( 50 + developers per project ) projects and team structures.
¨ Experienced with large projects, complex object models - 50 + DLL’s, 300 + forms, 500 + classes, 900,000 + lines
¨ Experienced with large databases ( 1,000 + tables, 15 million + records per table, etc ).
¨ Experienced working in multi-geographical, multi-cultural team environments.
¨ Proven ability to apply my creativity, innovative ideas, and entrepreneurial spirit to creating value-added tools and products, and finding solutions to needs & problems, making them daily end-user tools and automated server tasks.
¨ Proven ability to ‘walk in to complex projects’ and be productive quickly.
¨ Proven ability to develop reliable, fully automated, ‘hands off’ data and reporting systems.
¨ Track record of effectiveness with CEOs, CIOs, VPs, team members, staff-level workers, contractors, and customers.
¨ Industry experience in writing software for the healthcare, banking, retail, accounting, transportation, general business, HVAC, automation and controls, thermodynamics, and engineering fields.
¨ Excellent organization, communication, customer support, and training skills (including creating CBT tools).
TECHNICAL
SKILLS
Programming: C #, VB.Net 2005, ASP.NET, console apps, services, Windows forms, SQL stored procedures,
Visual Basic 3 6, VB.Net 2005 / 2008 , VSS, ASP, VBScript, HTML, DHTML, VRML, N-tier, API, Active-X, OCX, DLL, EXE, COM/DCOM, OOP, ODBC, RPG-II, Legacy app integration to SQL & web servers, Server automation, network protocols , NSBasic for Palm PDA’s
Database: MS-SQL Server 7 -> 2008, Oracle 9i EE, Informix, Access, MSDE, ODBC, Database / data warehouse design, architecture, and implementation.
Networking: Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485, TCP/IP ( TCP / UDP / ICMP ), Telnet, HTTP, SMTP, POP-3, NNTP, FTP, firewalls, network architecture and integration ( virtualized and ‘real’ servers ), etc.
Hardware: Intel/AMD-based PC's and servers and all associated components (e.g. printers, scanners, monitors, hard drives, etc). IBM System 3 & 34, NCR 315-100, Palm PDA’s, PLC’s ( many brands and models ), building automation and fire systems ( many brands and models ), DDC actuators, valves, switches, etc
Software: Visual Studio 2005 / 2008, MS-Office, Front Page, Visio, Crystal Reports, Active Reports, HTML, VRML, ASP, Paint Shop, hex editors, PCAnyWhere, Remotely Anywhere, VMWare, Virtual PC, Visual Source Safe, Visual CHM, too many others to list.
OS: Windows 7 x64 / XP / Vista / NT 4 client / NT 2000 Pro / NT Server 4 / Server 2008, DOS, Palm OS, Windows 3.1 / 95 / 98
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Developer: Headway Workforce Solutions ( I.T. department ), Raleigh, NC 9/2011 – 11/2011
Brought in for 2 & ½ month contract to fill in for the programmer who was taking an extended vacation overseas. Projects included a variety of debugging, testing, and adding new features. ~ 6 of my projects were deployed into production during this short contract. Application focus was on 50-state payroll, cost accounting, job control. Large multi-database back-end ( 1,200 + tables, 1,200 + stored procedures, etc )
Technologies: C #, .Net
2005, ASP.NET, console apps, services, Windows forms, SQL stored
procedures
Programmer: McHenry Software (direct contract) Cary, NC 2005 - 2011
Updating and improving motor vehicle accident reconstruction forensics and simulation software. Used by SAE ( Society of Automotive Engineers ), NTSB ( National Transportation Safety Board ), NHTSA ( National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ), U.S. Department of Transportation, etc, as well as evidence in court cases, etc. Added many capabilities, such as animation output ( AVI ), integration with legacy FORTRAN modules, advanced reporting, charts, etc.
Technologies: Visual Basic 6, MDB database
Programmer : HVACSuite & HVACSuiteMobile - an engineering program for the HVAC industry
2004 - Present
HVACSuite is a program I wrote that I sell directly via the
Internet. It is the successor to my
program PMTHERM, which has over 25,000 users in 20 + countries. 150,000 lines of code, 116 forms, modules,
and reports, and 70 MB of database ( MDB ).
See http://HVACSuite.com for details . I also wrote PMREFTOOL, a Palm PDA
application for HVAC-related thermodynamics.
HVACSuiteMobile is
based on 100 % Web-delivered ‘software as a service’, using server-side
processing ( ASP, DLL ) and SQL database, allowing complex engineering
calculations to be served to any and all mobile devices ( Blackberry, Iphone /
Ipad, PDA’s, cell phones, desktops, etc
) regardless of device processing power or language support .
http://www.carrieruniversity.com/index.php/trainingmaterials/cu0339
Invented and developed CBT software and manual for Psych+, an HVAC design engineering and training program. The freeware version, PMTHERM’, is used by over 25,000 people in 24 different countries.
Software
Engineer: Misys
Healthcare Systems, Raleigh, NC ( 3 month contract, extended to 4 months ) 3/03 – 6/03
Joined R & D debugging / maintenance programming team on contract to help meet HIPAA deadlines for product releases.
¨ Completed work orders involving a large object model ( 50 + DLL’s, 300 + forms, 500 + classes ) and large multi-database architecture ( 1,000 + tables ), working mainly at the class level, as well as the GUI level.
¨ Responsible for porting my code fixes across a multi-version release structure, with multiple staged deadlines.
¨ Worked on both micro and macro issues with the 50 + member team on these projects.
¨ Participated in formal structured processes of code reviews, unit testing, and code base builds, etc. Assisted QA team in understanding changes to product functionality and test protocols as related to work orders and code changes.
¨ Consistently exceeded management goals ( quantity of bugs fixed, etc ), sometimes by 100 %, with zero ‘Returns from QA’.
Technologies: Visual Basic 6, Windows 2K / XP, Informix,
Visual Source Safe , NetMeeting, etc
Lead Developer: Swifty Serve, Durham, NC (6-month contract, extended to 19 months, despite layoffs) 01/01–08/02
Note – Swifty Serve filed Bankruptcy in 10 / 02 , went into liquidation , and ceased all operations.
Designed, coded, and implemented internal computer application software and multi-component network solutions at the headquarters of this Fortune ‘Private 250’ convenience store chain of 600 + stores.
¨ Designed and built complete MS-SQL data warehouse, with complex multi-layer reporting ( ASP, stand-alone, etc )
¨ Created VB application with full ‘hands off’ automation that controlled daily delivery of 1 million gallons of gasoline. Directly interfaced legacy COBOL system and SQL Server 2K to fuel supplier via SMTP, FTP, and TELNET.
¨ Reduced gas inventory by $ 5.8 M in 30 days, $ 15 M in 90 days, by changing company policies in fuel purchasing.
¨
Devised automation tools to analyze
1.2M transactions per month and identify and escalate accounting
inconsistencies. Reduced cash imbalance
from $750,000/month to $75,000/month.
¨
Created and built web and
email-based tool sets and report sets integrated with legacy COBOL system to improve
daily store ‘audit and reporting’ compliance from 70 % to 98 %.
¨ Created intranet web site enabling 500 daily users in 10 states to access 800+ reports, charts, and graphs.
¨
Provided ongoing user support and
training for recently implemented applications.
Technologies: Visual Basic 6, MS-SQL (7 & 2K), ASP, VBScript,
Windows NT 4.0 & 2K, IIS, PDI/RMS, ODBC, PCAnywhere, HTML, SMTP, FTP,
TELNET, LAN/WAN, Crystal Reports, FrontPage, multi-protocol integration,
network software architecture & automation, web design and implementation.
Lead Developer: Strategic Resource Solutions (SRS), Software Technologies Division, Garner, NC 04/99–01/01
Note – SRS was sold for its intellectual property only ( no employees were retained ), and ceased all operations..
Re-hired for new
position, after previous employment at SRS ( see below ).
Created, designed, and coded enterprise software products, and enhanced existing technology focusing on HVAC controls, building controls, and facility management. Designed N-tier application to integrate unlimited multi-campus building control systems up to network level for executive review of aggregated data.
¨ Managed and delegated database, business object coding, and user interface coding responsibilities to department team members and worldwide contract programmers.
Technologies:
Visual Basic 5 & 6, N-tier client/server design, COM/DCOM, Active-X,
LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, SQL 7, DAO, ODBC, IE 5, NT 4.0, IIS.
Programmer: Applied Controls Technology, Morrisville, NC 05/98–04/99
Programmed
and commissioned building control systems for large ‘Class A’ industrial and
commercial properties, using the Andover product line.
¨ Wrote programs to optimize the functionality of Engineering, Controls Programming, and Marketing departments.
¨ Created engineering tools and programming aids and tools to enhance productivity in a workload valued at over $1M. Individual projects reached $500,000.
¨ Regarded as ‘go to’ person for both customers and in-house technical support.
Lead DDC Controls Technician: SRS (formerly Diversified Control Systems), RTP, NC 11/96–05/98
Developed and maintained control systems for large ‘Class A’ industrial and commercial properties using multiple layers of distributed processors and LANs.
¨ Oversaw all aspects of jobs from initial system check-out to final customer inspection and warranty commencement.
¨ Diagnosed and repaired Siebe systems and related components, carrying a work load of up to $200,000.
¨ Handled testing, adjustment, and balance (TAB), as well as commissioning.
Service Technician: Goodwin Refrigeration, Apex, NC 02/93–11/96
Provided technical expertise for HVAC, commercial refrigeration, scientific specialty environmental, and test chambers.
Service
Specialist: Johnson Controls Inc.,
Systems Service Division, Raleigh, NC 08/90–02/93
Maintained account responsibility for all brands and sizes of HVAC equipment.
Service Technician: Modern Heating & Cooling, Poughkeepsie, NY 05/85–07/90
As sole Service Technician, worked 60-hour weeks to satisfy a mix of commercial HVAC and refrigeration clients.
Programmer,
Data Processing Manager, Avis Rent-a-Car, Poughkeepsie NY 1980 –1985
¨ In charge of all data processing operations at the headquarters of this franchise of Avis, which controlled 29 rental locations w/ 80 employees and > 1,200 rental vehicles. G/L, payroll, fleet management, etc.
¨ Created new applications in RPG-II w/ OCL, maintained existing applications.
¨ Responsible for upgrading hardware environment from IBM System /3 to IBM System /34, converting all data and applications. Wrote many new LAN-based applications for the new system.
Certifications: Visual Basic 6.0 Brainbench 1/01 (Scored in top 10% worldwide; top 2% in the RTP, NC area).
Access 2000 Brainbench 11/02, HTML Brainbench 11/02
Andover Control Systems and Siebe Control Systems - Systems Programmer
Master Electrician License –(1991) Unlimited Class, Statewide, Qualified Individual (highest status).
HVAC Contractor License –(1991)Master Class, Statewide, H1-(Hot water), H2-(A/C), H3-(Hot air)
Refrigeration Contractor License –(1991) Master Class, Statewide, Refrigeration Contractors Board
Security systems - S.B.I. clearance, North Carolina.
CFC License - Universal (types 2, 3, 4 & Automotive), Environmental Protection Agency.
Accomplishments and Affiliations
Consultant, Expert Witness – British
Telecom vs. Prodigy ‘Hyperlink’ case ( for law firm Kenyon & Kenyon ) 05/02
Author
– MultiPrn - Visio Technical add-in
program distributed by Microsoft 06/98
Author
– Psych+, Carrier Corporation’s only
psychrometric program ( on contract to Carrier
) 07/97
Guest speaker –
‘Latest Advances in Psychrometric Analysis’, ASHRAE Annual Meeting, Boston, MA 06/97
Guest speaker
– ‘The Internet and the HVAC industry’, ARI seminar, Chicago, IL 06/97
Guest speaker –
‘Computer-aided Psychrometrics’ RSES chapter meeting, Raleigh, NC 04/97
Lecturer/Presenter – PMTHERM, to ASHRAE T.C. 1.1 (Psychrometrics) for peer review, Atlanta, GA 08/96
Inventor, Programmer PMTHERM
(VB program, over 25,000 users worldwide) reviewed in The HVAC News. 07/96
PMTHERM
is also distributed by ASME, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Mensa membership , Triple-9 qualified 01/91
http://hvacsuite.com/mobile/
http://pmilligan.net/MilliganLAN.htm