Professional Background

I have been working in the Information Technology industry since 2001 when I began my internship at Memorial Healthcare Center where I created and implemented an inventory tracking system for the IT department, upgraded 40 outdated computers to be used in various offices throughout the many different properties of the hospital, and created a program to index patients' medical records by patient name and/or medical code.

From there, I began attending classes to obtain my Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems while working various jobs in and out of the Information Technology field. In 2002, I did some minor consulting for Colt Security developing web forms and network consulting.

From 2002 to 2003, I worked for R & T Company in Owosso, MI as a system administrator. I maintained Point of Sale systems at two locations, performing system upgrades, software maintenance and updates, user security maintenance, and trained all users in the operation of the software.

In February of 2003, I began working for Codejock Software as a Documentation Engineer. I updated existing documentation using HTML and Helpware FAR. In April of 2003, I began working on a new project to convert all of the comments in the C++ classes into a format that a Doc-O-Matic could scan to automatically generate help files. I also assisted in relocating the office equipment and running the network cables for the new office location. I also created an online "Features Tour" for a new suite of MFC controls that was released in 2003. This section has since been modified, but it can be found at http://www.codejock.com/products/controls/tour_first.asp.

In February of 2004, I began working for Robinson Systems where I filled a wide variety of roles and completed an even wider variety of projects. The different types of work I completed for Robinson Systems include:

  • VBA Programming in Microsoft Access 97, 2000, and XP and Microsoft Excel.
    • Modifications and additions to a Human Resources database for a medium sized auto supplier.
    • Modifications to a Quoting database that generates quotes as an Excel spreadsheet for a medium sized auto supplier.
    • Creation of a reporting database that combines multiple Excel spreadsheets into an Excel spreadsheet for a fuel tank testing facility.
    • Creation and maintenance of an MRP system for a medium sized auto supplier with three plants.
    • Creation and maintenance of a stock options trading database with EDI capabilities for an options trading firm.
    • Creation and maintenance of a billing database for a lawn care company.
    • Creation of a Microsoft Access database that interfaces with multiple Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers and records measurement data in a MySQL database back-end.

  • Network administration in small and medium sized businesses with 2 to 250 active users.
    • Addition and maintenance of users in NT 4 and Active Directory domains.
    • Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of local area networks, including issues with routers, switches, workstations, and hardware firewalls.

  • On-site user support in small and medium sized businesses.
    • Virus removal.
    • User training.
    • Software installation / removal.
    • Support for Microsoft Office issues, including Microsoft Outlook.
    • Support for Linux based Catia workstations.
    • Support for Windows 2000 based Unigraphics NX workstations.
    • Support for QAD, Powerway, and Maintmizer software in a medium sized manufacturing facility.
    • Maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and upgrade of hardware in Windows workstations.
    • Diagnosis and repair of catastrophic failures (blue screen errors) in Windows workstations.

  • PHP based web programming for internet and intranet web sites

  • Remote user support for small businesses of up to 20 active users.

  • Server administration in small and medium sized businesses.
    • Linux server
      • Postfix
      • Spamassassin
      • Apache
      • MySQL
      • VSFTP
      • Samba

    • Windows NT 4
      • Microsoft Exchange 5.5
      • User management in single and multiple domain environments
      • Security audits logging failed login attempts at all workstations in a domain.
      • Troubleshooting and repair of DNS related issues.

    • Windows 2000 and 2003 Server
      • Terminal Services, including remote printing and remote file sharing capabilities (2003 Server only).
      • User management in Active Directory in single domain, single server environments.
      • Troubleshooting and repair of Internet replication of Microsoft Access databases on Windows 2000 and 2003 platforms.
      • Implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of VNC or VNC repeater issues.

In February of 2007, I moved to the state of Washington where I began working for a small IT firm, Bulldog Info Tech, LLC. I primarily worked as a computer technician that repaired computers that customers brought in with a variety of issues like hard drive failures or burnt out power supplies. I also worked there as a web programmer, developing web applications in PHP and ASP. These applications include:


I returned to Michigan in March of 2008 where I am currently working as a subcontractor for Robinson Systems on a variety of programming and web design projects. I have also worked on a number of projects as a direct contractor in addition to creating and maintaining my own software and websites.


Currently, I am accepting new clients in Shiawassee County and surrounding areas in the state of Michigan. I am also looking for full time or part time employment. If you are interested, you can view my résumé here. If you ever want to get in touch with me, you can e-mail me at chapkom@oasistechgroup.com.

  

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