Matthew H Chapko

chapkom@oasistechgroup.com
1(989)413-3466

Information Technology Professional

Comprehensive eight-year career developing dynamic web applications and software solutions reinforcing industrious operations. Proficient at assembling, upgrading, and maintaining personal computers that meet the performance requirements within an organization.

Technical Skills
  • Operating Systems: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, UNIX, Linux
  • Web Technologies: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Perl CGI, PHP, ASP, MySQL
  • Programming Languages: Visual Basic 6, Visual C++ 6, Visual Basic for Applications, SQL
  • Software Packages: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Dreamweaver, Corel Photo Paint
  • Database Servers: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Progress
  • Web and Email Server Platforms: IIS 5, IIS 6, Apache, Microsoft Exchange, Postfix, SpamAssassin, Courier
  • Support Skills: Computer hardware installation and upgrade, software installation, helpdesk, phone support, on site user support.
  • Networking: Cabling, troubleshooting, analysis.

General Skills
  • Fast learner
  • Friendly
  • Able to work well without supervision
  • Able to work well in a team environment or alone

Related Work Experience
2007-2009 Self Employed, Owosso, MI, (989)413-3466, Information Technology Consultant
  Development of PHP based web applications, PC/laptop troubleshooting and repair, small office/home office network setup and administration, marketing, software development in MS Access using VBA, training.

2004-2009 Robinson Systems, Laingsburg, MI, (810)955-4871, Database Programmer
  Creating business solutions using in-house developed database-driven applications; developing database-driven applications; designing and installing Linux based web, mail, database, FTP, and file servers; developing database-driven intranet and internet web pages in PHP; local area network troubleshooting and implementation; installation and maintenance of user workstations.

2002-2003 R&T Company, Owosso, MI, (989) 277-0430, Supervisor/System Administrator
  Implementation of new information systems for two local restaurants; training of existing and new staff in the use of technology; updating and maintenance of software; user administration; data backup administration; training employees to perform their duties while following established policies and procedures; inventory management.

2003 Codejock Software, Owosso, MI, (989) 723-1442, Documentation Engineer
 Created help documentation for four suites of MFC derived C++ classes using Toolsfactory Doc-o-Matic. Modified the code of over 200 C++ classes to be converted into help files by the Doc-o-Matic software. Mapped and documented the class inheritance hierarchy of four MFC suites using Microsoft Visio. Created 90 HTML web pages of an online features tour and a knowledge base at www.codejock.com. Assisted in relocating the company to a 3,000 square foot office. Ran Cat-5 network cables throughout the new office to service eight potential users on a LAN.

2001Memorial Healthcare Center, Owosso, MI, (989) 723-5211, Intern
 Upgraded over 40 personal computers to meet the performance requirements of the organization. Developed an inventory control program for the Information Technology department using Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 and Microsoft Access. Created a database application to index medical records by patient name or by medical code.
Education
2001Baker College,Owosso, MI
 Associate of Business Administration: Computer Information Systems

2004Baker College, Owosso, MI
 Bachelor of Business Administration: Computer Information Systems

Awards
Dean's List: 9 quarters; President's List: 3 quarters; Baker College Admissions Scholarship: 1997; UAW-GM Scholarship: 1997-1999; Named to the Who's Who Among Colleges And Universities in America: 2004;