Alan C.

Berry
Louisville, KY 40207 Home 502-896-6454 Cell 502-523-4827 als.protocol@gmail.com Accomplished, resourceful Programmer/Analyst with a successful track record of producing high-impact applications for Lightyear Network Solutions (nearly 10 years) and Rolin Enterprises (nearly 8 years). Expertise in Visual Basic, MS SQL and Access. Adept at analyzing complex situations and recommending solutions that are cost-effective, easily maintained and right the first time. Assume complete ownership of all projects/assignments, with a strong commitment to quality, on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. Energized by challenges and readily adapt to new technologies, projects, teams, systems and tools. Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments. Tenacious in identifying and solving problems, particularly ones that defy resolution. Peak performer under intense pressure and tight deadlines. Development: Visual Basic, MS SQL (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS), .NET, UNIX Scripting, PowerShell, ASP, HTML, VBScript, CSS, C#, MS Quick Basic Databases: Access, Progress, Oracle Platforms: Windows, Unix Software: MS Office Suite, Active Directory Signature Renovations/UPS, Louisville, KY Contractor 01/2007 Present 5 years 2 months

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Provide demolition, construction and delivery services to 2 companies while pursuing IT employment and studying Active Directory, PowerShell, ASP, HTML, VBScript, CSS, C#, .NET, MS SQL w/SSIS, SSRS and SSAS. ANetOrder/American Mailers, Louisville, KY Applications Developer 10/2006 05/2007 7 months

Vital technical resource to mail order distribution company delivering thousands of packages daily to different US Postal Service regions. Designed and revised invoices, templates and programs on a monthly basis for more than 300 company clients. Key Accomplishments: Self-taught and rapidly mastered Visual Basic and MS SQL; successfully applied new languages to design a new client form (VB) and write detailed queries (MS SQL). Seamlessly converted Access databases to Visual Basic within a short timespan. Edited and manipulated databases to eliminate duplications, locate missing packages and ensure accurate, consistent and on-time reporting. Performed numerous impromptu changes to databases to produce desired reporting results. Trained and mentored Network Manager, Print Coordinator and Forms Specialist to perform small coding tasks and free up IT resources. Environment: Visual Basic 6.0, MS SQL, MS Office 06/1996 03/2006 9 years 8 months

Lightyear Network Solutions LLC, Louisville, KY Programmer Analyst

Developed, tested, debugged and implemented code for new applications supporting fastgrowing telecommunications provider. Provided expertise throughout the software development life cycle, from gathering user requirements to smooth integration with existing systems. Monitored billing system activities monthly. Trained and supervised junior programmers. Performed ad-hoc reporting and wrote system documentation. Key Accomplishments: Played key role in building multiple systems from the ground up, including Automatic Payment Pickup (through Moneygram), Customer Account Request, Early Termination Fee and Collections Letters. Also contributed to IVR system design.

Alan C. Berry

als.protocol@gmail.com Single-handedly identified and removed a long-standing bug in the thr Calling Card program resulting in a recoup of $23K in under-billing monthly.. Wrote code to support a design that enabled the calculation of contracts. Developed and supported internal Progress database schema. Redesigned Automatic Disconnect and programs. Single-handedly identified and removed a long-standing bug in the billing system. Trained/mentored team in programming techniques, shortcuts and logic. Worked hours of overtime to learn and apply new technologies to critical projects. Environment: Progress RDBMS, Oracle, UNIX Scripting 10/1988 06/1996 7 years 8 months

Rolin Enterprises, Atlanta, GA Programmer/Analyst

Created customized programs and documentation for mortgage/consumer lending software development company. Delivered comprehensive technical support to over 200 customers. Key Accomplishments: Developed and implemented database supporting customer reports, laser forms, conversion to color and mouse capabilities. Integrated various credit agency information into core company software programs. Consistently achieved all quality and time standards in deliverables produced. Recognized as a vital go to IT resource for both internal users and external clients. Environment: PRIOR EXPERIENCE ADDITIONAL IT PROJECTS EDUCATION MS Quick Basic

IT Consultant, National Lead Detection Programmer/Computer Technician, Auto Dealer Data Systems Computer Lab Assistant/Supervisor, Western Kentucky University - Wrote March Madness program that calculated the results of basketball brackets. - Wrote pari-mutuel betting program that calculated odds/payoffs for Western KY Alumni. Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY B.S., Computer Science & Systems Programming, 1986

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