MATTHEW E. HOLMES mholmes2007 (at) gmail.com

412 Wyndham Drive    Fuquay-Varina, NC, 27526    919-757-6669 (cell)

SUMMARY: Diverse I.T. background includes strong software / web development, database development, graphic design, system and network administration. 4 years in USAF Intelligence with Top Secret SCI clearance; 3 years in USAFR Communications and Computers with Secret clearance. 8 years civilian experience in the I.T. field. Strong work ethic, with a thirst for efficiency.
Seeking full-time employment in software or web development, or another Information Technology discipline.
KEY SKILLS:

Object-Oriented Software Application Development
Web Site Development / Administration
Project Management / Iterative, Agile Programming
Relational Database Design / Administration
System and Network Installation / Administration
User Interface Design / Process Automation

TOOLS: Operating Systems: Windows (all), Linux, Unix, MS-DOS
Languages: Visual Basic, ASP, SQL, PL/SQL, DHTML, JavaScript, XML, XSL, CSS, batch / shell scripts, WinBatch, Java
Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, Access, PostgreSQL, MySQL, ODBC
Media Tools: Photoshop, Fireworks, VirtualDub, Vegas, Director
Other Tools: Mi-Forms Designer, CVS, SourceSafe, Citrix
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology. Concentrated in System Administration, and Web Development / Multimedia. Graduated with honors.
Communications and Computers Technical Training, USAF 480 hours certificate
Target Intelligence Technical Training, USAF 776 hours certificate
UNIX Superuser Course, USAF 104 hours certificate
EXPERIENCE:  
3/03 - Present HEALTH DECISIONS, INC. – Chapel Hill, NC
Information Systems Developer
Developed, documented, tested, and supported clinical trial management software in an FDA-regulated environment.
Managed a number of development projects through the full Software Development Life Cycle, using Agile methods.
Pioneered development, implementation, and deployment of Smart Pen™, a significant new cutting-edge technology for entering and processing data using a "Digital Pen". Reduces time to receive and import study data from days to seconds.
Dramatically streamlined and enhanced business-essential Visual Basic application suite. “Modularized” the applications, reducing maintenance cost by 93%. Optimized data import routines, improving performance by 99%.
Performed Oracle database design and administration functions. Routinely developed advanced SQL scripts and PL/SQL prodecures to perform complex database operations.
Proactively developed numerous process automation tools utilizing multiple languages and platforms.
Developed powerful, filterable web-based (ASP) reports for internal and external customers.
Performed system, Oracle database, web, and network administration duties augmenting or on behalf of I.T. personnel.
4/01 - 5/02 XEROX CORPORATION – Webster, NY
Configuration Manager; Software Developer
Responsible for authoring, quality assurance, duplication and distribution of localized software CDs.
Configured and enhanced our custom CD autorun application in Macromedia Director.
Developed process automation utilities using Visual Basic and XML, improving efficiency by 80%.
5/00 - 3/01 INFO DIRECTIONS, INC – Victor, NY
Intranet Web Developer
Developed a dynamic, database-driven corporate intranet web site from the ground up, utilizing ASP and SQL Server.
Leveraged existing proprietary web application code to build a customer support and problem tracking application. Involved database design, and featured dynamic client-side content using XML, JavaScript, and DHTML.
Designed data-rich web interfaces; generated graphical layout prototypes.
8/98 - 7/01 UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVES – Niagara Falls, NY
Communications and Computers Specialist
Held a Secret security clearance for the duration of service in the USAFR.
Responsible for installation and maintenance of PC workstations and servers for the Base Communications Center.
Received 3 months of intensive training in System and Network Administration, PC and Network Hardware, batch file scripting, Novell NetWare, and Information Security.
Received Top Graduate Award from Communications and Computers Technical Training, for superior performance. Graduated with a 98% cumulative average.
8/98 - 5/00 ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – Rochester, NY
Senior Lab Assistant, I.T. Computer Labs
Performed customer service, Windows NT account administration, PC hardware and software troubleshooting.
Responsible for the security of hundreds of PC and Macintosh computers, networking hardware and printers.
Performed tutoring in Visual Basic, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Director, Photoshop, Premiere, Microsoft Office applications, HTML, and Unix.
8/94 - 8/98 UNITED STATES AIR FORCE – Various locations
Intelligence Systems, Network and Web Administrator
Built an award-winning secure Intelligence web site; one of the first such sites on the worldwide secure intranet Intelink.
Helped install and administrate a base-wide LAN of 20+ PCs and Sun workstations, connected via encryption devices.
Maintained and administrated more than 30 Intelligence computers across the military base.
Responsible for managing COMSEC material (cryptographic keys); included deployment, security, and destruction.
Target Intelligence Specialist
Held a Top Secret SCI security clearance for the duration of service in the USAF.
Catalogued, maintained, and verified massive classified product inventories using advanced Excel spreadsheets and Access databases. Streamlined inventory maintenance procedures.
Highly trained in managing and protecting sensitive / classified information.
Awarded 2 Medals of Achievement, for superior performance.
Received Distinguished Graduate Award from Intelligence Technical Training, for superior performance. Graduated with a 95% cumulative average.
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