Work Experience Highlights for Thomas O’Hare

Thomas@RedTile.Com  --  Thomas.OHare.RTS@GMail.Com

407-256-7630

Future Health 2008/2009 -- W2 – Florida

-- Installed, configured and maintained Terminal Servers.

-- Integrated client devices into Terminal Server applications.

-- Integrate Network features into major applications.

-- Maintained advanced auto-update features for apps and Databases.

-- Troubleshot email problems from client sites to servers.

-- Installed and maintained encrypted email tunnels.

-- Maintained Win 2003 servers.

-- Maintained FTP sites (plain and encrypted).

-- Maintained and installed network devices.

-- Ran and analyzed diagnostics software for network services.

-- Interfaced with SQL Server, VFP and other database back ends.

-- Wrote Stored Procedures and Triggers for SQL Server.

JP Morgan 2008 -- Contract -- Florida

-- Senior Infrastructure Transition Project Manager.

-- Worked with Treasury and Security Services.

-- Manage 16 to 20 simultaneous infrastructure transition projects.

-- Used PKI, SFTP, FTPS, SSL, HTTPS technologies.

-- 100% Responsible for project progress and completion.

-- Coordinate implementation of Public/Private keys & Secure Protocols.

-- Work with multiple file types (EDI, XML, etc.) and Platforms.

-- Responsible for safe exchange of sensitive financial information.

-- Single contact point for internal & external entities.

Homeland Security Related Work 2007 -- Contract -- Alabama

-- Developed in depth Business rules for data exchange.

-- Interfaced with MS SQL & Oracle 9i back ends from local clients.

-- GUI front ends for real time incident reporting.

-- Maintained mission critical applications.

-- Maintained Enterprise wide applications and Data.

-- Interfaced with local, state & Federal agencies.

-- Used EDI and XML for data exchanges.

EU 2006 -- Contract -- Deutschland

-- Worked with Embedded devices for manufacturing.

-- Created & Maintained Network, Serial Port & USB I/O operations.

-- GUI for embedded devices and data interchange

-- Wrote TCP/IP/UDP packet level data exchange via Win32 API.

-- Administered Servers around the world.

-- Maintained Global networks.

-- Worked with embedded operating systems.

-- Interfaced with many protocols such as SMTP, FTP, HTTP.

-- Maintained Routers, Switches & Firewalls.

-- Wrote and maintained web pages for real time Admin interaction.

Multiple Companies 2005 -- Contract -- Florida

-- Used WiFi for bridging multiple locations.

-- Interfaced with WiFi units with custom front end.

-- Used Network Utilities for network monitoring.

-- Setup remote manufacturing sites and interconnected them.

-- Connected multiple sites to share resources.

-- Administered Servers & entire WAN/LAN/MAN networks.

-- Worked with Embedded devices using Win32 API.

-- Created & Maintained Serial Port & USB data I/O operations.

-- Wrote TCP/IP/UDP packet level data exchange.

-- Interfaced with many protocols such as SMTP, FTP, HTTP.

-- Wrote web interfaces for back end administration.

-- Maintained Routers, Switches & Firewalls.

-- Used XML and Flat Files for data exchange.

QCom 2003/2004 – Contract -- California Agricultural company with parent company in Holland

-- Designed a TCP/IP system to transfer live data from sensors. 

-- Built network software servers plus clients.

-- Real Time monitoring and user interaction in a GUI.

-- Interfaced with proprietary devices/sensors & software/firmware.

-- Handled clustering multiple independent sites.

-- Designed entire Database structures & database interfaces.

-- Maintained Global networks using remote tools.

-- Made extensive use of XML data interchange.

GreenMasters 2000-2002 -- Contract -- Florida agricultural company

-- Designed and implemented advanced 3 tier data system.

-- Created complete data structures.

-- Created Desktop and mobile solutions.

-- Maintained real time inventory control systems.

-- Used local and remote data stores.

-- Oversaw Just In Time (JIT) data systems.

-- Used XML for data interfacing.

Multiple Companies 1999 -- Contract

-- Web Server Admin.

-- FTP Server Admin.

-- Email server Admin.

-- Installed scripting engines on web servers.

-- Installed Server Operating Systems.

-- Maintained Client and Server Operating Systems.

-- Maintained File Servers.

-- Installed Server & Client Software and applications.

-- Y2K maintenance for clients and servers.

Resume for Thomas O'Hare

Thomas@RedTile.Com  or  Thomas.OHare.RTS@GMail.Com

+1-407-256-7630

SUMMARY:

A quick list of recent skills I have acquired during my career.  I have at least a very good working knowledge in all of these areas:

Terminal Server/Terminal Services

Wireless Hardware/Software & Firmware including WiFi, Cellular, Bluetooth, etc.

Web Services and Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)

Project Management – Including from concept to completion

Network Topology – LAN/MAN/WAN, Including Ethernet

Network Protocols – Low level protocols including IP, TCP, UDP, and ARP & ICMP

Network Protocols – Including High level such as SMTP, FTP, HTTP, IMAP, POP3

Secure Network Protocols – VPN, SSL, TLS, FTPS, HTTPS, PGP and more

Network Hardware/Software, Programming and embedded devices.

Database Back including FoxPro, SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, Access and more

Database Programming, Data Exchange and Data Maintenance

Database Stored Procedures and Triggers on SQL Server and VFP

Data transfer end to end -- including XML, EDI & Network level data packets

Disparate Systems interfacing – Including fixed and mobile assets

Data Collection Technologies such as RFID, Scanners, Handheld devices, Signature Pads

SKILLS:

Languages:                            MS Visual FoxPro, Visual Basic, MS Visual Studio, HTML, XML, numerous scripting languages, C, C++, Java

Technology:                          Terminal Services, Remote Access, Remote Admin, Mail Servers, FTP Servers, Web Servers, File Servers, Data Servers, Virtual machines

Data Sources:                         MS VFP Tables & Databases, MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySql, Access

Hardware:                              Desktop PCs, Servers, WiFi, Access Point’s, Bluetooth, Routers, Switches,  Bridges, Networks, Laptops, Embedded Devices, Mobile Devices

Operating Systems:              Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 client, DOS, Linux, Embedded Operating Systems (eOS)

Networks:                              Cisco, 3Com, NetGear, Buffalo, Belkin (and more) routers, hubs, switches, firewalls, Wireless Networks, Access Points, Embedded Systems, Bridges

Internet:                                 Web Servers, HTML, XML, ASP, AFP, many other web scripting languages, Webmaster, Page Scrapping, Data Mining and much more.

EDUCATION:

B.S. Electronics Engineering Technology, University of Central Florida

EXPERIENCE:

1999 To Present.

·   Wireless systems including WiFi, Bluetooth, Bridges, AP’s

·   Lead architect and installer, troubleshooter, firmware, overall systems integration

·   Designed and implemented networks utilizing Routers, Access Point’s and wireless bridges.

·   Wrote interfaces via network protocols using the Berkley Socket standards (and WinSock).

·   Wrote & maintained diagnostics for Network, Wireless and embedded devices.

·   Overall project organizer; interface, lead & troubleshooter roles.

·   Wrote custom programs for real time info/news reporting and systems monitoring.

·   Created advanced error handlers capable of “calling home” errors from anywhere in the world.

·   Implemented virtual serial port interfaces for many wired & unwired devices from within apps.

·   Maintained XML & EDI based data exchange systems on Internets/Intranets for multiple back ends

Network Programmer/Administrator

·   Installed and maintained Terminal Server and Terminal Services.

·   Lead on corporate projects to install & upgrade segments of network protocols.

·   Installed and maintained LAN/WAN networks.

·   Installed and maintained servers for application, Internet, email, DNS and web server use.

·   Developed and implemented Berkeley Sockets based TCP, UDP, IP networks (WinSock).

·   Used Utilities to support network tasks such as info & diagnostics.

·   Designed and coded systems to Upload/Download data on Internet & Intranet networks.

·   Wrote Web page interfaces for Administration.

·   Wrote a complete Instant Message (IM) & News ticker application for worldwide use for Admin.

·   Built redundant & maintained networks with multiple backbone interfaces.

·   Built and maintained high speed wireless bridges between physical locations

Remote sensing and automation 

·   Used many protocols to be used on TCP/UDP networks.

·   XML and many other types of data transport for LAN/WAN use.

·   Handled low level code for remote TX/RX of sensor data for desktop use.

·   Maintained a remote desktop application to interface with and control remote sensors.

·   Created data sensor transports and data capture mechanisms into tables.

·   Created error handlers both remote and local to trap all errors store them for Quality Assurance.

·   Created and implemented Enterprise wide Manufacturing systems.

Database & GUI

·   Maintained back ends Connections to external sources such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and more.

·   Maintained and wrote database stored procedures and triggers for SQL Server and VFP back ends.

·   Wrote GUI front ends (Graphical User Interfaces) and Web Based Front Ends for Admin.

·   ODBC, Networked, SQL, remote transactions, local transactions, local & remote Views, Three Tier, etc.

·   Designed and implemented numerous database systems working with new and legacy applications.

·   Vast use of tables, cursors, views, databases containers, flat files, SQL, import/export mechanisms, etc.

·   Remote Data Collection using RFID, Scanners, Embedded devices.

·   Maintained accounting and banking software and reporting services.

·   Maintained and implemented ActiveX, COM, DDE interfaces and objects.