TERRY POOT

2681 Heritage Ct, Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702)796-2996, (702)496-0259 cell
Email: tp@goldenvoid.com

Seeking a senior software development position either in, 
or working remotely from, Las Vegas, NV. 

SKILLS

Software Development 
  - Analysis, design, re-engineering and porting of major systems, including 
    platform, database, and tool selection, enhancement and maintenance. 
    Payroll/commissions, web programming, accounting, civil engineering, data 
    visualization, printing plate layout, pattern grading, systems 
    administration, etc. (29 years) 
  - Programming in C#, Java, Perl, Visual Basic/VBA, C++, C, FORTRAN, various 
    assembly, tool and scripting languages. Web programming in Java (J2EE) (EJB, 
    Struts, JBoss, servlets, Jserv, Tomcat, Velocity, Apache), JavaScript, ASP. 
    Various programming tool suites and IDEs. Graphics programming in X, Motif, 
    Postscript, Java, various graphics APIs, Postscript printers, graphics 
    terminals, and pen, electrostatic, and ink jet plotters. (29 years) 
  - Database design, programming and administration in MS-SQL Server 2005/2000, 
    MS-Access, Oracle 8i, Firebird, DEC/Oracle Rdb, ODI ObjectStore, and Raima 
    dbVista. ORM tools: LLBLGen Pro and Hibernate. Some database internals 
    design. (19 years) 
System, Network, and Internet Administration
  - System selection, procurement, installation and administration of UNIX 
    (Linux, Solaris, Intergraph, BSDI), VAX/VMS, Windows (XP/2000/NT, 98/95/3.1) 
    and other systems. (29 years) 
  - Internet connection and administration of Linux, UNIX, VMS, Windows, and 
    Netware systems. Router, firewall and VPN configuration. Apache, DNS and 
    Sendmail administration. (15 years, 24 years counting UUCP) 
  - Network design, installation and management of TCP/IP, PC to Mainframe, 
    DECnet, and RJE. (21 years) 
  - User training and support on UNIX, VMS, Windows, custom applications, PC 
    applications, MS-Office, networking, e-mail, etc. (29 years) 
Management
  - Project lifecycle management. Proven ability to take major projects from 
    concept through analysis, design, specification, procurement, implementation, 
    deployment, training, support, administration and maintenance, alone or as 
    project leader. Ability to evaluate competing requirements and make 
    appropriate tradeoffs to get the job done in an effective manner. Includes 
    contract negotiation, vendor/partner liaison, management/user liaison, and 
    project team management. (24 years) 
  - Programming group management. Hiring, performance reviews, and training. 
    (24 years)

EDUCATION

1978-1982, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX. 
    Graduated in 7 semesters with a 3.5 GPA. 
    BS in Computer Science, BA in Math, Minor in Psychology. 
    National Merit Scholar. SEAS Scholar. 

TECHNICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Pre-publication reviewer and contributor for Motif Tools by David Flanagan. 
    (O'Reilly X Window System, Vol. 6C) 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

December, 2003 - Present - Consolidated Resorts, Las Vegas, NV
    Senior Access Developer

August, 1994 - Present - Various Clients, Kansas, NYC, Las Vegas
    Consulting - J2EE Web Development
    DNS, Unix, MS-Access, 
    VAX/VMS, Usenet etc.

June, 2002 - May, 2003 - TEKsystems, Las Vegas, NV
    Consultant for Leisure Industries

March, 2001 - November, 2001 - Genuity, Las Vegas, NV (remote to Woburn, MA)
    Senior Tools Developer

April, 2000 - March, 2001 - The Maxim Group, Las Vegas, NV
    Consultant for Clark County School District

April, 1987 - April, 2000 - The McCall Pattern Company, Manhattan, KS
    Project Manager

October, 1984 - April, 1987 - Nathan D. Maier Consulting Engineers, Dallas, TX
    Director of Software Development

May, 1982 - October, 1984 - Geophysical Service - Dallas, TX
    SIDIS seismic data visualization project
    System and Applications programming

May, 1979 - May, 1982 - Albert H. Halff Associates, Dallas, TX
    Computer programmer