George M. Bauerschmidt

(585) 520-8244
[email protected]
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/gmb14502

• To become part of an organization where I can utilize my technical knowledge and experience, attention to detail and creativity, excellent interpersonal communication skills, and ability to effectively plan and manage a project.

• Thirteen years of software engineering expertise accelerating the development of smart office imaging systems.
• Experience interfacing to a wide variety of networked digital production printing systems (Xerox DocuTech 90/135/6135, 4050/4090, 4135, Heidelberg Digimaster 9110, HP 5si, Océ DS500) and network printing servers (Xerox Soleil Network Server, AHT SQUADRON/FIBRE Gateway)
• Expertise in both host and printer-side printing issues (PDLs, rendering, media and finishing selection).
• Proficient at setting up web-based templates and repositories, for WorkCentre 4150/7132/7665, WorkCentre Pro 245/255/3545, Document Centre 55/220/555

• Integrate 3rd party solution (Identity Alliance) into PAM for SmartCard functionality
• Developed test cases from requirements and feature descriptions
• Absorb functionality of 3rd party enterprise applications then validate solutions to integrate, automate and mange workflow
• Analyze, debug and document test results using several database tracking tools to organize defects
• Verify fixes for defects and provide reports to the support level for each 3rd party applications
• Perform test for over 15 3rd party applications (solutions) on Xerox multifunction devices using various tools
• Applications tested: EFI SendMe, ScanFlowStore, Equitrac, FreeFlow SMARTdocument Travel, Streem Alert, Captaris RightFax, FaxPress, AccuRoute®/Genifax, Remark Office OMR, RSA QDirect

• Performed hardware and software maintenance for home and corporate offices
• Diagnosed and repaired computer problems including virus removal, home networks and software install
• Setup and/or maintained websites using Dreamweaver MX
• Corporate users include A.G. Edwards, Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, Wayne Central High School, City Lift & Lube

• Implement features and bug fixes and provided customer support for Squadron/FIBRE Gateway high-end RIPs
• Debugged rendering differences between Zoran (formerly Xionics) IPS/PS3 and IPS/5E PDL, and GlobalGraphics' JAWS PS2 interpreter engines. Implemented bug fixes and performance tweaks for IPS
• Refactored features for correctness, clarity, and maintainability in a large base of existing code (perl, csh/ksh, C, C++, Java)
• Provided in-depth host- and printer-side troubleshooting expertise to resolve customer issues quickly and completely
• Refactored Java-based job submission tool, simplifying organization and matching typical workflow more logically
• Automated product installation, including Solaris patching, cutting upgrade time by one-third and removing all manual steps
• Implemented perl-based Interpress print driver in four weeks
• Implemented Xerox/Kodak PostScript Job Ticket (%XRX / %KDK) specification for server
• Rewrote technical documentation for print driver installation, configuration, and use, improving clarity
• Designed and implemented print client/job submission GUI using devguide and Java/NetBeans
• Involved in product planning and support in a self-directed, empowered team

• Implemented features and bug fixes and provided customer support for the print job spooling and PDL decomposer subsystem of DocuTech
• Extended the Interpress standard by implementing and documenting new PDL features for document finishing output
• Refactored features for correctness and maintainability, including replacing legacy in-memory spooling with disk spooling
• Administered heterogeneous test lab environment, supporting Netware, Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX clients, keeping development system versions up to date
• Automated subsystem testing, comparing job attributes of client-side submissions with spooled results
• Facilitated definition of product-wide code inspection process
• Peer reviewed test organizations' test plans for completeness, correctness, and efficiency
• Perform testing/debugging and analysis to create caveats and documentation

• Investigated, analyzed, and fixed internal and external customer issues for DocuTech
• Identified imaging issue culprits (application, network, printer, benchmark equipment)
• Administered heterogeneous print environment (Netware, Macintosh, UNIX, Windows) for imaging lab

• Introduction to the Java Programming Language

• PostScript Level 1 & 2; Introduction and Advance Level
• PostScript Drivers and PPD's

• Develop and implement creative ideas as a team leader for various show attractions
• Created and maintain a Visual Basic employee management tracking system
• Responsible for managing a budget of $15,000 for buying and building effects and props
• Manage the activities of over 40 employees including training and performance feedback
• Travel as a representative to learn marketing/concepts and new ideas

• Neighborhood Acting Company, Webster Theatre Guild, Irondequoit Theatre Guild
• Planned and organized events or shows in a team environment
• Design, create and organize the playbill, posters and tickets for publishing using Adobe Pagemaker
• Produced and directed plays/musicals and other projects with different teams
• Responsible for managing a budget of $15,000 for buying and building effects and props
• Worked in technical areas such as special effects, lighting and sound
• Made decisions for allocation of resources and funds in a non-profit organization

• Civil Service exam proctor at East High School, Rochester, NY
• Wayne Central Performing Arts Center webpage historian (http://shows.waynealumni.org)
• Music Teacher with Ontario Parks & Recreation through Strike It Up Dance
• Volunteer for Lollypop Farm animal shelter — Dog Walking Program/Mentor and Foster Care
• Design/publish programs/ads for theater productions
• Design/publish newsletters using PageMaker for non-profit
• MIDI design engineer for music program. Produced and recorded a CD
• Microsoft Windows 98 (SE) BETA tester
• Microsoft Windows 98 BETA tester