Lela M Howard
12754 W. Euclid Avenue New Berlin, Wisconsin 53151
(262) 785-1944                                
email address
Objective
Utilize my experience and skills to obtain a position in Software Development, Systems Analyst or Technical Lead.
Education
University of Wisconsin Parkside, Kenosha, WI                                                                       1999
B.S. in Computer Science & UNIX System Administration Certificate
   * Intro to Java                           * Oracle Introduction                      * Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0                      
   * Microsoft Office 97               * Uniface Development
Experience
Diverse Computer Corp                              
Waukesha, WI                                                                                                             November 2001 to June 2002
(Contracted to Dick's Sporting Goods, Pittsburgh, PA)
Consultant                                                                                                      
-  Developed functional and technical specifications to accomplish communications between new host system and warehouse management software
-  Developed and implemented test plans for modifications in MS Word
-  Setup or extracted test data from Oracle to Access to unit and integration test modifications
-  Served as liaison to client's third party software vendors
-  Trained staff on procedures for software development per vendors standards
-  Performed work in C, PL/SQL, Pro*C, and Perl under Oracle 8i / AIX platform

Ajilon, LLC.                                                  
Milwaukee, WI                                                                                                   November 2000 to November 2001
(Contracted to Red Prairie, formerly McHugh)
Consultant       
-  Developed and enhanced logistics software for warehouse management for the world's largest consumer electroncis manufacturer                                                                                             

Modified application and user interface, including warehouse, distribution and transportation
-  Developed, tested and implemented cost effective solutions to business requirements
-  Setup test conditions and performed embedded software testing for modifications
-  Performed work in Uniface 6.0, PL/SQL, Pro*C, SQL and SQR under Oracle/ SunOS platform

Catalyst International, Inc.                          
Milwaukee, WI                                                                                                             June 1999 to November 2000

Technical Coordinato
r                                                                                   September 1999 to November 2000
-  Supported software engineers by compiling different variations of standard product
-  Completed daily verifications of stability of standard product platforms
-  Accomplished builds according to, on or before scheduled deadlines
-  Developed or modified build scripts for GUI and UNIX builds
-  Full life cycle fo software design process from inception to implementation on a 4-tier platform
-  Updated company documentation and procedures with software changes.
-  Performed work in C, Perl and csh under Oracle/HP-UX, AIX, SunOS and Windows NT platforms

Programmer                                                                              
June 1999 to November 2000
-  Developed and enhanced logistics software for supply chain solutions
-  Performed unit testing and integration testing for all modifications
-  Performed formal and informal reviews of code changes
-  Troubleshoot discrepancies to specifications and recorded data for software testing
-  Created scripts using Perl or csh
-  Performed work in C/VC++, PL/SQL, Pro*C, Visual Basic and Perl under Oracle and Informix / AIX, SUN and HP platform

US Marine Corps                                                 
Yuma, AZ                                                                                                                           July 1993 to February 1995

Computer Repair Technician

-  Performed configuration and installation of hardware,expert in setup and installation of software
-  Setup and configure of coaxial and twisted pair networks
-  Responsible for purchasing new hardware and software for entire unit
-  Performed hardware and software upgrades for over 800 computers
-  Tested software and hardware to verify functioning correctly
-  Trained personnel according to company procedures
-  Completed Advanced PC and PS/2 Maintenance & Repair course
Military
Honorable Discharge April 1995, E-4 Corporal, US Marine Corps, Top Secret Clearance
References & Salary History available imediately upon request
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