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Ms. Sandra D. Finley December 2008
Kozaracka 36 Home phone: (381) 024 755 951
24413 Palic, Serbia [email protected]

Skills
I have over 10 years experience programming network applications. In addition to my experience as a Microsoft Applications Programmer, I have a good understanding of distributed programming and web technologies. I have worked designing and developing graphical user interfaces, and programming database applications. I have experience with the software development cycle from analysis to maintenance.
Work Experience
Programmer/GIS Analyst January 2004-July 2005
Institute for Water Resources, Jaroslav Cerni Belgrade, Serbia
I developed an Oracle database(9i) to store the Institute's hydrological data. These data were mapped and analyzed using ESRI's ArcGIS9 geographical information system. I also developed applications to process data using Microsoft's Visual Studio .NET.
Relevant Work
  • Trained as a database administrator for Oracle 9i Database
  • Experience with Java and Oracle 9i JDeveloper IDE
  • Experience with C++, C# and Visual Studio .NET
Information Technology Instructor October 2002 � June 2003
International High School of Belgrade Belgrade, Serbia
I instructed senior high school students in the C++ programming language. I also, taught sophomore level students Information Technology in preparation for Cambridge Examinations (English University Entrance Exams).
Relevant Work
  • Developed group communication and management skills
  • Reviewed in detail basic computer management and programming techniques
  • All courses were taught using Microsoft applications
Software Engineer III April 1998 - July 2002
Intermec Technologies Corp. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
I designed and wrote applications for a range of client server architectures. Some examples of my work include developing a Microsoft ASP Web application, building COM/DCOM business components to access information stored in databases, and designing graphical user interfaces for network based applications. Most of my programs were written using Java, C++ languages, and scripting languages for web applications such as Java Script and VB Script as well as HTML.
Relevant Work
  • Designed graphical user interfaces for web and network applications
  • Programmed server based web applications with Microsoft ASP and related technologies
  • Developed Microsoft Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM, COM) components
Consultant January 1996-March 1998
Oakdale Systems, Inc. Iowa City, Iowa
I worked for the Statewide Residency Training Program at the University of Iowa 's College of Medicine as the project leader on a database development team . Converted a mainframe database (Informix) into a relational database. Designed and wrote several GUI applications for the purpose of inputting data into the database. Also, worked at Norand Corporation in Cedar Rapids , Iowa . Developed, as part of a team, the code for a Windows application that monitored communications between handheld computers and a server machine .
Relevant Work
  • Lead the design of a relational database system, and supporting applications
  • Worked with the mainframe database Informix
  • Converted and normalized flat files into Microsoft's relational database FoxPro
  • Designed and coded the graphical user interface of several applications
Database Programmer July 1993 - January 1996
DecisionMark Corp. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
I processed and built data sets for use in DecisionMark's decision support software, Proximity. I also developed data conversion programs in C to format and clean spatial data.
Relevant Work
  • Processed Census files (e.g. TIGER) and large custom data sets
  • Developed and edited spatial data using ESRI's ArcInfo geographical Information System
Education
Master of Arts, Geography 1990-1993
University of Iowa, Iowa City
My graduate course work included the study of Physical Geography (Earth Science) and Resource Management aided by computer mapping and geographical information systems (GIS). I facilitated my studies with computer courses outside of the Geography Department.
Master of Science, Geography 1988-1989
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Completed one year of graduate study toward a Master of Science degree in Cartography. Emphasis on computer mapping.
Bachelor of Arts 1981-1986
University of Nebraska, Omaha
Completed Liberal Arts degree. Emphasis on Fine Arts, Language and Economics.
Computer Coursework
  • Oracle 9i:SQL
  • Oracle 9i: Database Administration Fundamentals I
  • Oracle 9i: Database Administration Fundamentals II
  • Programming with Java
  • Essential Web Client Development
  • MFC and Windows Systems Programming
  • Essential COM(Component Object Modeling)
  • ATL (Advanced Template Programming)
  • Windows CE
  • Programming C++
  • Programming C
Geographical Information Systems
  • ARC/INFO workstation and ArcGIS9: Environmental Systems Research Institutes (ESRI)
  • TRANSCAD, GISPlus, and Maptitude: Caliper Corporation
  • Atlas GIS, Strategic Mapping: Inc.
  • MapInfo, MapInfo: Inc.
References
   
Dr. Miodrag Spasojevic:
Professor
Faculty of Civil Engineering
University of Novi Sad
24000 Subotica
381 024 554 300
   
Mr. Dennis Born:
Manager
Intermec Technologies Corp.
550 Second Street SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52240
(319) 369-3100
[email protected]
   
Ms. Theresa Dunkin:
Statewide Residency Training Program
2133 Medical Laboratory
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
(319) 335-8618
[email protected]
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