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Darrell C. Dow
6115 North Davis Hwy
Apt 81A
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850)475-4206
darrellcdow@gmail.com


Education

B.S. in Computer Science
Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL
3.6/4.0--overall GPA
May 2003

Computer Science Courses
Web Programming (JavaScript, VBScript, ASP)
Visual Basic®
Networks (two semesters)
Data Structures and Algorithms (using C)
Object-Oriented Programming (using C++)
COBOL (two semesters)
Operating Systems
Database
PC Hardware
System Design
Business Courses
Fundamentals of Accounting
Business Communications
Oral Communications in the Professions
Business Statistics
Quantitative Methods
Macroeconomics

Work Experience

Application Developer,Silver Bullet Technology, Pensacola , FL June 2006-Present.

  • Develop middleware for check processing using C++ on a .NET platform.
  • Administrate a Windows 2003 Small Business Server.
  • Assist with the development policies and best practices for IT solutions.

System Specialist, Keller Army Community Hospital(via SAIC),USMA, West Point, NY December 2004-June 2006.

Obtained an ADPII Security Clearance for this position.

  • Administrate the Composite Health Care System(CHCS) - the military clinical software suite.
  • Provide hardware support for two OpenVMS Compaq servers and all related clinical hardware such as printers, terminals, and embossers.
  • Support the Defense Blood Standard System(DBSS) computer software and hardware.
  • Manage patches and upgrades to the Oracle-based Special Needs Program Management Information System(SNPMIS)
  • Led an initiative to repair invalid clinical data resulting in increased revenue for the hospital

Software QA Analyst, CRS Retail Systems, Newburgh, NY June 2004-December 2004.

  • Tested software upgrades and modifications to a suite of retail products ensuring that they meet written specifications and expected functionality.
  • Interact with customers during quality analysis through progress reports and resolution of discovered issues.

Assistant to QA Manager, Cessna Citation, Newburgh, NY October 2003- June 2004.(October-March worked via Adecco Staffing)

  • Designed a software system for tracking company tools using Visual Basic and Access Databases.
  • Troubleshot local computer and network problems as well as interacting with the corporate office in Wichita to resolve issues.
  • Administrate the local computer network
  • Assisted with various office functions, including working front desk, answering phones, and performing revisions to technical manuals.

Item Processor, ClientLogic, Milford, DE August 2003-September 2003.

  • Worked as a temporary mailroom processor, opening mail and checking incoming order forms

Computer Operator, Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL, April 2001-May 2003.

  • Worked unsupervised in the college Information Technology department running nightly batch processing tasks for a Unisys Mainframe computer and a Compaq Alpha minicomputer.
  • Managed printing and distributing nightly reports to various company departments.
  • Handled calls from users with computer problems that occured after business hours

Restock Crew Chief, A Beka Books Inc., Pensacola, FL, June 1999-April 2001.

  • Promoted to chief of a six-member restock crew in a book distribution warehouse after working on the crew for one year.
  • Trained new employees in warehouse restocking proceedures.
  • Enforced cremember safety and efficiency

Other Experience

  • Serve as Music Director for a local church
  • Teach two weekly American Sign language classes with 7 students
  • Attended eight semesters of American Sign Language and deaf culture classes.
  • Took three years of conversational Spanish from native speakers.
Awards and Achievements
  • Received a Special Recognition Award from Cessna for valued contributions
  • Graduated Cum Laude (minimum 3.5/4.0)
  • Received the Sophia Stickney Scholarship for deaf outreach

 

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