Michael C. Fors

 

 

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EXPERIENCE:

System Development Methodologies / CASE Tools

Ernst & Young Structured Analysis, System Architect, IBM Business Systems Plan, SDM/70, ERWIN, PowerDesigner

Telecommunications/Network

Windows NT/2k, Unix, Red Hat Linux, Netware, Cisco Routers/Switches, TCP/IP, DNS, FTP, SMTP, POP, WWW

Hardware

HP 9000/UNIX, DEC VAX/UNIX, Linux, IBM 3081/3090/4381 running MVS, HP 3000/UNIX, Wang VS mainframe

Development Tools

MS SQL Server 6.5/7/2000, Oracle 7, Oracle Forms, PL/SQL, Sybase System 11, ADABAS/Natural for UNIX, Rapid SQL, Pro*C, ODBC, Visual Studio.NET, ASP, IIS, Site Server, VB.NET, SQR, C/C++/C#, PowerBuilder, MSMQ

 

MAJOR PROJECT EXPERIENCE:

Department of Defense (Navy) .NET Personnel Database Management System …………….... March 2001 –  Present

Dale Gisselman, Program Manager,  Computer Science Corporation (Honolulu, HI).

Project Manager and Lead Architect in the full life-cycle development of multiple projects including a Microsoft .NET command personnel database management system.  Business Process Re-engineering, custom software development methodology, user acceptance testing, data modeling, web architecture, security design, Visio, MS Project 2002.

 

Department of Housing and Urban Development Auction Web Project …………….….. July 1998 –  March 2001

Pamela Rigg, Program Manager, Platinum Consulting (Honolulu, HI).

Project Manager and Lead Architect in a full life-cycle development Microsoft SQL Server, IIS based web site.  Custom software development methodology, data modeling, security design, systems analysis, user acceptance testing, MS Project.

 

John Hancock Pension and Investments Project …….......………………………..………..…... June 1997 – April 1998

Tim Carroll, Project Lead, John Hancock (Boston, MA).

Mentor and Team Lead in the full life-cycle development of a large-scale Sybase SQL Server based client/server project. 

Led a group of 10 software engineers through requirements, design, development, and implementation utilizing PowerDesigner CASE tool and Ernst & Young structured analysis methods.  Systems analysis, Sybase SQL Server DBA, UNIX admin, data modeling, database performance tuning, OO Design, stored procedures, mainframe data conversion.

 

State of Alaska Women Infant and Children (WIC) Project ………………….……...…..... February 1996 – June 1997

Mr. Gary Murakami, Project Manager, Wang I-Net.

Mentor and Team Lead in full life-cycle development of a large-scale SQL Server based client/server application.  Led a group of  8 developers and business analysts through requirements, design, development, and implementation utilizing System Architect structured analysis methods.  Recognized for turning the project around.  SQL Server DBA, OO Design, PowerBuilder class libraries, stored procedures, database replication services.

 

State Child Support Enforcement Agency Project ………………....................…….…................. June 1994 - July 1995

Mr. Chris Hall, Project Leader, Interisland Systems Development & Integration.

Systems Analyst in the design and development of ADABAS/Natural system on a HP9000 (UNIX) utilizing a Visual Basic front-end.  Prepared Detailed Systems Design document which includes system flow diagrams, output layouts, and design specifications.  UNIX admin, ADW CASE tool, SQL, system testing, documentation, batch programs.

 

Prudential Locations Real Estate Application (PRISMS) .................…..............……..…... June 1992 - December 1995

Mr. Robert Rathburn, Project Manager, Interisland Systems Development & Integration.

DBA and Systems Analyst in full life-cycle development of a large-scale Oracle-based client-server application that hosts 300+ users, spans multiple islands, and incorporates a VAX host and multiple UNIX and Novell servers.  PeopleSoft, Oracle 7 DBA, SDM/70 Structured Analysis, Erwin CASE tool, UNIX admin, MS C/C++, Pro*C, PowerBuilder.

 

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

 

PLATINUM CONSULTING, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER ………………….... December 1998 – March 2000

Built successful consulting firm to 10 employees.  Project manager on several software development and hardware rollout projects.  Directly participated in pre-sales support, product strategy and sales literature for our network engineering methodology product.  Personally trained all engineers and software developers.  Developed and managed partnerships with other technology companies. 

 

ADSL SPECIALISTS, CHIEF INTERNET ARCHITECT ………..……………………………... April 1998 – Present

Implemented an ISP from inception to current profitable status.  Built and managed a staff of 5 professionals.  WAN network design and installation, router and infrastructure configuration and maintenance.  System admin and security, infrastructure architect, Cisco router and firewall config, NT/Linux server installations, IIS architect.

 

PROFESSIONAL MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER/DIRECTOR ….……................... December 1982 - September 1992

Hawaii Youth for Christ, Kelii Akina, Executive Director.

Prepared, organized and performed motivational public speaking events weekly.  Mentored and trained staff of 5 volunteers in team building skills.

 

CERTIFICATIONS:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP), Project Management Institute, May 2003.

EDUCATION:

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, Honolulu, Hawaii, Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, December 1990.

PERSONAL:

Enjoy organizing volleyball tournaments, church deacon, coaching, basketball, guitar, building PC's.