Mark R. Turkel
Resume of Qualifications
Summary:
Highly motivated individual with proven ability to successfully complete all projects, learn fast and work well under pressure while managing a software team. Highly experienced in the complete software development life cycle. Proven track record of outstanding software development, architecture, and professional project management. Experience includes both high-tech and traditional software application development. Highly experienced in database application development, web development, and gateways/interfaces. Specialized skills in project management, analysis, database development and business problem solving. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Very strong leadership abilities; able to create, manage, and follow through multiple projects concurrently from beginning to end.
Technical Areas of Expertise:
Software
Programming Languages: Microsoft Visual Basic version 2 through .Net, ASP, XML, ActiveX, COM+, DCOM, ADO, Java, Microsoft BackOffice/VBA
Internet Design and Development: XML, ASP, Visual Interdev, Flash, Dreamweaver, MS IIS, Java, IBM Net.Commerce, IBM Websphere, Javascript, Jscript, VBScript, DHTML, IBM Visual Age - Enterprise Edition, JDBC/ODBC Bridge programming, Numerous data-aware commercial websites developed, using Oracle and SQL Server.
Database Management Systems: SQL Server, Oracle, IBM DB2, MS Access, MySQL, ODBC, JDBC, PowerDesigner CADD Tools, UML Data Modelling, DBA work (Analysis, Design, Table Creation, Stored Procedures and Trigger development).
Operating Systems/Services: Windows XP, NT, 2000, 98, 95, Windows for Workgroups, MSDOS, UNIX, XENIX
Project Management: Microsoft Project for Windows
Microsoft: Previous Microsoft Solution Provider and MS Project Trainer. MSDN Subription.
Accounting: Quickbooks, PeachTree, MAS 90, Quicken, firm understanding of double-entry accounting systems.
Experience:
March 2003 - Present
Tarkenton Financial, LLC, Atlanta, GA
Working with the famous NFL Player, Fran Tarkenton, we have created a professional software package called Compass Financial Tools. This commercial software package is used by hundreds of users to create financial snapshots, as well as an annuities calculation and quotation system. I am also responsible for the processing for Tarkenton's other company, http://www.GoSmallBiz.com. I have converted the inline ASP code to use COM+ objects, allowing unlimited scalability and faster execution of programs. Created XML interface for 2 separate credit card processing companies, being used by VB/C/ASP applications.
December 2002 - June 2003
Pick Internet Services, Inc., Boca Raton, FL
Created a custom gateway, synchronizing a MySQL database with Quickbooks Enterprise Edition using an XML/Visual Basic gateway. This program will synchronize in real time when transactions are created in the client's shipping management software (MySQL) and port over billing and payment information to Quickbooks.
June 2002 – Present
Craftmaster Pools, Inc., Del Ray, Florida – Tom Reardon
Software Architect and Primary Developer – Created Extranet system, http://www.pooldeveloperpro.com to handle all aspects of a pool construction company. Challenge: Take this company from “paper and pencil” to current IT technology. The software is written in ASP, COM+ (VB), and SQL Server. Responsibilities include analysis, data modeling, software architecture (object modeling and workflow analysis), and the actual software development. The program has been so successful, that a new ASP company has been formed around it, and it is currently in modifications to handle multiple companies as a service on the Internet. Currently, we’re re-engineering certain modules in the system into a DNA distributed architecture for faster processing and better usage of network resources. Creation of COM+ objects, database analysis, SQL Server stored procedures and DDL, and presentation coding in Visual Basic.
April 2000 - Present
Praxair Distribution Southeast, LLC., Jupiter, FL
Software Architect and Project Manager - Created Intranet system using ASP/Visual Interdev front-end, and SQL Server 7.0 database. Created COM objects and ASP code libraries. Implemented the use of Microsoft Source Safe for both source code and office document control. Complete software authoring for a "paper and pencil" fortune 500 company. Responsible for Analysis, Scope and Requirements of Project, Project Management, hiring of development staff, technical team lead and lead developer. 6 part project focusing on a Sales Management System, Issue Tracking, Daily Batch Processing, Truck Delivery Tracking, Payroll, and Human Resources. This Intranet system ties together 30+ offices in Florida and Georgia, and is currently online and running smoothly. Since I have been working with Praxair, profits have been up over 130% for 2 years in a row.
July 2001 – Feb. 2003
Foster Sports Radio Network, Inc., Boynton Beach, FL
Chief Technical Officer: Responsible for design and development of http://www.SportsFansWorldWide.com and http://www.FosterSports.com. Handled project management, hiring/management of development resources for graphics, initial HTML Development, created all dynamic (ASP/SQL 8) content for Question of the Day, Search Engine, and Pay-Per-Click search engine. Also responsible for 2.2 million address email list, weekly mailing, and search engine placement.
October 1999 - March 1, 2000
Champion Computers/MidrangeUser.com, Boca Raton, FL
Software Developer - Java 2. Used Java (IBM Visual Age), DB2, Access to create catalog import system which imports item and product information from external data sources into IBM Net.Commerce (eBusiness). Created software generator (Java Classes) for online high-tech search and comparison shopping. Helped to educate project manager and web promotion person on search engine posting techniques, and was awarded an extremely high listing in Yahoo for the midrange computer marketplace (http://www.midrangeuser.com) This position was taken to enhance Java and eCommerce skills.
November 1998 – October 1999
Family Central, Inc. Coral Springs, FL.
Project Manager/Technical Team Lead Created custom multi-tier software and database system using Oracle 8 and Visual Basic 6.0, Performed all DBA work. Senior Analyst for the creation and development of an in-house system to control the Admissions, Outpatient, and Social Services functions of the company. Mentored in-house programmer for 7 months while coding project. Created Scope and Requirement documentation, Workflow analysis, technical and user’s documentation. Created cross-platform interfaces to 3 external software packages, include Broward County Children’s Service Board, Medicaid, and IDS. Project successfully completed, software currently in use.
March 1998 – July 1998
W.R. Grace, Inc. Boca Raton, FL
Project Manager/Technical Team Lead for the creation and development of the Human Resources Information System to be used at the main headquarters. This software was developed in Visual Basic/SQL Server. Duties involved Scope and Requirement Documentation, Program Requirement Development, Senior Technical resource, supported user community and programming team, project management, and reporting.
June 1989 - Present
Palm Beach Software Design, Inc. (formerly New Wave Computing, Inc) Boynton Beach, FL Owner. PBSD is a software development and consulting company, specializing in software development and implementation of N-tier business systems, business analysis, Database Design and Development, and MIS planning. Results from analysis work yields scope and requirement specifications for hardware and identification of required software for both communications and business applications, along with purchasing and internal development recommendations. Project management (implementation of analysis) work includes managing in-house and external contractors, purchasing, and time and resource management of the project. Software Development can be performed on all popular operating systems/platforms.
December 1996 - December 1998
VC Systems, Inc. - Coral Springs, FL
Participated in the development of Video Teleconferencing Software, XvidPRO GOLD, and hardware security issues with direct programming to hardware “keys”. This is a dial up software package that supports bi-directional video transmission. Created XvidPRO NET, which is an Internet-based Video Teleconferencing software and accounting package. It was created in Java (Visual Café Pro) and Clarion for Windows. This is a true Internet Broadcasting system supporting many-to-1 applications. Created bookkeeping system for commercial Video Teleconferencing Applications. Developed corporate website http://www.xvidpro.com, Software Manuals, and all promotional literature. Currently converting legacy system to VB Client/Server.
December 1995 – July 1997
Visual Communication Funding Corp. – Hallandale Beach, FL.
Created Video Teleconferencing service bureau. Raised capital from investors by creating detailed business plan and market analysis. Set up service bureau, hired personnel, developed in-house software first in Visual Basic, then in Clarion for Windows. Developed and maintained 5 CHILD-PROOF Adult websites for the promotion of adult video teleconferencing services. Developed all sales literature and promotional material for COMDEX trade show in Las Vegas. Visual Communication Funding Corp. has been favorably featured on Local Florida news reports, CNN, and Japanese news. Original plan was followed, and I created a profitable business, which I recently sold.
1992 - 1995
Microsoft Solution Provider As an authorized Solution provider, skills in all Microsoft programs has been demonstrated to the local Microsoft Representative. Official Beta-Test site for Microsoft (Win 95 and Windows NT Server and Workstation).
February 1993 - 1995
Project Management Trainer Associates for Computer Education (305-594-1997)
Intensive high level training for Microsoft Project for Windows (Introduction and Advanced). Also instructed courses for Windows, FoxPro (DOS and Macintosh), Word 2.0 and 6.0, and now building a 5-day course on Visual Basic and 3rd party VBX’s.
March 1985 - June 1988
Data Access Corporation, Miami, Fl.
Job Titles: Production/ Registration then promoted to Technical Services.
Responsibilities: Production/Registration: Duties included mass production of DataFlex product, conversion of product to over 200 different formats and operating systems, trade show support, handle registration tech support calls/problems, hard labor including working in the garage producing manuals, shrink wrapping manuals, etc.
Technical Support: (2 Years) Promoted to Technical Support by merit. Self taught DataFlex, and started to produce solutions for the production/registration department. Was then moved to Technical Services where formal DataFlex education began. Main responsibility was programmer support and paid subscription support. Additional projects were performed for the sales and marketing departments. A technical article written by Mark Turkel was published in FlexLines, the International DataFlex Magazine for DataFlex Developers during the summer of 1988. Left Data Access seeking independent employment as consultant because no positions were vacant in the Research and Development Department.
Education:
Continuing Education – MSDN Subscription, Microsoft continuing educational seminars, On the job training, after hours reading of many industry-related periodicals, white papers, software development using new techniques, tools, and languages. Attend Microsoft Professional Developer's Conference, Comdex and other large trade shows regularly.
July 2000,2001 – Microsoft Developer's Conference, Orlando, FL.
December 1998 – Oracle 8 Data Modeling, Oracle 8 Database Implementation
November 1998 - Intro to SQL Server 7
Data Access Corporation, 1985-1989. Courses taken include: Introduction to DataFlex, DataFlex Concepts, Advanced DataFlex, and Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming.
Miami Dade Community College, 1983-1984. Majored in Electronics Engineering Technology. Courses include DC, AC, Semi-Conductors, Transistors, etc. Decided for a career-change in late 1984 to computer sciences, terminated Electronics Engineering program with a 4.0 average because of job offer in software development. Computer courses taken include: BASIC, COBOL, and PASCAL.
Miami Sunset Senior High, Miami, Florida. Graduated June 1982. 4.0 grade average.
Robert Morgan Vocational/Technical Institute, Miami, Florida. Courses taken were computer sciences, including BASIC and COBOL on an IBM System/34. Graduated with 4.0 average June 1982.