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J. Otto Bost 114 Braithwaite Lane, Quakertown, PA 18951 215-529-4603 |
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| Summary of Qualifications | |
| Nearly thirty years of experience in software development and information technology, in a wide variety of environments, including team development, project management, and independent consulting. Excellent communication, inter-personal, and organizational skills; ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations easily. | |
| Professional Experience | |
| 2003-present | Proprietor / Owner (Self-Employed) |
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FolkDude Creative Services — www.folkdude.com Quakertown, PA |
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Developed and maintained informational and e-commerce websites and web applications using ASP,
ASP.NET, VB.NET, HTML, JavaScript, Perl, Java/J2EE, JSTL, JSP, Struts, MySQL, Apache, and Resin technologies.
Designed and created an internal media publications billing system for an international corporation using Microsoft Access. Provided networking, hardware/software troubleshooting, tutoring, and general computer support services for small businesses and individuals. |
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| 1988-2002 | Software Development Manager |
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Automatic Data Processing, Inc., Dealer Services Division King of Prussia, PA |
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Managed a team of software engineers responsible for a suite of automotive dealership
applications (inventory, sales management, service management, finance/insurance, and
accounting). These applications were built to run on multiple hardware platforms, with
code written in COBOL and C++ for Unix-based (Texas Instruments, Motorola, and
DEC) systems, and in Microsoft Visual Basic for Windows client-server systems.
Responsible for maintenance and support of internal systems used for client billing, data conversions, and communications with division headquarters. Developed and served as webmaster for ADP's King of Prussia regional website and for the division-wide V-Net customer support website. Supervised a group of network specialists responsible for designing, implementing, and troubleshooting network solutions. Served as Y2K project manager for ADP's King of Prussia facility. |
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| 1986-1988 | Director of Data Processing |
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Roach Brothers Realtors Devon, PA |
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Directed all data processing operations within the organization; responsible for all
computer hardware and software installed in the home office and in 12 satellite offices.
Coordinated the implementation of a customized software package written in COBOL on a Wang VS system; developed additional standalone PC applications using dBase III. Negotiated with hardware and software vendors, and managed a small in-house staff. |
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| 1984-1986 | Senior Systems Analyst |
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Auto Tell Services, Inc. King of Prussia, PA |
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| Designed, developed, and maintained inventory application software and data conversion software, using COBOL on Texas Instruments 990 systems, and using BASIC on MS-DOS-based PCs. | |
| 1981-1984 | Systems Manager |
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Corrugated Services Corporation Trevose, PA |
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| Built and managed a team of programmer/analysts responsible for development and maintenance of manufacturing, cost estimating, and accounting applications in BASIC on Wang 2200 systems, and in COBOL on Wang VS systems. Also assisted the sales force as necessary, acting as technical representative on sales calls. | |
| 1981-1981 | Contract Programmer/Analyst |
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Keystone Computer Associates Fort Washington, PA |
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| Maintained an accounting application in BASIC on a Qantel 960 system; also assisted with development of a Load Tape Generator for the United States Navy using FORTRAN on a CDC 6600. | |
| 1980-1981 | Applications Programmer |
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Superior Tube Company Collegeville, PA |
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| Developed and maintained manufacturing and inventory applications in BASIC on a Basic-Four system; also maintained programs written in COBOL on an IBM/360. | |
| 1979-1980 | Applications Programmer |
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NMP Software Corporation Warminster, PA |
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| Developed and maintained manufacturing, property management, and accounting applications in BASIC on Wang 2200 systems and in COBOL on Texas Instruments 990 systems. | |
| Education | |
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Chestnut Hill Academy, Philadelphia, PA
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Additional classes at Bucks County Community College, Newtown, PA: Completed ADP's internal "Frontline Management" course in November 1999 |
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