Chuck Marable

Chuck Marable

chuck@pm-consult.com Phone: +1.678.551.2482

Objective

An experienced and dedicated Software Development professional, I desire to work in an innovative and fast-paced environment.

Skills

·	Software Development - Visual C#.Net, Visual C++, Visual Basic, VB.Net, VBScript, Visual Source Safe, TFS

·	Internet Development -ASP.Net 1.0, ASP.Net 2.0, HTML, DHTML, Perl 5, Dreamweaver MX, Flash MX, Photoshop 7, IIS 5/6, Apache

·	RDBMSs -Oracle 7.3.4. 8.0.5, 8i, 9i,10g, Microsoft SQL Server 7.0, 2000, 2005, MySQL 5

·	ERD s/w – Platinum's ERwin

·	Documentation s/w – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio

·	Database Languages/Other – SQL, PL*SQL, ADO, T-SQL

·	Networking – Windows NT/2000/2003 server administration

Experience

Primedia, Norcross, GA

August 2006 - Present

Lead Software Engineer

Lead team of software developers in top real estate rentals site Rentals.com

·	Worked closely with Product team to analyze and design friendly, functional site.

·	Coached teams of 5-7 developers

·	Designed database backend tables and stored procedures for SQL Server 2005

·	Fine-tuned tuned SQL statements and stored procedures for sites having traffic volume about 1,000,000 pageviews/day.

·	Tuned web pages for SEO optimization.

·	Extensively investigated and resolved issues with software, database, and web servers.

·	Designed Continuous Integration process facilitating an Agile development approach utilizing Subversion source control and Cruise Control Integration.

·	Implemented maps and overlays integrating google maps.

·	Designed and built web services and other XML-based integration apps.

·	Built AJAX services to improve user experience.

Moxie Interactive, Atlanta, GA

March 2006 - July 2006

Senior Software Architect

Software architect for several customer websites using ASP.Net 1.1 ASP.Net 2.0 using C# code-behind pages and javascript.

·	Developed and maintained new website for Northside Hospital. Implemented secure encryption for patient online registration process and back end e-store configuration management.

·	Developed web pages and updated flash caching architecture for Parisian web site.

·	Developed landing pages and architected new minisites for Verizon Wireless. Also maintained front and back end estore for Verizon wireless.

·	Performed maintenance and deployments on IIS servers.

·	Developed SQL Server stored procedures.

·	Converted SourceSafe code repositories to Team Foundation Services (TFS) and developed software build environments in TFS.

DreamStudio Interactive,, Atlanta, GA

July 2005 - February 2006

Internet Solutions Architect

·	Developed/Maintained a comprehensive website content management system using ASP.Net 1.1 and 2.0 using C# code-behind pages.

·	Converted traditional ASP pages over to ASP.Net 1.1 and ASP.Net 2.0 using C# in Visual Studio 2005.

·	Developed ASP.Net 1.1 and ASP.Net 2.0 pages with C# code-behind pages.

·	Perform maintenance on IIS 6 servers.

·	Implemented secure SQL server; Implemented SQL server backup/recovery processes.

·	Implemented SQL Server stored procedures.

·	Used SVN and Tortoise to manages software repository.

Circle Consulting Services, Atlanta, GA

January 2004 - June 2005

Internet Solutions Architect

Responsible for software development for various customers. Developed original content web sites for customers. In addition:

·	Development of ASP.Net 1.1 (Visual Studio 2003) websites with C# code-behind pages.

·	Developed .Net utilities for XML conversion routines using XMLPath and XMLQuery technology.

·	Developed various CGI Perl scripts for ad hoc functionality.

·	Used Nant and Cruise Control to maintain the software build process.

·	Created and maintained stored procedures for Oracle server back end.

·	Used standard web design software like Photoshop and Dreamweaver to develop page layouts and site wraps.

·	Created original presentation media applications using Macromedia Flash.

Dendrite International, Atlanta, GA

January 2002 - December 2003

Team Lead /Manager

·	Responsible for managing multi-discipline teams of developers in developing value-add software for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.

·	For 3 implementations, managed teams of up to 10 consultants in configuring and implementing Siebel Life Sciences software for pharmaceutical customer relationship management. Used Microsoft Project as timeline management tool.

·	As technical salesperson, competently presented value proposition, features and benefits to executives at Fortune 500 pharmaceutical customers like Merck, Amgen, Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, Roche, Pfizer, etc.

·	As technical manager for companys own implementation of Siebel 7 call center and sales, wrote operational system hardware requirements. Solicited vendor input through RFP process. Negotiated with vendors for alternative hardware pricing. Designed operational architecture for hardware.

·	As technical manager for customer implementation, negotiated transaction with customer securing company over $400,000 in revenue.

·	Successfully managed annual budget of $500,000+ under budget.

·	Conducted customer surveys and work-sessions, gathering requirements in order to provide forward-looking direction for products. Wrote software requirements for four tools used to enhance Siebel software.

Synavant, Inc., Atlanta, GA

July 2000 - January 2002

Business Analyst

·	Responsible for building and managing a team of Siebel certified configuration experts from the ground up. Designed and configured software in Siebel 6, Siebel 7 and Visual Basic.

·	Became companys first Siebel certified configuration expert.

·	Designed pharmaceutical product samples management application centered on Siebel pharmaceutical product.

·	Designed and built several software add-ins including a dashboard for Siebel. Configured Siebel contacts and organizations, and activities, screens for customers.

·	Managed team of 5 developers during 12 month Siebel contract.

·	Served as business analyst on client sales system and internal call center implementation.

Synavant, Inc., Atlanta, GA

January 1999 - July 2000

Sr. Software Engineer/Team Lead

·	Promoted by peers to team lead on Windows CE handheld software development project.

·	Coached other developers on C++ style and approach to writing resilient and robust programs.

·	Managed team of 9 developers and entire development process from requirements gathering, software specification, development, quality control testing, and release.

·	Developed several COM components and dynamic link libraries for pharmaceutical sales force automation products. Implemented in Visual Basic and Visual C++ using MFC and ATL. Tracked configuration changes using Microsoft Visual SourceSafe. Designed and executed unit and integration test plans.

·	Worked closely with Quality Assurance team to coordinate software releases.

·	Interfaced with implementation personnel and clients for requirements definition. Managed schedule using Microsoft Project. Incorporated Rational Unified Process (RUP) into the specification/design and aspect of the development process.

·	Captured requirements with Requisite Pro software.

·	Conducted over 50 code reviews.

·	Wrote release documentation for over 20 releases of software.

Synavant, Inc., Atlanta, GA

April 1995 - January 1999

Software Analyst/Database Analyst

·	Responsible for the development of programs and dynamic link libraries for pharmaceutical sales force automation product.

·	Responsible for design of development and production database schema.

·	Developed and maintained multiple server-side configuration modules for distributed disconnected sales force automation software in Visual C++ using MFC.

·	Designed database tables, indexes, and triggers. When possible, designed database entities according to 3rd normal form.

·	Created and tested Oracle and Sybase SQL Anywhere database schema definition and migration scripts first by writing SQL and SQL/Plus manually, then later automating using Erwin.

·	Performed tuning of SQL statements for optimum program performance.

·	Performed regular Oracle database backups and maintenance. Designed unit, integration, and system test plans.

·	Developed MAPI 1.0 applications for transmission and synchronization of client transaction files.

Merck & Co., Inc., West Point, PA

June 1990 - April 1995

Senior Systems Analyst

·	Responsible for specifications, recommendation, implementation, and testing of a Microsoft Windows electronic territory Management system for pharmaceutical sales force.

·	Developed using Visual C++, Microsoft SQL Server, Integra, utilizing Microsoft ODBC standards.

Served as Project Manager for team of developers through specification, analysis, and implementation of a cross platform transaction processor for unattended database synchronization of over 2000 remote databases. This platform transferred transaction files from remote PCs via Microsoft Mail to a staging server, from which files were FTPd to an IBM Mainframe server. The team developed C programs which then applied transactions to a DB2 database.

·	Captured requirements using Texas Instruments IEF tool.

·	Responsible for training and management of small group of hourly employees to take incoming help desk calls from sales force.

·	Performed database support of an territory management database implemented on a VAX/VMS operating system.

·	Conducted interviews at local universities for coop and intern students.

Acted as PC coordinator for twenty employees.

·	Renegotiated contracts with telecommunications carrier, saving company approximately $40,000 /year.

Education

Hampton University, Hampton, VA

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, June 1990

Keller Graduate School, Atlanta, GA

Master of Business (MBA) June 2003

Certifications

·	Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

·	Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)

·	Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)

·	Siebel 6 and 7 certified

Professional Development

·	Visual C++ Programming – Microsoft University 1993

·	COM Programming – Microsoft University 1999

·	Siebel Configuration Course - Siebel University 2000

·	Management Core Course –SYNAVANT 2001

·	Executive Management Series – Ziff-Davis Publishing - Various dates

·	What Matters Most – Franklin-Covey 2001

·	Building the High Performance Team, Creating Win-Win Situations, Time Management, There’s a Better Way to Say It – Matrix - Various dates

Awards

·	3 - M16 Excellence Awards (Merck internal)

·	Nominated Most Valuable Peer award (Merck internal)

·	Awarded Best Newcomer award by quality assurance team at SYNAVANT, Inc.