Michael Ross Hahn 
2795 P.R. 5101 * Farmersville, Texas 75442 * Daytime phone (972-768-7469)
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Objective
Pursue the requirements of clients, providing suitable technical solutions when required. Implement solutions - not just technology. Satisfy clients. Never abandon a client.
Experience
OUTBACK COYOTE COMPANY FARMERSVILLE, TEXAS
March of 1997 - Present Consultant
Work with clients to satisfy computer processing requirements using application development tools including Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0 and Microsoft Access 2.0 with the supporting platforms Novell 4.11 and Microsoft NT Server 4.5. Projects include applications development, data conversions, network installations and hardware upgrades.
SABREDATA, INC.
DALLAS, TEXAS
Sept. 1995 - March of 1997 Senior Project Manager
Responsible for managing multiple projects concurrently using languages including Visual Basic, Access Basic and SQL.
Projects ranged from Purchase Order Systems using a Microsoft SQL NT Server for data collection, Corporate Key Performance Indicators, and forms automation generating in excess of $20,000 in monthly billables.
Responsibilities included client presentations, project closings, Scope of Work preparations, daily mentoring of programmers and coding trouble shooting.
DALEN RESOURCES (Formerly PG&E Resources)
DALLAS, TEXAS
Dec. 1992 - July 1995
Technical Support Manager
Managed 400 work stations, Banyan network using TCP/IP to Unix platforms
Planned and implemented corporate initiatives in the microcomputer and minicomputer areas and the Help Desk
Prepared and managed $1 million Technical Support budget
Managed the desktop equipment maintenance program
Quality control over Network, hardware and software purchases
Provided consultation to user community
Consulted with scientific and commercial applications support staff to ensure compatibility of data across primary platforms
Responsible for hiring, training, development, and retention of staff
HAL/Ozz SYSTEMS - Dallas, TX
January 1977 to May of 1986 Systems Analyst/Applications Programmer
- Programmed Oil and Payroll applications - resolved client problems.
Education
East Texas State University at Commerce, Texas, University of Texas at Austin
B.S. Computer Science (3.4 GPA) 1990
MEMBERSHIPS
SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION
Certified Software Manager - 1995
Training
Powerbuilder, Oracle for DBA, Unibasic for Unix, Microsoft Office, Paradox, Databus, TCP/IP, Unix, Pascal, 3-D Modeling, Telecommunications, Visual Basic, Access
List of Professional Accomplishments
- Modify a 401k application written in Visual Basic (4.0) to eliminate code deficiencies and bugs, making the product an application suitable for production
- Write a Visual Basic 5.0 program to pull data from a Fox Pro Database to interface to a PCBUS based application for an engineering company
- Lead (and code) a team of programmers to write a department Homepage using Microsoft Front Page, with marketing the Homepage's primary goal
- Set up an NT Server (4.5) for use as a development platform. Enable RAS for the system's primary gateway for demonstrations
- Setup a Novell 4.11 Server with 14 clients, using client32 as the primary client log on
- Managed a team of programmers generating an excess of $20,000 in monthly revenues.
- Helped focus direction and layout of Banyan’s UNIX based Network (5.52) including setting up servers, drive designations, menus and templates.
- Setup system routines for virus scans (McAafee), software deletions, backups and user security during network log in and log out routines using programs written in QuickBasic and C.
- Reduced $108,000 off the existing Tech Support Budget with strict purchasing guidelines and technical innovations.
- Implemented DALEN’S First Document Image System, establishing standards.
- Driving force for printing files to disk PERMANENTLY for later retrieval in lieu of fiche.
- Demonstrated the effectiveness of PC Based faxing for broadcasting and fax storage.
- Setup offsite Disaster Recovery Office with a PC workstation with valuable contact information.
- Implemented important operational procedures (equipment shutdown list, etc.) for smoother facility management in the operations area.
- Helped manage integration of out of control licensing project due to company mergers.
- Assisted in selection of vendors for hardware and software for professionalism and cost efficiency for UNIX based HP 9000, Sun 670 and Sparc 20/50 systems.
- Installed working model of Saber Metering System for cost effective software metering.
- Insisted on quick start manuals for help desk personnel to help in quick start of contractors.
- Demonstrated cost effectiveness of using a server to store CD-ROM Data instead of using jukeboxes.
- Converted outsourced hardware maintenance program to an in-house maintenance program saving $40,000 annually.
- Established benchmark program to demonstrate system changes before capital expenditures.
- Saved over $80,000 by demonstrating the cost effectiveness of clone based work stations using group based standards.
- Designed and wrote a complex Database in ACCESS 2.0 to implement closer tracking of software licenses.
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