Computer Consulting Resume
STEVEN D. SEILHEIMER, M.B.A., C.S.P.
DSC Computer Consulting
Western New York State Region
United States of America
E-mail: steven.d.seilheimer@gmail.com
MAJOR QUALIFICATIONS
Very Experienced Computer Consultant
Master of Business Administration Degree in Management Information Systems
Certified Systems Professional in Computer Information Systems
Published Author of Applied Computer Consulting Articles
COMPUTER CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
8/2012-8/14 LaPorta's Pizzeria
Williamsville, New York
Created an unrestricted global-access website for this restaurant and provided all Webmaster functions to enhance and maintain it
Managed all aspects of this restaurant's computer security system (video surveillance etc.)
Provided a variety of hardware and software support functions as needed
5/1999, 6/99 Western New York Technology Development Center, Inc. (Sponsor)
Amherst, New York
Provided two Year-2000 (Y2K) Conversion workshops, and Y2K Conversion software-package demonstrations, to audiences of professionals responsible for Y2K conversions
5/1995-present Advantage Business Forms, Labels and Printing Inc.
Amherst, New York
Reorganized computer system to provide greater efficiency and security
Provided a needed spreadsheet application system
Provide system adjustments as needed
8/1991-9/94 Draexlmaier Group (Germany), NETP Inc.
Sanborn, New York
Designed, developed and implemented numerous modules of a database system which has resulted in a significant increase in organizational productivity
Implemented upload/download capabilities for IBM AS/400 and PC systems
Responsible for project management of German employees to provide compatible data for the German corporate headquarters
11/1987-7/90 Niagara Manus Corp.
Grand Island, New York
Completed modules for a system to track costs of business for the company
Carried out a variety of hardware and software troubleshooting activities on company systems
6/1985-8/86 SNC (Canada), London Nuclear Services Inc.
Niagara Falls, New York
Wrote enhancement modules for the company accounting system, such as Cash Forecasting, and Purchase Order Generation
Worked at Canadian subsidiary to deliver similar necessary software
9/1984-5/85 Office of Corporate Relations
State University of New York at Buffalo
Computerized a Corporate Target Firm Model
9/1983-6/86 Voss Manufacturing Inc.
Sanborn, New York
Responsible for project management of employees to design, program and maintain a Job Control System
Responsible for project management of employees to implement a computerized accounting system
9/1981-8/84 Office of Academic Affairs and Financial Management
State University of New York at Buffalo
Designed, programmed and maintained accounting-oriented computer systems
5/1981-8/84 Center for Management Development
State University of New York at Buffalo
Responsible for project management of employees to design, program and maintain company and client information systems
COMPUTER SKILLS
Above projects completed using a variety of 3rd and 4th generation languages and systems on PC, midrange, and mainframe platforms. Hands-on expertise with a wide range of software and hardware as follows:
Internet Systems and Languages
Utilized various business global-communication and collaboration software systems, such as Webex web-conferencing and Global Crossing Ready-Access audio-conferencing
Created and host a text-audio-video-conferencing cyber room utilizing the PalTalk global-communication software system--directly relevant to business world-wide groupware (for example, virtual-team and virtual-office) applications
Developed websites for the World Wide Web in numerous versions (including recent versions) of Google Sites, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft FrontPage, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Netscape Gold web page authoring system
Utilized Internet Cloud apps, such as Google Docs
Created a profile in the LinkedIn business network (please see link in the above-left corner) and utilized standard social media, such as Facebook and Twitter
Software Packages
Numerous versions (including recent versions) of Microsoft Office Professional Suite (MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Object Linking and Embedding, World Wide Web integration), MS Project, MS Visio
Numerous versions (including recent versions) of Visual FoxPro, Lotus 1-2-3, dBase, WordPerfect, WordStar, Harvard Graphics, Freelance Plus, Norton Utilities, Fastback
Numerous versions (including recent versions) of various productive apps (e.g., Quicken, TurboTax, McAfee)
Computer Languages
Structured Query Language (SQL, SEQUEL), Visual BASIC for Applications (VBA), COBOL, FORTRAN, Pascal, BASIC, Application Development Language (ADL)
Operating Systems
Novell NetWare (for Local Area Networks); numerous versions (including recent versions) of MS Windows; MS-DOS, PC-DOS; VM/CMS; Primos; CP/M
Hardware Systems
IBM and compatible desktops and portables (from numerous hardware generations and vendors); mobile/handheld devices (a wide variety); IBM AS/400, 370; Digital Equipment Corp. VAX Series; CDC Cyber 174; Prime 750
SERVICE TO COUNTRY
United States War Veteran, served in the United States Naval Airforce, Department of the Navy--Honorably Discharged (1/71-12/74)
EDUCATION
Management Information Systems (M.I.S.) Concentration completion for Master of Business Administration Degree, January, 1990; State University of New York at Buffalo
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Degree, June, 1981; State University of New York at Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree - Summa Cum Laude, June 1978; State University of New York at Buffalo
CERTIFICATION
Certified Systems Professional (C.S.P.), in Computer Information Systems, April 1985
COMPUTER CONSULTING PUBLICATIONS
Seilheimer, S.D. The Effect of the Evolution of Hardware and Software on Computer Consulting. Journal of Systems Management; October 1986, Vol. 37, No. 10, pp. 34-37.
Seilheimer, S.D. Future Solutions to DP Problems Will Integrate Today’s Technology. Data Management; November 1986, Vol. 24, No. 11, pp. 23-25.
Seilheimer, S.D. Importance of the Human Factor in the Information System Life Cycle. Journal of Systems Management; July 1987, Vol. 38, No. 7, pp. 24-27.
Seilheimer, S.D. The Current State of Decision Support System and Expert System Technology. Journal of Systems Management; August 1988, Vol. 39, No. 8, pp. 14-19.
Seilheimer, S.D. IN PRACTICE: A CONSULTANT’S VIEWPOINT; Applications Development Tools, A Guide to Proper Use. Information Systems Management; Summer, 1992, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp. 78-81.
Seilheimer, S.D. Information Management During Systems Development: A Model for Improvement in Productivity. International Journal of Information Management; August, 2000, Vol. 20, pp. 287-295.
Seilheimer, S.D. Productive Development of World Wide Web Sites Intended for International Use. International Journal of Information Management; October, 2004, Vol. 24, pp. 363-373.
Seilheimer, S., Ishman, M., and Seilheimer, P. Technology Support for the Enhancement of Productivity in International Virtual Teams. Journal of Information Science and Technology; 2005, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 5-17.
Seilheimer, S.D. Real-Time Telecommunication Software: A Framework for Selection. Journal of Information Technology Management; 2008, Vol. XIX, No. 4, pp. 60-68.
NON-COMPUTER LANGUAGES
Complete fluency in English (This is my native language)
Fluency in German (Ich bin kein Muttersprachler, doch mein Deutsch ist verstaendlich)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
9/2010-present Western New York German-American Community
Global-Access Website
Created an unrestricted global-access website for this cultural consortium and provide all Webmaster functions to enhance and maintain it (pro bono publico)
REFERENCES
Available upon request