Results-driven Systems Analyst / Developer, Business Analyst, and Bitcoin enthusiast with broad-based experience in enhancing system functionality and end-user productivity. Accomplished professional who has earned a reputation for consistently meeting and exceeding aggressive objectives. Effective communicator possessing excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Skills

Languages

  • BASH
  • C/C++
  • GO
  • HTML
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • Python
  • SQL
  • VB.net
  • Visual Basic

Databases

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • SQL Server
  • SQLite
  • SSAS
  • SSIS
  • SSRS

Libraries / Frameworks

  • Django
  • Flask
  • Hugo
  • Laravel
  • Node.JS
  • Pandas
  • PyQt6
  • SQLAlchemy
  • Tailwind CSS

Productivity

  • MS Office
  • Libre Office
  • Access
  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • PowerPoint
  • Publisher
  • SharePoint
  • Word

System Software

  • JD Edwards OneWorld Xe
  • Oracle EnterpriseOne
  • Ubuntu
  • Linux
  • MacOS
  • QNX
  • Unix
  • Windows

Tools / Platforms

  • Apache
  • Docker
  • Emacs
  • Git
  • NginX
  • PyCharm
  • SQitch
  • VScode
  • WordPress

Work Experience (3)

Feb 2012 - Current
Consultant, Software Developer, and Managing Director
Sole Proprietorship
 London, Ontario, Canada
Offering clients 15+ years experience in corporate IT
  • Mentoring clients in building and maintaining their online presence
  • Performing as technical liason for clients with service providers
  • Administering client web-sites and databases
Oct 2007 - Feb 2012
Programmer/Analyst
Raymond Corporation
 Greene, New York, USA https://raymondcorp.com
Designing, developing, maintaining cross-functional enterprise applications, including iWarehouse
  • Using JDEdwards EnterpriseOne ERP forms and reports in combination with VB.Net and SQL Reporting Services in delivering optimized business solutions for National Accounts, Sales & Marketing, Warranty Services, and the Raymond dealer network
  • Developing, designing, implementing, testing and maintaining the iWarehouseTM Fleet Optimization System, Raymond's first commercial software offering
  • Working closely with executives, consultants, customers, suppliers, and end-users to define and refine requirements for Raymond's IT infrastructure
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting issues in JDEdwards, data warehouse, and iWarehouse
  • Developing strategy for streamlining operations by integrating business processes
  • Supervising consultants and junior programmers working on a variety of projects
Nov 1997 - Jan 2007
Computer Systems Analyst / Developer
Vulcraft Corporation
 Florence, South Carolina, USA https://vulcraft.com
Designing, developing, implementing, testing, and maintaining custom applications and reports in JDEdwards OneWorld ERP/MRP for Engineering, EMS/QMS, and other business systems
  • Developing specialized reports & applications with JDEdwards, SQL queries, Excel, Access and VB/VB.Net/SQL Server
  • Working closely with end users in defining and “fine tuning” requirements & creating documentation
  • Training and supporting JD Edwards users in Finance, MRP, Sales, Purchasing, and Inventory modules
  • Served as Senior Lead Internal Auditor for six years. Led the team to make the transition from ISO 9001:1994 to ISO 9001:2000, which included leading the team that re-wrote the quality manual, and moving the quality manual from paper-based to an interactive on-line system, using MS Internet Information Server (IIS), SharePoint, and FrontPage
  • Routinely served as corporate liaison with outside auditors of both quality and environmental management systems

Projects (2)

iWarehouse Gateway
Sep 2008 - Feb 2012
 https://www.iwarehouseknows.com/
  • iWarehouse
  • Fleet Management
  • SQL Server
  • JDEdwards OneWorld
  • Oracle EnterpriseOne
  • VB.Net
A commercial B2B web application for fleet management and optimization; modules include the following:
  • iImpact - Impact monitoring (asset protection)
  • iMetrics - Vehicle and operator utilization
  • iVerify - Operator checklist monitoring
  • iBattery - battery utilization
Domain Name Recovery
Jun 2007 - Jul 2007
  • Crime Investigations
  • Forensics
  • ICANN
Recovered stolen Internet domain name for a Colorado-based real estate brokerage firm
  • Tracked domain records down in Australia and the owner in Spain
  • Obtained assistance from the International Trade Administration at the US Department of Commerce

Volunteer

6/18/2019 - 9/30/2021
Social Media Advisor
Electoral District Association (London West), People's Party of Canada
Building & managing social media presence on Facebook and Instagram for local candidates
  • Promoting events for local EDAs and party leader, Maxime Bernier
  • Promoting fund-raising and merchandise pages
6/18/2019 - 9/30/2021
Community Manager
People's Party of Canada
Designing, developing, implementing, testing, and maintaining custom Twitter bot
  • Builiding a community for PPC candidates, volunteers, supporters, and critics
  • Participating in "hashtag campaigns" to assist Maxime Bernier in being invited to the national Leaders' Debates, and to draw attention to the PPC platform
  • Co-ordinating Twitter support teams for PPC candidates
  • Developing specialized reports for Twitter users
8/23/2005 - 12/31/2005
Volunteer Advocate
Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Assisting the facilitator of the Alternatives to Violence (ATV) program
  • Studying curriculum for leading group meetings
  • Observing & participating in group meetings
  • Conducting intake interviews
1/1/2000 - 12/31/2006
Publisher, Editor, and Contributing Author
Vulcraft News & Views
Overseeing all aspects of producing the quarterly employee newsletter, from writing & editing articles, to page layout & design, printing & mailing
  • Writing a regular computer help column
  • Reducing production costs by 97% in only three years

Education (1)

1992 - 1995
Bachelor of Science
 Computer Information Systems
DeVry University
Grade: 3.62 (Honours)

Certificates

2025-05-12
Laravel from Scratch
Traversy Media
2010-12-06
Reiki Master (Usui & Akhanda Ru)
International Center for Reiki Training
2005-08-22
Volunteer Victim Advocacy Training
Pee Dee Coaltion Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
2002-11-12
Enterprise Report Writing
J.D. Edwards and Company
2002-08-16
Quality Management Systems Auditor / Senior Auditor
Quality Management International, Inc. (QMII)
2002-08-16
Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor Training Class
Quality Management International, Inc. (QMII)

Interests

Active Pursuits

  • Music
  • Travel
  • Coding

Health & Fitness

  • Diet
  • Nutrition
  • Hiking

Technology

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Social Media
  • Bitcoin
  • Cryptocurrencies

Maintaining computer systems for family, friends, and associates

  • Linux
  • iPad
  • iOS
  • Android
  • Windows
  • Internet
  • VPN
  • WiFi

References

Patrick provided software support for a project that I was directing. His work was performed conscientiously, on time and he was an asset to the team.
Paul McCabe, Research Engineer Fellow at The Raymond Corporation
Patrick was instrumental in developing our GUI interface. His continuous efforts to get it right and attention to detail was greatly appreciated. He worked well with various departments within the organization. Though Patrick did not report directly to me he took business direction from me during much of his time with the company.
Joe LaFergola, Marketing Manager, Business and Information Solutions
I worked with Patrick at Raymond Corporation and was totally amazed at the wealth of knowledge has. Patrick was the Principal iWarehouse Architect/Developer and the main go to guy for just about any IT issue. Patrick is truly a well-rounded technical expert and a pleasure to work with. High recommendations from me and I look forward to working with him again in the near future
Pierre Brock, Programmer/Analyst
Patrick worked with me on groundbreaking development of a web-based telematics program, me on the user interface front end (manager of outside GUI development) and Patrick on the database management/architect side. We were members of an ititial team of a dozen or so that continued to grow as the product deveoped. I recommend Patrick as a friend, coworker and team member. Patrick was the go to person for any technical detail or IT related question.
Greg Smiley, Head of Industrial Design, Toyota Material Handling North America and Industrial Design Manager at The Raymond Corporation
Patrick was responsible for the development of the application and the back end database for a new offering by the Business to our customers. He embraced the technology challenge in this role and delivered as promised.
Kathy Giannetti, IT Business Solutions Manager at The Raymond Corporation