Barbara A. Turner

302 N. Roundtree Drive

Cocoa, Fl 32926

Home: (321) 638-4848

Email: turnerb@turnersoft.com

Web Site: www.turnersoft.com

 

 

OBJECTIVE


 

Using a proactive approach, provide efficient and innovative solutions to challenging customer requirements, thus ensuring customer satisfaction and cost effectiveness.  Aggressively pursue ideas and innovations that produce a streamlining effect on work processes and result in reduced man-hours and increased cost savings.  Dedicated to exceeding customer expectations.

 


EXPERIENCE


 

                Computer Sciences Raytheon - Turner Software Consultant  - June 2002 to February 2003

 

Process Analyst / Programmer:  Analyzed existing AIS logistics processes and data for conversion to MAXIMO 5.1 and designed the new process flow.  Mapped existing data to MAXIMO data tables.  Designed and coded forty-three MAXIMO JSP screen customizations.  Developed over fifty custom reports with associated request pages using Actuate e.Report Designer.  Developed extensive conversion documentation.  Delivered on-site MAXIMO training classes at two remote Air Force bases, one at Antigua Air Station and the other at Ascension Auxiliary Air Station.

 

 

                Turner Software – Business Manager & Consultant – May 2000 to Present

Co-Owner / Business Manager:  Turner Software is a small business specializing in software consulting.  The owners have over 50 years of combined experience in software development and software project management. 

Our experience includes Payroll and Accounting systems, Inventory Management systems, Purchasing systems, Decision Support Systems, and other independent specialty programs. We provide support and services in private, commercial, and government sectors of business.

We have extensive experience in converting and integrating legacy systems with COTS packages, such as Deltek's Cost Point and MRO's MAXIMO. We have a wide range of experience developing, supporting, and integrating government systems.

Our expertise extends to all Microsoft Windows-based operating systems, VAX VMS, and DOS. Database knowledge includes SQL Server, Oracle, MS Access, and dBase. Programming languages include Visual Basic, SQL, PL/SQL, SQR, JSP,  HTML, ColdFusion, Basic, Clipper, and COBOL.

Turner Software was established in the Spring of 2000 and is headquartered in Cocoa, Florida. Our company is based on traditional moral and ethical standards, such as honesty, integrity, hard work, and quality service.

 

                Yang Enterprises, Inc. -  Independent Consultant - September 2000 to Oct 2001

               

Project Lead: Assumed Project Lead of HazMat conversion project when schedule fell critically behind and project was in jeopardy of failure.  Designed and created all of the HazMat screens in MAXIMO 4.1 using the Custom Application Object Nationalizer.  Coordinated and helped in effort to apply business rules to screens and triggers using SQL.  With extremely limited resources, brought project in on-time for award-fee determination.

 

Project Lead: Managed the Materials Management integration effort for converting the processes and data from NASA’s KIMS Inventory system to MAXIMO 4.1.  Coordinated process and data re-engineering with Purchasing and Inventory user community.  Began work on project as programmer/analyst , converting KIMS data using SQR and Oracle SQL.  Assumed Project Lead when position became available.  Proactively provided solutions to related challenges for the prime contractor and suggested methods for increasing efficiency and reducing manual effort.

 

 

                Federal Data Corporation -  October 1998 to July 2000

 

Web Development:  As part of a two person team, successfully developed and installed a web-based Employee Time Entry  (ETE) system for use at  FDC Pasadena.  The system was written in ColdFusion and HTML and used Microsoft SQL Server as the database engine.  ETE was designed to allow custom configuration for each installation site depending on contract requirements and to replace paper timesheets with data files for import into FDC Payroll and Accounting system.

 

Manager, MIS and Web Development: Supervised and coordinated development of all MIS programs for newly created J-BOSC contract at Kennedy Space Center  which combined the reporting requirements of NASA and the Air Force.  Appointed MIS Architect for J-BOSC Repository by prime contractor.  Coordinated efforts of a development team composed of FDC and other subcontractor employees.  As a member of a joint customer/contractor team, received the Silver Dollar Quality Award for customer process improvement.  Coordinated efforts of the web development team to support over 100,000 existing NASA web pages and to design and create new web pages based on the needs of the individual NASA Directorates.  All management of development effort was transitioned to the Prime Contractor in 1999.  Participated in the FDC MURDOC Proposal effort.  Was a member of the FDC Leadership Circle in 1999.

 

 

Johnson Control World Services, Inc. – January 1995 to September 1998

 

Manager, Information Services: Directed and coordinated the development and production activities of the Information Services department.  Consulted with management to determine information service requirements of each division and discussed system capacity and equipment acquisitions.  Reviewed project feasibility studies, established work standards, and assigned and delegated work to supervisors.  Reviewed reports of computer and peripheral equipment production, malfunctions, and maintenance to ascertain costs and plan department operating budget.  Dedicated IS staff to exceeding customer expectations.  Served as Leader of the Leadership Category team for performance evaluation and establishment of processes and procedures for alignment with the Florida Sterling Award criteria.   Assisted in the preparation of proposals.  Oversaw the integration and development of software specific to the LO&SC contract and government reporting.  Alternate lead on IT/IM team for J-BOSC contract proposal development.

 

Supervisor, Systems /Applications Services:  Supervised, planned, and coordinated performance measurement of all hardware and software systems as they related to I/O, CPU, memory, disk utilization, and response time. Supervised systems security and access, database management, capacity planning, system inter-operability, all application development projects, maintenance and enhancement  of existing applications, application development personnel training, systems analysis, and requirements definition for future software development.  Scheduled, monitored, and  assured all activities in System/Application Services were in accordance with long range IS strategic plans.  Provided improved direction to the System/Application Services staff resulting in more efficient service to the customer.  Managed budget according to targets assigned by Manager, IS.  Assured that all operations complied with applicable Air Force standards.

 

Supervisor, Systems Services:  Installed and maintained various VAX  software, monitored computer security, monitored and tuned system performance, and managed user accounts for VAX 4600 cluster environment and MicroVAX 3100 cluster environment.  Significantly streamlined and improved system operations.  Drastically reduced after-hours trouble calls and failed processes from over 100 per month to two or less per month.  Effectively balanced processing load over several computers to improve customer performance and satisfaction.  Initiated significant cost savings by reviewing and reworking system maintenance agreements with vendors.  Researched and proposed new hardware and software as dictated by need. Requisitioned software/hardware support and maintenance agreements.  Supervised systems staff including database administrator/system specialist and computer security officer. Prepared and conducted annual employee performance reviews for staff employees.  Prepared and proposed fiscal year budget for systems services. 

 

 

                AUTEC Range Services (Johnson Controls World Services, Inc.) - 1992 to 1995

 

VAX System Manager: . Managed government mainframe and mid-range computer systems, providing a high degree of system integrity and reliability resulting in customer confidence and satisfaction.  On a VAX 4000-300, installed and maintained VAX software including VMS, RDB, PATHWORKS, TCP/IP, COBOL, FORTRAN, etc. Monitored job accounting and computer security using various types of system management software.  Managed over 500 user accounts.  Monitored and tuned system performance. Reviewed and recommended new hardware and software. Requisitioned software support and maintenance contracts

 

 

                GE Government Services (formerly RCA Service Company) – 1972 to 1992

 

VAX System Manager: On VAX 8350 and VAX 4000 Model 300, managed user accounts, installed and upgraded Digital and third-party software, reviewed and requisitioned software support and maintenance contracts, requisitioned VAX hardware, performed monthly and standalone backups, monitored system performance, and reviewed new hardware and software products.

 

Senior Programmer/Analyst: Worked closely with Navy personnel at AUTEC, on Andros Island, Bahamas and in West Palm Beach, Florida to develop and enhance many key software systems in support of government accounting systems.  Designed and coded the following MIS systems: Contract Pricing, Manpower Information, Open Purchase Order Obligation, Property Control, Supply Inventory Control, Equipment Calibration Recall Scheduling, and Preventative Maintenance.  Performed major redesign and maintenance modifications for United States payroll spanning several states and overseas operations, Bahamian Indigenous Payroll, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Government Requisitioning system.  Team Lead in two major computer system conversion projects which resulted in increased efficiencies for both the Navy and the contractor.  Contributed to increased award fee through significant cost saving implementations and was frequently commended by Navy personnel in the monthly evaluation reports.  Designed and maintained operational procedures required to process over 270 programs in a menu-driven system--involved designing menus, developing system flow logic and file retention, and writing associated command procedures in DCL.

                               

 


COMPUTER SYSTEMS


 

VAX 4600A, VAX 4300, VAX 8350, VAX 8200, VAX 750, MicroVAX II, MicroVAX 3100,  RCA SPECTRA 70/45, CDC 3400, CDC 1600, and IBM PCs

 


SKILL SETS


 

SQL Server SQL, Oracle SQL, JSP, SQR, Actuate 5, ColdFusion, HTML, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Access, COBOL, FORTRAN, BASIC, VAX DCL, Powerhouse, Visual Basic 4.0, Microsoft Front Page 98, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Publisher

 

 


EDUCATION


 

                “Developing MAXIMO 5 Reports with Actuate”, MRO.

"Computer Resources & Information", Webster University.

“MAXIMO System Administrator School”, PSDI.

“MAXIMO Report Writer School (SQR)”, PSDI.

“MAXIMO Work Management Overview”, PSDI.

“MAXIMO Material Management Overview”, PSDI.

“MAXIMO Materials Management Inventory”, PSDI.

“MAXIMO Materials Management Purchasing”, PSDI.

“Introduction to MAXIMO”, PSDI.

Programming in Microsoft Visual Basic 4.0”, TechKnowQuest, Inc.

                                Microsoft Access 2.0”, MicroAge Learning Center.

"Configuring and Managing OpenVMS Cluster Environments", Digital Equipment

                                Corporation.

                                "Introduction to Supervision", Supervisory and Management Skills Program,

                                Course 1, Johnson Controls World Services, Inc.

                                "Frontline Leadership", Johnson Controls World Services, Inc.

                                "Local Area Network Theory", North Technical Education Center.

                                "VAX System Management II", Digital Equipment Corporation.

                                "VAX System Management I", Digital Equipment Corporation.

                                "Introduction to Powerhouse", Cognos.

                                "VAX Utilities and Commands", Digital Equipment Corporation.

                                "VAX Concepts", Digital Equipment Corporation.

                                "Basic Supervision for Managers", Keye Productivity Center.

                                "COBOL", Palm Beach Community College.

                                Bachelor of Science Degree, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida