 | | Geoffrey Nicholls | |
OBJECTIVE
Challenging and technical work developing web, server, and/or desktop
applications
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SKILLS
| | | | | Active Server Pages | expert |
| | | | | ActiveX Data Objects (ADO) | expert |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Google Analytics | knowledgeable |
| | | | | Install Shield | knowledgeable |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) | expert |
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CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
| | (3 months) | (private) (Jan 2012 - ongoing)
Developed a web application that handles updating, distribution, management, and paying of sales and use tax for companies
in multiple states. Developed a web application to extract data from Databases, Google Analytics and other sources and create
graphical and grid reports.
Technologies include:
PHP, DHTML, JavaScript, MySQL, OAuth
and Google Analytics.
Platforms include:
Win7, Windows 2012 Server
and Linux.
| | (12 months) | Spectrum Software (Jan 2006 - Jan 2007)
Early architecture and design for an ASP.NET web application.
Technologies include:
ASP.NET, C#, DHTML, HTML
and JavaScript.
Platforms include:
WinXP
and Windows 2003 Server.
| | (5 months) | TekMetrix (Sep 2001 - Feb 2002)
Early architecture and design for an application for business consulting
companies.
Technologies include:
.NET
and VB.NET.
Platforms include:
WinNT
and Win2K.
| | (17 years) | SoftSell (May 1995 - Mar 2012)
Worked part time on a desktop application.
Technologies include:
Win32 API, C++, Visual C++, ActiveX Data Objects (ADO), Microsoft Access, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), SQL, MAPI
and TAPI.
Platforms include:
Win9x, WinNT
and WinXP.
| | (5 months) | Good Technology (May 2001 - Oct 2001)
Developed a desktop application supporting a wireless device and its applications.
Also created install applications for desktop and server applications.
Technologies include:
Win32 API, C++, Visual C++, Multi-threading, Serial Port, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), Wise Install
and Install Shield.
Platforms include:
WinNT
and Win2K.
| | (13 months) | Big Chief Partners (Jan 1999 - Feb 2000)
Delivered a web server application for Diabetes Well, a diabetes data collection
and analysis company.
Technologies include:
Win32 API, C++, Visual C++, Active Server Pages, COM, ActiveX Controls, ActiveX Objects, ActiveX Data Objects (ADO), Multi-threading, Serial Port, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), HTML, Visual Basic, VBScript, JavaScript, SQL, SQL Server
and Wise Install.
Platforms include:
Win9x
and WinNT.
| | (4 months) | Remarq & Supernews (Oct 1998 - Feb 2000)
Architected and delivered next a server application that interacted
with the internet newsgroups and allowed for OEM customization of
private newsgroups.
Technologies include:
Win32 API, C++, Visual C++, Active Server Pages, COM, ActiveX Objects, Multi-threading, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), HTML, VBScript
and JavaScript.
Platforms include:
Win9x
and WinNT.
| | (8 months) | WebTV & Microsoft (May 1998 - Dec 1998)
Delivered a desktop application that runs the WebTV rendering engine inside
Windows and Front Page.
Technologies include:
Win32 API, C++, Visual C++, Front Page, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), HTML
and JavaScript.
Platforms include:
Win9x
and WinNT.
| | (26 months) | Electric Planet Interractive & Interval Research (Jul 1996 - Sep 1998)
Led a group that developed an SDK for the company's hot interactive
computer vision technology.
Technologies include:
Win32 API, C++, Visual C++, COM
and Direct X.
Platforms include:
Win9x
and Win9x.
| | (34 months) | Reportsmith & Borland (Aug 1992 - May 1995)
Delivered the Object Linking and Embedding 2.0 functionality for
Reportsmith 1.0. Mastered the OLE 2.0 beta release. Showed Reportsmith
at Microsoft's OLE 2.0 conference.
Technologies include:
Win32 API, C++, Visual C++, COM, OLE 2.0, OLE 1.0, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC)
and OWL.
Platforms include:
Win9x
and WinNT.
| | (8 months) | Siebel Systems (Dec 1993 - Jul 1994)
Developed the first sales automation company application.
Technologies include:
Win32 API, C++, Visual C++
and Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC).
Platforms include:
Win3x, Win9x
and WinNT.
| | (20 months) | Intuit (Oct 1990 - Jun 1992)
Provided Win3x and Win32 API expertise for a cross platform application base.
Delivered functionality for Quicken 2.0 for Windows.
Technologies include:
Win32 API, C++, Borland C++, DDE
and OWL.
Platforms include:
Win3x, WinNT
and Macintosh.
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BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
| | Istante Software / Oracle (Feb 2002 - Dec 2005)
Principle Architect, Founder. Architected, implemented, and delivered
a multi-tier multi-server enterprise software product that provides
real-time reporting and information delivery to web clients.
Technologies include:
ASP.NET, .NET, C#, C++, DHTML, HTML, JavaScript, XML
and XSL.
Platforms include:
WinXP, Win2k
and Win2003.
| | Bridgestream Inc (Jan 1999 - Jan 2001)
Founder and CTO. Architected and delivered a web server application
for human resource management. Developed business plan, raised
money, hired and managed development and MIS staff, managed
technical partnerships, and managed deployment to a hosting
company.
Technologies include:
Java, JSP, Oracle 8i, SQL, JavaScript
and HTML.
Platforms include:
WinNT
and Win2k.
| | Eikon Systems Inc (May 1988 - Mar 1990)
VP Consulting and Founder. Completed 20 hours/wk of consulting while managing up to 7
engineers on contracts with multiple clients. Monitored company's financial
stability. Promoted a corporate culture focused on the benefit and growth of
its employees.
Technologies include:
Windows API, Win32 API, C
and DDE.
Platforms include:
Win2x
and Win3x.
| | Hewlett Packard Company (Oct 1985 - Feb 1988)
R&D Engineer. Joint venture with Genentech. Delivered a firmware and
desktop control software for a robitics system that automated Elisa
assay procedures.
Technologies include:
Windows API, C, Firmware
and Assembly Language.
Platforms include:
Win1x
and Win2x.
| | Digital Research Inc (Apr 1984 - Sep 1985)
Senior Software Engineer. Delivered portable Pascal and Basic optimizing compilers.
Technologies include:
C, Pascal, Basic
and Assembly Language.
Platforms include:
Unix, AT&T Release 5
and IBM-RT/PC.
| | Hewlett Packard Company (Sep 1982 - Mar 1984)
R&D Engineer. Delivered ROM based system software for handheld computers.
Technologies include:
C, Forth, Basic, Firmware
and Assembly Language.
Platforms include:
HP-75C
and HP-71C.
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NON-PROFIT WORK
| | Acterra (Feb 2002 - ongoing)
Founder. Board of Directors. Treasurer. Finance committee. Continuing the work I began at
Bay Area Action after the 2000 merger with PCCF.
| | Palo Alto Little League (Mar 2006 - Oct 2011)
Board of Directors. Treasurer. Manager. Worked with 9-12 year old baseball players.
| | Ohlone Farm (Jul 2006 - Jun 2009)
Treasurer. Managed finances for a farm at the Ohlone Elementary School.
| | Bay Area Action (Apr 1990 - Feb 2000)
Founder. Board of Directors. Treasurer. Helped build this non-profit
corporation into a major regional environmental organization. Leader of
the fundraising, finance, and retail store operations. Developed systems
to manage all fiscal matters.
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EDUCATION
| | B.A. degree in Mathematics at the University of Oregon, Jun 1982. B.A. degree in Computer and Information Science at the University of Oregon, Jun 1982, minor in Physics, studied German.
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HONORS
| | Lifetime Member of the National Registry of Who's Who.
Who's Who in Executives and Businesses, 1997-1998 edition.
Phi Beta Kappa, 1982.
University of Oregon Merit Scholarship, 1981.
Robert E. Woods Scholarship, Mathematics Department, 1980.
Phi Eta Sigma, 1979.
Mathematics Association of America, National Honor Roll, 1977.
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REFERENCES
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Available upon request.
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CONTACT
| | Email: geoff@gazellesoft.com
Phone: 650/323-5545
Mobile: 415/602-5545
Address: 667 Marion Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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DATE
| | April 23, 2012.
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