• Development of a client/server simulation for a National Science Foundation-sponsored MSU Research project. Using internally developed 'hybrid' technology, this system uses standalone EXEs that can also be launched from the web and can optionally update themselves dynamically, based on available connectivity.
  
  Environment: Visual C++, MFC, ATL, DHTML
• Rapid development of scriptable components for Windows NT IIS 4.0 for Uaccess and ProtocolUSA. Developed a multithreaded component for integrating the OpenSSL libraries into VBscript under NT IIS.
  
  Environment: Windows NT/2K, Visual C++, Unix, ATL, ASP, IIS 4.0
• Development of the FTP distribution client for the Associated Press's stock newswire distribution system.
  
  Environment: Win32 platforms, Visual Basic, Visual C++, 3rd party components
• Technical consultant for the merger of the Oakland and Wayne county real estate boards.
  
  Environments: IIS/ASP Web-based system, Large Unix database with browser-based Java clients
• Development of the 16 & 32 bit WinHLLAPI & EHLLAPI APIs for Virtual Software's PCLink! UltraLite, a high performance Unisys T-27 terminal emulator. WinHLLAPI is a developer's API that allows programmers to control mainframe sessions via Ultralite!
  
  Environment: Windows, Win32, Visual C++, thunking layer, COM, ATL
• Product development and management consulting for GMS Accounting. GMS, the leading non-profit accounting package, was faced with a complete rewrite of their strong but aging accounting system. Provided development guidelines and roadmap, analysis of development environment options and hiring techniques for optimally staffing their Win32 development team.
  
  Environment: Windows 9x, DOS, GWBasic, Visual Basic
• Rapid development of an automotive component prototype for A&J Research. Took their academic research project, rewrote the code, fabricated hardware, integrated display components, and turned a PC application into an embedable in-dash unit for future vehicles.
  
  Environment: Windows, Visual C++, custom color display panel, embedded
• Development of communications layers for Procomm for Windows. Implemented the Unisys Poll/Select, InfoConnect, and TCP/IP protocols for Virtual Software's PCLink! for Windows, an extended edition of Procomm for Unisys environments. Also developed a capture/filtering layer.
  
  Environment: Windows, Visual C++, 80386 assembly language, Unisys A-series
• Ongoing development of call center output batch post-processors for ProtocolUSA. Protocol provides each client with call and purchase data in the format of their choice, using these conversion modules.
  
  Environment: Windows 9x, QuickBasic 4.0
• Developed a secured Unix installation system for SoftTech Solutions' Sun Detective. This internally pipelined installer secures the product through encryption, requires a license # to activate, and reduces the shipping file size 40%.
  
  Environment: SunOS, Solaris, C
• Rewrote a client/server research system for Michigan State University's Political Science dept. Originally a Unix program written using Sun's Devguide tool, it was entirely rewritten as a Win 3.1/Win 95 system to be usable on available systems. The results were published in this book.
  
  Environment: SunOS, Solaris, C, Visual C++, Devguide, Win 95
• Development of a new graphical user interface for Ford Motor Co's PDGS Data Collectors, DCXpert. Initially developed under MS-Windows, then was ported to the Sun, IBM and HP workstations.
  Environment: DOS, Windows, C, SunOS Unix, AIX, HP/UX, X-Windows, XVT toolkit
• Design and programming of VMOS/3, a high-performance message passing operating system that also runs DOS as a task. Designed the kernel's task management, memory management, timer services and virtual machine components.
  
  Environment: 80386 protected mode assembly language
• Design of the Michigan Opportunity System for the State of Michigan, a distributed database of all State aid recipients using a combination of PCs, Unix servers, and intelligent Smartcards.
  
  Environment: DOS, Interactive Unix, Informix SQL and 4GL, C, Schlumberger cards
• Translation of communication kernel documents from French to English for Omnilink Communications
   
• Development of a WYSIWYG form design tool that produces binary files for Datamatic Processing's Unix/Cobol-based credit union management software.
  
  Environment: NCR Tower Unix V.3.2, C and in-house libraries
• Product consulting for DepressionID™, a medical software package. Consulting included software enhancements, pricing, marketing, packaging, quality control and compatibility testing.
  
  Environment: DOS, C
• Development of The Club, a complete Unix-hosted bulletin board system and Michigan's longest running system at over 20 years online. The Club is available for multiple platforms.
  
  Environment: Linux, Berkeley Unix 4.2, AT&T Unix V.3.2, TRS-DOS, BASIC, Z-80 assembly, C
• Development of DCaXcess, a client-server tool for Ford PDGS designers to access and manipulate central Data Collector plotter & IGES queues, currently for Sun, IBM and HP workstations.
  
  Environment: C, SunOS, Solaris, AIX & HP/UX under OpenLook & Motif w/XVT tools.
• Created and managed one of Michigan State University's three primary networks and electronic mail gateways. This Sun workstation network included early Internet access, typesetting facilities, CS-NET management and faculty accounts.
  
  Environment: SunOS (Unix), C, Sendmail, TCP/IP
• Development of the Jubilex communications language for Virtual Technology, Inc, where Jubilex was used to automate access to the banking system to make direct deposits directly from their Unix accounting system.
  
  Environment: 386 Unix Sys V.3.2, C, Jubilex language
• Management consulting for Sumex Corp, developers of an advanced IBM PC compatible, during the early stages of development. Provided assistance with product design, marketing approach, patent search, business plans and supporting product development.
   
• Design & installation of a specialty network bridge tying the main office and hanger at Mason/Jewett airport, a 1000 ft. run.
  
  Environment: Combined Netware and Windows for Workgroups, PC's, Power Mac's
• Produced a series of software libraries, each packed with 20-30 ports of Unix tools and games for the Valid SCALD series Unix workstation. Replaced or rewrote commands, system libraries and header files as needed.
  
  Environment: Berkeley Unix 4.1, C, csh, internally developed tools

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