Rom Walton's Resume

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Rom Walton

   

Objective

To obtain a position where I can continue to obtain technical information for both computer systems and network systems.

   

Experience

Feb 2004 - Present -- SSL, U.C. Berkeley, Berkeley,CA
Computer Programmer/Analyst III - BOINC Project

  • Release Management.
  • Designed/Implemented the cross platform GUI for Windows, Linux, and Mac using the wxWidgets framework.
  • Designed/Implemented the diagnostic framework for Windows to quickly allow project a rich set of information to diagnose failures on Windows.
  • Manage BOINC's Public Relations efforts with the community and projects.
  • Help up and coming project with deployment efforts. SETI@Home, Einstein@Home, ClimatePrediction.net, Predictor@Home, Rosetta@Home, World Community Grid.
  • Develop new features in BOINC to allow better utilization of hardware for all projects.
  • Develop new features in BOINC to allow better manageability by participants and projects.

 

Aug 2001 - Dec 2003 -- Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA
Software Test Engineer - Microsoft SQL Reporting Services

  • Built the build environment for both Dev and Test based on the Windows Build Environment.
  • Designed/Implemented the stress testing environment for MS SQL Reporting Services using Application Center Test Stress Tool.
  • Designed/Implemented the performance testing environment for SQL Reporting Services using the .NET Framework, C#, WSDL, SOAP, and XML.
  • Designed/Implemented test case management tool add-ons for Test Enterprise for use by the SQL Reporting Services group using ATL and MFC.
  • Designed/Implemented automation for the SQL Reporting Services management tools as well as worked with Dev and PM on the design for the management tools.

 

Feb 2001 - May 2001 -- Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA
Software Test Engineer - Microsoft MSN Storage.NET

  • Designed/Implemented an automation framework from which we can test both UI and APIs.
  • Implemented a system by which we can distribute nightly tests to run on all participating machines.
  • Implemented a test case management system to track testing progress through a ship cycle.
  • Fixed a few Pri 3, Sev 3 bugs that were annoying.
  • Automated test cases for DAV and SOAP over HTTP using an XML based test framework.
  • Integrated the Test build environment with the Dev build environment so both teams are using the same tools.
  • Researched various stress tools for web based applications.

 

Jul 1997 - Feb 2001 -- Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA
Software Test Engineer - Microsoft Windows NT App Compat

  • Write and maintain application compatibility automation using Visual Test and existing frameworks.
  • Write tools in C/C++ to expand the reach of automation in new focus areas.
  • Maintain the application compatibility server to extend its uptime and ease of maintainability.
  • Write a web-based tool for reporting each team member's results to increase productivity using ASP and SQL Server.

 

Dec 1996 - Jul 1997 -- Volt Computer Services, Redmond, WA
Software Test Engineer - Microsoft Windows NT App Compat

  • Write and maintain application compatibility automation using Visual Test and existing frameworks.

 

Sep 1996 - Dec 1996 -- Volt Computer Services, Redmond, WA
Software Test Engineer - Microsoft Exchange Migration Tools

  • Construct Novell GroupWise Post offices in various languages for the Microsoft Exchange Migration Wizard application.
  • Run the existing GroupWise Extraction test cases against a new build of the wizard every week.
  • Develop new test cases for the GroupWise Extraction Wizard.

 

Mar 1996 - Sep 1996 -- Syntax, Inc., Federal Way, WA
Software Engineer

  • Provide migration utilities for Novell's Netware and Microsoft's Windows NT Environments to Syntax's TotalNET Advanced Server.
  • Technologies and Applications used include MS VC C/C++ Compilers, MS Visual Basic Enterprise, OLE, MFC, ActiveX Controls, and Winsock 1.1.

 

Dec 1995 - Mar 1996 -- Syntax, Inc., Federal Way, WA
MIS Manager

  • Coordinate internal data processing activities with other organizational departments.
  • Assist in establishing computer operation priorities to provide effective service to all users.
  • Recommends standard policies and procedures for providing routine service.
  • Maintain contact with all users, other management services and data processing sections to coordinate activities for efficient and effective results.
  • Participates in evaluating the quality of services and enhancements to procedures.

 

Feb 1995 - Dec 1995 -- Custom Computers, Anchorage, AK
Systems Administrator

  • Design/Implement/Maintain servers used to provide Internet access to the Anchorage area.
  • Windows NT is used as the Dial-up, Email, Web, FTP, and Usenet News servers.
  • Linux is used as the DNS servers.
  • Maintain contact with all users, other management services and data processing sections to coordinate activities for efficient and effective results.
  • Explore new technologies in communication using the Internet as the backbone.

 

Dec 1994 - Feb 1995 -- Alaska Computer Brokers, Anchorage, AK
Help Desk Technician

  • Answer questions from contract clients concerning Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft DOS, and Microsoft Windows.
  • As well as fill in for the phone sales staff.

 

Oct 1991 - Dec 1994 -- U.S. Civil Service, Anchorage, AK
Computer Clerk - Fort Richardson Army Base

  • Design/Create/Modify programs.
  • Build/Repair computers.
  • Build/Create/Develop technical documentation.
  • Install/Remove/Test software.
  • Explored theories in programming.
  • Provide technical support for software in the Directorate of Logistics.

 

Jun 1991 - Aug 1991 -- Job Training Partnership Act, Anchorage, AK
Computer Programmer - Fort Richardson Army Base

  • Design/Create/Modify programs.
  • Build/Repair computers.
  • Create/Develop technical documentation.
  • Install/Remove/Test software.
  • Explored theories in programming.
  • Provide technical support for software in the Directorate of Logistics.

 

Jun 1990 - Aug 1990 -- Job Training Partnership Act, Anchorage, AK
Assistant Computer Programmer - Fort Richardson Army Base

  • Design/Create/Modify programs.
  • Build/Repair computers.
  • Create/Develop technical documentation.
  • Install/Remove/Test software.
  • Explored theories in programming.
  • Provide technical support for software in the Directorate of Logistics.

Education

1989 - 1993, Dimond High School, Anchorage, AK
1987 - 1989, Mears Junior High School, Anchorage, AK
Certification, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Alaska, 1994-1997

   

Interests

Computers, Electronics, and Networks.

 

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