Mantos Consulting Inc.: W. Paul Duke

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W. Paul Duke

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Summary	Expertise in identifying and providing innovative and cost-effective solutions for varied technical problems in application systems, software interfaces, and hardware configurations. Over 25 years experience in distributed data processing, complex data structures, system and network management, systems programming, Windows programming, project leadership, and team management.
Achievements	Current projects include design and implementation of VAX-to-NT conversion utility for manufacturing database. Visual Basic with C++ DLL created for conversion of VAX binary data on NT prior to populating SQL Server database. Able to convert and load 1.7 million records per hour on Pentium Pro 200 processor. Researched "lossless JPEG" algorithm source code on the Internet and converted to IBM C++ for implementation of compression/decompression API. Designed and implemented SCSI device driver and API library for CD-R writer, CD jukebox, and desktop scanners in OS/2 environment. Customer applications written in IBM Visual C++. Designed and implemented asset tracking database using Access97 and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Developed OS/2 workstation software (Windows API) for online inquiry and editing of image data on IBM AS/400 host. Implemented in C and C++ using OS/2 Presentation Manager API window environment. Adapted IBM mainframe high-speed image capture and image processor to the AS/400 up to 2mb/sec, implemented in System C and C/400. Designed data and file utility library routines on both the AS/400 and OS/2 for transferring image data between the two systems. Implemented in C and C++ using OS/2 Communications Manager APPC and AS/400 CPIC system services. Wrote end-user documentation to support release of this tool as a new software product offering. Created and implemented image print subsystem on the AS/400 to add image pages to existing statements. Written in C/400 using system services to convert existing spool files to AFPDS and add appropriate image data. Able to drive 60ppm printers at rated speed. Designed and implemented image archive subsystem for OS/2 workstations interfaced with AS400 host. Provided support for a Kodak 6X CD-R device driven by C++ application to archive image data to CD and a 500-CD jukebox for online storage and retrieval of archive data.
Employment	Chief Technical Officer, Mantos Consulting, Inc. , Albuquerque, NM, 2001 to present: Provide consulting, design, implementation, and support services for a wide variety of projects. Specialize in providing solutions to complex technical issues especially in areas of system integration or cross system applications where new functionality must blend seamlessly with pre-existing systems. Project roles include Management, DBA, SysAdmin, Knowledge Engineer, Programmer, Trainer, and Tech or User Support.
	Consultant and Programmer, Self-employed, Albuquerque, NM, 1990 to 2001: Provided consulting services and extensive integration and support to RestrictedSecurities.com, and MultiLogic, Inc., for web-based expert system applications. Combined technical expertise with state-of-the-art AI application development to support interactive, intelligent e-commerce, B2B and product development initiatives. Developed creative and effective methodologies to engage the business experts in the conceptual modeling and implementation phases of each project for logic validation and accuracy, resulting in revenue-generating websites. Evaluated and advised on new technology. High level of expertise in database management, image processing, graphic design, multimedia, internet and intranet, network management, CD and DVD technology, bar codes, system administration, DB administration, network administration, and system hardware. Recent image-enabling project successfully enhanced document-processing capabilities of the banking industry. Project- and team-oriented.
	Manager, Technical Services, Siemens Transmission Systems, Albuquerque, NM, 1988 to 1990: Provided technical management and consulting to Albuquerque and Phoenix computing facilities including planning, evaluation, and procurement of hardware and services, defining and implementing of procedures and policies, and managing personnel and budget. Organization consisted of professional staff of database administrators and system/network managers for VAX clusters, Sun, and Apollo equipment running VMS and UNIX.
	Senior Technical Application Specialist, Siemens Transmission Systems, Albuquerque, NM, 1987 to 1988: Provided technical leadership and training of programming staff at both Albuquerque and Phoenix facilities during conversion from remote IBM equipment to local VAX cluster supporting manufacturing applications written in FORTRAN using VAX DBMS.
	CAD/CAM Systems Analyst, General Electric Company, Aircraft Engine, Albuquerque, NM, 1984 to 1987: Chief administrator of engineering VAX cluster; provided CAD system support, NC/CAM system support, and CIM programming for download, control, and monitoring functions implemented in intelligent shop floor controllers. Exposed and diagnosed defect in shop floor bar code equipment communications protocol, correction resulted in significant improvement in inventory accuracy of WIP. Received corporate management award in recognition of contributions.
	Manager, Programming Staff, Digital Equipment Corporation, Albuquerque, NM, 1981 to 1984: Provided direction, technical support, and evaluation for programming and technical services staff. Supported a wide range of sophisticated manufacturing systems including Shop Floor Control, Inventory, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Manufacturing Cost, Quality Control, and Material Requirements Planning.
	Senior Programmer/Analyst, Digital Equipment Corporation, Albuquerque, NM, 1978 to 1981: Project leader and technical resource for major systems projects. Designed and implemented shop floor bar code tracking system at the Albuquerque plant. Interfaced with corporate and other manufacturing facilities to assure incorporation of common goals in new systems. Developed, installed, or improved all manufacturing systems during this period. Provided functional and design specifications for major enhancements and new systems while following standard project life-cycle methodology.
Education	Certificates and classes: NASD series 7 and series 66 exams, registered broker, 2001. APICS MRP II Certified, 1982. University of New Mexico Anderson School of management, 1981. University of New Mexico, general course work, 1976 and 1977. Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute Electronics, graduated in top 10%, 1975. Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute Data Processing, graduated in top 10%, 1973.
Technical	Languages and tools: Adobe Photoshop ASP CDCreator CDPro COBOL COM and DCOM objects DDE Exsys FORTRAN FrontPage 98 HTML MS Access MS Office MS Publisher Object oriented programming ODBC SQL VAX DBMS VAX RDB VBA Visual C++ Visual Basic Windows API Systems: MS-DOS MS IIS MS SQL Server NT4.0 OS/2 OS/400 VMS Win95 Win98 Hardware: AS/400 CD-R DVD Ethernet PC workstations token ring. SCSI VAX