services

 

Robert L. Mattax
2012 N. Wheeling Ave.
Muncie, Indiana 47303

 
----{ Objective }----

Utilizing new and proven technologies in software development division to broaden experiences and apply existing knowledge. Desiring creative environment encouraging free-thinking and providing opportunities to solve a variety of problems. Excellent verbal communications and ability to correspond with all levels of management. Strong foundation in web communication, site error analysis, site usability, and user interface design services.

 
----{ Education }----

Master of Science : Computer Science

GPA: 3.35/4

May 2003

Ball State University       Muncie, Indiana

Highlights:

Independent Study Enhancing Online Software Management Utility

Software Design Metrics
 

Software Engineering Practices and Management

ASP/VBScript
 

Oracle/PLSql

Database Design
 

Java

C++

 

Bachelor of Arts : Communcation Studies

GPA: 3.25/4

May 2000

Ball State University       Muncie, Indiana

Highlights:

Interpersonal Communication

Group Decision Making
 

Public Speaking

Persuasion and Debate

 

 

----{ Work Experience }----

Systems Application Analyst

5/2004 - Present

Ontario Systems   Muncie, Indiana

  • Responsible for helping guide new members of Interface team as the most Senior Member
  • Provided personnel and administrative support to supervisor
  • Coordinated development efforts of several long term projects with clients
  • Maintained and Enhanced existing application in proprietary environment
  • Investigated reported bugs and made recommendations for action
Highlights:

Design Process

Cache
 

Object-Oriented Database

 

 

EDI Consultant

8/2003 - 4/2004

TransWorks   Ft. Wayne, Indiana

  • Assisted setting up Transworks customers with custom EDI application
  • Enhanced and improved existing application in Java and C/esql
  • Investigated reported bugs and made recommendations for action
  • Cultivated relationships with existing and new customers
Highlights:

EDI

C / esql
 

Informix

Java
 

JBuilder

VBA

 

Web Developer

5/2000 - 9/2002

SpinWeb Net Designs, inc.   Muncie, Indiana

  • Consulted and collaborated with clients to create custom web applications
  • Integrated databases and programmed dynamic content
  • Administered and provided support for client servers up to an intermediate level
  • Coordinated team members strengths to reach project goals
  • Investigated programming errors and applied solutions in timely manner
Highlights:

PHP

Unix
 

MySQL

Linux
 

Perl

FreeBSD
 

Javascript

Windows
 

Actionscript

Dreamweaver
 

OOP

Photoshop
 

Flash

Fireworks

 

Graduate Teaching Assistant

7/2000 - 5/2001

Ball State University       Muncie, Indiana

  • Led hands-on instruction for 100 students on basics of programming using C++
  • Developed own teaching methods and examples within classroom setting
  • Communicated complex ideas using different learning and communication styles
Highlights:

Created Code Examples for Teaching

Taught C++ to 100+ Students

 

Resident Assistant

1/1998 - 5/2000

Ball State University       Muncie, Indiana

  • Built and maintained community among 50-60 college residents
  • Identified needs of residents through personal relationships
  • Inspired leadership in community members
  • Executed a variety of administrative responsibilities
  • Provided customer service to students, family members, and University guests
Highlights:

Resource Management

Group Assessment
 

Conflict Mediation

Diversity Education

 

----{ Skill Set Summary }----
Languages:

C++

PHP
 

Perl

Java
 

ASP

VBScript / VBA
 

ActionScript

JavaScript
 
Databases:

MySQL

Postgres
 

Oracle

PL/SQL
 

Informix

Cache
 
Systems:

Windows

Unix
 

Linux

FreeBSD
 

Solaris

 
 
Graphics:

Fireworks

Flash
 

Photoshop

Gimp
 
Other:

Word

Powerpoint
 

Excel

Dreamweaver
 

JBuilder