Resume

1. Terry Hendrickson
33 Forest Ave
Greensburg, PA. 15601
724-989-8795
t_a_hendrickson@yahoo.com
Over 15 years of experience in the Information Technology as a Software/Database Developer
primarily in a SQL Server/Oracle environment. I am very strong in the development of Visual
Basic applications. My most recent experience is with:
• Expert Oracle Database development
• Expert SQL Server Developer(with mid level DBA skills)
• Expert Visual Basic
• Expert VB.NET
• *Expert T-SQL
• *Expert Pl/SQL
• *Expert ETL
• Crystal Reports
• DTS/DML/DDL
• Database Connectivity (ADO.NET,ADO, DAO)
• Database Design
• Database Performance
• ASP.NET
• SSIS and SSRS
• Expert Sql Server and Non Sql Server Linked Servers,DTS, Triggers & Stored Procedures,
DML, DDL,
• Mid level C#
• Some experience with DB2,Informix and MySQL
• VBA experience(Minimal since 2005)
• HIPPA experience and training
Education
Associates Degree in Computer Information Systems, 1999
Community College of Beaver County, Beaver, PA
Associates Degree in Business Management, 1985
Community College of Beaver County, Beaver, PA
Additional formal training in C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, C++
Technical Environment
:
VB.Net, Visual Basic 6, T-SQL, SQL, ASP.Net,
SSIS,SSRS
Databases:
SQL Server (T-SQL Development and DBA), ACCESS (Development and DBA)

2. ORACLE (Development)
Additional Skills
Active Reports,
COM/COM+,
DLL Development ,
ActiveX,
Component One Report Writer (Note: Component One is the basis of SSRS)
PL/n (Pascal Based)
MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS
Holtec International (Through KA Hamilton) May 2015 through June 2015
 Convert Access reports to SSRS reports
AETNA Feb 2014 to 27 Feb 2015(Contract)
 *Oracle PL/SQL development
• Complex processing of large amounts of data imported daily
• Performed checks on prescription drug useage according to defined criteria
• Loading this data into tables used by another application for Pharmacy review
• Enhancements of existing, bug fixes, new processes as required
 Korn Shell Scripting
• Scheduled with crontab
• Execute PL/SQL programs according to input from the script
• checking for successful completion of prerequisite programs
• handle logging.
This was very heavy PL/SQL position that involved close collaboration with the Business Analyst
OST GLOBAL Dec 2012 to 31 Jan 2014 (Contract)
• *Oracle development for the Department of Energy.
• *PL/SQL development for the data team as well as for the development team.
• *I spent a large portion of time mentoring 4 highly experienced C# developers who were
weak in PL/SQL development.
• *Instrumental in assisting the development team in converting legacy applications to interface
with a new, improved and highly changed Oracle data base.
• Designed and implemented a method l to import legacy data from very obsolete Access 2
database into Oracle 11g with no loss of data while at the same time, normalizing the data
and making the procedure repeatable by any developer with no special skills
Zenith American (Contract) Sept 16 2012 to Dec 2012 (Contract)
 Crystal reporting.
 I developed new reports using Crystal Reports and a Db2 database system. Most of my work
involved developing Db2 stored procedures and user defined functions to use as the data sources for
new reports mimicking, but not copying, similar reports used in an older claims processing system.
 The major success was developing a method of accepting a date input value from Crystal and
comparing that value to a date stored as a decimal data type while accounting for decimal values
contained in the database columns that did not represent a valid date
Peoples TWP July 2012 to Sep 14 2012 (Contract)
• SQL Server SSRS Query/report development for Peoples TWP gas in Butler

3. • Created reports based from a SQL server data base and deployed the reports so they were
available from within a third party application.
• About ½ of the reports were were for government reporting requirements
• The other ½ were to provide the ability for internal users to obtain needed data not easily
available through the 3rd
party application
PPG Contract Dec 2011 to Jun 29 2012 (Contract)
• Oracle database development, SSIS, SSRS, web development
• The majority of the work has been developing reports using an Oracle database and SSRS
• Additional development of SISS packages to denormalize data from the data warehouse to ease
reporting
• Development of VB.Net code to automate processing of data and provide for automatic e-
mailing of invoices to customers while also providing database updates and automatic notifications of
exceptions according to very specific criteria
• Updating of a web based application using ASP.net (VB code behind) to provide maintenance
capabilities in support of the previously mentioned VB.net application.
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EDMC Feb 2011 to Dec 2011 (Contract)
• Sql server development (T-SQL)
• Mostly I modified and/or developed new stored T-SQL procedures, views and functions as
required by various business end users. These were used to customize a third party application name
“Campus View” which is a major software package used by many post secondary schools
•
C 2
(AKA Cold Cypress) July 2010 to Feb 2011 (Contract at PowerEx)
• Crystal Report development for an electrical manufacturing company
• Numerous modifications to Crystal reports that involved numerous Oracle PL/SQL procedures.
These changes were needed due to an Oracle database redesign. Most of the reports I worked on would
be best considered as “data sheets” that accompanied the product when shipping.
• SSRS development SQL Server 2008
• Oracle Development
• Developed many Oracle PL/SQL procedures to reflect current database design, enhance
logging, improve performance and match the needs of the users to the data being pulled
• Rewrote Oracle PL/SQL used by various applications to reflect current data base design.
• Developed Oracle PL/SQL procedures to account for a underlying flaw in the basic design of the
database that could not be changed at this time.
• Provided training in Developing Crystal Reports
Klingensmith Health Care May/June 2010
• Sql Server development.
• SQL Server 2005
• VBA
Oxford Solutions - Contract 01/10 to 05/10 at Adelphoi Village
Two Consulting positions for Oxford solutions
• First was with a non-profit company providing social rehabilitation services for youths.
• Then environment was SQL Server 2005, Crystal Reports 12, Access 2007 (compatibility set to
Access 2003) and a 3rd
party application called Clinicians Desktop.
• Normalized the database to improve data collection and reporting.

4. • Used the Clinician designers since we had no source code for Clinicians desktop) to determine
the current bugs preventing existing Crystal reports from running and determined the solutions needed.
• Wrote many new reports, modified existing Crystal Reports to use a single view as a data source
since Clinicians performed processes behind the scenes that broke the reports, and developed
enhancements within the limits of the designer to effectively make full use of the normalized database.
• The single most valuable part of the project was creating a single view against multiple disparate
tables to permit reporting against historical data combined with the current data
• The second was a time critical and highly confidential project where the Client was an
environmental company competing for a contract with a major Oil Company
• Complete SQL Server 2008 database design with SSIS to organize field data then combine that
with lab test data to meet requirements for the oil company.
E-Staff Consulting – Contract 11/09 to 12/09 at Keystone Collections
Short term consulting position with e-Staff consulting
• Analyzed an existing system for a growing company which used MSAccess as the GUI with links
to SQL server 2000 data tables.
• Made Short term fixes to the MSAccess applications as well as Performing DBA duties on the
SQL Server 2000 server.
• Configuration of a new SQL Server 2008 server that will become the backend
• Provided recommendations on needed procedures to move the data from the legacy system to
the new system
Sensus Metering Systems - (Company restructured) - 5/08 to 10/09
• Developed and modified applications used in production manufacturing using ASP.NET (VB.Net
code behind),VB6, and SQL Server 2005. Database Connectivity was ADO and ADO.Net.
• T-SQL programming as well as the first to use SSIS
• Performed most of the ad hoc queries needed for business requirements and mentor less
experienced programmers.
• Major projects included:
• Redesigning a return goods authorization application using Asp.Net with VB.Net code
behind
• Design and code screen layouts, graphical user interfaces, reports, and data mapping.
• Debug code, develop test scenarios test using those scenarios
• Present users with the final app using webex
• Developing all the stored procedures and triggers used within our development team.
• Insure performance standards are met
• Develop triggers as needed
• Automate data import and extraction.
• Design and script database changes as needed to insure data integrity
• Cleanse existing data as required in order to correct long existing errors within the
database.
• Developing test programs to insure electric meters have been properly programmed and
“pass” so they may be shipped using VB.NET
• Design and code screen layouts, graphical user interfaces, reports, and data mapping.
• Debug code, develop test scenarios test using those scenarios
• Train users in proper procedures to follow if a meter should fail testing in the
manufacturing process

5. • Determining the programming causes of duplicated serial numbers in the manufacturing
processes and making changes to prevent this from occurring Additionally, I redesigned
the application to reduce human input error. This reduced the incidence of duplicate
numbered meters from 0.7% to less than 0.002%. Additional improvement was possible
but management determined the cost/benefit was not adequate
• Design and code screen layouts, graphical user interfaces, reports, and data mapping
using VB.NET
• Debug code, develop test scenarios test using those scenarios
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• I developed most of the validation within a stored procedure
• I was also involved with a 3rd
party Order Entry Application being developed and
designed the needed integration SQL tables and procedures to interface with 3 contract
manufacturing plants in Mexico each of which uses similar, but not identical data base
schema.
• Worked with a team to analyze business processes, identify and document technical
requirements, and translate user needs into software/hardware requirement
specifications
• Participated in the development of training materials for users of this system
• Provided first line support for Workflow errors created by the new 3rd
party software
• Provided information and design advice for the 3rd
party interface with the SQL
server databases
• I attempt to redesign code to eliminate redundant code and improve maintainability
whenever time for a given project exists.
• Develop reusable classes and modules to ease future development. I converted many of
these to VB.net as well for future use
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GOC Enterprises - 04/08 to 05/08
• Ported an old application written in PL/n to a VB.Net application to run on a pocket PC. This
application will be used by route salesman serving battery retailers.
• Environment VB.NET/Windows CE/DOS/PL/N
Tek-Systems (Contract for Equitable Resources)02/08 - 04/08
SQL Server (T-SQL) / VB6 development Excel
• Developed T-SQL, then enhanced the VB6 front end to process the data and exported to Excel
• Developed some Crystal Reports to report against an Oracle data base
• One project here was to reconcile a custom application with a JD Edwards ERP system
• Design and code screen layouts, graphical user interfaces, reports,Debug code, develop test
scenarios, testing to ensure accuracy of modified systems.
• Reviewed, analyze, and suggested modifications to application software to increase processing
efficiency.
• Participated in code reviews to ensure consistent best practices were followed
• Exposed to Oracle using TOAD as the interface to develop procedures per ANSI Standards
KForce INC - 10/07 – 01/08 Contract at Guardian Systems
Crystal Reports Developer
• Developed business reports using Crystal Reports 11 and The SQL Server database was part of
an ERP
• Gathered requirements from end users then developed the reports using all aspects of Version
11 as well as writing T-SQL as the data source.
• Environment: Crystal Reports, SQL Server, T-SQL , ADO

6. • These reports were of many types that ranged from an extremely complex sales metrics report
were I spent several hours with a senior VP of sales finalizing design and content requirements to the
normal business reports required by a business.
Ferguson Full Service Supply, Latrobe, PA - 4/06 – 9/07
T-SQL Developer/VB Developer/Sql Server DBA duties
• Provided development work to improve a VB6 application migrating from Informix to SQL
Server, the largest part was using T-SQL to create stored procedures using SQL server database
and linked servers to Informix servers.
• Performance tuning of SQL database with a strong emphasis on tuning stored
procedures and indexing. All Data connectivity was ADO.
• Interfaced the applications with an ERP system(Informix DataBase, UNIX OS)
• Tracked SQL Server performance issues and advised developers on proper methods to
improve performance
• Advocated the use of proper triggers within the database to insure data integrity..
• Designed a backup and restore plan to prevent data loss in case of failure
• Created a Disaster recovery plan for the SQL data base
• Advised on database normalization
• Advised on proper procedures to insure data integrity
• Responsible for suggesting and implementing the use of linked servers as well as 100%
responsible for all development using the Informix linked servers on the SQL Server side. This included
performance tuning of SQL Server, security, DTS packages as well as developing procedures and
standards for T-SQL coding relating specifically to Informix
• Corrected poorly written VB6 code as a part of this conversion as well as critical modifications
needed to the current code.
• Environment: SQL Server, T-SQL, Visual Basic, ADO
Various Contracting Positions (Self employed Doing Buiness As G.O.C. Enterprises)5/03 – 4/06
Handled various contracts through my own customer development as well as through various placement
firms
GENERAL OVERVIEW
• T-SQL Developer/SQL DBA VB developer
• In almost every project, no formal DBA existed. I took it upon myself to design database backup
and restore procedures appropriate to the end client needs as well as documenting those needs.
• I monitored performance and either corrected performance issues or documented the needed
changes
• Projects include rewrites, enhancements and redesigns of poorly performing applications and
database systems, this work involved COM/COM+ as well as development of DLLs
• Utilized VB6, VB.NET and SQL Server 2000 as well as DB2 and Access, ADO and ADO.NET
• Projects have included modifications and bug fixes to VB6 apps as well as converting VB6
applications to VB.Net
• Many modifications to SQL Stored procedures and views (T-SQL)
• Made numerous modifications to reports using Crystal 8.5 as well as created new reports with
various versions of Crystal Reports up to Crystal 11
• SQL Server 2000 DBA duties, including DTS, Triggers, Security, performance, data integrity,
database normalization
• Recommended and developed a plan for the use of indexed views for reporting
• Installed SQL Server.
• Database normalization.
Project: Well Child Inc July 2005 -Dec 2005

7. Short Term Contract Tek-Systems
• Debugged and rewrote an application used by a company providing physicals for school children
in Memphis, TN. The GUI needed only minor changes but the existing application was very buggy and
quite slow. I was able to improve functionality and performance while still “fighting the fires” createded
during the normal course of their business
• This was very heavy T-SQL Development with some VB6
• I Normalized the database, converted embedded SQL to T-SQL Corrected calculations and
developed fuzzy logic to meet business needs.
• Monitored performance, correcting all aspects of the database as relates to performance.
• Improved indexing, redesigned schema, used DTS, BCP, Bulk Insert.
• Improved security and data integrity
• Routine DBA Duties
• Recommended and implemented changes to improve data integrity.
• Diagnosed and corrected network problems
• Updated SQL Server with latest service packs.
• Provided advice and guidance as needed for hardware and software issues.
• Documented procedures to backup and restore the database for users to perform since they had
no formal DBA
• This position involved very intense interfacing with end users to provide training, documentation
and obtain input from the users to determine development and training requirements.
• Trained the end users in security, and the need for data integrity.
Project: Medtronics July 2005
Short Term Contract through Tek-Systems
• SQL Server 2000 Traced performance issues using VeritasTracking tool
• Provided specific recommendations necessary to correct performance problems
• The SQL Server database was part of an ERP system
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Project: Wesco Jan 2005 to June 2005
• Provided database and Visual Basic development for the purchasing department.
• The GUI was quite well developed but the application contained any bugs. My job was to correct
the bugs. I was very successful
Project: Ciber, Inc. Oct-2004 -November 2004
• Responsible for VB6, SQL Server and Crystal Reports development: ADO
Project: Jayson Concepts/Vertique (Manufacturing Enviroment) June 2004
• Developed stored procedures for a manufacturing company modifying a large VB application
(ADO)
• SQL Server design enhancements to improve performance and insure data integrity
• Performed major rewrites of much of their software to improve performance, improve
maintainability, improve user satisfaction and remove “bugs”
• Heavy work with SQL Queries, Stored Procedures (T-SQL) Database design and administration
• Performed all DBA duties (schema, backups, restore, DDL, DML, DTS, Security, Installation)
• Database Normalization
• Report writing using Component One
Project: Coty International June 2004
Short term Project

8. • Improved a poorly performing application using a DB2 database on an AS400, this involved DB2
design changes as well as enhancements to the ACCESS “front end”
• Heavy work with SQL Queries against the DB2 Database
• Added indexes and modified schema for the DB2 database Minor DBA duties
Project: Virtual Devices May 2004
• Modify an image processing application for a small start up company using VB6, This application
processed input from a camera “pixel by pixel” according to certain criteria. The application was to
intercept key strokes from a virtual keyboard. IE: at that time, the keyboard was drawn on a piece of
cardboard.
Project: G.O.C. May 2003 – June 2005
• Developed an application for the transportation industry using VB6 with a SQL Server
database, totally designed all aspects of this large complex app the design of the VB portion of
the app included everything from concept through form design to creation of needed classes as
well as all coding. Conversion to VB.Net and ADO.net was in progress
• Designed and developed SQL server database which was the key to this application
• Search and look up functionality combined with flexibility are critical for the success of
this application and are well developed this application is totally data manipulation and contains
hundreds of SQL Queries (T-SQL) and stored procedures.
• Perform all DBA duties required to include installation of the database, backups, performance
tweaking, indexes, schema changes, security, DDL, DML and DTS, the database used is SQL Server,
but the app is designed to work equally well with either Access or MySQL. Testing has found no
issues for such conversions and the database should also be easily ported to DB2, but this
aspect is not fully tested. DTS packages have been developed to export needed data to an
accounting package. Environment: SQL Server, Visual Basic, ACCESS, COM/COM+, T-SQL,
VB.NET, ADO, ADO.NET
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Billco Manufacturing, Zelienople, PA - 2/01 – 5/03
Database Developer / Visual Basic Developer
• Developed database applications using Visual Basic 6, ADO, VBA, SQL Server and Access as
the database
• Responsible for maintaining all databases in use by the company. No formal DBA existed,
performed all installations, security, schema changes, ad hoc reporting, replication and All other DBA
duties.
• Provided reports as needed using Access, Crystal Reports or Active Reports
• A major project was the total redesign of a large Access database used by the service
department. This redesign involved totally redoing the data tables to high level of normalization as well
as improving and adding functionality. VBA was used for the front-end application as well as developing
a large number of reports (Over 50 reports). Although the database existed prior to my working with it,
virtually all aspects were totally redesigned..
• Improved several smaller database apps using VB as the client and migrated Access DB to
SQL Server 7, Converted DAO to ADO, and worked with Active X controls and File IO
• DBA Duties Sql Server 7
• Environment: SQL Server, Visual Basic, Access, Crystal Reports
WAWD Systems, Pittsburgh, PA - 5/99 – 2/01
Developer
• Provided customization to an early proprietary ERP system
• Conversion of a proprietary app for Y2K compliance as well as improved performance
Customization of software for customers as requested (Reports, EDI, IO, file transfer) Cobol applications
were designed to run in a UNIX OS.

9. • Developed PL/N applications operated on small hand computers used by route salesmen which
had to be very concise and efficient.
• Provided hardware, networking support as well as support for the applications.
• Environment: Cobol, Unix, PL/N
Self-Employed, Pittsburgh, PA, Doin Business as Geek on Call - 10/97 – 5/99
Note: I was in college at this time
• IT Support
• Performed Database and VB development for small customers.
• Performed all DBA duties as required for smaller Access databases.
• Environment: Visual Basic, Access, ADO
• Developed a small Inventory application written in VB 4 with an Access backend for an artist
• Tutored students
Prior Career
• 7 years US Army
# Vietnam (18 Months)
# Korea (Peace time, 12 months)
# Stateside
• Various sales positions
• 10 years truck dispatcher

10. • Developed PL/N applications operated on small hand computers used by route salesmen which
had to be very concise and efficient.
• Provided hardware, networking support as well as support for the applications.
• Environment: Cobol, Unix, PL/N
Self-Employed, Pittsburgh, PA, Doin Business as Geek on Call - 10/97 – 5/99
Note: I was in college at this time
• IT Support
• Performed Database and VB development for small customers.
• Performed all DBA duties as required for smaller Access databases.
• Environment: Visual Basic, Access, ADO
• Developed a small Inventory application written in VB 4 with an Access backend for an artist
• Tutored students
Prior Career
• 7 years US Army
# Vietnam (18 Months)
# Korea (Peace time, 12 months)
# Stateside
• Various sales positions
• 10 years truck dispatcher