The document provides a summary of Theodore L. Columbus' skills and experience as a C# and C++ Software Developer/Programmer. It includes his contact information, technical skills using programming languages like C# and C++, experience developing .NET applications as a .NET Master's Programmer, and previous roles developing software, processing silicon, and serving in the US Army as a Telecommunications specialist.

1. Theodore L. Columbus
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 284-6616
tlcolumbus432@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
Highly motivated C# and C++ Software Developer/Programmer with experience
using object oriented design techniques and programming languages, including
Microsoft .NET Technologies. Designed, developed and documented Windows device
drivers and applications. Demonstrated leadership abilities and team work skills as
well as ability to accomplish tasks under minimal direction and supervision.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Languages:
C#, C++, SQL, COBOL, Unix
. NET Skill Set:
. NET Framework 2.0 and Common Type System, Visual C++. NET, ASP.NET,
ADO.NET, .NET Class Libraries, Web Services, .NET Remoting, WSE 3.0
Databases:
MS SQL Server 2000/2005, MS Access 2000, Oracle
Operating Systems:
Windows 98/2000/XP, A/S-400, Unix shell, TCP/IP
Software:
Visual Studio .NET 2005, MS Visual C++ 6.0, MS Office
SetFocus, LLC Saginaw, MI Aug/09 - Mar/10
.Net Master’s Program
• Developed solutions for diverse programming scenarios in C#, employing
object–oriented programming concepts such as: encapsulation, inheritance,
polymorphism, and abstraction.
• Used C# and ADO.NET to define and implement secure middle-tier
components using both connected and disconnected environment strategies.
Components were consumed by web applications and windows applications
utilizing SQL Server and stored procedures to perform logical business
transactions.
• Created and deployed XML Web Services using ASP.NET and Web Services
Enhancements (WSE). Consumed Web Services from both Windows forms and
ASP.NET web applications.
• Created complex business components in C# using .NET Class Library
assemblies while migrating and implementing them in a multi-tier
environment suitable for .NET Remoting, XML Web Services, Microsoft
Transaction Server (MTS) and COM+ to address application infrastructure
issues associated with building scalable enterprise level applications used by
many clients.
• Developed Windows n-tiered “Public Library Management System” application

2. and then ported the application to a dynamic ASP.NET Internet/Intranet
model utilizing the same secure middle tier data access components. Non-
public web pages were secured using Windows integrated and ASP.NET forms
security models.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOS Express Saginaw, MI June/05 – Aug/09
• Drove, picked – up, and delivered checks for Bank of America branches
• Responsible for timely arrival of checks to the company processing center
Maher Trucking Saginaw, MI July/05 - April/09
Programmer / Analyst
• Designed and coded tracking software using C++.
• Worked with owner to insure program follows company needs, answer
questions and resolve problems.
• Designed and built input screens for easier use, as well as output reports.
• Researched software and hardware upgrades; helped to find and upgrade
company computers and printers for added life.
• Improved and maintained database in MS Access
• Upgraded the layout of the files to make more user friendly for hierarchal
databases.
Norrell Services Saginaw, MI Mar/96 - May/01
Production
• Processed silicon by manually breaking it down into smaller pieces.
• Sized pieces according to customer specs.
• Packaged silicon product, by size and weight, for sale world wide
• Bagged product by customer specifications using weight and size distribution
• Prepared boxes for shipping by seeing the boxing process through from start
to finish:
o Boxed bags into boxes.
o Placed boxes onto pallets.
o Wrapped pallets with plastic.
o Compiled paperwork before shipment.
• Licensed fork truck driver
US Army World Wide June/90 – Oct/95
Telecommunications
• Sent and received messages electronically using military software:
o Scanned messages into system from paper.
o Corrected any spelling and syntax errors.
o Added mailing addresses.
• Repaired hardware and software for copiers, printers, and encryption
equipment as needed.
• Granted top security clearance.

3. EDUCATION
Davenport University Saginaw, Michigan Jan/01 - Dec/04
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Project 1: Store Customer and Inventory program
• Was designed in C++ to hold customer information.
• Designed the get and set functions for all the fields.
• Designed an inventor class to hold all sales items.
• Would sort items by UPC codes for searches.
Project 2: An Oracle and SQL database
• Designed the database from scratch in SQL
• Created the tables, cues, and queries.
• Designed forms and tables in Oracle.
• Created drop down lists for easier look up of items.
Project 3: A number guessing game in C++
• Game used three columns of numbers or symbols.
• The user would pick a number in one column.
• After telling the computer what column it was in the numbers
were scrambled.
• After three guesses by the user the computer would guess what
your number was.