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Posted on: 2006-08-01

Objective • To seek an entry-level position within an established organization where I am able to utilize my skills in Information Systems. Summary of Qualifications • Over 10 years of diversified educational experience in botany, education and information systems. • Committed team player with proven ability to meet and exceed set goals and course project deadlines. • Exceptional focus and follow through abilities. • Detail-oriented multi-tasker, with exemplary organizational skills. Education • MS in Management Information Systems, Spring 2006, University of Texas at Arlington, Texas. • Masters in Education, October 1998, University of Madras, India. • Bachelors in Education, April 1997, University of Madras, India • MS in Botany, April 1996, University of Madras, Madras, India • BS in Botany, April 1994, University of Madras, India Technical Skills • Operating Systems: WINDOWS 95/98/2000, WINDOWS NT, WINDOWS XP • Languages: C, C++, JAVA. • Software Packages: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Crystal Ball HTML, JavaScript, XML, Frames, Forms, CSS, ASP, SQL PLUS Projects JAVA – Using the OO (object oriented) concepts of classes, objects, encapsulation, information/implementation hiding, object identity (handles), inheritance, polymorphism, composition, aggregation, developed a code for the operations in a banking system environment wherein a user logs in and then after entering his pin gets on to the site to deposit, transfer, withdraw money or print statement. WEB PROGRAMMING – Using technologies such as HTML/XHTML, Stylesheets, JavaScript, DHTML, and XML/XSL, developed an intranet site for an organization. ANALYSIS AND DESIGN – Learnt various approaches to application development including the traditional systems development life cycle, the uniform process, and agile development methods. Used UML diagramming techniques to build application development systems, collect system requirements using stories, develop Java programs using the Eclipse IDE and lastly develop programs in a test driven development environment using JUnit testing. DATABASE MANAGEMENT – Understanding of relational DBMS, different database models and database query language (SQL), led to designing and implementation of a database application for a rental store. PROJECT MANAGEMENT – Enabled one to understand the types of decisions a project manager must make to complete a project on time and on budget, using software such as Microsoft Project and Crystal Ball. This in turn led us to do a group project where we conducted an audit of the Pricing Management Engine project of an e-commerce business. The objective of the audit was to evaluate the current and future project status, issues requiring close monitoring by senior management, and the major risks associated with the project. The audit also included the projected impact on project’s time, cost and performance. LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT – Coursework mainly focused on the ability to identify logistical problems and create better solutions using logistics methodologies. The main focus was on facility location, transportation, networks and logistics information systems. References • Available upon request.