Robert Lamberson has over 15 years of experience in software programming and database management. He has expertise in Visual Basic, C#, VB.NET, and event-driven and object-oriented languages. Some of his experiences include creating an Access/VB application for a hardware business, designing a VB application to manage purchases and sales for a lumber company, and rewriting a legacy Oracle/PowerBuilder application in Java while employing agile development methodologies. He also has experience as a systems administrator for a school district where he built their computer network.
Robert Lamberson Resume Software Developer Database Manager
1. ROBERT LAMBERSON
1623 Wild Turkey Road, Stevensville, MT 59870 Mobile: 406.544.4103 boblamberson3@gmail.com
Software Programming, Database Management, Business Systems
Summary of Qualifications
Windows Programming and Software Development experience in Visual Basic 6.0, Visual Studio, C# and
VB.NET, Event driven and Object Oriented languages, working with users and executives planning,
creating, managing, and maintaining applications and systems, as well as upgrading legacy applications.
Competencies
Software Development Life Cycle
Object Oriented Programming Business Analysis and system requirements
Database Design and programming
Agile development processes
SCRUM, MSF Troubleshooting and maintenance
Procedural and Event Programming
Network Administration and setup
Legacy application and database upgrading and porting
Professional Experience
Bob Lamberson Computer Consulting 2002 - 2004 and 2007 - present
Independent Consultant
Directed and set up LAN and fully equipped computer classroom and portable wireless lab cart with 16
laptops that could move to different classrooms as needed, for local school district.
Conceived and co-authored a recreational business application “CK Outfitter”, a compiled desktop
application for recreation providers which managed reservations, customer communications, trips,
supplies, and employee assignments. Done in Clipper and SQL.
Created and deployed Access/VB application for small wholesale hardware business. The project
expanded to include one remote location that required data be synchronized real time. Expanded
Access database to include all products, customers, and suppliers information; supplier orders for drop
shipments with seller packing slip and branding printed or emailed to supplier; and forms for customers,
suppliers, ordering, shipping, as well as accounts receivable and payable.
Designed and programmed VB application for lumber broker company to manage and track purchases
and sales, customers, suppliers, and transportation. Access-based using VB code.
Pro- bono work locally for community members to help with technology choices and learning to use
software and hardware.
State of Montana, Department of Labor
Employment Relations Division
Helena, MT 59601
Programmer 4/2007 – 11/2007
Member of team that rewrote a large legacy Oracle /PowerBuilder application in Java JS2E using Eclipse.
Used ‘Agile Programming’ in the form of the ‘Scrum Process’ as the methodology for this rewrite.
Maintained several smaller peripheral applications in MS Access using VBA, and macros in MS Excel,
along with batch files used for handling employer reports of workers’ compensation issues on-line.
Used Java in Eclipse IDE and implementing Plugins like BIRT report client server and Hibernate data
connection tools to replace the older application and the Access and Excel functions.
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Lone Rock School District
Stevensville, MT
Systems Administrator 3/2006 – 4/2007
Built the schools’ computer system and secured software and computers to create a new LAN for the staff
and students. I was able to get much of the equipment from the State as devices no longer used by state
workers.
AmeriCorps/Montana Technology Corps
University of Montana Office of Civic Engagement
Technology Coordinator 9/2004 – 3/2006
Montana Technology Corps Volunteer – Positioned at Lone Rock Elementary School District, Stevensville,
MT to assist with training and tutoring services, and network administration, for 35 + staff and teachers
and 300 K 8 students.
Taught evening and after school Adult Education classes and K 8 weekly Computer Club.
Attorneys Liability Protection Society, Inc. (ALPS )
Missoula, MT
Programmer Analyst 11/1998 – 12/2002
Maintained insurance company mission critical Information Management System of dBase,/Clipper/DOS
Client Server origin, which was stored in dBase dbf server files. System was on a LAN with 20 users and
partially converted to Visual dBase. Converted app to OO app using C#.
This application determines insurance policy requirements, automates underwriting functions,
calculates premiums and reports on customer/policy/claims data.
Interfaced extensively with users to define requirements and specifications. Analyzed and resolved risks,
issue resolution, and change management initiatives. Worked with 2 to 3 Programmers and 2 Network
Engineers on software design techniques and hardware resolutions as Technical Lead.
Created new workflow processes and procedures and produced technical documentation. Involved in
all aspects of migration project, including project planning, scheduling and tracking. Provide status
reports to team members and management.
Systems, Tools, and Software
MS Visual Studio, .NET, VB, C#, Access and VBA, Developer SDKs, MS Server Admin, MS Office, MS SQL,
Eclipse IDE, CVS, various Eclipse plug ins, SCRUM Agile process.
Clipper, dBase, legacy applications, PL/SQL, MS SQL, MySQL client and server, Oracle10g databases., COM,
XML, VisualSourceSafe, VM ware, and older dBase and Dos editors and compilers. VB script, dBaseIV,
DOS, HTML, PHP, dBase, Jet, MSDE, MySql, FileMaker, Exchange Server, Database Replication.
HP managed switches, Wireless set up and administration, Back up systems, Hubs, Switches, and Routers,
IP addressing and sub netting, MT Sped reporting system.
References and work samples available on request.