## BIO
**ALLEN K. HOLLINGER
** **<u>
OBJECTIVE</u>**
Obtain programming contracts, developing quality software, while enhancing my knowledge and skills.
**<u>
SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS</u>**
Programming – Visual Basic 6.0, VB.NET, Visual C++, SQL, C, Pascal, Delphi, COBOL, Visual FoxPro, COM, ActiveX, VBA, Lotus Notes/Domino
-Programming experience – 8 years professional
- DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT Workstation 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP
- Software and Hardware Installation and Upgrades
- Testing, Troubleshooting and Debugging
- HTML and web design
- Office Applications – MS Office 2000, MS Access, Excel, Lotus Notes, Internet Explorer, and others
Help System Authoring – RoboHelp
Installation scripts using Wise InstallMaster
20 years of personal computer use
**<u>
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE</u>**
***2001 – 2006 – Senior Software Engineer – ATX, Inc.***
Work as an Independent Contractor from Home Office
Visual Basic programming
- Programmer in development of professional tax preparation software
- Developed process to convert complex PDF files to RTF and edit and maintain the files in a Lotus Notes Database, interfacing with Lotus Notes/Domino object
- Extensive modifications to in-house VB add-in development tool
- VBA macros to convert and interface with RoboHelp documents
- Miscellaneous projects as needed - In house training
Trained employess on RTF conversion software
Training new employees on development processes
***1997 – 2001 - Senior Developer - Visionary Information Systems***
Visual Basic programming
- Lead programmer in development and support of litigation software application
- Performed all aspects of software development, including requirement specs, design, coding, testing, and debugging
- Completion of custom programming requests from preliminary specs through distribution
- Miscellaneous projects as needed
Help System authoring with RoboHelp
- Created and maintained 160 page Windows Help
- Designed and created initial phase of second Windows Help file
Trained employees in various software applications
Provided trial support both on-site and on-phone for wide range of court cases, such as Lockheed-Martin IMS vs. State of California (see below) and Dreamworks vs. Disney
Provided technical support for clients in the US and Canada
Administration and maintenance of Access databases and creation of database applications
Trained end users on proprietary software functionality and optimization
Extensive testing and debugging of pre-release software
Prepared complex installation scripts using Wise
***Jan. 1999 – Sep. 1999 - Computer Technician – Lake Tahoe Community College***
Installed software and hardware campus wide for 200+ computers
Participated in setup of NT Server
Maintained Computer Labs
Provided technical support for students, staff, and faculty
Trained faculty in various software applications
***1999 – 2000 - Consultant - Programming and Training – [login to view URL]*
** Design, development, testing and maintenance of a data transport class
Training in the use of Visionary software
Miscellaneous multimedia production issues
Web site maintenance
***1999 - Consultant - Trial Support – Lockheed Martin IMS / O'Melveney & Myers LLP***
On-site trial support for O'Melveney & Myers LLP, representing Lockheed Martin IMS
End user training
Conversion and merging of FoxPro and Access databases
Technical support for Visionary software and general computer issues
Creation, modification, and testing of courtroom presentations
**<u>RELEVANT EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION</u>**
Associate of Arts, Computer Studies, Lake Tahoe Community College, South Lake Tahoe, CA. January 1996 to June 1997. Emphasis in programming. Graduation with Honors
Brainbench Certification in Visual Basic 6.0 – 2001 Score of 3.72, higher than 97% of all previous test takers.
ExpertRating Certification in Visual Basic 6.0 – 2004 Score of 3.6, higher than 95% of all previous test takers.
Various Continuing Coursework **–**California State University Chico and others.
**<u>RELATED COURSES</u>**
Visual Basic
Advanced Visual Basic
COBOL
Pascal
C Programming
Java Business Communications
Design Specs & Documentation
Computer Ethics
Database Programming (FoxPro)
Database Management (Access)
Systems Analysis
**<u>
AWARDS & ACHEIVEMENTS</u>**
Brainbench Certification in Visual Basic 6.0
ExpertRating Certification in Visual Basic 6.0
Graduation with Honors from Lake Tahoe Community College
- 4.0 GPA in computer courses
- 3.86 GPA overall.
- Letter of commendation from O’Melveney & Meyers LLP
- Plaque of appreciation from Lockheed Martin IMS
## Area of Expertise
Visual Basic, C++, Wise, Access, Robohelp
