Richard A. Schummer
42759 Flis Dr.
Sterling Heights, MI 48314-2850
(586)997-1451


http://www.rickschummer.com

Objective:

To help companies solve business problems using technology, process engineering, intelligent project planning, best practice design and development methodologies, database application experience, project leadership, and problem solving skills.

Experience:

White Light Computing, Inc. Sterling Heights, MI April 2004 to present
President/Owner/Geek/Lead Developer:
Geeks and Gurus, Inc. Detroit, MI April 2001 to April 2004
Partner/Owner:
  • Migrated VFP 6.0 application with DBF tables to VFP 8.0 using SQL Server backend to improve performance.
  • Developed add-on product for Aether Mobile Government FireRMS 5.0 application.
  • Implemented website accessible, indexed searches on content of PDF files for customers.
  • Provided technical  recommendations for distributed computing and web products for customers.
  • Assisted customers in maintaining Web sites and Web servers.
  • Enhanced existing client applications.
  • Developed customized reporting modules for third party application for customers.
  • Developed suite of Visual FoxPro developer tools  released to software developer community.
  • Evaluated n-tier frameworks to be used by development staff on future projects.
  • Assembled the company Development Standards.
Kirtland Associates, Inc. Troy, MI September 1998 to March 2001
Director of Development/Senior Developer:
  • Lead designer and developer of web enabled Order Entry.
  • Lead designer and prototype developer of web enabled First Report.
  • Project Leader, designer and developer of LAN based Workers' Compensation First Report of Injury system.
  • Lead designer, developer, and marketing for Workers’ Compensation Claims processing system.
  • Designer, and developer for Workers’ Compensation Administration system.
  • Project Leader of Champion’s People, Places, Phones (P3), Investor Relations, and Diesel Mileage applications.
  • Project Leader of Kirtland Informational System for internal time tracking and executive information system.
  • Developed and enhanced Kirtland extensions to Visual MaxFrame Professional framework.
  • Integrated Stonefield’s suite of database extensions, query, and reporting tools with framework.
  • Developed Kirtland’s "New Application Wizard" to improve project start ups.
  • Lead internal training for programmers, application developers, and project leaders.
  • Assisted entire staff in solving difficult problems with code, design, and production support.
  • Charged with recruitment and interviewing of potential members of development staff.
  • Evaluated programmers’, application developers’, and senior developers’ performance.
  • Worked with company Owner and Vice-president to set corporate direction and policies.
  • Worked with company Owner on new sales ventures.
Electronic Data Systems  
GMAC Latin American Operations (LAO) Detroit and Troy, MI January 1997 to September 1998
Advanced Systems Engineer:
  • Designed all new Data Warehouse for LAO Joint Venture Retail System, improved performance of existing reporting system.
  • Publishing FoxPro and Sybase database information to web pages for potential customer Intranet.
  
Client Server Application Development   
Detroit, MI   April 1992 to January 1997   
Advanced Systems Engineer:
  • Represented CSAD on Chief Technologist Office Guidance Team, Emerging Business and Technology Symposium.
  • Project Leader for Latin America Retail/Lease Applications.
  • Developed, implemented, and enhanced GMAC Retail System (Collections) for Argentina.
  • Developed cross-platform application framework used for all CSAD FoxPro development projects.
  • Project Leader for GMAC Research Request Tracking System.
  • Developed, implemented, and enhanced GMAC Address Book for Executive Office and Vision 21 project.
  • Developed, implemented, and enhanced the Vehicle Tracking System for GMAC branches.
  • Developed and implemented Semi-Annual Management Planning System for GMAC Human Resources.
  • Developed and implemented Customer Assistance Center System for EDS/GMAC support group.
  • Leading development of coding standards for all development tools, and participating in FoxPro standards for EDS.
  • Founder and President of the EDS Fox User Group.
  
Technical Staffs Central Support
 
Warren, MI
October 1989 to April 1992
Systems Engineer:
  • Developed, marketed, and implemented Visitor Security System and GM Proud Referral Tracking System for GM Tech Staffs.
  • Supported, enhanced, and documented Designation Of Agents System for GM Technical Staffs Financial.
  • Developed and implemented Design Staff Contract Hours System which transfers PC data from/to IBM mainframe.
  • Served as Novell Local Area Network Administrator for EDS Technical Staffs Central Support.
  • Supported customer and local account questions on FoxPro, Lotus 123, and Microsoft Word.

Unisys Corporation
  
Detroit, MI
  
February 1986 to October 1989
Customer Service Engineering Information Systems
Management Systems Analyst / Team Leader
  • Coded RESPOND on-line system in LINCII fourth generation language.
  • Created and improved existing COBOL programs which generated reports for Customer Service Engineering.
  • Served on the Customer Service Engineering IS departmental LAN team.

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Education:

Oakland University Rochester, MI Graduated December 1985 with Honors
  • Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Science, Minor in Economics