Robert Knill:
CLASS OF 1978
Tower/Warren Woods High SchoolClass of 1978
Warren, MI
Alwood Elementary SchoolClass of 1978
Warren, MI
Hickory Junior High SchoolClass of 1978
Warren, MI
Hawthorn Middle SchoolClass of 1978
Warren, MI
Robert's Story
Technical Training
Programming In Progress
Progress Database Administration
Advanced Progress Database Administration
Introduction to Webspeed
Advanced Webspeed Coding
Database Administration Progress Version 9
MFGPRO Product Training 1
MFGPRO Product Training 11
Programming in Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
Attendee of numerous Progress seminars to stay current.
Experience
Over 10+ years if expertise in Aerospace, Automotive, Chemical, Electronics, Food and Beverage and Medical device Manufacturing industries. Proficient in implementation, configuration, and design of Progress databases and Progress 4gl language in Web, G.U.I. and Character based environments.
Progress Database Administration
Installed and configured several Progress software applications using Progress multiple leveled versions
Installed and configured web-based Progress applications using Abyss, Apache, and Tomcat with Webspeed.
Installed and configured hardware integration for biometric devices, Time clocks, and bar code readers using progress with C# interface and socketing to Progress databases.
QAD MFGPRO Administration
Installed and configured numerous MFGPRO applications starting . Creation of multiple compilations of multi-language versions for both single and double-byte requirements.
Designed and implemented numerous custom databases for work around requirements involving customization for bridging data between Progress and other databases, such as SQL, Oracle, and Access.
Participated in QAD research and development of Datasync, QXtend product. R&D included design, testing and code and database performance tuning of add-on products. Create and configure User IDs,...Expand for more
menu and group security, batch processes, printer configurations in compliance with SOX requirements.
Systems Administration
Design, configuration, and tuning of both code and database for best performance in multiple industries. Environments worked in include Novell, Microsoft Server, and various Unix flavors. Formulated strategies for archiving, EDI, E-mail-SMS Text delivery for database down notification. Formulated Server resources for database striping and raid configurations. Designed and configured autonomous data delivery strategies using ftp and H.T.T.P. delivery protocols. Participated in design and configuration of failover systems for many 24 by 7 manufacturing operations. Major code review to resolve bottleneck issues of poorly written code not utilizing proper methodologies.
Work History most current
Apus Inc., Layton UT
Sr. Systems and Network Analyst
Responsible for setup of webspeed appserver, compiling of code and any schema changes to Progress databases. Also responsible for proof reading of Progress and Webspeed code for performance issues resulting in bottlenecks.
Gordon Food Services Corporate Offices Grand Rapids MI
Sr. Implementation Team Member
Team member providing integration support for the implementation of a customer purchase points reward program. I was responsible for writing reports necessary for the back-end module of the in-house Point-of-Sale system. Reports provided statistics used for data analysis.
A2Z Computers Solutions Macomb MI
I.T. Manager
Manage I.T. department . Train interns. Maintain Point of Sale Database. Write custom reports.
Achievements & Awards:
Dean’s List DeVry University
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