## BIO
**ANDREW M. O'BRIEN**
**WORK
EXPERIENCE**
**Homeyer Consulting Services, Inc.**, Tewksbury, MA
<u>Software Consultant/Engineer</u> -- Conceive, design, and develop a custom Access 2002/MS SQL Server database application from scratch to replace a weak, inadequate spreadsheet system that tracks water consulting services rendered, clients, contacts and sales rep activity. The application helps increase employee efficiency at Homeyer Consulting, Inc. by automating many everyday business tasks such as internal and client report generation. (October 2002 - Present)
**Virtual Strategy, Inc., Boston, MA**
<u>Software Engineer</u> (June 2000 – September 2002)
· Designed, implemented, tested, and debugged core components of the VS business intelligence portal.
· Co-developed and maintained the innovative microCube technology used by the VS product to rapidly aggregate and gather large amounts of data.
· Conceived and developed a license authentication system that enforces a strict per-seat licensing scheme.
· Analyzed, optimized performance of, and added features to the C++ COM layer, which encapsulates the database logic.
· Provided web consulting and site development for SeniorTouch – Seniorlink's intranet for managing the care of elders.
· Proposed the use of structured unit testing frameworks for major and minor product releases and, after approval, designed and coded these frameworks.
· Developed extensive project plans and technical specifications for major renovations to the VS product.
· Advised junior engineers on design and development choices for numerous projects.
· Trained new software engineers in Visual Basic, Microsoft Data Access Components, and writing both simple and complex SQL queries.
· Assisted with the implementation of the VS product at the client site.
· Interviewed applicants for the Software Engineer position.
· Participated in planning sessions to determine the future and direction of the VS product.
**Boston University Medical Campus Office of Information Technology, Boston, MA**
<u>Developer</u> – Designed and maintained an Access database application used to store and manage technical support calls to the Helpdesk. Created web pages for the Helpdesk providing problem resolutions for the end-user. (June 1998 – May 2000)
<u>Technician</u> – Diagnosed computer-related incidences and administered hardware, software, and network support to faculty members on campus. (September 1997 – May 1998)
**Boston University, Boston, MA**
<u>Tutor</u> – Programming in C++ (April 1999 – May 2000)
<u>Grader</u> – Data Structures and Programming Principles (September 1999 – May 2000)
<u>Teaching Assistant</u> – Developmental Psychology (September – December 1999)
<u>Teaching Assistant</u> – Introduction to Biology I (September – December 1998)
**COMPUTER
SKILLS**
**Languages**
C, C++, Visual Basic, VBA, VBScript, Java, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, DHTML, XHTML, XML, XSL, Perl, Scheme
**Development Software**
Visual Basic 6.0, Visual C++ 6.0, Visual Interdev 6.0, FrontPage 2000, Dreamweaver 3, Borland C++ Builder 3
**Databases**
MS SQL Server 7/2000, MS Access, Oracle 8.1
**Operating Systems**
Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP, UNIX, MS-DOS
**Miscellaneous**
ADO, RDO, ActiveX, ASP, Windows API, MFC, Visual Sourcesafe 6.0
**EDUCATION**
BOSTON UNIVERSITY, College of Arts and Sciences, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, May 2000
Minor: **Computer Science**
· Magna Cum Laude
· Golden Key National Honor Society
· GPA: 3.75/4.00
· Dean's List (4 times)
**MEMBERSHIP**
· National Eagle Scout Association
· Microsoft Student Users Group
## Area of Expertise
**Languages**
C, C++, Visual Basic, VBA, VBScript, Java, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, DHTML, XHTML, XML, XSL, Perl, Scheme
**Development Software**
Visual Basic 6.0, Visual C++ 6.0, Visual Interdev 6.0, FrontPage 2000, Dreamweaver 3, Borland C++ Builder 3
**Databases**
MS SQL Server 7/2000, MS Access, Oracle 8.1
**Operating Systems**
Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP, UNIX, MS-DOS
**Miscellaneous**
ADO, RDO, ActiveX, ASP, Windows API, MFC, Visual Sourcesafe 6.0
