Past Roles: Customer Support / Service / Onsite Consulting, Programming, Voter Data Systems Development, Ticketing Systems and Sales
Technologies: UNIX/Linux, SQL, C, IBM Informix Servers and Tools (Informix-4GL, -SQL, Client SDK), Shell scripting, IBM Mainframe (OS,zOS), COBOL, OS JCL
Résumé/CV: Available on request
Email: al.d@gmx.us
I'm a former software engineer and technical lead (Informix, Lockheed Martin) with deep experience in UNIX systems, database tooling, and mission-critical application support. My past roles include software development, advanced technical support, and custom solution engineering for enterprise and defense environments.
I also founded and ran a successful online ticketing business (peaked at $460K/year), where I built and integrated systems across eBay, StubHub, and direct sales — experience that sharpened both my technical and sales acumen. (Building solid relationships with vendors and buyers mattered a lot more then.)
I'm seeking a position (FT or contract) in Customer Service and Support (mainly because that's where I offer the most unique value-added immediately) but am open to Development, Publications, or in whatever role has a need.
particularly those roles that value pragmatic problem solving, old-school personal engagement, or breadth of experience and perspectives.
I can work locally (South Bay preferred if onsite) or remotely, contract or permanent, W4 or 1099.
Note: I could be an ideal match if you want a full time Silicon Valley in-person presence without the typical upcharges.
I think that's just an artifact of how Workable doesn't really let you say "we welcome folks to from anywhere, based in the U.S., but also have an office in Madison if you'd prefer to work out of these some times"
As an aside: I've been interviewing candidates for this and other roles and it's surprised me how much it has come up from candidates that they miss having a place to go and work in-person with their coworkers and that they are looking locally for employers for that reason.
>The US has 'rediscovered' it through the tech companies.
It's only spoken of in the media positively in the context of newer tech companies.
My first programming job was at a defense contractor no doubt considered "stodgy" by the cool kids. Their newest office building was environmentally friendly (~70% naturally lit), and its cafeteria complex was large, well-managed and had both innovative and healthy options (e.g. a pay-by-the-ounce salad bar).
Remote: OK Onsite: OK Hybrid: OK
Willing to relocate: Yes
Past Roles: Customer Support / Service / Onsite Consulting, Programming, Voter Data Systems Development, Ticketing Systems and Sales
Technologies: UNIX/Linux, SQL, C, IBM Informix Servers and Tools (Informix-4GL, -SQL, Client SDK), Shell scripting, IBM Mainframe (OS,zOS), COBOL, OS JCL
Résumé/CV: Available on request
Email: al.d@gmx.us
I'm a former software engineer and technical lead (Informix, Lockheed Martin) with deep experience in UNIX systems, database tooling, and mission-critical application support. My past roles include software development, advanced technical support, and custom solution engineering for enterprise and defense environments.
I also founded and ran a successful online ticketing business (peaked at $460K/year), where I built and integrated systems across eBay, StubHub, and direct sales — experience that sharpened both my technical and sales acumen. (Building solid relationships with vendors and buyers mattered a lot more then.)
I'm seeking a position (FT or contract) in Customer Service and Support (mainly because that's where I offer the most unique value-added immediately) but am open to Development, Publications, or in whatever role has a need. particularly those roles that value pragmatic problem solving, old-school personal engagement, or breadth of experience and perspectives.
I can work locally (South Bay preferred if onsite) or remotely, contract or permanent, W4 or 1099. Note: I could be an ideal match if you want a full time Silicon Valley in-person presence without the typical upcharges.