Summary of Qualifications Programming Expert                          Intermediate                      Novice_________________________________ Visual Basic 6.          C++                                      VB.Net Microsoft C                 Lex & Yacc                         PHP X86 Assembly           HTML                                  Java - Maintained Access and MySQL Databases in a network environment. - Designed and developed a VB application to collect test data and manage that data in either an Access or MySQL database and create web-based reports. - Expanded Win32 application including new classes - Developed DOS based configuration and test utilities. - Familiar with all Windows desktop operating systems and Linux. Hardware and Software Testing - Analyzed PC Audio hardware and software components using Microsoft's Audio Compatibility Tests and an Audio Analyzer - Tested new PC system designs with Microsoft's Hardware Compatibility tests and a battery of other third party and in house tests. Technical Support - Assisted customers with software, hardware installation problems such as IRQ conflicts   Professional Experience Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Longmont, Colorado 1998 - 2006 Formerly National Semiconductor Formerly Cyrix Silicon Tools Software Engineer 2003 – 2006 Promoted to reflect the type of work I had been doing for the last four years. Created many system tests from raw bug research data. Maintained twelve years worth of system level tests. Developed new applications to test specific system functions such as USB, SATA and PCIx. Discovered and debugged system bugs using a combination of software and hardware solutions. (Logic Analyzer, FS2, Codeview Silicon Validation Technician 1998 – 2003 Designed and developed a Visual Basic 6 program to manage and control lab automation and data collection. Collaborated with validation team members to refine the test lab automation and data management systems. (software and database design) Developed DOS based tools in C and X86 Assembly to test and configure hardware. Added a logic analyzer module to a Win32 app using Visual C++. Teamed with three others to convert the Visual Basic lab software solution to a web based system using a combination of PHP and Java Script. Created test plans and training documents. Sykes Greeley, Colorado 1997 - 1998 Technical Support Agent Provided phone support to SyQuest removable drive users. StarTek Greeley, Colorado 1994 - 1997 Technical Support Agent Helped Hewlett Packard customers with printer and tape drive problems Trained Technical Support Agents on product knowledge, efficient debug methods and polite caller control. Created web based Windows 3.1 simulations to aid agents that were only familiar with Windows 95. Education Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Specializing in Programming and Operating System University of Phoenix Online June 2003   Software Engineer Resume for Gary Slaughenhaupt Northern Colorado - Greeley , Loveland, Fort Collins, Cheyenne

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