Laird B. McBride

2205 Sunset Blvd • Bar Nunn, Wyoming 82601• E-mail:lairdmcbride@hotmail.com

An enthusiastic developer and programmer with exceptional communication skills

Qualifications

·         Experienced N-tier developer and database administrator

·         BA in Computer Science from University of Wyoming

·         Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

·         Extensive communication skills

·         Experienced in creating and maintaining Visual Basic applications using Microsoft SQL data warehouse procedures

·         CFMC Script design and implementation

 

Summary of Skills

·         SQL Database Administrator

·         Communicated and handled customer / client complaints

·         Supervised promotions

·         Ability to detail what client needs in regards to programming

·         Knowledge of multiple operating systems and programming languages

·         Able to train users on multiple software packages

·         Responsible for purchasing decisions

·         Managed small business

Computer Skills

Software languages: Visual Basic, Visual C++, C++, Basic VB.Net LISP, Object orientated programming and desktop operations.   Configure and navigate Linux, Unix, Windows 3.0-Win2000, Windows NT, OS/2, Macintosh Systems 7 System and SUN Spark.  Application support, network protocol and services, client management, OS installation, OS commands and concepts, file management, print manager, object linking and embedding, customizing windows, trouble shooting software faults using a variety of utilities. 

DB design and maintenance: VBA and Access through SQL, Migration design, Data warehousing, HTML, Java; principles involved in design, development and maintenance of large software projects. Including requirements analysis, architectural design, quality control and testing, documentation, maintenance and management all with an emphasis on modular design techniques and strategies for system-level testing. 

Support: Ability to train, assist and educate computer users in a broad range of operating systems and software packages.

Study and research script design: Designed, implemented and scripted in excess of 500 CFMC Servent research projects.  These projects were for companies such as Procter & Gamble, Kellogg's, General Mills, FSA, Clorox, Best Foods, and many more.

Education

v      University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, May 1998
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science

Experience

v      Wyoming Research Associates Inc., Casper, WY, May 1998 – February 2002
Vice President / Research Technology Director

v      UW “Wyoming Institute for Disabilities”, January of 1998 – May 1998
Consultant / Web Developer

v      Senator Malcolm Wallop, 1990 – 1994
System Administrator / Clerk