CHIYOKO KAWANO
366 Howard Ave., #305
Burnaby BC
Canada V5B 3P8

Home Phone: 604-294-2266
E-mail: chiyoko@acm.org
Summary
Over 5 years of experience in Software Development using C/C++, UNIX, Visual Basic, Java, Windows, Oracle, Informix, SQL, Paradox, ObjecTime, Prolog, etc. Mostly engaged in developing application systems in network enviornments. B.S. Computer Science from The University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George (GPA 3.81). Highly motivated, responsible, organized, diligent and willing to learn new skills and technologies.

Work Experience
DISCERNING SYSTEMS, INC., BURNABY, BC
Programmer September 1999
Development and Maintenance of Environmental Statistics Software for Windows.

  • Analysis, Design, Implementation of GUI in Visual Basic.

INTEC INC., OSAKA, JAPAN
Programmer (Contract) June 1998 - August 1998
Development of Automatic Print System for Solaris and Human Resource Management system for Windows NT.

  • Built and tested Oracle database access libraries in Pro*C and updated the program specifications.
  • Implemented and tested GUI in Visual Basic.

NANIWA CALCULATION CENTER CO., LTD., OSAKA, JAPAN
System Engineer (Contract) February 1997 - December 1997
Designing Cost Calculating Sub System as part of System Reconstruction for a textile manufacturer. (Converting Mainframe to Windows NT)

  • Consulted with customers and proposed effective improvements by precisely analyzing the old system.
  • Established a strong relationship with customers by clearly identifying customers' needs.
  • Designed database tables for Oracle, GUI in Visual Basic and monthly batch jobs in Visual C++.
  • Planned, perfomed and documented testing of the system.
  • Debugged and modified the system in Visual Basic, PL/SQL, Excel and Visual C++.

NISSAY COMPUTER CO., LTD., OSAKA, JAPAN
Programmer (Contract) June 1996 - August 1996
Development of an update control system of a system application for an insurance company.

  • Designed, implemented, tested and documented the system in C and C-Shell in UNIX enviornment.

WELLKNIT SYSTEM DESIGN CO., LTD., OSAKA, JAPAN
System Engineer (Permanent) October 1992 - August 1995
Design, Implementation, Testing, Documentation and Maintenance of various kinds of application systems.

  • Modified Point of Sales System for RS6000 by programming in Oracle Pro*C and SQL Forms.
  • Developed Air Conditioner Durability Test Data Processing System in UNIX C and Wingz by utilizing Wingz datalink to Informix.
  • Developed Management Information System and Immovable Property Management System for Macintosh in Wingz connected to Informix at Unix Server.
  • Participated in developing Unix User Aide System for Sun in C by utilizing Motif.
  • Developed and Maintained Inventory System for DOS-V in C and PAL by using Paradox.
  • Developed JCA (Japan Chain Store Association) Communication Package for POS machines in C.
  • Joined development of Custommer Service System for Windows NT by programming in Born-Shell and supervising a contract worker.
  • Demonstrated the ability to work under pressure of deadlines.
  • Established well-structured designing and programming skills.

DIGITEC CO., LTD., OSAKA, JAPAN
Programmer (Permanent) August 1991 - August 1992
Development of an interactive English educational application package for Macintosh with voice navigator.

  • Participated in producing animation and implementation in ThinkC.

Summary of Skills
  • C/C++. (5 years experience, last used 1999, proficiency: strong)
  • UNIX. (5 years experience, last used 1999, proficiency: strong)
  • Oracle. (2 years experience, last used 1999, proficiency: medium)
  • Visual Basic. (1 year experience, last used 1998, proficiency: medium)
  • Windows/MS-DOS. (2 years experience, last used 1999, proficiency: medium)
  • Java. (1 year experience, last used 1999, proficiency: medium)
  • Shell. (1 year experience, last used 1999, proficiency: medium)
  • Paradox. (1 year experience, last used 1995, proficiency: medium)
  • ObjecTime. (1 year experience, last used 1999, proficiency: medium)
  • PL/SQL. (0.5 years experience, last used 1996, proficiency: familiar)
  • Informix. (0.5 years experience, last used 1994, proficiency: familiar)
  • Motif. (0.5 years experience, last used 1994, proficiency: familiar)
  • Prolog. (0.5 years experience, last used 1997, proficiency: familiar)
  • XForms. (0.5 years experience, last used 1998, proficiency: familiar)
Language Skills
  • Japanese (fluent)
  • English (strong)
  • French (medium)
Education/Training
  • Bachelor, Computer Science, The University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC (1999)
Other courses
  • French, UniversitELaval, Québec, QC
  • French, Collège St. Charles-Garnier, Québec, QC
Professional Affiliations
    Member of The Association for Computing Machinery.

Personal Interests
    Skiing, Hiking and Travelling.

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