Erich C. Pearson

51 Fox Ridge Drive

Fletcher, NC 28732

828.628.3525 (Home)

828.279.7596 (Cell)

erich.pearson@.att.net

Professional To consult on projects where my experiences as database designer, analyst,

Objective and programmer can contribute to the success of a strong, dynamic organization.

Qualifications · Database application development using Visual Basic, Visual C++.

· Database design and normalization.

· Database installation, configuration, administration and tuning.

· Budget analysis and preparation.

· Team building.

· Training and curriculum development.

· Management of change.

· Software license compliance.

· Disaster recovery and business resumption planning.

· Software project management.

· Total Cost of Ownership analysis.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Areas of Operating Systems: NT Server & Workstation, Netware, UNIX, VMS, Win 95/98/2000/CE

Expertise Programming Languages: C, C++, Visual C++, Visual Basic, Fortran, Basic, Pascal

Programming Tools: Microsoft IIS, ASP

Relational Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, Access, xBase, Paradox

Network Topologies: Ethernet, FDDI, Token Ring, ATM

Network Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, Netbios/Netbeui, DDCMP, SNMP, RMON, DECnet

Enterprise Systems: SAP R/2, R/3

Network Management: CA-Unicenter, Remotely Possible, ManageWise

Network Analyzers: Network Associates Sniffer, HP Protocol Analyzer

E-mail: cc-Mail, MS-Mail, Lotus Notes, Exchange, Outlook, All-in-One

Backup/Recovery: ARCserve, Backup Exec, Picture Taker, Ghost

Remote Access: Shiva LAN-Rover, RAS

Firewalls: Elron

Anti-Virus: F-Prot, InocuLAN, Norton, McAffee

Statistical Analysis: SAS, NW Quality Analyst

Neural Networks: Brain Maker, Path Finder

Expert Systems: ExSys

PC/Network Inventory: LAN Automatic Inventory, CentaMeter

Employment Manager, Information Services, BASF Corporation, Enka, NC – 06/1993 to present

History Responsible for 550 PC local area network with 10 Netware fileservers, 5 NT servers, 7 VAXs, 2 HP 9000s,

and 3 PDP-11s. Supervised 8 analysts and technicians. Performed database administration on Oracle

and SQL Server databases running on Open/VMS and HP-UX systems. Developed web-based SQL Server applications to support warehousing and logistics operations. Planned site I.S. and telecommunications budget of $1.3M. Project leader for $1.6M network infrastructure upgrade project. Reduced costs through flexible I.S. support model, analysis and elimination of inaccurate telephone charges, and renegotiations of hardware maintenance contracts Member: BASF Corporation Y2K Planning Committee, BASF Corporation Information Services Community Council, BASF Corporation Software Vendor Selection Team. Formed 3 disparate support groups into a unified, focused, and goal-oriented team.

System Designer, BASF Corporation, Enka, NC – 06/1989 to 06/1993

Designed automatic creation of statistical process control charts, product property charts, and certificates

of analysis. Created a data warehouse of process, testing, and shipping data. Analyzed and developed data

flow diagrams for several business processes that exchanged data, but where no “big picture” view existed

previously. Designed site-wide, 12-hub metropolitan area fiberoptic network. Installed Distributed Sniffer

network monitoring system and performed trend analysis and base-lining of network performance.

System Manager, Tele-Communications, Inc., Englewood, CO – 03/1987 to 06/1989

Responsible for operation of 7-VAX network which controlled 800,000 addressable cable TV converters.

Supervised 3 programmers and 2 operators. Developed software control system for satellite transponder.

Developed software to download DOS programs onto PCs connected to cable TV. Installed broad-band ethernet Netware network.

Project Leader, Public Systems, Associates, Denver, CO – 11/1983 to 03/1987

Designed and lead development of legislative document database management system used in the states

of Colorado, Louisiana, Alabama, Nevada, West Virginia, and North Carolina. Developed custom

communication interfaces between VAX and IBM, Data General computers. Developed custom

client/server word processing package for creation of daily legislative journals. Performed on-site

installation and training of users. Supervised 3 programmer/analysts.

Programmer, Denver Research Institute, Denver, CO – 09/1980 to 11/1983

Prototyped ultrasound limb plthysmograph for first space shuttle mission. Designed cascade impactor

data reduction system for EPA. Developed clock driver program for airborne EMF pulse detector.

Developed software for portable X-ray stress analyzer.

Education Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado – Denver, 1989

Leadership Development Program, Center for Creative Leadership

Certifications Certified Quality Engineer, ASQC, 1992

Memberships Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 1984

American Society of Quality Control, 1992

Distinctions Member, ASQC exam-writing committee that developed the Certified Software Quality

Engineer exam, 1994

References Made available upon request.