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Resume
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Dave Leach
1355 Euclid Ave NE Apt 25-B
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 849-0054
dave@dmleach.com
Technical Skills
| Borland / CodeGear Delphi | Versions 2.0 to 2007 | 19 years |
| Structured Query Language (SQL) | 18 years | |
| Seagate / Business Objects Crystal Reports | Versions 6.0 to 9.0 | 11 years |
| Microsoft Access | Versions 2.0 to 2010 | 7 years |
| Oracle | Versions 8i to 10g | 7 years |
| Microsoft SQL Server | Versions 6.5 to 2005 | 5 years |
| PHP | Versions 5.3 to 5.5 | 3 years |
| MySQL | Version 5.5 | 3 years |
Experience
LAMP Camp
July 2015 - Present
- Designed and developed a multichannel inventory and sales tracking system using PHP 5.5 and MySQL.
- In lead developer role, served as a coding and testing knowledge resource for new developers.
Sterling BackCheck
November 2014 - July 2015
- As a Software Engineer Consultant, maintained a suite of applications used to retrieve and report background check information using Delphi 7 and Microsoft SQL Server.
- Developed contextual date parser in Delphi and C#, improving recognition rate by a factor of 10.
- Diagnosed and repaired issues involving SOAP communication security and Microsoft Word OLE.
Well Played, LLC
September 2012 – July 2015
- Co-founded a board and card game retail business with sales revenue of over $35,000 in 2014.
- Authored an inventory tracking system using Lazarus 1.2.x (open source Delphi), PHP 5.3, and MySQL 5.5.
- Created and automated services to post products for sale using Marketplace Web Services and to download financial transactions using Square Connect API.
- Excelled in teaching dozens of new games to hundreds of enthusiasts at events and conventions throughout the southeast.
ADP Incorporated
August 2007 – May 2012
- As a Senior Programmer Analyst, designed, developed and maintained a flexible spending account management database using Delphi 2007 and Oracle 10g.
- Coordinated with other business units to author and maintain several stand-alone applications that import data and generate reports using Crystal Reports 9.0.
- Created development estimates, design documents, unit tests, and user acceptance testing outlines.
Young Consulting
September 2006 – August 2007
- As a Software Analyst, maintained an insurance proposal and claims application suite using Delphi 6.0.
- Created and maintained reports using QuickReports and Microsoft Reporting Services.
BellSouth
July 2004 – September 2006
- As a Systems Analyst II, developed and maintained a quote generation application using Delphi 6.0.
- In technical lead analyst role, oversaw the day-to-day operations of a team of three developers.
- In post implementation lead analyst role, coordinated and managed repair of defect backlog.
- Authored over 100 analysis, specification, and unit test documents, in addition to developing standard templates for group use.
CCH Incorporated
October 2002 – June 2004
- As a Programmer Analyst, analyzed, developed, and maintained an accounting practice management software suite using Delphi 6.0 and 7.0 and Crystal Reports 8.5 and 9.0.
- Acted as a resource for Crystal Reports expertise for multiple divisions and locations of the company.
Artisan Software Design
August 2001 – October 2002
- Founded and managed a freelance software consulting practice.
Columbia Ultimate Business Systems
September 2000 – August 2001
ClickChoice.com
July 1999 – August 2000
Computing Solutions
June 1996 – July 1999
Education and Personal Information
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics and Computer Science, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA.
- Charter member, Secretary and President of Lenox Park Toastmasters in 2005 and 2006.
- On-air volunteer for Georgia Radio Reading Service from 2015
- Six-time Jeopardy! winner in 2012 and Tournament of Champions semi-finalist in 2013.