Ryszard Kilarski
 

Boston, MA 02215

rkilarski@hotmail.com

Objective

 A technical position dealing with application and/or user interface development, database design, and/or database programming.

Education
  • Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science, Boston University: May 1996.
  • Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, Boston University: May 1996.
  • Master of Science, Computer Information Systems, Boston University: May 1999.

Relevant Course Work:

Administrative Accounting, Algorithms, Client-Server Architecture, Communications and Computer Networks, Complexity and Computability Theory, Computer Architecture, Computer Languages (C, C++, Lisp), Data Structures, Database Systems, Decision-Making in Organizations, Discrete Mathematics, Information Systems Analysis and Design, Local Area Networks, Logic, Mathematics Foundations/Set Theory, Object-Oriented Programming, Operating Systems, Operations Management, Organizational Behavior, Project Management, User Interface Design and Methodology.

Work Experience
Software Engineer, March 1999-Present.
GE Healthcare/IDX Systems Corporation, General Electric Company (as of 1/2006), Development, Boston, MA
  • Developed new modules, enhanced existing modules, and fixed bugs in all applications (Managed Care, Billing & Accounts Receivables, Scheduling, and tools software).
  • Developed specs and designs with other engineers and architects in a team environment.
  • Developed software test plans in conjunction with Quality Assurance staff.
  • Developed complex rule-based and metadata driven tools for all applications.
  • In charge of main development work for the dbms and screen generator applications.
  • Engineered 508/Accessibility software enhancements.
  • Wrote functional and technical documentation for software.
  • Provided training and mentoring for “next generation” tools and languages to other developers.
  • Worked with development partners (i.e., existing clients) on next generation software, alpha and beta testing, and rollout.
  • Interfaced with upgrade teams, installation teams, and support teams as necessary.
Software Engineer, May 1997-March 1999.
IDX Systems Corporation, Client Services, Boston, MA
  • Worked as a software engineer in the customer support department.
  • Handled debugging of released software (written in M/Mumps and Microsoft Visual Basic) for clients.
  • Wrote custom routines to meet client specs.
  • Customized software to meet client specs.
  • Traveled to client sites for hands-on engineering and consultation.

 
Consultant, May 1997-August 1997.
Boston University, Office of Student Employment, Boston, MA.
  • Provided consulting services on the role of IT in the future of the Office.
  • Maintained and scheduled existing and new batch jobs.
  • Developed Word and Excel macros for office use.

 
Systems Administrator, June 1996-May 1997.
Boston University, Office of Student Employment, Boston, MA.
  • Extensively worked with a mainframe system
  • Functioned as a data trustee, a mainframe departmental systems administrator, and a network systems administrator.
  • Developed ad hoc programming jobs on a continual basis using Natural 2 (a database query language).
  • Implemented Windows solutions in Visual Basic for Applications (Microsoft Excel) and WordBasic (Microsoft Word).
  • Maintained a schedule of existing and new batch jobs, as well as production jobs using the Iris and Zeke scheduling packages.
  • Oversaw the completion and implementation of a new mainframe system for the student job service, a Macintosh application in Mandarin, and World Wide Web pages for the Department.
  • Supervised two computer programmer/assistants.

 
Computer Assistant/Programmer, September 1992-May 1996.
Boston University, Enrollment Services Operations, Boston, MA.
  • Developed administrative applications in Visual Basic to manage network information.
  • Wrote technical manuals and Windows help files for an in-house client-server system.
  • Designed graphics for training purposes, as well as for internal memos, newsletters, and departmental calendars.
  • Filmed and edited an in-house video "commercial" for the client-server system.
  • Finalist for the "Student Employee of the Year" award.

 
Computer Science Grader, September 1995-May 1996
Boston University, Computer Science Department, Boston, MA.
  • Graded class in Automata and Formal Languages
  • Graded class in Algorithms.

 
Mathematics Grader, September 1995-May 1996.
Boston University, Mathematics Department, Boston, MA.
  • Graded class in Multivariate Calculus
  • Graded class in Discrete Mathematics.

 
Store Clerk, Senior Sales Clerk, May 1992-December 1995 (Summers and Christmases)
B. Dalton Bookseller, Miami, FL.
  • Opened/closed the store
  • Supervised employees, and opened/closed registers (as Senior Sales Clerk).
  • Serviced customers (as Store Clerk).

 

Computer Experience

 Operating Systems:

Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 98, Windows 95, AIX UNIX, Solaris, VMS.

Applications:

cc:Mail, Internet (FTP, Newsgroups, Telnet, WWW), InterSystems Caché, Lotus Notes, Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft Mail, Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Project, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Visual InterDev, Web browsers (Netscape, Microsoft Internet Explorer).

Languages:

C, C++, Caché, HTML, Java, M/Mumps, Natural 2, Microsoft Visual Basic.

Languages

 Fluent in Polish and Spanish.

References

 Available upon request.

 

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