Past Roles: Customer Support / Service / Onsite Consulting, Programming, Voter Data Systems Development, Ticketing Systems and Sales
Technologies: UNIX/Linux, SQL, C, IBM Informix Servers and Tools (Informix-4GL, -SQL, Client SDK), Shell scripting, IBM Mainframe (OS,zOS), COBOL, OS JCL
Résumé/CV: Available on request
Email: al.d@gmx.us
I'm a former software engineer and technical lead (Informix, Lockheed Martin) with deep experience in UNIX systems, database tooling, and mission-critical application support. My past roles include software development, advanced technical support, and custom solution engineering for enterprise and defense environments.
I also founded and ran a successful online ticketing business (peaked at $460K/year), where I built and integrated systems across eBay, StubHub, and direct sales — experience that sharpened both my technical and sales acumen. (Building solid relationships with vendors and buyers mattered a lot more then.)
I'm seeking a position (FT or contract) in Customer Service and Support (mainly because that's where I offer the most unique value-added immediately) but am open to Development, Publications, or in whatever role has a need.
particularly those roles that value pragmatic problem solving, old-school personal engagement, or breadth of experience and perspectives.
I can work locally (South Bay preferred if onsite) or remotely, contract or permanent, W4 or 1099.
Note: I could be an ideal match if you want a full time Silicon Valley in-person presence without the typical upcharges.
Remote: OK Onsite: OK Hybrid: OK
Willing to relocate: Yes
Past Roles: Customer Support / Service / Onsite Consulting, Programming, Voter Data Systems Development, Ticketing Systems and Sales
Technologies: UNIX/Linux, SQL, C, IBM Informix Servers and Tools (Informix-4GL, -SQL, Client SDK), Shell scripting, IBM Mainframe (OS,zOS), COBOL, OS JCL
Résumé/CV: Available on request
Email: al.d@gmx.us
I'm a former software engineer and technical lead (Informix, Lockheed Martin) with deep experience in UNIX systems, database tooling, and mission-critical application support. My past roles include software development, advanced technical support, and custom solution engineering for enterprise and defense environments.
I also founded and ran a successful online ticketing business (peaked at $460K/year), where I built and integrated systems across eBay, StubHub, and direct sales — experience that sharpened both my technical and sales acumen. (Building solid relationships with vendors and buyers mattered a lot more then.)
I'm seeking a position (FT or contract) in Customer Service and Support (mainly because that's where I offer the most unique value-added immediately) but am open to Development, Publications, or in whatever role has a need. particularly those roles that value pragmatic problem solving, old-school personal engagement, or breadth of experience and perspectives.
I can work locally (South Bay preferred if onsite) or remotely, contract or permanent, W4 or 1099. Note: I could be an ideal match if you want a full time Silicon Valley in-person presence without the typical upcharges.