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Robert Pates ( Available )
Burnsville, Minnesota - 55337 USA
Expertise :C programming, data converters, transformation
Status :Citizen
Job Type :
All - W2,1099
Position :Computer Programmers, Computer Software Engineers, Applications, Computer Support Specialists

Resume
 
Objective

Im looking for a full/part time contract or permanent position, where I can use my skills to your benefit.  I have a variety of skills and am willing to take on almost any assignment.  I have been telecommuting for the last few years and I like it.  I have worked alone in my home office but I would be willing to use your office space, your power, and your equipment to do my job.  I would appreciate a face to face meeting so you can see how I might fit into your organization and become a valued asset.  I am always interested in learning new skills, so if there's a job no one else wants to do let me at it.


 



Summary
Over 15 years of system development experience with a proven track record of performance, leadership and innovation. Strong knowledge of system development methodology as team lead or participant. Dedicated reliable analyst with extensive C experience with strong organizational, creative problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Employment

2001 -  Present
Software Developer

Burnsville , MN
Chose not to move to Nashville, TN with WebMD and began contract consulting for Claimlynx Inc Plymouth, MN. Provided, systems analysis, design, development and support activities for customized connections and solutions for health care electronic commerce.
worked from home office developing software solutions as required with minimal specifications and no supervision.
Applications developed in C to run on a Unix-FreeBSD platform, translated data to/from HIPAA-mandated ANSI X12N health care transactions to/from client proprietary data formats.

Enforced high QA standards to ensure HIPAA compliance of 270/271 - Eligibility Inquiry/Response, 276/277 - Claims Status Inquiry/Response and 278 Referral/Authorization, via the Minnesota HIPAA Collaborative.
Also familiar with the 274 Provider Information, 278 Services Review Information and 837 Claims transaction sets.

Technologies : gcc FreeBSD C/C++, SVN, UNIX shell scripting, MySQL

1996 -  2001
Integration Engineer

WebMD CORP Plymouth , MN
WebMD is the leading provider of health information services for consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through its public and private online portals and health focused publications.

Provided technical direction to configure/implement a multi-user data-mapping tool, in conjunction with, NT server applications, Win9x/NT workstations and UNIX file space accessible via SAMBA shares. Implemented over a wide area network, with redundancy and disaster recovery specifications.
Automated report distribution via proprietary Email, saving 20 hrs weekly.

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Automated data translation, report generation and health monitoring, saving 4 hours weekly.

Developed utilities to view and validate specified data elements, resulting in increased testing and certification throughput.
Responsible for the successful implementation of several special projects to support Marketing in acquiring new clients.
Responsible for the implementation and automation of a data import and mapping process.
Automated data transfer process from 1 system to another via modem.

2000 WebMD STAR award

Technologies : C/C++, VB 6.0, awk, UNIX shell scripting, Software QA and testing.

1989 -  1996
Senior Analyst

PLATO LEARNING Bloomington , MN
PLATO Learning is a leading provider of education technology solutions for K adult learners, offering curricula for reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies and life and job skills.

Automated manufacturing staging procedures, utilizing Novell Netware to load and configure system software on multiple target servers. Increased productivity of system integration staff by 50%.
Combined and integrated multiple products onto single distribution CD_ROM, while simplifying installation options for the end user.
Developed CD-ROM based installation and upgrade process and procedures, elimination costly diskette duplication inventory and distribution process.
Reduced development effort by 66% while synchronizing product availability across all supported platforms.

Reduced Field Support and Help Desk training needs by 66%.

Several PLATO awards and bonus s 1989 1995.

Technologies : C, DOS batch, awk, Novell Netware, CD-ROM Mastering, tape backup, Data compression PKWare, Software packaging, Software QA and testing.

1980 -  1989
Analyst

CONTROL DATA CORP Bloomington , MN
Began as an on-line PLATO consultant assisting clients with technical questions and development needs. Learned C and moved into the development group.
Participated in the porting of the PLATO Learning Management System from the CDC Cyber mainframe, to the PC network platform.



Education

Certificate , Intermediate C# .NET Normandale Community College

Certificate , Introduction to SQL Normandale Community College

Certificate , VB 6.0 Intermediate and Advanced Alto Consulting

Certificate , Project Management courses Work sponsered
College coursework , Structured analysis and Design Metro State University

College coursework , Computer Algorithms Metro State University



Skills
Experience with Microsoft or Borland C/C++, FreeBSD C/C++, HIPAA ANSI/X12N HealthCare transactions. Solid knowledge of C. Experience with C++, Microsoft VB 6.0, Microsoft Office, Shell scripting, AWK, software packaging, QA and testing. Recent Training in C#, SQL, ASP. NET and Project Management Fundamentals.


Miscellaneous
Several CDC awards and bonus s 1983 1988.
Technologies : C, TUTOR, Tencore, Rbase, Novell Netware, 3Com Networks
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College coursework, COBOL programming course University of MN Adult Extension
College coursework, Math and Psychology Gustavus Adolphus College




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