The Kuhn Group, Inc.
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RESUME
William S. Kuhn
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
5755 Riley Creek Road
Saint Marys, KS 66536
(785) 437-3245
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Education
1986
- B.S. Aeronautical Studies / Computer Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
Certifications
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft Small Business Specialist
Employment History
1998-Present
President/CEO
The Kuhn Group, Inc.
Saint Marys, Kansas
1997-1999
Networking Director
Telecommunications Research Associates (TRA)
Saint Marys, Kansas
1994-1997
MIS Director
Telecommunications Research Associates (TRA)
Saint Marys, Kansas
1990-1994
MIS Director
Associated Public-Safety Communications Officers, Inc (APCO)
Daytona Beach, Florida
1987-1990
Data Processing Manager
Associated Public-Safety Communications Officers, Inc. (APCO)
Daytona Beach, Florida
Microsoft Certification Exams Passed
70-058 - Networking Essentials
70-073 - Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
70-067 - Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server
70-068 - Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server in the
Enterprise
70-059 - Internetworking with Microsoft TCP/IP on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
70-087 - Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0
70-156 - Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Visual FoxPro 6.0
12-199 - Microsoft® Business Solutions Retail Management System Store Operations
12-200 - Microsoft® Business Solutions Retail Management System Headquarters
70-282 - Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and
Medium-Sized Business
Networking Skills
Microsoft Windows 2003, XP, 2000, NT 4.0, 3.51, Win 95, 98, ME
Microsoft Small Business Server 2000, 2003
IPX, TCP/IP, RAS, Firewalls, Routers, DNS, WINS, DHCP
Microsoft Exchange 2003, 2000, 5.5
Microsoft Internet Information Server 6.0, 5.0, 4.0
Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0, ISA 2000 Server, ISA 2004 Server
Novell Netware 3.x
ARCServe, BackupExec
100-TX, 100-VG/AnyLAN, TCNS, Gigabit Ethernet, Wireless Ethernet 802.11b,
802.11g
Coax, Twisted Pair, and Fiber-Optic cabling
Programming Skills
ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET, Compact Framework.NET
Visual Studio 2003, 2005, 2008
FoxPro/DOS, FoxPro/Windows, Visual FoxPro 9.0, 8.0, 7.0, 6.0, 5.0, 3.0
Microsoft SQL Server 2005, 2000, 7.0, 6.5
Visual Basic, Visual C++, Pascal, Delphi
Installshield 5.x,6.x,10.x, Installshield for Windows Installer 1.x,2.x
Fortran, QuickBasic, 8088 Assembler, COBOL
ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), EDI
Miscellaneous Skills
Crystal Reports 8.5, 9.0, 10
PC hardware expert - recommend, install, upgrade, troubleshoot
VoysAccess, VisualVoice (Telephony libraries)
Silverfox, CommTools, MSComm32, CommX (Data Communications libraries)
Mailers software (bulk mailing, sorting, CASS certification, etc.)
Microsoft Office, Outlook, FrontPage, Visio
Microsoft Retail Management System
HIPAA certified, ArcGIS 9.1
Current
Projects
As President of The Kuhn Group, Inc., I provide network engineering, custom
software development, retail point-of-sale systems, and IT support services to
businesses in the central United States.
Accomplishments
2007-2008 Developed ASP.NET, SQL Server, EDI, and VFP applications for
Kansas Social and Rehabilitative Services in Topeka, Kansas.
2007 Developed ASP.NET applications using C#, VB.NET, Delphi, SQL Server, and Oracle 9i for Bartlett & West Engineering in Topeka, Kansas.
2006-2007 Developed web application for Kansas Livestock Association which allows internal users and external customers to update and manage data required for federal environmental reporting and compliance. System is written in ASP.NET and C# using a SQL Server 2005 database.
2005-2007 Functioned as Data Architect and Lead Programmer in developing
Examinetics, Inc. Multiphasic Data Processing application. This application was
a complete rewrite of a mainframe based nationwide mobile medical data
collection and reporting system. The 70+ Gigabyte database application uses a
Visual FoxPro 9.0 front-end and 64Bit Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database
back-end. The application has replaced the mainframe completely.
2003 Rewrote the United States General Services Administration’s
Freedom of Information Request and Supply and Service Bid tracking program.
Originally a FoxPro/DOS application, I used Visual FoxPro 8 front-end and SQL
Server 2000 database backend. Delivered on time and within budget.
1999-2002 Designed and developed the 2nd Generation Automated Frequency
Coordination system for APCO. The system was written in Visual FoxPro 6.0 and
utilized the Internet for WAN data distribution to approximately 90 sites
nationwide. It was put online in 2001 on time and within budget.
1997 Wrote and implemented TRA's VoiceMail and PBX AutoAttendant
systems. These were written originally in FoxPro/Windows using VoysAccess
Telephony library, and then were rewritten in VFP5 using the VisualVoice OCX.
These systems use multi-line Dialogic telephony cards on Pentium class machines.
The system is customized to take best advantage of TRA's PBX capabilities. The
system went online in 1997.
1994-1999 Expanded TRA's computer systems from original single Novell server , 20 local and 15 remote PCs to 4 NT-based servers, 1 Novell server, 90 local and 50 remote PCs. Updated network from original ARCNet to current mix of 100-TX, 100-VG, and 10Base-T running over Gigabit Ethernet backbone with firewall protected direct T-1 internet connection.
1994-1995 Wrote the communications routines to automate remote user updates for TRA's homegrown E-Mail system. This was done originally in FoxPro/DOS and migrated to FoxPro/Windows. DOS versions went online in 1994. Windows versions in 1995.
1992-1993 Worked with an ANSI EDI committee consisting of representatives from ANSI, APCO and other frequency coordinators, and the FCC on development of EDI transaction set 195 for electronic transmission of FCC frequency coordination applications. The transaction set was approved in 1993.
1990-1993 Designed and developed the Automated Frequency Coordination
system for APCO. The system maintained a copy of and distributed the FCC Part 90
license database and updates across the dial-up WAN to approx. 120 workstations
nationwide, and allowed WAN users to create, verify, and electronically send new
license applications to the FCC. The system included data entry, validation,
database search, WAN communications, and E-Mail modules. The system was written
in FoxPro/DOS, including all communications routines and functions. The system
was put online in 1992 - on time and under budget. It was operating until
replaced in 2001 by a new system (also written by me).
Awards
1993 - Presidential Award - APCO
Awarded for development of the APCO Automated Frequency Coordination System
1994 - Special Recognition - Chevron
Awarded for assistance in development of ANSI EDI Transaction Set 195
1997 - Inducted into TRA Hall of Fame - TRA
Awarded for Best Technical Software Innovation
2001 - Presidential Award - APCO
Awarded for development of the 2nd generation APCO Automated
Frequency Coordination System
Interests/Hobbies
Flying (private pilot), ice hockey (fan - too lazy to play), pets (lots of
them), fishing, boating, target shooting, pinball, woodworking, cool classic
cars, amateur radio (Extra Class - call sign NO0OO).
The Bottom Line(s)
I have a broad range of IT skills and experience that allow me to evaluate, design, implement, and support solutions at all levels – system analysis and design, hardware configuration, network implementation, software development, and project management. I can take a project from a vague idea and make it a reality.
I have a very deep understanding of database programming. I have been using Visual FoxPro since the first beta of VFP in 1993, FoxPro since the first beta in 1988, and FoxBASE since 1987. Visual FoxPro is a very powerful OOP platform, and my experience with it has given me a solid understanding of OOP design and its’ benefits and drawbacks. I have been doing Fox based development continuously during my career, and VFP is has been my primary development environment.
As a SQL Server programmer, I have the keys to an extremely powerful and stable database backend. It is a great complement to a front end written in Visual FoxPro or C#.
Over the last 3 years I have made the jump into web and handheld application development using Visual Studio 2005, C#, ASP.NET, and the .NET Compact Framework. Both environments are extremely different than the Windows desktop environment I’ve used for so long. My comfort level with .NET has increased dramatically over the years.
As a Network Engineer, I understand how to get optimum performance and stability out of available hardware. This immediately benefits any software running on that hardware.
Extended travel is no problem. My laptop is my office.
Contact via..
E-Mail bkuhn@kuhngroup.com
Home Phone (785) 437-3245
Work Phone (785) 437-3277