Rocinante Software 
Edward D. Eichman

This document is designed to provide potential software programming and technical documentation clients with the necessary information about the services provided by Rocinante Software. Since I am the only programmer at Rocinante, information on my abilities is the focus of this document.

The main advantages in contracting with Rocinante Software is excellent work at a very low price. The hourly rate is currently 30 Euros, which is made possible by the low cost of living in Spain. I have impressive letters of recommendation from my previous employers and will gladly furnish further recommendations from clients.

As you will see from my resume, I have a wide range of experience in the computer industry, using both the Macintosh and Windows operation systems. I have developed programs in a variety of programming languages, development environments, and APIs. I have written various technical articles and documentation.

I believe I can help potential clients most by doing high level programming on the Windows platform. I am expert in both Borland Delphi and Microsoft Visual C++. I welcome all opportunities to learn additional skills in other areas and/or platforms.

I have worked and lived in four countries, speak fluent English and Spanish, and am conversant in German. I reside close to the Barcelona international airport and travel is not a problem.

Please feel free to call, e-mail, or fax me at the above numbers to discuss your programming needs.

Ed Eichman
Cambrils, Spain
March 23rd, 1999

Experience:

Software Engineer

Rocinante Software - Spain
7/97 - Present
 

• Currently creating an internet publishing system for newsrooms in C++ 6.0/MFC using NetShow and Real technologies for IMS (InterMedia Solutions) GmbH of Vaterstetten, Germany.

• Currently planning and creating a budgeting program using Delphi 3 and the Apollo XBase engine for Promo Datentechnik + Systemberatung GmbH of Hamburg, Germany.

• Performed Java JDBC (SQL) and Servlet work on Windows (JBuilder) and Linux (JDK) to help BoekNet of Utrecht, Holland migrate their web site from C++/NT to Java/Linux.

• Provided coding and testing assistance along with code reviews for the "Herakles für Windows" program (a custom application for a group of hospitals in Germany) for Promo Datentechnik + Systemberatung GmbH of Hamburg, Germany.

• Developed a multithreaded indexer and fuzzy text search engine in generic C++ using Sockets, HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol), ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) and SQL (Structured Query Language) for BoekNet of Utrecht, Holland to allow searching of their book databases via the Internet.

• Created a collection of specialized Delphi database access components for Promo Datentechnik + Systemberatung GmbH of Hamburg, Germany for use in customized software projects.

Programador

Elcon Software S.L. - Spain
8/95 - 9/97
 

• Used Borland's Delphi for Windows and TurboPower's Filer XBase engine to create a Windows version of SuperLock, the company's flagship product

SuperLock is a program for the key/lock industry which calculates how keys have to be cut and locks "pinned" in order that access be granted/denied on a key/door basis. It also includes many database features to collect and report on individual lock systems or on the history of saved systems.

• Programmed a WYSIWYG report generator/printer designed to work with any program and integrated it into SuperLock

• Wrote several Delphi components used by both SuperLock and KeyBank

KeyBank is another program for the key/lock industry sold by Elcon which allows tracking of key usage in large buildings. The Windows version of the program was done by another programmer at Elcon Spain.

• Programmed an extensive library of tools for use in both KeyBank and SuperLock

• Created an installer for SuperLock

• Learned solid Spanish, and also picked up an understanding of Catalan

Programmierer

B & E Software GmbH - Germany
2/90 - 2/96
 

• Wrote RagTime 4 Im/export filters for RTF, MacWrite II, MacWrite Pro, Word, Write Now, SYLK, Excel, XTND, Word for Word, and for older RagTime versions in C++

RagTime is a Macintosh program by B & E Software which is comparable to a highly integrated Microsoft Office. It includes text, spreadsheets, graphs, pictures, drawings etc., each in their individual frames, which can be laid out and edited and interact with each other in a single document.

• Developed PowerTalk (a mail API from Apple) support for RagTime 3.2 in C++

• Programmed SQL connections to RagTime 3.2 for Oracle, Pink, and DAL in Pascal

• Documented RagTime's Add On Interface for developers

• Published a programming article for MacTech magazine

• Added spell checking, hyphenation, im/export, and updated printing support to an older RagTime version in Pascal & Asm. to create the program HandiWorks

• Developed a usable proficiency in the German language

• After moving to Spain, worked as a freelancer extending the feature sets of the RagTime 4 import filters

Software Engineer

Migrant Software - U.S.A.
7/89 - 1/90
 

• Create a print preview program in C

• 4th Dimension programming, and a number of 4th D externals in C

• Performed Quality Assurance testing on all Migrant programs

• Attended a C++ programming course at Apple Developers University inCalifornia

International Technical Liaison

Cricket Software - The Netherlands
1/89 - 7/89
 

• Coordinated translation and localization of Cricket products

• Demonstrated Cricket products at a number of European computer fairs

• Provided Sales/Marketing/Technical support for European distributors

Education:

Drexel University

1/87 - 3/88

Major: Computer Science

Grade Point Average: 3.3/4.0

Activities: Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Delaware County Community College

8/84 - 8/85

Major: Engineering

Grade Point Average: 3.4/4.0

Honors: Dean's List and President's List

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