Michael Rusk		mike@ruskfamily.com 301.741.0627 (mobile) 301.725.6480 (home)
Summary
Seeking senior technical management position to include project management, system and database design, configuration management and strategic recommendations for technology.
Software Development Management	Designed and managed development of secure Internet loan administration application using .Net and MS SQL Server Designed and managed development of real-time, secure consumer credit application using ASP.Net and SQL Server Created design for high availability web and telecommunications system employing multiple sites, server farms and SQL Server clusters Designed and wrote real-time credit history retrieval using TCP/IP sockets, PERL and C++; risk analysis and credit score system for high-volume transactions running on UNIX and Solaris Designed and built complex database structure using SQL based PROGRESS Converted Unix-based credit-processing system to VAX VMS Managed development and developed complex, customized software for major clients based on Unix and AIX platforms in PROGRESS 4GL Managed major conversion of VAX Basic manufacturing suite to IBM and HP mainframe Cobol using CICS and DB II Served as Director of service bureau providing customized manufacturing and accounting software Developed telecommunication interfaces using C Use source code control products such as VSS and PVCS Authored shell scripts using Windows Shell and Korn scripting languages Managed software deployment in real-time multi-server environment Received several awards for outstanding performance
Software Architecture	Wrote detailed design documents for complex, real-time applications Used tools such as MS Visio for Enterprise Architects to create UML diagrams, database models and high-level management presentations Designed and developed issue tracking system to control workflow and automate release package creation including release notes Performed code reviews to maintain high quality coding standards
Experience
Chief Information Officer EduCap Inc. Nov 01 through Feb 06	Designed and managed development of consumer lending application employing multiple third-party vendors to provide the necessary components. Managed vendor relations, support and customization efforts. Designed, managed and developed private-labeled web application that automated the application entry, risk analysis and credit decision process. Created multiple partner interfaces using various techniques. Used Visual Studio .Net and MS SQL Server with VSS. Designed stored procedures and DTS packages to interface with customer systems and call center application.
Director of Development Danya International Feb 01 – Nov 01	Managed development group producing multiple ASP web applications for government agencies. Applications included on-line training modules; SBIR how-to site; conference management and registration; animated education modules for children and other health-related programs. Wrote technical sections for grant applications.
VP Research and Development EyeCast May 00 – Feb 01	Managed development team for creation of national image collection network to capture security camera images in real-time and make them available over the Internet. Collection and storage was performed on mainframe IBM system with EMC disk storage and robotic tape archive. Locations were connected and aggregated using ISO Layer 2 network over local DSL lines. Cameras could be controlled in real-time for pan, tilt and zoom. Actively researched employing headless NT servers for image capture and streaming video using PC/104 single-board computers.
Chief Information Officer Servus Financial Corp. Apr 94 – May 00	Created alternative credit-based student loan system. The system included the real-time capture of information data using call center application and Internet forms; real-time credit history retrieval and risk analysis; workflow management; document management; image system interface; fund disbursement and loan servicing system. Made strategic architecture, hardware and software decisions managing a team of developers, call-center support staff and general help desk. Served as key technical liaison for relationships with large companies in private-label customization of the system.
Prior	Served in a variety of senior management positions providing strategic direction, project management and development of a variety of software applications. This experience covered a broad range of industries including banks, credit unions, manufacturers, retailers and service companies.
Education	Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, University of Texas
Keywords
Tools/Apps	Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team Suite, Adobe Creative Suite 2 (Acrobat, Bridge, Designer, GoLive, Illustrator, ImageReady, InDesign, PhotoShop), Macromedia Web Suite 8 (DreamWeaver, Fireworks, Flash, Contribute, Freehand), IIS Server 6.0, Protégé, WebTrends, Visual SourceSafe, PVCS, Microsoft Project, Visio for Enterprise Architects, Ethereal, MindManager
Database	SQL Server, PROGRESS, Clipper, ORACLE
Software Engineering	Extreme Programming; Pair Programming; Structured Systems Development
OS	Windows XP Pro, Windows NT, Windows CE, Unix, Solaris, AIX, Linux, VMS, DOS, IBM 360 DOS
Other	C/C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, VBScript, Windows Script, Korn Shell, BASH, Perl, PHP, PROGRESS 4GL, HTML, VI, JEdit, COBOL, RPG II, Basic, Pascal, Mainframe Assembler, FORTRAN