Expert Software Developer & IT Executive Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Computer Science from Rice University with additional undergraduate majors in Managerial Studies and Mathematical Science. 2011 - Present, Independent Consultant, Rick Harris, Inc., www.RickHarris.com Specializing in mobile and web app development leveraging cloud based platforms as a service (PaaS) such as Google App Engine, Windows Azure, and Oracle Public Cloud. System and application architecture solutions utilizing native and cross-platform development tools appropriately. 2004 - 2011, Chief Information Officer, Molinaro Koger, Inc., www.mkhotels.com System architect for fully redundant fault tolerant IT infrastructure spanning 12 remote offices. Formalized ad-hoc business processes with highly customized and integrated CRM, Document Repository, and Intranet/Extranet/Internet systems. Hands-on development of Web 2.0 data-driven web application. 2004, Senior Consultant, Microsoft Corporation’s Communications Sector Dramatically improved performance of Verizon’s internal real-time call management software by 10 fold in most cases and even over 100 fold in one scenario. 2003 - 2004, Senior Software Developer, Texas Instruments' E&PS Collaboration software innovator for handheld devices resulting in two patent applications: DN/20040114258 and DN/20040041843. Developer of the MathBox and MathPalette for commercial desktop app, TI Interactive! 2000 - 2003, Chief Technology Officer, TimeBOOK.com Software architect for web service that provided a centralized shared calendar/booking system for individuals and businesses. Very first online site to provide side-by-side views of shared calendars. 1997 - 2003, President and Owner, Harris Software, Inc. Principal software consultant/developer for a wide variety of challenging projects, resulting in commercial products, web sites, and/or intellectual property. Primary clients included: Texas Instruments, Hewlett-Packard, Molinaro Koger, 7Th Level, Stonebridge Technologies and New Realm Media Group. 1995 - 2001, Author and Instructor, Clarity Learning and other training firms Authored and sold Java courseware. Delivered numerous public week long seminars covering almost all Microsoft development technologies. On-site training for Diebold, Texas Instruments, and BAE Systems. 1992 - 1996, Independent Consultant/Contractor Client engagements included: SABRE Decision Technologies through COMSYS , Alcon Labs through Coopers & Lybrand, and Ericsson Radio Systems through Oxford & Associates 1989 - 1992, Vice President and Principal Software Engineer, BPM Microsystems Instrumental in rapidly growing the company to a number two position in the device programmer market. Helped design and implement custom C/C++ compiler with dynamic linker and custom code generators. 1986 - 1989, Member of the Technical Staff, MITRE Corporation Developed AI based shuttle and space station software prototypes for NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Received certificate of recognition from NASA for contributions as co-inventor of U.S. Patent #4,965,743. 1986 - 1991, Adjunct Instructor, Rice University Computer Science Department First Rice instructor to design Comp 100 curriculum around the current business capabilities of Apple Mac software and to use the Mac 100% to deliver all course content, including interactive lectures and exams. |
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