Thomas J. Sayles

	Creative use of technology to identify and address problems.
	Wide breadth of knowledge including: Corporate IT, Software Development, the Internet, Engineering, Interactive and Print Media, Management, Government, Telecommunications, Transportation, and more
	Languages: Visual Basic, Visual Basic for Applications, SQL, FORTRAN, Lisp, Pascal, DOS & NT command scripts, [learning Java]

	Relational Database Design, Development and Administration
	Object Oriented Programming
	World Wide Web Development, Administration and Support
	Windows NT Configuration, Administration and Support (Server and Workstation)
	Network, Server and PC Configuration, Administration (local and remote), Diagnostics and Support
	Application Integration and Customization
	End User Training and Support
	Hardware: Z80 through Pentium II (Some Macintosh), Dot Matrix through Color Laser Printers, HP Plotters and Inkjets, ZIP Drives, Tape Storage Devices, CD-R, SCSI Drives and Devices, Disk Striping, 10 & 100 Mbps Ethernet (including Hubs, Switches, NICs and cabling), ISDN/Ethernet Routers
	Operating Systems: CPM, DOS (2.2 and later), Windows (2.1 and later), Some Mac. OS and Unix too
	Network Environments: TCP/IP (routed and translated for Internet access), Windows NT (3.51 and later, server centric and peer to peer), Windows 95/98 and Windows for Workgroups (on NT networks and peer to peer),
	Software: Visual Studio, Source Safe, MS-Office, MS-Outlook,  MS-FrontPage, Highway Capacity Software, FreSim & NetSim, MathCad, AutoCad, various other packages including: Image Editors and Processors, Word Processors, Spreadsheets, Databases, Terminal Emulation, CADD, COGO, and Knowledge Base / Expert Systems
	Internet: HTTP, FTP, E-Mail (including SMTP, POP, LDAP, Outlook & Exchange), Gopher, Telnet, DNS, PGP, IE (versions 2 to 5), IP configuration, IP routing and translation
	Telecom: T1, ISDN & POTS, Cat. 5 installation and repair

	As owner, responsible for all aspects of Soot-n-Smoke Software including, but not limited to: management, administration, finance,  marketing, strategic planning, training, customer service, product and service creation, development and support.
	Provide network, system and other consulting services to help clients identify and meet their their technology needs.

	Provided technical expertise in a wide range of areas, including: needs assessment, applicable technology, development tools, technical staffing issues, etc..
	Maintained existing distributed system of MS-Access based databases, including multi-user and stand alone components.
	Designed and developed version 2.00 and 2.01 of distributed system of MS-Access based databases in a very challenging managerial environment. Project included: project scheduling, coordination of second developer, extensive VB programming (in Access IDE), testing, distribution to remote users via CD-ROM (implementing auto-run) and via e-mailed self-extracting zip files, documentation and training.
	Provided end-user and second tier support both on site and via telephone.
	Analyzed various alternatives for providing laptop computers to teams of reviewers, and coordinated the deployment and support of 90+ laptops.
	Provided ad-hoc network and system administration, troubleshooting and support.
	Coordinated Internet access for entire company, including migration to more reliable ISP, IP-Address allocation and host name assignment.

	Day to day administration and support of TCP/IP Network including two NT Servers, one Macintosh e-mail server and approximately 25 Macintosh and Windows workstations.
	Administered two NT Servers providing file, print and HTTP services (IIS and Netscape).
	Administered SMTP/POP e-mail server serving two domains with approximately 50 users.   Migrated e-mail from shared NT server to detected Macintosh.
	Coordinated procurement and deployment of T1 Internet connection, 10/100Mbps Ethernet switch, second NT server and over $20,000 of other hardware and software.
	Provided Windows expertise to primarily Macintosh oriented developers including preparation of software installers and auto-run CD-ROMs.

	Developed MS-Access based multi-user, networked database to track highway safety projects. Database performs cost benefit analysis for each proposed project, provides ranked listings of projects for funding selection, tracks projects through completion and provides the basis for before and after analysis of accident reductions.
	Administer Local Area Network consisting of three NT Workstations and eight Windows for Workgroups PCs connected to multiple NT Servers and  various network printers.
	Developed highway simulation models used to study operational characteristics of existing and planned facilities. Models were primarily developed for the NetSim and FreSim microscopic simulation tools.
	Developed and taught Highway Capacity Software course for VDOT Location & Design and Traffic Engineering Technicians and Engineers. Course consists of two or three day classes with both lecture and hands on analysis for ten to twenty students.
	Developed miscellanies tracking databases to automate various routine tasks. Databases developed include those for Daily Activity Reports (highway fatalities), Crash Data Requests and Wrong Way Driving Incidents.
	Provided end user support for various computer related hardware, software, and wetware problems. If immediate solutions were not available, often coordinated Information Systems Division support to find solution.
	Performed various traffic safety and operational analyses, administered $3.5 million / year portion of the Highway Safety Improvement Program and supervised two Engineering Technician positions (including conducting performance appraisals and writing performance plans).

	Converted nine regional flat file Secondary Highway History Databases into one multi-user MS-Access relational database for use by very novice users. Database included data entry, search and reporting forms. Database also incorporated change tracking and various other administrative reporting features.
	Developed microcomputer needs assessment and deployment plan for section of fifteen technicians and supervisors. Section was using 3270 terminals to access mainframe based Highway Traffic Records Information System and had no personal productivity tools.
	Continued development of various document templates and forms to automate production of routine documents using MS-Word.
	Provided end user support for various computer related hardware, software, and wetware problems. If immediate solutions were not available, often coordinated Information Systems Division support to find solution.
	Supervised three Engineering Technician III positions, including filling vacant position, conducting performance appraisals and writing performance plans.

	Refined existing flat file Secondary Highway History Databases to ease routine operations by creating new forms and reports and by optimizing table structure. Developed macros to automate some data entry tasks.
	Provided end user support for various computer related hardware, software, and wetware problems. If immediate solutions were not available, often coordinated Information Systems Division support to find solution.
	Began development of various document templates and forms to automate production of routine documents using MS-Word.
	Reviewed completed construction projects for necessary actions by the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB). Constructed project sketch. Obtained field recommendations and concurrence of local governing body. Prepared resolution for CTB action. Disseminated information regarding approved CTB Actions.

	Beta tester for the Blacksburg Electronic Village.
	Earned amateur radio license.
	Worked as Temp on various assignments including construction site laborer and computerized bookstore inventory.

	Assisted in the development of a proof of concept model for a Computer Aided Value Engineering System.
	Wrote several Microsoft Excel macros to transfer data between Autocad and a Knowledge Base System (Kapa) using Dynamic Data Exchange.
	Participated in a week long Value Engineering Session with the Army Corps of Engineering team reviewing the 90% plans for a new hospital to be built for the USAF in Alaska.
	Completed various exercises designed to teach Knowledge Base Systems, Lisp Programming and Value Engineering.

	Spring 1993 Engineer in Training, Virginia
	May 1993 B.S.C.E. from Virginia Tech