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Andrew Bedno's Resumé v
Andrew Bedno is a senior level WEB, MOBILE, HARDWARE and RETAIL software developer with decades of experience across diverse systems and projects.

DECADES OF EXPERIENCE!
   • Fluent in PHP/Perl/SQL, HTML/JavaScript, C, VB, etc.
   • Outstanding mobile, commercial and hardware accomplishments.
   • Leading web and intranet development skills.
   • History of successful projects and satisfied clients.
  • SOFTWARE: Created systems used by many thousands of people daily. Featuring data driven content, credit card processing, visitor tracking and analysis, multi-media delivery, advertising maintenance and much more using PHP, MySQL, Linux, HTML, JavaScript, Perl; also fluent in VB, C, etc. Capable at all levels including programming, design, planning, project management and technical correspondence.
    Developed in all major business areas such as AR/AP/GL/PR/OE, work flow, billing, graphics, etc. Accomplished in all stages of project life-cycle such as client meetings, analysis, sales, estimation, scheduling, proposal, bid, contract and documentation writing, production, promotional, training and support.

  • HARDWARE: Skilled with wide range of hardware down to component level, including point of sale, audio/video, touch screens, voice and analog, and niche. Worked with networking such as TCP/IP, serial, USB, data acquisition, industrial control, etc.
    Worked extensively with barcode printing and scanning. Developed for several generations of PDAs and SmartPhones.

  • EDUCATION: Institute for the Certification of Computer Professionals ("ICCP") certified with honors (top 10%)! Attended University of Illinois at Chicago ("UIC"). Attended Francis W. Parker ("FWP"). Attended Virginia Math Science Center ("MSIC").

  • REFERENCES: Many glowing professional references available online.

  • MORE: Musician, photographer, artist, engineer and performer. Speak fluent Spanish.

  • SALARY: Expectation commensurate with experience, specialties, responsibilities, and norms.

  • CONTACT: Andrew Bedno • 773-442-2386 • Chicago IL • http://bedno.com/pro •

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  • Data Collection Partners   •   July 2006 - Ongoing 
    Data Collection Partners, 630-941-0101, 310 W Lake St #110, Elmhurst IL 60126 • OurPartners.com
    Complete Barcoding Solutions - Inventory and chain-of-custody systems for customers too massive to mention in fast food, education, shipping and printing industries.
    Developed in C for scanners, VB for PC, PHP/SQL for web.
  • Self Employed   •   February 2009 - Ongoing 
    iPhone Development - Andrew is a registered iPhone developer.
  • Self Employed   •   March 2007 - Ongoing 
    Drupal Communities - Great community websites for renowned Chicago events using the popular "Drupal" content management system.
    Developing in PHP and MySQL under Linux.
  • Mid-Central Printing & Mailing   •   July 2004 - July 2006
    Mid-Central Printing & Mailing, 847-251-4040, 1241 Central Ave, Wilmette IL 60091 • MCPM.com
    Bulk Mailing - Massive list processing, data imports and conversions, presorts and personalization for one of Illinois' busiest bulk mailers.
    Developed in Perl and various databases.
  • TrippLite Manufacturing   •   June 2004 - January 2005
    TrippLite Manufacturing, 1111 West 35th Street, Chicago IL 60609 • TrippLite.com
    Collaborative Project Management - Enhancements to open-source project management software for a world-leader in power protection devices.
    PHP development and Linux admin in a highly heterogeneous environment.
  • Sentact   •   November 2003 - January 2004
    Sentact, 805-884-6375, 519 W Golf, Arlington Heights IL 60005 • Sentact.com
    Web-Based Facilities Management - Major enhancements to leading support services package. A commercial application provider, serving institutional and hospital clients.
    Object PHP, and heavy style sheet work.
  • ChicagoFun.com   •   January 2003 - Ongoing 
    ChicagoFun.com, 630-665-1854, 705 Warrenville Rd, Wheaton IL 60187 • ChicagoFun.com
    Categorized Listings Guide Site - Overhauled Chicago's leading entertainment resources Yellow Pages system. Dynamic listings engine now supports categories, searches, member areas, etc.
    LAMP implementation blends Perl and SSI runtimes with PHP reporting.

  • Self Employed   •   November 2001 - May 2002
    Social Networking, Dating, Membership Sites - Created, copyrighted, and marketed "Advanced Content and Membership Management Software" with comprehensive user features.
    Programmed in PHP for any SQL/OS.
  • Dawson Hackley Advertising   •   January 2001 - October 2001
    Dawson Hackley Advertising, 773-871-2930, 1000 W Diversey, Chicago IL 60614 • GetThatGig.com
    Placement System for Students - Users create, store, update and forward resumes for internships, seasonal, part-time and entry level jobs, while affiliates get powerful candidate search tools.
    Programmed in Perl and MySQL under Linux.
  • Dawson Hackley Advertising   •   January 2001 - October 2001
    Dawson Hackley Advertising, 773-871-2930, 1000 W Diversey, Chicago IL 60614 • RestaurantRecruit.com
    Hiring System for Food Service - Users create, store, update and forward resumes. Employers search by powerful criteria including location proximity, and maintain favorite candidates, follow-ups, history, etc.
    Programmed in Perl and MySQL under Unix.
  • Strategic Studies Corp   •   July 2000 - November 2000
    Strategic Studies Corp, 877-687-7200, 8430 W BrynMawr #520, Chicago IL 60631 • E-Tutor.com
    Online K-12 Education - Senior-level consultation and development with a major educational content venture serving school and home users with commercial subscription plans.
    Programmed in Perl and JavaScript using SQL under NT. Managed small team.
  • Self Employed   •   January 2000 - September 2001
    Online Software Sales - Sole marketer of "BigDoc" - the first PC-side editor for Palm E-Text documents.
  • Self Employed   •   January 1999 - January 2001
    Game for Fighting Computer Addiction - Created "Getalife" product and its e-commerce retail system. Researched enough computer humor to write a book. Well reviewed in NewsWeek and other major press!
    Game programmed in Pascal for DOS. Site in Perl under Unix.

  • Self Employed   •   January 1999 - September 2001
    Online Software Sales - Sole marketer of "PalmDocs" - the first Microsoft Word add-in for exchange of Palm e-text documents.
  • Self Employed   •   July 1998 - September 2001
    First E-Text Editor for Palm Pilot Organizers - Sole marketer of "QED" - the first unlimited capacity text editor for Palm organizers.
  • Self Employed   •   February 1998 - December 1999
    E-Commerce Developer and Entrepreneur - Sole marketer of the last inventory of the amazing "Prince Interactive" CD-ROM game by the artist formerly known as Prince.
  • Self Employed   •   September 1997 - January 2000
    First Clear Cover for Palm Pilot Organizers - Created product and its e-commerce system.
  • D.G. Systems   •   May 1997 - May 2000
    D.G. Systems, 312-828-1146, 110 W Hubbard, Chicago IL 60610 • DGSystems.com
    Online Media Management - Developed audio/video advertising management system for D.G.Systems - used by Coke, Kraft, GM and others. Implements live catalog of commercial spots with online previews!
  • Mediatech   •   May 1997 - May 2000
    Mediatech, 312-828-1146, 110 W Hubbard, Chicago IL 60610 • MediaTech.com
    Online Media Order Processing - Online order processing system for a world leading video distribution service.
  • Resnet Systems   •   October 1996 - May 1997
    Resnet Systems, 773-594-9159, 5451 N. East River Rd #1602, Chicago IL 60656
    Online Restaurant Reservations - Designed HotPlates.com system and managed programming team. Used by fine Chicago restaurants at the dawn of the web.

  • Multimedia Systems   •   April 1996 - October 1996
    Multimedia Systems, 847-405-0771, 1141-G Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield IL 60015 • Visiplex.com
    First Internet Terminal for TVs - Developed server software and web content for "TV-Link", the first TV set top web browser and email device. Marketed overseas, it pre-dated WebTV.
  • Absolute Solutions   •   June 1994 - May 1996
    Absolute Solutions, 312-472-4455, 2242 N Southport, Chicago IL 60614 • AbsoluteSolutions.com
    Heavy Equipment Sales Tool - Developed "Absolute Recall" - a commercially marketed high-end multi-user sales and contact management system for industrial equipment resellers.
  • Ibid   •   June 1991 - June 1993
    Ibid, 847-733-7100, 1638 Payne St, Evanston IL 60201 • IbidPhoto.com
    Stock Photo Order Processing System - Developed "Miracle Photo" - a powerful networked Windows order processing system for stock photo sales. Used by the internationally known Ibid agency. Includes comprehensive search, preview and customer tracking features.
  • Self Employed   •   January 1991 - Ongoing 
    Chicago's Oldest Online Entertainment Guide - Publisher of ChicagoFunNews.com - Chicago's oldest online entertainment guide. This old and commended system is continuously used by Andrew to demonstrate leading-edge web capabilities, and to grow community building, promotion and event production skills.
  • JFM Management   •   November 1990 - April 1996
    JFM Management, 312-644-0870, 414 N Orleans St, 4th Floor, Chicago IL 60610 • JFMinc.com
    Multi-User Business and Retail Systems - Developed enhancements to high-end accounting system and supported large customer base.
  • R.S.P. Electronics   •   February 1988 - November 1990
    R.S.P. Electronics, 312-561-5520, 5715 N Wayne Ave, Chicago IL 60660
    Touch Screen Industrial Process Controls - Created major multi-tasking master control programs for networks of device terminals for industrial laundries.
  • Pitney Bowes   •   February 1987 - February 1988
    Pitney Bowes, 312-236-0200, 208 S Lasalle, Chicago IL 60604 • PB.com
    Automated Typesetting - Programmed media and file conversions for automatic typesetting markup of large documents.
  • Self Employed   •   January 1981 - December 1987
    Animated Educational Activities for Exhibits - Developing for major local exhibit builders. Worked for Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Botanic Gardens and others.

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