Quality Control Software

David K. Failor, *** McCleary Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001

email: abnh5c@r.postjobfree.com, phone: 724-***-****

Profile/Summary:

Certified in Security+, Network+, A+. Published author of two Computer Security books.

Public workshops in information/cyber security. College instructor in computer science.

Masters in Business Administration. One of my greatest assets is the ability to quickly

assimilate and master complex information and then utilize it and present it to others in a

comprehensible fashion.

Current projects

Joomla development server. ASP.NET tools in Visual Studio and Web Matrix.

Information security presentation.

Preparation for Cisco CCNA certification exam.

Computer Skills:

Programming and Software. Various applications and development IDEs. Created a web

browser, a GUI database, and other applications in VB, and object-oriented programs in Java

and C++ for classroom instruction. QBasic and MS-Access programs for clinical cancer

research. Database access with Java SQL queries. Developed a JavaScript calculator

application. Experienced with multiple software packages including web design, animation,

servers, security testing, office productivity, accounting software, audio and video media

editors, etc. Installed operating systems and other software on client PC’s.

Networking. Helped install a LAN with mixed operating systems on a Win 2000 IIS server

by documenting host resources and settings. Wireshark and other packet capture and

network testing and scanning programs. CompTia Network+ certified.

Hardware. Repaired desktop and laptop computers, replaced hard drives, power supplies

and other components. Taught A+ certification and PC repair courses. Troubleshooted and

repaired medical robotics equipment and analyzers for AGH and UPMC hospitals. CompTia

A+ certified.

OS. Active use of most Microsoft operating systems from DOS through WinXP Pro.

Installation and testing of various Linux operating systems including DSL and Ubuntu.

Web. Developed an interactive Customer Care website. Taught web design. Created static

web sites and pages for a landscaping business and for a local Girl Scout troop. Wrote

simple server side JSP scripts and Java applets.

Security. Security testing software including OVAL, Pen Testing software, Firewalls (Sunbelt

and Zone Alarm), Anti Virus/Rootkit/Spyware software. Author of two Computer and

Network Security books. CompTia Security+ certified.

Computer and Teaching Experience:

Owner/Manager, Failor Consulting, Aliquippa, PA. 1998 – present.

Computer sales and individualized instruction, consulting, programming, repairs.

Troubleshooting and repair of software and hardware (on site and over the phone).

Computer Science Instructor. Community College of Beaver County, Penn State University, Kent

State University. 1998 – present.

C++ Programming Language, Java, and Introduction to Computers. Good programming

concepts, understanding computer systems, practical applications and demonstrations.

Topics include functions, arrays, classes, enumeration, pointers, etc.

MS-Office 2007, Web Design, PC Troubleshooting and Repair, A+ Certification class.

Software, Hardware, and Common Sense approaches to PC and user-related problems.

Introduced students to Diagnostic and Preventative Software (firewalls and antivirus).

Other Business and Teaching:

David K. Failor, email: abnh5c@r.postjobfree.com, phone: 724-***-****

Accounting I, Accounting II, Marketing, Business Leadership. CPR Instructor for the

American Heart Association, private tutoring in Science, Math, and Reading.

Business Experience:

Account Specialist, NOVA Chemicals Inc., Moon Township, PA. 2000 – present.

Responsible for the management of several multi-million dollar accounts. Marketing, sales,

order fulfillment, logistics, inventory management, customer visits, credit and collections,

qualification of marketing leads, technical assistance, root-cause analysis, etc.

Significantly decreased customer overdue debt by hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Assist others with Windows and SAP software programs. EDI and Customer Care Website

project teams.

Supervisor, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Aliquippa, PA. 1998 – 2000.

Trained and managed staff, regulatory compliance, development and implementation of

point-of-care testing, quality control, inventory, and operations efficiency.

Trained nursing and laboratory staff to use, troubleshoot, and maintain analytical

instruments. Repaired computerized robotic medical analyzers.

Chairman, Supervisory (Audit) Committee. Allegheny Health Services Employees Federal Credit

Union. 1997 – 1999.

Audit of accounts and records, review of policy and procedures, assistance to federal and

independent examiners. Member of Board of Directors.

Clinical Research Technologist, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. 1988 – 1999.

Independently developed new cancer testing methods for tissue receptor analysis.

Quality assurance/quality control analyst (statistical analysis).

Computer programs for Clinical and Research Applications.

Zoning Officer, Raccoon Township, Aliquippa, PA. 1994 – 1997.

Successful liaison and conflict resolution between local government and community

residents. Interpretation and application of State and local laws, issuance of permits.

Manager, Community Development Centers, Coraopolis, PA. 1983 – 1987.

Effectively managed two group homes for mentally and physically challenged individuals.

Budgets, development of client programs, facility maintenance, staff guidance and

supervision, compliance with Local, State and Federal regulations.

Raised facility standards and facilitated improved care of clients.

Education:

Master of Business Administration, Robert Morris College, Coraopolis, PA. December 1996.

Management, Finance, Marketing, Planning and Strategy, Business Analysis, Accounting. QPA 3.6.

Bachelor of Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. June 1983. Biology major. Chemistry

minor. Strong background in mathematics and physics. QPA 3.2.

Computer Science, Self study, Aliquippa, PA. Riverhead Training, Pittsburgh, PA. Community College

of Beaver County, Monaca, PA. June 1979 to present (ongoing studies). CompTia A+, CompTia

Network+, CompTia Security+, Brainbench, and National Correspondence School certifications.

Other studies include Programming Languages (Assembly, C++, Java, VB, PERL, COBOL, Fortran IV),

Web (HTML, dHTML, XML, Javascript, Flash5, Photoshop), Database (MS-Access, Ocelot, SQLServer),

Application Software (Proficient in MS-Office 2007, SAP, and literally hundreds of other

applications), Operating Systems (Win XP, 2000, 98, 95, Me, NT 4.0; DOS 6.22; Linux), Networks

(TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Routers and Gateways, Network Topology), Security (Pen/Vulnerability

Testing Software, Firewalls, Anti-Malware).

Languages:

Working knowledge of French and Spanish.

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