David Stasinos
Oswego, Illinois 60543


PROFILE:
Strong background in technology with emphasis in software development, management,
electronics, and Quality Control. Proficiency in JavaScript, Visual Basic 6.0, C, C++, XML, and HTML. Diverse development, troubleshooting, and analytical skills. Driven to do or learn whatever is necessary to facilitate the successful completion of projects.
TECHNICAL
SKILLS:
Programming LanguagesWeb DevelopmentAdditional Skills
Microsoft C++Borland C++
HTML
Full Lifecycle Development
CVisual Basic 6.0
JavaScript
Code modification & Upgrade
JavaScriptBasic
CSS
Project Testing
MS Studio 2008MS Visual C# 2008
XML
Hardware/Software Technical Support
Adobe Acrobat
Microsoft Office Products
EXPERIENCE:
AVALARA
12 West Wilson St. Batavia, IL. 60510
July 2008 - Present
  • Development, and maintenance of interactive State and Municipal sales and use tax forms using Adobe Acrobat, programmed at document level in JavaScript.
  • Team member on a project to create web based E-File sales and use tax forms using XML and Visual C# 2008.
  • Responsible for semi-automated creation and distribution of customer database tables (Flat ASCII, Comma Delimited ASCII, Access 2003).
  • Periodic custom programming of in house software tools, primarily in VB6.
  • Technical Support.
K40 ELECTRONICS
600 Tollgate Rd. Elgin, IL 60123
July 1987 - July 2008
  • Development and maintenance of IC specific programming in variations of the C language.
    • Develop software for the PIC-16 series Microchip devices to modify and improve operational product features.
    • Modify Sensory IC audio reproduction software to address suggestions from customer feedback.
    • Research and resolve system Bluetooth/Bluecore software bugs.
  • Project Management.
    • Coordinate the management, engineering, programming, and production staff of K40 and several vendor companies for the purpose of bringing new product lines to market.
    • Authored both testing and production procedures for multiple products.
    • Evaluate parts and components for both application and quality.
    • Evaluated, purchased, and implemented necessary computers and equipment needed for production, maintenance, and service of product components.
    • Write necessary procedures as well as both progress and research reports and disseminate same to appropriate personnel.
  • Quality control testing and inspection of all K40 products.
    • Considerably reduced the incident of product sub-assembly failures coming from vender sites.
  • Test, development, and evaluation of new products.
    • Aid in determining the overall quality of a number of potential new products, make determination concerning product viability, and make design modifications to products to ensure that they are up to company standards before the products are made available for sale.
  • Design and fabrication of all specialized test fixtures for both internal K40 use and use by venders contracted to assemble K40 sub-assemblies
D.A.S. COMPUTER SERVICES
121 E. Streamwood Blvd., Streamwood, IL 60107
August 1992 - June 1997
Owner: Hardware/software consultation for both business and home computer users.
  • Consulting with clients to determine hardware and software requirements.
  • Custom Fabrication and upgrade of hardware.
    • Custom built computer systems to order.
    • All components individually ordered to meet client requirements.
    • Upgrade existing systems to meet current needs or technologies.
  • Software upgrades of Personal Computers.
  • Training on the use of computer hardware and software.
  • P.C. Servicing (hardware and software).
    • Troubleshoot systems to determine hardware or software fault.
    • Resolve system/hardware and system/software conflicts.
  • Employee management.
    • Engaged in hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
PROGRAMMING
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
PROFESSIONAL:
  • Created a software tool to read specifications from a customer information database and, per those specifics, create various customer databases in Flat, Comma, or Access format from a master table and move individual tables into each customer's folder. VB-6
  • Develop and maintain PIC IC specific C code to modify features of a production Radar product. C.
  • Rewrote Bluetooth communications protocol to alleviate incident of communication lock. Bluelab C.
  • Modify and maintain IC specific programming which controls Sensory/Phyton audio control. C.
  • Programmed an Inventory Tracking program. Q - Basic.
    • The above list represents a few notable programming accomplishments, all programming projects are not listed.
PERSONAL, ACCADEMIC, and FREELANCE
  • Managed a group of four programmers to create an editor, an assembler, and a simulator for a specific assembly language-like instruction set. C++.
  • Created a Casino Craps game. Visual Basic 6.0.
  • Created a database driven educational 'Hangman' game. Visual Basic 6.0
  • Created a Metric/Standard converter. C++ and Visual Basic 6.0.
  • Programmed an Illinois Drivers License Number Encoder. C++, Visual Basic 6.0, C#.
  • Programmed personal web site (www.davidstasinos.com). HTML, JavaScript, CSS.
  • Wrote a program to show all PC OS Platform and Version information (up to MS XP-SP2). Visual Basic 6.0
    • The above list represents a few notable programming accomplishments, all programming projects are not listed.
EDUCATION:
BACHELOR of SCIENCE DEGREE in COMPUTER SCIENCE with a MINOR in MATHEMATICS
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY - Chicago
August 2004
  • Designed, coded, modified, tested, and upgraded various types of programs using C++, Visual Basic 6.0, Java, and MS Assembler both as an individual programmer and as part of a team.
  • Languages: C++ (both Microsoft and Borland), Visual Basic-6, Java, MS Assembler
  • Platforms: All MS-Dos, Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP.
BACHELOR of SCIENCE DEGREE in ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNLOLOGY
DEVRY UNIVERSITY - Chicago
3¼ Years Completed

ASSOCIATE of APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE in ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
DEVRY UNIVERSITY - Lombard, IL
October 1991

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE in ELECTRONICS
DEVRY UNIVERSITY - Chicago
October 1981

Professional and Academic Certificates in C Language, VB6, XML, C#, Electronic Devices, and Optics


AFFILIATIONS:
  • Oswego Illinois Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association - December 2008 to Present
  • Southbury Community Master Homeowners' Association Treasurer - December 2008 to Present
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