Tom Carner

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Areas of Expertise

  • Certified Expert in integrating labeling applications including data collection, legacy software integration, and automated machinery
  • Certified Expert in on-demand color labeling applications
  • Certified Expert in off-the-shelf labeling software applications including BarTender, NiceLabel, LabelView, LabelMatrix, and Codesoft
  • Certified Expert in RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and its applications
  • NAA Certified Expert Systems Engineer in labeling, printing, and RFID technologies
  • Familair with Barcodes and Barcoding Specifications
  • Certified Programming Expert in all main thermal printing languages including Zebra, Datamax, TEC, Toshiba, Sato, Avery, Microcom, Century Systems, and AMT Datasouth
  • Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows 2008, and Novell Netware Servers Dos, Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP, and Vista operating systems
  • PC architecture: software, hardware and peripherals of most versions of PCs, including the very old versions that are not “plug and play”
  • Microsoft Products including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Visual Studio, Publisher, Visio and FrontPage with particular expertise in FrontPage and Excel
  • Graphics/publishing software including Corel Draw, Corel Photo Paint, Corel Trace, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Programming in Visual Basic, HTML, Fortran, Basic, and VB scripting

Professional Experience

Toshiba America Business Solutions

May 2011-Current     Senior Sales Engineer
  • Provide pre-sale support on Toshiba thermal printers, software, and media to Toshiba internal sales and Toshiba dealer channel
  • Assist customers and dealers in integration of Toshiba thermal products into existing infrastructure
  • Conduct technical training on Toshiba thermal products for Toshiba internal technical services, Toshiba dealer channel, and Toshiba end-user customers
  • Provide technical expertise on printers, software, media, barcoding,and RFID to include custom programming of printers and associated software

Carner Solutions, LLC. - Tipp City, OH

October 2008-May 2011     Application Engineer (Owner)
  • Contract IT Support on Windows Servers, Desktop PCs, and Printers
  • Build and maintain web sites to including domain registration, hosting, e-commerce, and content management
  • Provide barcoding equipment and technical expertise on printers, software, and media

Century Systems, Inc. - Dayton, OH

April 1996-October 2008     Senior Technical Manager
  • Procure, build, maintain, and administer servers and core business software
  • Procure, build, configure, and maintain PC/desktop units and their associated software
  • Supervise and train IT and technical staff including help desk and repair functions
  • Maintain and configure phone and voice mail systems
  • Install and maintain all phone and network cabling and necessary hardware
  • Configure and maintain all internet communications including Email and Web
  • Professional consulting on Microsoft server software, networking, labeling, barcoding, RFID, color printing, data collection, and custom software applications
  • Sales Support – both pre-sale and post-sale
  • Customer training and support
  • Product development of OEM products including all documentation, drivers and associated software

University of Dayton Research Institute - Dayton, OH

March 1991-April 1996     Mechanical Technician/Machine Designer - Onsite Contractor at WPAFB-MLLN
  • Design, procure, build, maintain, and use custom test frames
  • Design and procure custom test specimens and impart necessary manufacturing techniques to the manufacturer to enable proper construction of the specimen
  • Conduct material testing, including all documentation and data reduction
  • Write computer programs to reduce data for material testing
  • Act as a local computer support and administrator for group PCs
  • Provide ongoing support to group personnel on software products

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology

University of Dayton Dayton, OH

References Available Upon Request

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