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
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