Seasoned programmer, writer & instructor. I help clients save and/or make money!
Cincinnati Area
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- Adjunct Instructor at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
- President and founder at Libertas Technologies, LLC
- Councilmember at City Of Fort Wright, Kentucky
- Freelance Writer at Dave Hatter, LLC
- Past
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- Chamber University Faculty at Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
- Adjunct Instructor at Gateway Community & Technical College
- Associate Editor at Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky
- Adjunct Instructor at University of Cincinnati
- Freelance Author / Editor at Pearson (formerly Macmillan)
- Contract Instructor at Northern Kentucky University
- Senior Consultant at Eviciti
- Partner at Definiti (Acquired by Eviciti)
- Groupware Analyst at Entex (now Siemens Business Services)
- Senior Developer at Synergistics
- Systems Analyst at Cincinnati Milacron
- Staff Sergeant (E-6) (12B, 76Y, 71L) at U.S. Army Reserve
- Assistant Manager at Snappy Tomato Pizza
- Clerk / Deliveryman at Blanks Pharmacy
- Education
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- Northern Kentucky University
- Ludlow High School
- Kentucky League of Cities
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Dave Hatter’s Summary
A seasoned, enthusiastic, results-oriented problem solver with over 16 years experience as a programmer, instructor, speaker and writer. I help clients understand the art of the possible, re-engineer business processes and apply technology wisely to help make and/or save money.
Higlights include:
- Received 50 testimonial letters from clients including: P&G, Toyota, Kroger, John Morrell, NCR, NKU, Long John Silver.
- Winner of the 2007 Cincinnati Better Business Bureau “Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics”
- Winner of 2009 US Chamber of Commerce "Blue Ribbon Small Business Award"
- Winner of the 2009 Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Small Business Excellence Award
- Winner of the 2008 Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Small Business “SUCCESS” Award
- NKU College of Informatics Outstanding Alumnus, 2006
- NKU Young Alumnus, 1997
- Nominated for Leadership Northern Kentucky 30th Anniversary Leaders of Distinction
- U.S. Senator Jim Bunning’s “Republican Man of the Year” (1998)
- Authored/co-authored eleven titles for Pearson Education, formerly Macmillan Computer Publishing.
- Written over 100 articles published in local and national media including the Cincinnati Business Courier, Cincinnati Post.
- 6th term member of Fort Wright, KY City Council ($7M budget, ~6000 residents)
- Member of several non-proft boards and committees
- Experienced technology instructor and speaker: 5+ years teaching college level courses and 10+ years of on-camera TV including WKRC (Local12), WXIX (Fox19), WLWT (5), WCET (48) and Insight Cable Channel 6. You can see some of the interviews here: http://www.youtube.com/davidlhatter
Need a speaker to explain complex technology concepts to business professionals in business language? I have done dozens of presentations for large groups on many topics, see a full list on my blog at:http://davehatter.wordpress.com/need-a-speaker/
I’d love to talk to your group!
Dave Hatter’s Specialties:
Software development, application development, BPM, SaaS, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), web usability, web development, web metrics, e-Commerce, strategic technology consulting, process automation, process improvement, creative problem solving, system integration, information security, writing, teaching, communicating complex technical information to business professionals.
Numerous industry certifications including:
i-Net+, e-Biz+, Network+, Security+, Master CIW Designer, PCLP
Dave Hatter’s Experience
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Adjunct Instructor
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
(Educational Institution; Education Management industry)
February 2005 — Present (4 years 10 months)
I teach MS SQL Server 1 (IT-5321), VB.NET 1 (IT-5191), VB.NET 2 (IT-5292) and Web Development 1 (IT-5453) for the Engineering/Information Technologies Division.
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President and founder
Libertas Technologies, LLC
(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)
July 2001 — Present (8 years 5 months)
- Work closely with clients to design, develop and deploy successful custom web and mobile applications built with C# and VB.NET/SQL Server, SharePoint, IBM Domino, Websphere/WCS, JSP, JavaScript, CSS, Ajax, XML and Web Services
- Integrate existing legacy systems and/or build web interfaces for existing systems
- Improve web site usability and Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Provide strategic technology consulting to companies of all sizes to help them leverage their IT investment and generate the highest possible ROI
- Received nearly 50 testimonial letters from clients
- 2009 winner of the US Chamber of Commerce "Blue Ribbon" Small Business Award
- 2009 winner of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award: 1-50 employees
- 2008 winner of the Northern Kentukcy Chamber of Commerce's Small Business "SUCCESS" award
- 2007 winner of the Cincinnati Better Business Bureau’s “Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics”
- Two time Honoree (2003, 2004) for the Cincinnati Better Business Bureau’s “Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics” -
Councilmember
City Of Fort Wright, Kentucky
(Government Administration industry)
November 1998 — Present (11 years 1 month)
- 6th term Councilman
- Manage budget of approximately 7 million dollars in a Class D city of nearly 6,000 residents.
- Member of the Finance committee
- Former Chairman of the Technology committee
- Started the Fort Wright Street Captain program
- CAO Search committee
- Transition commitgee
- Developed tax software pro-bono, saving the city more than $10,000 over the last decade
- Former city webmaster
- 60th annversary celebration committee
- Fought to keep taxes low and control spending. 2nd lowest property tax rates in Kenton County, KY.
Visit: http://www.fortwright.com -
Freelance Writer
Dave Hatter, LLC
(Information Technology and Services industry)
January 1996 — Present (13 years 11 months)
Over 100 technology articles published in national and local publications including:
- Cincinnati Business Courier
- Boston Business Journal
- Cincinnati Post
- Sunday Challenger
- Community Recorder
- Better Living
- Digital Cincinnati
- NKUpdate,
- Notes Update
- Corporate Logo
- Professional Door Dealer
- Child Care Business
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Chamber University Faculty
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
(Non-Profit; Civic & Social Organization industry)
2008 — 2009 (1 year )
I teach business technology courses for the Chamber in the Chamber University program.
http://www.nkychamber.com/cwt/external/wcpages/leadership/instructor_dave_hatter.aspx -
Adjunct Instructor
Gateway Community & Technical College
(Education Management industry)
August 2008 — December 2008 (5 months)
I taught SQL Programming (IT 147)
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Associate Editor
Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky
(Writing and Editing industry)
January 2004 — January 2008 (4 years 1 month)
- Website and Webserver Editor, host and consultant for all electronic resources.
- Wrote 5 entries for encyclopeida, which will be published in 2009:
- Fort Wright, KY
- Leadership Northern Kentucky
- Lookout Heights, KY
- South Hills, KY
- Wright, Horatio G. (Major General)
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Adjunct Instructor
University of Cincinnati
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
January 2004 — March 2004 (3 months)
Taught Computer Literacy for the Math/Physics/Information Technology Department in the College of Applied Science.
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Freelance Author / Editor
Pearson (formerly Macmillan)
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; PSO; Publishing industry)
June 1995 — December 2003 (8 years 7 months)
Written or contributed to eleven titles:
- Lotus Notes and Domino R6 Development
- Lotus Notes and Domino R6 Application Development Training Guide
- Fast Track: CLP Application Development
- Domino System Administration
- Lotus Notes and Domino Essential Reference
- Windows NT Server Security Server Handbook
- Lotus Notes and Domino Server 4.6 Unleashed,
- Special Edition Using Lotus Notes and Domino 4.6,
- Special Edition Using Lotus Notes and Domino 4.5,
- Using Lotus Notes 4.5,
- Special Edition Using Lotus Notes 4.0.
Technical Editor of four titles:
- Teach Yourself Lotus Notes in 14 Days
- Lotus Notes And Domino 4.5 Developer’s Guide
- Lotus Notes and Domino Server 4.6 Unleashed
- Teach Yourself Lotus Notes 4.6 in 24 Hours
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Contract Instructor
Northern Kentucky University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
January 1995 — June 2003 (8 years 6 months)
- I taught several technology courses I developed such as Webmaster Certificate, Intro to ASP and Developing Web Pages with HTML to adult students in the Community Education program.
- Recevied a nice testimonial letter from the program director
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Senior Consultant
Eviciti
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
January 2000 — July 2001 (1 year 7 months)
Architect, develop and deploy successful Web applications built with Domino, Web Sphere/WCS, JSP, ASP, JavaScript, CSS, XML and other tools that push the envelope of Web technologies.
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Partner
Definiti (Acquired by Eviciti)
(Partnership; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
March 1997 — January 2000 (2 years 11 months)
- Architect, develop and deploy successful Inter/Intra/Extranet applications built with Domino, ASP, and JavaScript.
- Lotus Beacon Award Finalist, 2000, in the “Best e-Business Solution – Supplier Relationship Management” for the “KAM” application that I designed, developed and managed for the Henkel Corporation. -
Groupware Analyst
Entex (now Siemens Business Services)
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
September 1996 — March 1997 (7 months)
Developed groupware applications built with Lotus Notes/Domino.
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Senior Developer
Synergistics
(Computer Software industry)
March 1995 — September 1996 (1 year 7 months)
- Developed successful applications with Lotus Notes/Domino, Visual Basic, MS Office and other tools.
- Named Synergistics “Most Valuable Player”, 1995. -
Systems Analyst
Cincinnati Milacron
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; CMZ; Machinery industry)
1990 — March 1995 (5 years )
-Developed numerous applications including software to track potential new business and sales forecasts for machine tool products and distributors and to collect, analyze and distribute leads at the International Machine Tool Show.
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Staff Sergeant (E-6) (12B, 76Y, 71L)
U.S. Army Reserve
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; USA; Military industry)
1986 — 1994 (8 years )
- Company B, 478th Engineer Battalion, 125th ARCOM
- Coordinated and managed administrative functions during weekend reserve meetings
- Managed two direct reports
- Attended several leadership training schools (PLDC, BNCOC)
- Awarded the Army Achievement Medal
- Held several Military Occupational Skills (MOS): 12B, 71L, 76Y -
Assistant Manager
Snappy Tomato Pizza
(Food & Beverages industry)
1987 — 1990 (3 years )
Responsible for store operations when manager was not on-site.
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Clerk / Deliveryman
Blanks Pharmacy
(Retail industry)
January 1987 — October 1990 (3 years 10 months)
- Worked in store stocking shelves, heling customers, running the register, etc.
- Delivered medicine to customers throughout the Northern Kentucky Area.
Dave Hatter’s Education
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Northern Kentucky University
BS , Information Systems, Business, English , 1986 — 1992
- Outstanding Alumnus, College of Informatics, 2006
- Young Alumnus Award 1997
- NKU Alumni Council
- NKU IFS Advisory Committee
- Founder and past president of the NKU IFS Alumni Club- Activities and Societies:
- 1992-1993 National Dean's List,
Co-op program: Cincinnati Milacron,
ROTC participation (3 semesters)
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Ludlow High School
Diploma , College Prep , 1982 — 1986
- Activities and Societies:
- National Honor Society, Track Team, Cross Country Team
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Kentucky League of Cities
Leadership Fellow Certification , 24 hours of training for elected officials
Training for elected officials on various cty government issues. http://www.klc.org
Additional Information
Dave Hatter’s Websites:
Dave Hatter’s Interests:
Politics, Technology, ATVs, Hunting, Fishing, Music, Reading, Peppers, Hot Sauce, Bourbon, Vodka, History, All things Kentucky, Community Service
Dave Hatter’s Groups:
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2006-2007; 2008-2009, U.S. Small Business Administration National Advisory Council 2006-2008, Forty Under 40 Alumni, Leadership Kentucky Alumni, Leadership Northern Kentucky Alumni, NKU Alumni Council, NKU College of Informatics Dean's Advisory Board, Gateway Community and Technical College Information Technology Advisory Committee, Legacy, Northern Kentucky E-Zone Board, Parish Kitchen Board, Kenton County Library Foundation Board, Kenton County Republican Party Executive Commitee, Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, Greater Cincinnati Better Business Bureau, City of Fort Wright KY, Linked Northern Kentucky Group, Honorable Order of the Kentucky Colonels
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US Army -
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SIEMENS-World-Wide Network [17,000+ Members] -
LinkedNorthernKentucky -
The F3 Coalition -
Friends of the United States of America -
Catholic Networkers -
US Military Veterans Network -
Official Northern Kentucky University Alumni -
Leadership Northern Kentucky Alumni -
Cincinnati Forty Under 40 Alumni -
Atlas Shrugged -
SEO SEM (Search Engine Optimization & Internet Marketing) -
IT Martini -
Catholic Professionals -
National Rifle Association (NRA) -
Order of Kentucky Colonels -
U.S. Chamber of Commerce -
San Diego Chargers Fan -
Support Our Troops -
The Heritage Foundation -
LinkedITCincinnati -
U.S. Army Engineer Alumni -
CompTIA Certified Professionals Group -
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber -
Tristate Business Network -
Cincinnati Milacron Alumni -
Leadership Kentucky - Alumni -
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce -
Fort Wright, KY -
Bourbon Aficionados -
LinkedKentucky -
Friends of Parish Kitchen -
CincyVets -
Kentucky Information Technology Alliance -
St. Agnes Community (Ft. Wright, KY) -
Cincinnati Better Business Bureau -
Virtual March Against Card Check -
Free Enterprise -
Municipal Government League of Northern Kentucky Elected Officials -
BBB Accredited Business and Charities Only
Dave Hatter’s Honors:
- Outstanding Alumnus Award, Northern Kentucky University College of Informatics, 2006
- Forty Under 40; Class of 2003, Cincinnati Business Courier
- Leadership Kentucky; Class of 2000
- Leadership Northern Kentucky; Class of 2000
- Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, Northern Kentucky University, 1997
- Appointed to the U.S. Small Business Administion National Advisory Council
- Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Month, February 2003
- "Republican Man of the Year" award from U.S. Senator Jim Bunning, 1998
- Army Achievement Medal
- Lotus Beacon Award finalist, 2000.
- Featured Speaker at The View Admin2003 Conference
- Synergistics 1995 Most Valuable Player (peer voting).
- Judge, 2006 Forty Under 40
- Judge, 2008 BBB Students of Integrity Award
- Judge, 2009 BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics
- One of 40 NKU alumni entrepreneurs honored in the book "Lessons in Entrepreneurship" - http://ping.fm/2GX77
Dave Hatter’s Contact Settings
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