Inspiring speaker and entertainer. FileMaker, Apple, and web technology expert.
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- Current
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- Senior FileMaker Developer at FirstTech
- Chief Technology Consultant at Betmar Languages
- Technology Consultant & Speaker/Entertainer at Cimbura.com
- Past
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- System Engineer at Target Corporation
- Computer Consultant at American Express Financial Advisors
- Computer Consultant at Burlington Northern Railroad
- Vice President, Senior Developer at CompuKeys
- Computer Consultant at Minnesota Supercomputer Institute
- Video Producer/Technical Writer/Illustrator at Numerex
- Software Engineer at Honeywell
- Software Developer at TIES (Total Information Educational Systems)
- Education
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- Auburn University
- University of Saint Thomas
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Columbia Heights High School
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Tim Cimbura’s Summary
Tim Cimbura is an expert technology business consultant and professional speaker and entertainer. He builds powerful and easy-to-use custom FileMaker databases and web solutions that make people more productive and give companies a competitive edge. As a speaker, Tim inspires and motivates individuals with a message about being a "Child at Heart". He shares key principles that we can learn from children that help us to live more successful and vibrant lives as adults while masterfully weaving entertainment into his message. http://www.childatheart.com
As a teen, Tim was recognized as a real life "whiz kid" when he developed educational software and licensed complex computer code to other developers. Today, Tim's advanced technology is used in fortune 100 companies and small businesses. Tim has owned and operated his consulting business Cimbura.com for over two decades. He has lead successful technology startups and had several of his unique ideas published in magazines such as FileMaker Advisor, MacUser, and MacWorld.
Tim Cimbura’s Specialties:
Motivation and inspiration - Magic, juggling, and comedy.
FileMaker, Macintosh / Windows integration, AppleScript
See my web site www.cimbura.com for complete details.
Tim Cimbura’s Experience
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Senior FileMaker Developer
FirstTech
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)
Senior application developer in Professional Services division leading efforts for many business projects to create custom database and web solutions.
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Chief Technology Consultant
Betmar Languages
(Information Technology and Services industry)
1990 — Present (19 years)
Chief Technology Officer providing all technology design and direction that grew a company from just 3 people to one with 15 employees, over 300 contractors, and revenue of over $2.5 million/year.
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Technology Consultant & Speaker/Entertainer
Cimbura.com
(Information Technology and Services industry)
July 1986 — Present (23 years 1 month)
* Custom FileMaker database development and Apple product specialist
* Share motivating and inspiring message through entertainment and speaking about success, life balance, creativity, and innovation.
See my web site www.cimbura.com or www.childatheart.com for complete details
(Software publishing company formerly named Apex Software.) -
System Engineer
Target Corporation
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TGT; Retail industry)
May 2001 — January 2007 (5 years 9 months)
System Engineer in Target Technology Services Marketing Technologies. Developed databases, web front ends, automation scripts, technical documentation, and consulted on installation and support of computer systems. Highlights: Developed database that maintains photos, copy, and project information for Target.com (one of the top 20 web sites of ANY kind on the internet and fastest growing). Developed database that schedules all Target in-store video programming saving more than $50,000 annually.
(Worked for Mervyn's stores and Dayton's/Marshall Field's also) -
Computer Consultant
American Express Financial Advisors
(Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)
1992 — 2001 (9 years)
Provided consulting, technical support, network administration and training for Windows and MacOS. Provided technology design, implementation, support and training to high level executives during project to redefine the future of the entire company. Key player to successfully implementing leading edge computer technology to hundreds of users in remote sites in Utah and New Jersey. Developed custom business applications.
(Formerly IDS Financial Services, currently Ameriprise Financial) -
Computer Consultant
Burlington Northern Railroad
(Information Technology and Services industry)
1989 — 1992 (3 years)
Provided technical support, consulting, and training for MacOS and Windows with an emphasis on office automation. Developed applications and created documentation and presentations for development methodology and technical writing teams.
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Vice President, Senior Developer
CompuKeys
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
June 1984 — July 1989 (5 years 2 months)
Developed and marketed educational software teaching keyboarding skills.
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Computer Consultant
Minnesota Supercomputer Institute
(Information Technology and Services industry)
1988 — 1989 (1 year)
Created computer graphics animations and documented procedures. Produced video graphics using Pixar technologies with Lamb & Company. Provided technical support for Macintosh workstations.
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Video Producer/Technical Writer/Illustrator
Numerex
(Information Technology and Services industry)
1987 — 1989 (2 years)
Wrote, designed, and illustrated technical documentation, instruction manuals and software packaging for products. Created training manuals and videos.
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Software Engineer
Honeywell
(Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)
1985 — 1987 (2 years)
Developed documentation and wrote computer graphics applications in C and Fortran.
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Software Developer
TIES (Total Information Educational Systems)
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
June 1981 — June 1984 (3 years 1 month)
Programmed, designed, and illustrated educational software in 6502 assembly language and BASIC on Apple II computer systems.
Tim Cimbura’s Education
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Auburn University
Masters Certificate in Business Analysis , 2005 — 2006
Classes taken through Watermark Learning
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University of Saint Thomas
Mini-Masters in Software Design and Development , 1990 — 1990
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering , Computer Graphics, Minor in Theater Arts , 1984 — 1989
- Activities and Societies:
- Eta Kappa Nu - Electrical Engineering Honor Society
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Columbia Heights High School
High School , 1980 — 1984
Additional Information
Tim Cimbura’s Websites:
Tim Cimbura’s Interests:
Bicycling, hip hop and kick boxing aerobics, Volleyball, Swimming Playing Trumpet, Drums, and Piano Speaking French Magic, Juggling, Unicycling, etc.
Tim Cimbura’s Groups:
National Speakers Association - NSA
International Brotherhood of Magicians - IBM
Fellowship of Christian Entertainers - FCE
FileMaker Business/Technical Alliance
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National Speakers Association (NSA) -
Apple Professionals -
Fellowship of Christian Entertainers -
LinkedMinnesota -
SpeakerMatch -
University of Minnesota Alumni Association (UMAA) -
Cross-Platform (Apple/Windows) Professional -
IDS AEFA Ameriprise Ex-Employee Network -
Target Alumni Network -
FileMaker Pro Developers -
Filemaker Business Alliance (FBA) -
A.C.E.S. Association of CHRISTIAN Entertainers & Speakers -
National Speakers Association - Minnesota
Tim Cimbura’s Honors:
National Speakers Association MN Member of the Year
Certified FileMaker Developer, HKN (Eta Kappa Nu) electrical and computer engineering honor society
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