Mobile Technology Support, Software Developer (FileMaker, Java), Technical/Freelance Writer, Project Manager, & Author.
Greater Seattle Area
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- Laptop Connectivity Support at AT&T Mobility
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- Software Developer at SolutionMakers, Inc.
- Founder at Extended Technology Systems
- Sr. Software Engineer at Wright Strategies
- Sr. Business Analyst at Hunter Industries
- Mgr. Technical Systems at Ashton-Tate
- Sr. Software Analyst at Columbia Pictures
- Education
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- Ben Davis
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Timothy Trimble’s Summary
Experience:
Software design and development with the primary focus on FileMaker, Java, & PDA technologies (Palm, Pocket PC, Blackberry). Advanced technical support of Blackberry, WinMo, and various PDA devices.
Technical writer of various software user's guides. Author of over 40 technical articles for various trade & industry publications.
Author of, "FileMaker Pro Design & Scripting for Dummies", for Wiley Publications
Author of, "Adventures in Flight Simulator V" for Microsoft Press
Goals:
Continue to grow as a software "artist" and writer.
Timothy Trimble’s Specialties:
FileMaker development, project management, technical writing, PDA software development, public speaking, business and corporate communications, technical support of mobile technologies (cellular & PDA), proponent of "best practices" for software development (SDLC).
Timothy Trimble’s Experience
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Laptop Connectivity Support
AT&T Mobility
(Public Company; T; Telecommunications industry)
December 2007 — Present (2 years )
Advanced Technical support of Blackberry, WinMo, aircards, and various PDA devices for AT&T as my primary employment. Also development of custom PC, Mac, & hand held applications. Utilizing FileMaker Pro 7 - 9, SQL, PHP, & Java. Projects include Courier Business Management system, CRM system, Client and Sales tracking with Quickbooks integration, Courier Managment & Dispatching system, Media Content Authoring system, Parking Lot Management System, Issue Tracking System, Contract Management System. Clients include Soliant Consulting, Claxton Bakery, Indy Stealth Couriers, and many others.
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Software Developer
SolutionMakers, Inc.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
February 2006 — August 2006 (7 months)
FileMaker Developer. Design and development of FileMaker 7, 8, & 8.5 based applications. Primary focus was on integration with QuickBooks via XML, data migrations, merging of legacy data (CSV/Excel). Projects for Boeing Aircraft and Expogo Advertising. Conversion of FM 5 & 6 databases into FM 8 & 8.5. Technical writing.
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Founder
Extended Technology Systems
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
September 1998 — October 2002 (4 years 2 months)
PDA Software product design, development, and marketing. Application development of PC and PDA based systems. Developed ACT! For PalmOS. Continued development and support of Asset Transportation Tracking system for Whirlpool Corporation. Designed Evidence Tracking system for Law Enforcement agencies. Designed commercial C code generator product for Palm OS. Applications developed for Apple Inc., Volvo Automotive, Symbol Technologies, Prophet 21, eInk, and many others.
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Sr. Software Engineer
Wright Strategies
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
April 1996 — September 1998 (2 years 6 months)
Project management and application design/development of PDA (Newton) and PC based applications with VB, SQL. QA of FormLogic development language. Design of automated test scripts. Developed Clinical Trials application for Ciba Vision, Maintenance Tracking application for Amtrack. Developed & conducted FormLogic training classes. Help desk technical support of FormLogic customers. Managed and participated in design & development of asset distribution system for Whirlpool Corporation.
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Sr. Business Analyst
Hunter Industries
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
1994 — 1996 (2 years )
Business analysis and technical support for Manufacturing and Engineering divisions of the company. Designed and implemented scrap materials tracking system. Evaluated, selected, and implemented 3D solid modeling system. Designed and conducted training courses on Visio, MS Office. Implemented process for using best practices (SDLC) for application development. Design and implementation of automated box bar coding and printing system.
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Mgr. Technical Systems
Ashton-Tate
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Computer Software industry)
1985 — 1992 (7 years )
Management of network and hardware support department. Software design and development of internal applications with dBASE III+, IV, Pascal, Assembler. Software design and development of consumer products in C. Defined and set standards for world wide networking. Implemented multi-platform email topology for 3000+ users. Designed network access software for use by all employees. Developed automated communications scripting product. QA testing of RapidFile application. QA testing of dBASE IV application. Conducted technology orientation classes. Managed HQ internal technical support staff.
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Sr. Software Analyst
Columbia Pictures
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Entertainment industry)
1982 — 1985 (3 years )
Software development and support of film production support systems, utilizing dBASE II, Pascal. Hardware technical support of local and remote computer systems. Training of company employees on the use of computer technology. Help Desk support.
Timothy Trimble’s Education
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Ben Davis
1976
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Timothy Trimble’s Interests:
FileMaker Development, PHP Development, Science Fiction, Guitar, Technical Writing, Fiction Writing, Aviation
Timothy Trimble’s Groups:
FileMaker Technical Network, Seattle FMPUG
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Timothy Trimble’s Honors:
Grand Prize Winner NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge Award for software development 2006,
Achievement Award 20th Annual Publications, Art, and Online Competition for "Adventures in Flight Simulator V",
2nd Place San Diego Book Awards for Best Non-Fiction General for "Adventures in Flight Simulator V"
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