Lead SharePoint Consultant at Proactive Performance Solutions, Inc.
Greater Philadelphia Area
- Current
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- Lead Portal and Knowledge Management Consultant at Proactive Performance Solutions, Inc.
- Past
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- SharePoint Consultant at The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
- Software Consultant at CSSI
- Consultant at GlaxoSmithKline
- Senior Systems Analyst at Advanta
- Senior Software Specialist at Digital Equipment Corporation
- DEC VMS consultant to STGT program at General Electric
- Software Engineer at Flam and Russell, Inc.
- Systems Programmer at Leeds and Northrup
- Education
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- Drexel University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Information Technology and Services
Todd Stark’s Summary
My specialty as a consultant is communicating technology knowledge effectively and getting computers to serve people better. I deal mostly in interfaces, processes, and documentation. In a typical engagement I will determine the tasks needed for business processes, analyze the mental operations needed to perform those tasks, and then determine the best way for computer technology to help them. I've been doing this, using primarily Microsoft's SharePoint and Office technologies, since 2001. I help clients plan and deploy their portals and knowledge management platforms, and help these use these tools most effectively.
Prior to SharePoint consulting, I did a variety of different kinds of system and application programming, specializing in scientific and engineering applications. I have developed software for nuclear power plants, radar pattern analysis, industrial process control, and a satellite groundstation.
Todd Stark’s Specialties:
Microsoft SharePoint configuration, Microsoft SharePoint application development, knowledge management consulting, business process consulting, technical writing, science writing, research methodology, problem solving methodology, hypnosis and suggestibility research, human performance research, martial arts training, martial arts teaching and course development
Todd Stark’s Experience
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Lead Portal and Knowledge Management Consultant
Proactive Performance Solutions, Inc.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
September 1996 — Present (13 years 5 months)
I've been leading Proactive's SharePoint consulting practice since 2001. I help our clients avoid major pitfalls in their deployments and avoid wasting time and resources by doing things right the first time. I also help them solve business problems by making best use of the investments they have already made.
Previously my experience with Proactive had included web development and website administration, Visual Basic software development, and general consulting on Windows and VMS platforms. -
SharePoint Consultant
The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
(Non-Profit; Hospital & Health Care industry)
August 2008 — July 2009 (1 year )
As a SharePoint technical consultant I designed their SharePoint and Project Server topology, guided their implementation of Project Server, created extensive documentation on procedures and practices, provided technical support on problems and upgrades, and provided guidance on governance plans and activities.
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Software Consultant
CSSI
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
1995 — 1996 (1 year )
WIndows NT and Alpha/VAX/VMS technical consulting and system programming.
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Consultant
GlaxoSmithKline
(Information Technology and Services industry)
1995 — 1996 (1 year )
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Senior Systems Analyst
Advanta
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; ADVNA; Financial Services industry)
1994 — 1995 (1 year )
VAX/VMS systems manager, project management, technical architect, and internal technical consulting. Co-architected a redundant data center configuration in two locations using VAXCluster technology.
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Senior Software Specialist
Digital Equipment Corporation
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; DEC; Computer Hardware industry)
July 1984 — July 1994 (10 years 1 month)
Alpha and VAX/VMS consultant, with responsibilities including VMS internals support, system programming, network programming, performance and capacity planning, project leadership, developing training, technical writing.
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DEC VMS consultant to STGT program
General Electric
(Public Company; GE; Renewables & Environment industry)
January 1992 — December 1992 (1 year )
Assisted in the conversion of satellite groundstation from DIGITAL PDP to VAX technology by consulting on VMS internals and performance. Developed utilities to measure computer performance, optimize use of code, and troubleshoot systems internals and performance problems.
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Software Engineer
Flam and Russell, Inc.
(Research industry)
1983 — 1984 (1 year )
Development and documentation of software for the analysis of microwave antenna patterns. Administration and technical support for PDP-11/RSX, VAX/VMS systems. Developed custom device drivers for IEEE and RS232.
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Systems Programmer
Leeds and Northrup
(Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry)
1982 — 1983 (1 year )
Developed and tested process control software for steam and nuclear power plants, using VAX/VMS as host and proprietary L&N systems as target.
Todd Stark’s Education
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Drexel University
B. Sci , Computer Science, Psychology, EE , 1976 — 1982
- Activities and Societies:
- Swim Team, Karate Club, Tae Kwon Do Club, Hybrid Martial Arts Club, Chess Club, Table Tennis
Additional Information
Todd Stark’s Interests:
martial arts, human performance, experimental psychology, problem solving and decision making methodology
Todd Stark’s Groups:
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Knowledge Management Group of Philadelphia -
SharePoint Experts -
SharePoint Users Group -
SharePoint professionals -
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu -
SharePoint 2007 Network -
Industry Professionals that train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu -
Martial Arts Black Belt -
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Group -
Mindsharp -
SharePoint Contractor & FTE Jobs
Todd Stark’s Honors:
Microsoft certified SharePoint configuration specialist
Microsoft Gold Partner for Information Worker practice
Martial arts:
...Black belt Shotokan Karate, 1977
...Black belt Tae Kwon Do, 1980
...Black belt Hapkido, 1982
...Black belt Kokikai Aikido, 1995
...Blue belt Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, 2007
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