Dennis McMillan
Personal: Name: Dennis McMillan
Citizenship: Canadian
Education: BSc. in Mathematics and
Computing Science
University
of Victoria, Canada (1973)
Technical
Skills: Programming
Systems
Analysis
Database
Design
Project
Management
Systems
Implementation and Training
Hardware
Installation
Applications: Payroll
Costing
Accounting
Retail
Sales
Inventory
Forestry
Environmental
Energy
Digital
Mapping
GIS
Software: Visual Basic 6.0 MSAccess
Oracle
(SQL) FoxPro
SQLServer ActiveX
Controls
MSExcel MSWord
PL/1 COBOL
DL/1 DB2
Fortran Mark IV
Easytrieve MVS/TSO
DOS/VSE Windows/NT
Main
Strengths: Software
development/Database programming.
References: See attached.
Professional Experience
November 1999 – April 2001
Tarong Energy Corporation
Brisbane, Australia
Position: Senior Analyst
Programmer
Environment: Visual Basic, Access, Excel,
Oracle, NT
Systems: A number of applications used at the Tarong and
Wivenhoe Power Stations in the areas of: Operations, Asset Management, Safety
(Permit to Work), Project Control, Sciences, Inventory, and Supply and
Procurement. Most of these complex
multi-user applications utilise an Access/VB front end with an Oracle back end.
Responsibilities: Solely responsible for the development, installation, training,
documentation and maintenance of key Corporate MSAccess/VB applications. Also provided the end user with ad hoc
queries and reports based on back end Oracle databases.
February 1998 – April 1999
Repco Merchants Ltd.,
Auckland, New Zealand
Position: Senior Analyst Programmer
Environment: Access 97, Visual Basic, Cobol/CICS, DL/1, DOS/VSE,
Easytrieve
Systems: Inventory and
Retails Sales
Responsibilities: The Repco Auto
Parts System consists of over 500 on-line and batch programs to support 120
retail branches throughout New Zealand.
Worked as part of team modifying programs and converting databases to
ensure Y2K compliancy. Also worked as
part of a team integrating a major company into the Repco suite of
systems. As an individual, developed a
number of systems in Access and Visual Basic to process sales and inventory
data extracted from mainframe databases.
December 1993 – July 1996
Pacific International
Mapping (for the Government of British Columbia)
Victoria, Canada
Position: Senior Analyst Programmer
Project Manager
Environment: Access 95, FoxPro, Visual Basic, Oracle Server (SQL),
Novell Network, Windows 3.1, 95 and NT
Systems: A number of
applications related to digital mapping and GIS in the Forestry industry. These
systems maintained and utilised databases associated with over 4000 forest
cover maps. The applications were used in over 30 district offices.
Responsibilities: Responsible for all phases of software
development including user requirements, database design, programming and
project management. Also responsible
for systems installation and training in regional offices.
January 1991 – November 1992
Tawa Enterprises, Prince
George
Prince George, Canada
Position: Senior Analyst Programmer
Environment: Pascal, Clipper, FoxPro, LANtastic Network, DOS, Windows
Systems: Payroll System
Responsibilities: Tawa Enterprises
is a large tree planting company employing over 700 seasonal workers. The
Payroll System handled all aspects of Payroll including time sheets, expenses,
cheque printing, tax invoicing, interface to General Ledger and cost benefit
analysis. Solely responsible for system
development and maintenance.
1988
– 1994 (Multiple Clients)
Ministry of Forests
Government of British
Columbia
Victoria, Canada
Position: Systems Analyst / Programmer
Environment: Dbase 3 Clipper, Access, FoxPro, LANtastic, Novell, DOS,
Windows
Systems: A number of
systems related to Forest Silviculture practices in the Province of British
Columbia. Applications included: Tree Seed Register, Orchard Management,
Orchard Costing, Sowing Requests, Storage Ledgers, Lab Control and interfaces
to mainframe systems.
Responsibilities: Responsible for all phases of software
development including user requirements, design, programming, installation,
training, support and project management.
Ministry of Environment
Government of British
Columbia
Victoria, Canada
Position: Systems Analyst / Programmer
Environment: Dbase 3, DOS
Systems: Ministry Referral
System
Responsibilities: Development of a system used in management of applications for
land use in environmentaly sensitive areas.
Also responsible for system installation and training in a number of
district offices.
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Government of Canada
Vancouver, Canada
Position: Systems Analyst / Programmer
Environment: Dbase IV, Windows 3.1
Systems: Referrals Logging
and Tracking System
Responsibilities: Responsible for all phases of software
development including user requirements, design, programming, installation,
training, support and project management.
Ministry of Environment
Government of British
Columbia
Victoria, Canada
Position: Systems Analyst / Programmer
Environment: Dbase IV, Windows 3.1
Systems: Steelhead Sport
Catch System
Responsibilities: Development of a system to facilitate data
collection and analysis of fish catch statistics.
1988
Remco Office Systems
Victoria, Canada
Position: Programmer/Analyst
Environment: Basic, DOS
Systems: General Ledger,
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable.
Responsibilities: Customising commercial accounting packages to suit client needs.
1986
– 1988
Dogwood Software
Victoria, B.C
Position: Programmer/Analyst
Environment: Basic, DOS
Systems: Radio Play List and
Commercial Scheduling
Responsibilities: Worked
with a team of people developing a system to enable radio stations to schedule
play lists and commercials. The system
was marketed commercially.
1984
– 1992
Ministry of Forests
Government of British
Columbia
Victoria, Canada
Position: Programmer/Analyst
Environment: Cobol/Cics, PL/1, DL/1, DB2, MarkIV, Easytrieve,
MVS/TSO/QMF
Systems: Numerous database
and statistical applications in the Forestry and Environmental areas.
Responsibilities: Maintenance and enhancements to existing
systems.
1980
- 1982
Qantas Airlines
Sydney, Australia
Position: Programmer
Environment: PL/1, Cics, MVS/TSO
Systems: Purchase Order
System
Responsibilities: Part of a team developing an on-line Purchase Order System.
Agnew Nickel Mines Ltd.,
Perth, Australia
Position: Programmer
Environment: PL/1, MVS/TSO
Systems: Operating Costs
and Budget System.
Responsibilities: Worked with an accountant to develop an Operating Costs and
Budgeting system.
Western Australia Dairies
Perth, Australia
Position: Programmer
Environment: Cobol/Cics, DOS/VSE, Easytrieve
Systems: Debtor and Sales Analysis
System
Responsibilities: Worked as a programmer with the development
team.
Alcoa Aluminium of Australia
Perth, Australia
Position: Programmer
Environment: Cobol, MarkIV, MVS/TSO
Systems: Project Control System
Responsibilities: Worked as a programmer with the development
team.
References:
11th April 2001
To Whom It May Concern,
Dennis McMillan worked for Tarong Energy as a Senior Analyst Programmer for 15 months up until April 2001. During this time he was involved in the analysis, development, and support of Access/VB applications covering a number of business areas.
For the 7 months I’ve been
with Tarong, Dennis has reported to me.
During this time I’ve been impressed with his ability to:
Ø Relate well with
people and teams;
Ø Seize
opportunities and deliver solutions that help us improve our business.
He is a well
skilled Analyst Programmer with a practical view of people’s issues. Both the Information Services Department and
our customers will miss his contribution.
I have no hesitation in recommending Dennis as a valued team member, and am willing to discuss this matter further if your require further information.
_______________________
Andrew Cochrane
Applications Manager
Tarong Energy Corporation
Email: acochran@tarongenergy.com.au
Phone: +61 7 3228 4567
Fax: +61 7 3228 4538
