With over 17 years experience in the high-tech industry and 250+ satisfied clients David continues to demonstrate his authentic style by bridging the gap between business, technology, and people. He truly loves what he does. The enthusiasm and joy he brings to each project make him a favourite with his clients. David got an early start on the path to innovation and success, when at age 16 he invented true 3D video multiplexing as a science fair project. This achievement won him Gold and Silver Medals (3 years running) at the Canada-Wide Science Fair. In 1986 David was recognised as on of the leading young scientists across Canada and was awarded the Canadian Award of Excellence “In acknowledgement of outstanding ability and creativity in the areas of science and technology”. After graduating among the top students in the country in 1988 he accepted the Dean’s entrance scholarship, Electrical Engineering, UVIC.

David quickly realized that dated/aged academic knowledge was of little value in the computing industry and his aptitude for business directed him into pursuing opportunities in the developing high tech industry. Always a visionary and leader in the field, David was creating integrated, distributed, databases and handheld data collection systems over 10 years ago! His technical knowledge, expertise, and experience are wonderful assets – yet the true gift David possesses is an intuitive sense of how to hear and meet peoples’ needs through effective use of technological solutions.

He is an accomplished orator, and professional communicator whose clear, simple message is easily understood by a diverse audience. He loves life and shares this with those around him. David’s real passion is for helping people in need. There is no task too small and no challenge too great when human lives are at stake. His active participation in the community and his commitment to service work is enviable. The energy and love David brings to his professional life is also reflected in his personal life. In the final analysis David’s worldview can be boiled down to two words – Love and Service.

Key Skills:

17 years experience in Technology, and Health industries
200 + satisfied clients
Budgets of up to $750K
Team Sizes of up to 30 team members

· Multi-departmental, cross-agency, and
multi-platform projects

Business-Technical Team Liaison
Project Manager
Senior Software Developer/Architect
Systems Integrator

Implementation Planning, Pilot Projects

Business Analysis
Feasibility Studies
Technical Analysis
Needs Analysis
Process Analysis
Cost Analysis
Technology Research
System Requirements, Specifications, Design, Development, Implementation, Deployment, and Support
Corporate Sales and Presentations – powerful results!
Data Modeling
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills!

Clients (see work experience section for more):

BC Rail Passenger Services, Integrated Client Transactions Management System

Onboard Sales System for tracking sales of merchandise/liquor for all Train Passengers throughout their journey. This was a large-scale project comprising several departments, multiple platforms, and multiple vendors. I was responsible for the initial feasibility study, which included onsite process and needs analysis, system requirements, and research of viable products and solutions existing on the market. I worked directly with directors, business, and technical experts to develop this for the new NorthWind Train. I demonstrated my ability to perform highly successful corporate presentations in a series of project meetings. In spite of numerous project changes by the client (including team members, requirements, and budget) and under extremely tight deadlines (this was a 10 month development pushed into 3 months!) I was able to deliver on time, on budget and with many extras thrown in. The passengers and BC Rail managers were delighted with my involvement with this project. Please contact Bob Griffiths, Project Manager, Whistler Northwind Tour Train (604) 802-2102 or Brenda Raincock, Manager, Passenger Services (604) 984-5560.

Victoria Health Project, Unified Treatment Tracking system for health care service providers

A large scale, multi-agency system that spanned over 14 health care agencies. I performed an in-depth process analysis, and system needs analysis in order to better serve the clients needs. A centralized database was created along with handheld, portable patient treatment delivery tracking devices at each of the remote agencies. These devices tracked patient/treatment activity throughout the day. At night the central computer would dial out to each of the 14 remote agencies – downloading the patient treatment data. As this project was over 10 years ago, it should show my vision, innovation, and creativity in regards to providing unified patient treatment record systems.

Clients (see work experience section for more):

Thunder Bay Health Unit, Health Unit Information System

This system was a completely integrated Health Information Management System. 8 government systems were combined to form HUIS. I was responsible for business, technical and systems analysis of existing systems, data modeling, normalizing, and analyzing the data design, and program interfaces. Understanding the clients’ processes, systems, and business needs and coming up with an integrated, comprehensive system design was key to my success in this project. Please see the References section of my portfolio for feedback from the project manager.

City of Richmond Health Department, Immunization Management System

After reviewing the clients’ needs for improved efficiency, lower costs, and more accuracy in tracking their patient immunization records I design a portable, integrated, paperless system that utilizes barcodes as the most efficient data entry technique. Please see the References section of my portfolio for the write-ups this system received.

Health Care System Delivery Agents (physicians, hospitals, etc.), Medical Records Manager

Formally known as the MediTrak, I was responsible for product concept, research, design, deployment, and support.
I surveyed over 100+ doctors and their staff as to their information management issues. I performed various business, process, and system requirements analysis. Also, I worked very closely with Medical Billing software vendors in the province. I became a vendor under MSP, and so gained in-depth knowledge of the Ministry’s requirements regarding patient treatment tracking and billing.

Certified Management Accountants of BC, Member Records Management System

Prepared and passed an innovative budget proposal “Bringing the Society into the 21^st Century”. In order to do this the following were undertaken: Feasibility study, Process analysis, Needs analysis, System requirements, Cost analysis, Implementation planning, along with a successful pilot project. Because of the scope of the project, buy-in from all departments was essential to success. I met on a regular basis with business managers and the individual staff members to educate them and allow them an opportunity for feedback – this interactive process resulted in a cohesive and unified solution that met the needs of all departments.

Kootenay Lake District Hospital, Patient Audit Tracking and Management System

After performing the business, and process analysis and defining systems specifications a system was design which utilized barcodes and portable, handheld data entry devices to track patient treatment histories. The system provided the client with a cost effective, efficient way to enter patient questionnaires and assessments as well.

Central Vancouver Island Health Region, Unusual Incident Reporting System

Prepared a simple feasibility study along with a corporate presentation. Although the scope of this project was relatively small, the client was impressed with my ability to understand their needs and communicate clearly the proposed solution. Please contact Diane Robert, Co-ordinator, Administrative Services, NANAIMO REGIONAL GENERAL HOSPITAL (250) 755-7691, Local 3001

Mulessa Management Company, Interactive Customer Service Delivery System for the Internet

My main responsibility was an in-depth feasibility study and pilot project. After researching similar existing technologies and viable solutions I produced key system requirements documentation along with much client consulting and corporate presentations. This system allowed web sites to interactively and in real-time deliver high quality customer service. Also, this system provided a unique way of delivering dynamic web content to the user on-the-fly – never been done before! Contact Arnold Mulessa for a complete reference.

PhatPhunk Records (Los Angeles), Royalty Tracking and Management System

Team Lead/Project Manager responsible for a team of 3 programmers. Delivered system onsite in Los Angeles and provided training, support, and further business requirement documentation. The client was impressed with my ability to understand their business needs and processes and communicate them clearly to the technical team. See Reference section of my portfolio for my manger’s reference.

Yukon Housing Corporation, Housing Operations Management System

Complex project comprising of several developers. My ability to understand the clients needs and business processes were key to its successful completion. See Reference section for my manager and client references.

Please see Work Experience section for MORE satisfied clients!

Education:

Leadership Victoria: Selected as 1 of 24 young leaders to partipate in a program "to develop well-informed leaders who are passionately engaged in building a vibrant community."

Professional: Designing Windows Distributed N-Tier Applications (DNA).

1999 FoxPro Conference in Los Angeles.

Microsoft: MS Windows Certified Professional.

University of Victoria: Electrical Engineering (3 years).

St. Michaels University School: Graduated 1988, B.C. Scholarship.

Scholarships and Awards:

Canadian Award of Excellence, 1986 (government award to top 14 young scientists in Canada).

Dean's Entrance Scholarship, 1988.

Harry Young Memorial Scholarship, 1988.

B.C. Provincial Scholarship, 1988 (top ranking BC Physics, 13th in Canada on Waterloo Math exams).

Gold, Silver, Gold medals Canada-Wide Science Fair, 1984, 1985, 1986 (top engineering project in Canada).

Elelectrostatics Award of Excellence, 1985 (top electronic/computing project in Canada).

Technology and Business Experience:

Computer Systems and Networks

Windows XP, 2000, MS Windows NT (including BackOffice), MS Windows 95/98/Me, Novell, OS/2, Banyan Vines.

Programming Languages

Visual Basic, Oracle, SQL Server, ASP, Java, Crystal Reports, MS Visual Studio, Access, HTML, Visual FoxPro, OOP.

Other Technologies

Client/Server, DNA, N-tier system design, Data Modeling, Industry Trends, eCommerce, COM+ technologies, Unified Modeling Language (UML), Developer tools, Project Management, IS0 9000, Quality Assurance Practices, Effective Communication skills, List Servers, Local business partners, Staffing Resources.

Hardware Maintenance

Servicing all types of IBM PC, IBM PS/2, MacIntosh, Laptops, Printers, Monitors, and peripherals.

Specializing in: Hewlett Packard, IBM, MacIntosh, NEC, Toshiba, Compaq, AST, Fujitisu, ALR.

Extensive telephone, depot, and on-site support of: hardware, software, and end users.

Software and Training Proficiency

Dreamweaver, MicroSoft Visual Studio (InterDev, VB, J++), FrontPage, Macromedia (Flash, Fireworks), Adobe (Pagemaker, PhotoShop, Ilustrator), QuarkExpress, Maximizer, MS Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP, Office 97/2000/2002, MS Exchange, CorelDraw, AutoCad, Dbase, FoxPro, WordPerfect.

Barcode Systems

Custom design, programming, installation, training, and support of data entry and tracking systems.

Installation base includes: Doctors, Lawyers, Accountants, Municipalities, and Hospitals.

Relevant Hardware: Symbol, Star, Epson, Videx, Intermec, SATO, CMT, Radix, Hand Held Products, Axionne.

Graphic Design

Internet Web page design, and programming (see www.mygoodhelper.com or www.collaborativefamilylawgroup.com www.pds-canada.com for an example). High-end corporate and business graphics and presentations. Brochures, logos, advertisements. I bring my creativity and artistic flare to everything I do!

Management Consulting

Business - Technical Team Liaison; Systems Integrator; Senior Software Developer/Architect; Project Manager; Multi-departmental, cross-agency, and multi-platform projects; Implementation Planning and Pilot Projects;
Business Analysis; Feasibility Studies; Technical, Needs, Process, and Cost Analysis; Data Modeling; Technology Research; System Requirements, Specifications, Design, Development, Implementation, Deployment, and Support; Corporate Sales, Proposals, Reports, Client consultations, Presentations; Outstanding verbal and written communication skills!

Work Experience:

ORCATEC: Senior Developer. Systems analysis and development (including Team Lead), primarily as a Visual Basic/Visual FoxPro programmer. Team participation, communication, responsibility, accountability, and authority have been keys to my success recently. Demonstrated the ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines by putting in many extra hours in order to achieve our goals and meet tight deadlines. I worked on the following projects:

· EXACT for Lawyers system

A modification to existing EXACT system, specifically re-written for Lawyers. I was the team lead, coordinating 4 programmers

· Grant Tracking and Management System (Client: Arthritis Society)

Under very tight deadlines and extreme client pressure turned out numerous reports, bug fixes, and changes to the software.

· Recession Rate Analysis System (Client: U.S. Army Corp.)

Completely programmed next revision of software. Programmed numerous bug fixes, enhancements, and user requested changes. Provided a ‘1 step’ user upgrade installation program.

· Consultation and Rehabilitation Information System (CRIS) (Client: Arthritis Society)

Advanced VB programming with multiple backend capability (Oracle, Access or SQL Server).

· SocialNet (Client: Nanaimo Family Life)

Advanced VB programming with multiple backend capability (Oracle, Access or SQL Server).

Pacific Data Solutions: Senior Technical Consultant/Project Manager/Systems Designer/Programmer. PDS is a hardware vendor of barcode equipment. We also provide custom barcode solutions to their clients. I was sent in to understand the technical aspects of the clients’ business, and to come up with a prototype product that could be demonstrated to them. After complete process analysis and system requirements analysis I would program a complete system that included the hardware configuration, software programming, and onsite customer training and support. The following projects were successfully completed under my direction:

· City of Richmond Engineering Department: Traffic Signal Control System. Hand filled Work Order forms have now been replaced with a completely electronic automatic data entry system that requires the user/worker to scan in the appropriate barcode under each category of work performed. Allows comments, individual component tracking, contractor hours, equipment used, location, and automatic date and time stamping of all transactions. Data is uploaded to the central database and all files are automatically updated along with a range of reports.

· City of Vancouver Engineering Department: Traffic Meter Maintenance System. Similar in design to the above Traffic Signal Control System. Portable barcode readers track all essential information for repairs and maintenance of the traffic meters.

· MacDonald Lewis Law Firm: Custom built Lawyer Billing System. Incorporating barcodes on client files to track each lawyer's daily activities with respect to each client. The data is stored in a portable, hand-held barcode reader and uploaded to the accounting software on a daily basis.

Collaborative Family Law Group: Website design and programming. See www.collaborativefamilylawgroup.com

BC Ferry Workers Union: Onsite Technical Support, Custom Foxpro programming.

Zestos Canada: Onsite Technical Support.

Clark Hydrological Services: Onsite Technical Support, Data Massaging, and Custom programming.

Magnolia Hotel and Spa: Onsite Technical Support and Maximizer programming.

TeleClass International Services: Custom Internet Programming.

Cheltenham Court Motel: Onsite Technical Support and Training.

Admiral Motel: Design and programming for the Internet Web page. See http://www.admiral.bc.ca/ for the full details.

Additional Contracts:

B.C. Building Corporation, Ministry of Transportation & Highways, University of British Columbia, Crowntek Business Centres, Centra Gas, ABACO, DYNA Graphics and Printing, Clearway Computer Consultancy, PHH Canada, CMY Integrations, Tip Top Tailors, Sarah Atkinson Designs, Tridon Oil and Gas, Prospect Equities, Galey Bros. Farms, McCreary Centre Society, Van West Trading Company, Devre Sharpe Realtor, Trade Source International, Smart Track International, Long Life Center, Cafe Florian, L-SO-FRESH Productions, Nuskin Products, Gruppo Moda Holdings, N-Vison Digital Imagry, Gaznas Enterprises, Genesis Food Services, Executive Suites Offices, Loewen Group.

Organizations:

In an effort to remain connected to the local developer and business communities I have taken the following steps:

· Member of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce

· Member of VIATEC and attended VIATEC’s eCommerce Special Interest Group (SIG) luncheons.

· Read Trade magazines and attend all possible related trade shows.

· Attended the Business & Investment Solutions Show, at the Victoria Conference Centre.

· Attended the Windows 2000 National Launch Tour, at the Victoria Conference Centre.

· Attended the New Media Conference, at the Victoria Conference Centre.

· Attended the Diplomat Forum 2001, at the Victoria Conference Centre.

· Attended the Innovation Forum 2001, at the Victoria Conference Centre.

· Attended the Power of One Conference, at Royal Roads.

· Made contacts with Microsoft Canada in Victoria, and am part of their SIG initiative.

Research:

Throughout my career as a business/technology consultant I have always understood the need and benefit of continual research (specific to my mission statement or primary purpose). During the past 12 years I have maintained my commitment to this. I spend approximately 5 hours per week doing research in the following areas:

· Industry Trends

· New Technologies

· eCommerce

· Visual Basic

· Visual FoxPro

· Client/Server

· Oracle

· N-tier system design

· Data Modeling

· COM+ technologies

· Local business partners

· Staffing Resources

· Effective communication skills

· Microsoft

· Unified Modeling Language (UML)

· Developer tools

· Project Management

· IS0 9000

· Quality Assurance Practices

· List Servers

Community Service:

Volunteer with non-profit organizations in Victoria.

Personally sponsor an orphan child in Burundi, Africa.

Participated in Operation Wheel Chair, MS Carnation Day, Volunteer work with retirement homes, Helped clear brush of Christmas Hill in Victoria, Volunteer gardening at Swan Lake.

Associations:

Executive Director on St. Michaels University School Alumni Association

Member of the Chamber of Commerce (Government affairs and technology committee)

Member of the Microsoft Certified Product Specialist Network

Member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity

References:

1. Supervisors:

Doris Lewis

President, Pacific Data Solutions

(604) 922-7702

Howard Dixon

Partner, Dixon Davis and Company

(250) 386-9503

Rick Lightheart

Director of Operations

Certified Management Accountants Society of BC

(604) 687-5891

2. Clients:

Brenda Raincock

Operations Manager

BC Rail Passenger Services

(604) 984-5560

Richard Butler

Owner, PhattPhunk Records (Los Angeles)

(323) 461-4000

3. Colleagues:

Tor Sonvisen, Developer

(250) 474-0831

Kevin Shew

Developer, Orca Technologies

(250) 595-8014

Art Vandenberg

Developer, Orca Technologies

(250) 385-0872

References and Write-Ups:

From: Daniel B Lynch Sr, COO - 911myComputer

Subject: Feedback from customer in Kent on David

Please find feedback from customer that David did in Kent WA. Please convey my most sincere congratulations for a job well done on behalf of 911mycomputer, Mr Gillis, CEO and myself.

To Whom It May Concern:

With this letter I would like to express my satisfaction with the services provided by David Margison.

From the begin David worked with us to identify our needs, how to address the impediments and constantly working toward our goals. This was all before David even arrived on site.

Upon his arrival he jumped right in attacking the problems and working with our IT department with all it specifications and requirements to get the Maximizer database up and running to everyone's satisfaction. Our IT department was a bit hesitant in dealing with an outside consultant but everything went swimmingly!!

David went above and beyond in dealing with the program's vendor to resolve an upgrade issue very much in our favor!! It was a pleasure to find such a wealth of information in David, coupled with his abilities to identify OUR goals and working to fulfill them within our time constraints.

I can wholeheartedly recommend David's services to anyone in similar circumstances!!

Jim Otremsky
Step Forward Company, Kent, WA

May 6, 2002

David Margison

David Margison has carried out various database projects successfully on behalf of PC Helpline Computer Support Inc in Canada and the US.

Our client’s feedback illustrates consistently a high degree of professionalism in David’s work. He listens to details with great care, which enables him to give the best advice possible.