E. Daniel Ayres
 

Senior computer applications professional with ability to configure and apply Lotus Notes/Domino and related software technology for document management, strategic intelligence, help line support, technical reference, and/or other applications.  Certified LCNS Notes R3, CLP Notes R4, CLP Domino R5 Application Developer.  Active full-time Notes/Domino application development and administration consultant since 1993.  Experienced in multi-platform, multi-protocol LAN environments.  Mail migrations, LAN upgrades,  server and workstation deployment projects as well as complex multi-database applications. Significant experience in project management, technology assessment,  technical and end-user training, support, and mentoring, hardware maintenence and upgrades.  Local Detroit SMSA client base.  Recent web development experience.  Recent exposure to configuration and administration of Site Server, Exchange Server 5.5, MS SQL, IIS, and LDAP services.  Contract or full-time salary options considered.  Experienced telecommuter and on-line mentor.

Selected Accomplishments

• LCNS and CLP certified in Notes application development and administration.  Experienced Notes application development and implementation specialist on R2, R3, R4.x and R5.
• Design and implementation of several small corporate Lotus Notes/Domino networks.
• Technical lead and systems administrator for TextWatch project at Comshare, Inc. using Verity TOPIC.
• Installed, configured, and supported Verity Real Time Dow Vision and Mainstream satellite network feeds for Verity TOPIC real time concept-based text retrieval "knowledge management" applications.
• Recently completed a project with DC Associates assisting Quality Systems International with the development of the release 5.7 upgrade to their ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and ISO 9000 Automotive suites.
• Installed, configured, tuned software, and provided developer support services for Lotus Notes and Topic API development teams working on the Lotus Notes API Ver 1.0 and 2.
• Published software development tool review articles on TeamStudio in Lotus Notes/Domino Advisor.
• Integrated, tested, and supported a wide variety of PC and LAN based software, including NT Server 4.0 SP6, and Windows 2000, Office 2000, and Domino R5

Employment

ServerSevices, PC a Lotus Notes Business Partner
Principal Consultant

Self Employed Independent Notes/Domino development, implementation, and training consultant partnering with and/or subcontracting for Lotus Notes Business Partners and contract agencies.  Providing support services to local Notes/Domino site administrators and developers.  Specializing in customization and support services for QSI, IAC, and other Notes/Domino based application suites.

1994 EDS Capital Services, Detroit, Ml
Systems Engineer

Developed and implemented Lotus Notes based applications including directories, discussions, project management, and policy and procedure documentation. Trained on System Life Cycle and Data Modeling concepts. Promoted use of mail-enabled forms and definition of standards for Lotus Notes development.

1993-94 0 / E Systems, Inc., Troy, Ml
Sr. Application Consultant

Member of a LAN engineering group. Implemented Lotus Notes networks. Verity Topic consultant on an integrated OCR application. Interfaced Support Magic with Lotus Notes for a follow-up survey application. Implemented a Notes-based Quality improvement Program manual for a major medical insurance company. Implemented an all-Macintosh Novell 3.12 LAN. Numerous short term assignments.

1978-93 Comshare,Inc., Ann Arbor, Ml
Sr. Application Consultant

Helped introduce text based information technology to this software company. Performed software installation, customization, documentation, and training for Comshare software products. Developed client applications including: Executive Information Systems, PC and networked Oracle based personnel systems, payroll interfaces, and relational databases. Highlights included national responsibility for the Profiles PC payroll interface; the GMAC Book Entry Reporting System, which was the largest paperless corporate commercial paper delivery system in North America; programming and support for a large networked quality control application; design and implementation of an automated software update system for a PC based software product line, and support for the phase out Comshare's remote computing services. Completed numerous short term consulting, training, and problem-solving engagements.

Earlier, as Marketing Information Systems Specialist, developed revenue analysis, sales call, and technical activity reporting, all integrated with direct mail marketing support. Components of this system were used internally by Comshare, Inc. for over nine years.

1978 & Prior University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Ml
Sr. Research Associate

Designed and implemented research studies for the School of Education and the Center for Research on Social Organization. Wrote research monographs, and drafted a grant proposal which was funded at over a quarter of a million dollars. Provided technical support for Detroit Area Study omnibus replication project. Functioned for a year as a member of the university wide Computing Policy Committee. Consulted on research design and analysis. Served as a departmental computer expert for academic sponsored and unsponsored research applications. Taught classroom modules, developed research databases, and facilitated the completion of over 40 Ph.D. dissertations.

Education

1976 - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. abd - Social Organization (all Ph.D. course work completed)
1969 - Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania. - Master of Arts degree in Sociology
1966 - Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio. - Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Anthropology

Continuing Education

Lotus Notes Advisor DevCon attendee.  Numerous LAEC provided Notes training classes including Lotus Script and Domino Web development.  Dale Carnegie 12 week course, EDS System Life Cycle training, Advanced DBA training on Verity Topic. CEU's in LAN technology, systems analysis, Oracle RDBMS, and system administration, and college courses on microprocessor electronics, programming languages, and business systems including 16 week course on Visual Basic programming.

Personal

Hobbies include long distance running, computer BBS networking, dog training, gardening, and antique motorcycles.

References

Personal, business, and client references provided upon request.