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Paul Robert Csonka
11996 W Sample Road * Coral Springs, FL 33065
Phone: (954) 340-6696 * E-mail: prcsonka@aol.com


Objective

Seek position in the Software Engineering industry to utilize my analytical and
problem solving skills to discover unique solutions and expand my abilities.

Engineering Skills

Software Languages
Java, HTML, Perl, PHP, SQL, C, C++, VHDL, MIPS and Motorola Assembly

Software
Unix, Linux, Oracle, SQL Server, BEA WebLogic, WinRunner, Mac OS,
Veribest (received certification), and Microsoft Office and Operating Systems

Hardware Abilities
Circuit analysis, Timing analysis, and Surface-mount-device rework

Hardware Platforms
PC Workstation and Server, Embedded home appliances,
802.11b WiFi Networks, Bluetooth, CDPD, and Windows CE devices

Work Experience

7/2001 - Present      NeorisLogistics      Sunrise, Florida

Senior SQA Software Analyst

  • Created and maintained software system test environments consisting of
        WebLogic application servers and Oracle databases, with
        wireless communication to Windows CE handheld scanners.
  • Wrote test automation software to save development and test time.
        Script consisted of build creation, deployment to test environment,
        activation of regression tests, and ended with a results report.
  • Participated in design reviews and wrote requirements and specifications
        for next version of software product.

    11/2000 - 7/2001      ParkStone Medical Information Systems      Weston, Florida

    HW/SW Testing Manager

  • Multiple successful Commercial software releases (product development life
        cycle).
  • Certified all hardware and software for deployment.
  • Focused abilities of the Software testing team in various roles of unit
        testing, software build regression, and data analysis.
  • Managed the Beta field trials. Coordinated delivery and pickup of test
        equipment. Gathered, tracked, and submitted issues to product
        development.
  • Participated in project planning for multiple future releases.


    7/2000 - 11/2000      ADT Security Services, Inc      Boca Raton, Florida

    Business Software Analyst

  • Quality Assurance analysis and regression testing of an enterprise level
        billing, asset tracking, and customer care application.
  • Requirements gathering and test plan generation.
  • User Acceptance Testing and Support.
  • Oracle PL/SQL training.


    8/1999 - 7/2000      Pace Micro Technology, Plc      Boca Raton, Florida

    Hardware Engineer

  • Wrote test software for digital cable box firmware
        (MIPS Assembly, ANSI C).
  • Hardware debug, and printed circuit board design using Veribest CAD
        software.
  • As part time IT Administrator, maintained user security rights and installed
        local server applications.
  • Lead participant in offsite customer support and beta field trials.
  • Multinational company, project teamwork spanning 8 time zones.


    9/1996 - 12/1998 Center for Instructional and Research Computing Activities, University of Florida

    Training Coordinator

  • Trained junior employees and taught Leisure Courses offered by the
        university for the general public.
  • Evaluated the performance of trainee operators.
  • Updated handouts and training materials periodically.

    Senior Operator

  • Trained in the operation of networked computers running Windows 95/98,
        Mac OS, Unix, and Linux.
  • Assisted users with hardware and software difficulties.
  • Enforced lab security policies and monitored user activities.

    Education

    1995 - 1999      University of Florida      Gainesville, Florida

    Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering


    Integrated Product and Process Design

    Interdisciplinary Senior Design team project:
    Enhanced a Pyrometric Analyzer System for Pratt & Whitney.

  • Digitally measured turbine blade temperature.
  • Increased system precision and provided a flexible means for data storage.