Howard Covitz
 2443 E. Hazeltine Way
Chandler, AZ 85249

Most recent resume available upon request: hcovitz@alumni.brown.edu

Recent Project Highlights

  • Lead programmer for redesign of 7000+ page online course, with install base of over 1 million desktops.
  • Successfully ported 3 web based training courses from ASP to a Unix environment.
  • Developed ASP-based internet application for 401(k) enrollment and broker requests.
  • Developed ASP-based intranet inquiry tool for health insurance member database, utilizing JavaScript, VBscript, IIS 4.0, and Oracle back-end.
  • Developed and deployed several profitable websites for a family-run consulting business. Complete portfolio at: www.deltronweb.com/hcovitz/resume/portfolio/

 

Skills
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT LANGUAGES:
    HTML, JavaScript, VBscript, ASP, DHTML, CSS, XML, Visual Basic Web Classes and ActiveX Controls, Java, PHP
     
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT DESIGN ENVIRONMENTS:
    Textpad, Homesite, Dreamweaver, InterDev, FrontPage
     
  • WEB GRAPHICS:
    Adobe PhotoShop, Macromedia Flash, GIF Animator
     
  • DATABASE:
    SQL Server 6.5 and 7.0, Oracle 8i, Access
     
  • PLATFORMS:
    NT Server, Windows2000, WindowsME, UNIX, DOS
     
  • MISCELLANEOUS:
    -Visual Basic 3.0, 5.0, 6.0
    -familiar with C/C++
    -exposure to midframe (VAX) and mainframe (IBM) environments
    -proficient in Word, Excel and Access (2.0 thru 2000)
    -Novell (3.x and 4.x) and NT network environments and integration issues
    -report writing using Crystal Reports and Monarch
    -built PC's as a hobbyist for almost 10 years

     

 

Training & Education

2002  Advanced Macromedia Flash MX training, Future Media Concepts

2002  Macromedia Flash ActionScript training, Future Media Concepts

2002  Advanced Course Authoring for Docent Enterprise, Docent University

2003  Project Management, Harvard Business School

1998  ActiveX Visual Basic for Enterprise Applications with SQL Server.Learning Tree International

1997  Intermediate C, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

1995  Brown University.  Completed one year of graduate work in Economics

1993  Loyola University of Chicago.   B.A., Economics, Summa Cum Laude.

 

Awards

1997  Most Valuable Asset, First Data Corporation.  Achievement Award presented on a quarterly basis.

 

Employment Experience

2000-2003 Web Programmer, eLearning Division.
Harvard Business School Publishing, Watertown, Massachusetts.
  • Code HTML, JavaScript, ASP and Flash for online courseware.
  • Provide graphics and incidental copy.
  • Provide project team with technical information required to make design decisions.
  • Code courseware for Docent Enterprise, an online Learning Management System.
  • Support and maintain online courseware products.
  • Keep up to date on latest online learning (eLearning) standards, such as SCORM and AICC.
  • Port web-based courses written in ASP and Visual Basic Web Classes with Oracle database to a Unix version running on Netscape Enterprise Server/iPlanet, utilizing Server-Side JavaScript and proprietary software development tools (Docent).
  • Supervise interns and efficiently delegate project responsiblities.
2000 Programmer-Analyst, IT Department.
Small Business Service Bureau, Worcester, Massachusetts.
  • Design websites for member access to account information and public access to 401k products, utilizing ASP, JavaScript, CSS, IIS, Windows2000 Server, and Oracle 8.
  • Worked on projects individually and as member of 3-person team.
  • Served as a mentor for 2 junior-level programmers.
  • Presented report on eCommerce presence of health insurance industry.
1996-2000 Software Engineer, Control Systems.
First Data Corporation, Westborough, Massachusetts.

  • Support, modification and debugging of ACE+ (VB 3.0/Access 2.0 client/server app).
  • Automated numerous procedures for Control and NSCC.
  • Provide PC technical support for department.
  • Revise pre-existing scripts.
  • Advise management on technical strategies.

1995-1996

Payroll Bookkeeper and PC Specialist, Branch Office.
Interim Personnel, Providence, Rhode Island.

  • Automated manager’s weekly sales analysis report and informally provided technical support for computer applications and client/server network.

1991-1994

Curatorial Assistant, History of Astronomy Department.
Adler Planetarium and Astronomical Museum, Chicago, Illinois.

  • Developed database of museum’s rare book collection.

1990-1992

Computer Operations Assistant, Information Systems.
Swiss Bank Corporation, Chicago, Illinois. (formerly O’Connor and Assoc.)

  • Maintained backup tape library and ran batch jobs.