Wasim Akhtar

Database Architect, Designer and Developer
My motto: If you can explain it to me, I can develop it for you!
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Practical Software SolutionsQuality AssuranceCreated data migration plans, QA procedures and use cases for moving mission critical data to a new system: * SOURCE SYSTEM: Partner Web – An internal application built on .NET Technology for managing Partner Profiles, Not For Resale Orders and Sales Opportunities * DESTINATION SYSTEM: Partnership Resource Manager – A vendor supported, template-driven application.
Practical Software SolutionsData Transformation ApplicationsCreated several tools for loading into and extracting mortgage data from DataTrac, FICS and Empower. These tools were used to support Secondary Marketing and Warehouse Banking. Created Add-Ins to Post Commitment Data, Reset Commitment Data, Post Loan Data, Confirm Locks, Post Conduit Data, Post Purchased Loans, Update Shipping Status, Update Status Codes, Transfer Warehouse Banks, Download First Collateral, Comerica & RFC Loans, and Create New Loans in DataTrac.
Practical Software SolutionsDatabase ArchitectDesigned and developed numerous enterprise-wide database management systems, including systems for managing mortgages, investment portfolios, debt settlement services, medical offices and claims processing, conferences, airline revenue management, venture capital services, contacts, pharmaceutical depot and distribution, retail pharmacies, professional societies, company accounts and salary administration using various platforms.
Practical Software SolutionsIT Project ManagerInvolved in all aspects of software development life cycle, including developing proposals, preparing system specifications and design, software coding, quality assurance, testing and installation; as well as, developing documentation and providing user training.
Practical Software SolutionsDatabase DesignerHands-on experience with database servers such as SQL Server 7, 2000, 2005 & 2008; as well as Oracle 10g, MySQL, FoxPro & MS-Access.
Practical Software SolutionsDatabase DeveloperHands-on experience with software development technologies such as MS-Access, Visual Basic, C#, Visual Studio.NET (2005 & 2008), Windows-Mobile, PocketPCs and EmbeddedVB.
Practical Software SolutionsWebsite DeveloperDeveloped Websites using HTML, VBScript, FrontPage and ASP.NET.
Practical Software SolutionsIT InstructorInstructed courses on Access, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express & AutoCAD.
Science Aplications International Corporation (SAIC)Manager, Software QAResponsible for developing and maintaining a software quality assurance (QA) program. Developed QA plans and procedures for assuring quality during all phases of the software life cycle. Also handled internal and external QA audits.
Science Aplications International Corporation (SAIC)Manager, Information LabResponsible for developing the concept of an Information Laboratory where uses of leading edge technologies (such as the Internet) were to be demonstrated in real-life situations for our customers.
Science Aplications International Corporation (SAIC)Application DeveloperInvolved in the development, enhancement and maintenance of software used in nuclear power plant maintenance and engineering analysis; and for developing technical and user documentation.
Science Aplications International Corporation (SAIC)Nuclear Risk Analysis Led the task for developing a repository of ten safety studies of nuclear power plants ("PRA Repository", EPRI NSAC-152)
Science Aplications International Corporation (SAIC)Nuclear Risk AnalysisTask leader of reviewing, summarizing, commenting and documenting NRC review comments on 17 nuclear power plant safety studies ("NRC Reviews of Nuclear Power Plant Safety Studies", EPRI NSAC-151)
Electronic Data Systems (EDS)Manager, Product DevelopmentDeveloped proposals of more than US$30 Million in revenue and was involved in implementing information technology projects worth over US$20 Million.
Electronic Data Systems (EDS)IT Project ManagerManaged numerous hardware and software projects through various phases of concept, design, pricing, justification, procurement, implementation and maintenance.
Electronic Data Systems (EDS)Manager, Product DevelopmentAdministered computer-related activities and functions of proving ground, laboratory testing and product assurance departments of the Truck & Bus Division of General Motors Corporation.
Electronic Data Systems (EDS)Application DeveloperDesigned software for data acquisition, analysis and management, and for data base integration. Selected hardware and software for mini- and microcomputer systems to satisfy multiplicity of needs ranging from office work to complex engineering and data analysis.