Question:
Can you comment on my resume, please:
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ANDREW LESCHINSKY
Address: 210-26 Olive Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M2N 7G7
Phone: 416-529-3123
E-mail: and...@leschinsky.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position in web-development using Apache + PHP +
PostgreSQL or MySQL technologies where more than 8 years of software
development experience will add value.
PROFILE
- Over 8 years in software development, 2 years in web-development.
- University degree in sortware engeneering.
- Strong experience in database design, maintenance and optimization.
- Strong knowledge in object-oriented and client/server methodologies.
- Programming languages: PHP, SQL, HTML+JavaScript, C/C++, Perl, Delphi
(Pascal), Basic, VBScript, JScript. Familiar with Java, Assembler.
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server 6/7/2000, Sybase SQL
Anywhere, Access, Paradox, dBase. Familiar with Interbase.
- Other software: Apace web server including httpd.conf and .htaccess
configuration; IIS, including server administration; Microsoft Office,
including advanced scripting; ErWin, PowerBuilder, Adobe Photoshop,
Microsoft Visio.
- Accomplished team player. Highly trainable, able to learn and leverage
new skills quickly.
EXPERIENCE
[2002-2003] Web-developer: SKS Design, Donetsk, Ukraine.
Worked on a number of projects as a member of team and independently.
- Took part in developing of the following web-sites: astatech.com,
astaskywire.com, anytrend.com, felixspiegelmd.com, qnmrlab.com,
infotrans.biz, catalog.tochmash.com, ecwmoneymanagers.com,
metallurg.donetsk.ua, prague.donetsk.ua, grata.com.ua.
- Designed database models for several web-projects.
- Developed PHP classes and libraries, which are widely used by other
programmers in various projects.
- Developed COM-objects on C++ for projects running on IIS+ASP.
- Was in charge for remote administration of servers based on Windows NT
(both IIS and MS SQL Server).
- Developed JavaScript dynamic web pages.
- Created utility programs using Perl and Delphi.
Environment: Apache + PHP + PostgreSQL/MySQL; IIS + ASP + SQL Server
2000/Access; Visual C++ 6; Delphi 6; HTML + JavaScript.
[1998-2002] Client/server programmer: Altegra Command & Control Systems,
Inc., Norristown, PA, USA.
1) Worked on a big project for metall processing quality assurance. The
project involves highly complicated database, external devices support and
comprehensive reporting system.
- Took part in database model construction and coding of business logic
procedures and triggers.
- Created many components and library routines that are used by other
programmers.
- Created a number of project modules.
- Developed complex report-generation tool and a number of reports and data
analysis windows using multi-threaded technique for best results.
- Created utility program for retrieving particular piece of data from
client's database for analysis when it became too hard to pass full
database backups over the Internet, "which really saved us" cited my
manager.
- Developed program for testing database logic integrity.
- Developed complex program for database structure conversion from Sybase
SQL Anywhere to MS SQL Server 7/2000.
- Created utility program to simple browsing of data and export it to
Statistica format (for mathematicians to analyze).
Environment: Delphi 4 and 6; Sybase SQL Anywhere 5.5; SQL Server 7.0.
2) Worked on a defects management system.
- Developed complex database allowing users to setup customized tables
structure.
- Developed sophisticated data analysis module.
- Created complex reporting engine and a number of reports.
- Developed powerful component for Pareto diagram visualization and
printing.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive locking mechanism for multi-user
environment.
- Implemented multi-lingual support.
- Developed utility program to fill database with a lot of data for
performance evaluations and optimization.
- Created an extensive technical documentation and a draft of user's
manual.
Environment: Delphi 6; Access.
3) Worked on a medium database project for storage and analysis of data for
metal processing company.
- Designed database structure.
- Created user interface from scratch meeting tight deadlines.
- Implemented a number of extensive statistical reports.
Environment: Delphi 4; Access.
4) Worked on web-based bug list management system.
- Developed library for database-like processing of text files with
locking.
- Designed common outline, site structure and graphical design.
- Implemented main functionality.
Environment: Perl.
[1994-1998] Client/server programmer: Multimix Ltd., Donetsk, Ukraine
1) Worked on a distributed database for a net of warehouses.
- Designed and implemented database with strong server-side business logic.
- Developed complicated synchronization mechanism between distributed
databases and main office server.
Environment: Borland Delphi 1.0; Paradox on WFW 3.11 (warehouses); MS SQL
Server 6.5 on Windows NT 3.51 (main office).
2) Worked on customizable database system.
- Created database structure with internal information on users, tables,
views, stored procedures, permissions and user-defined interface
settings.
- Developed powerful administrator tool to set up tables, views and manage
users, user groups and permissions.
- Developed user-friendly interface to the database allowing users to edit,
filter, sort data with a suitable ability to view and modify contents of
related tables.
- Developed highly customizable reporting system with ability to construct
and print reports internally or export formatted data to Microsoft Excel.
- Created five different databases for separate departments using the
system.
Environment: Borland Delphi 1.0; Sybase SQL Anywhere 5.0 on Windows 95;
Microsoft Excel.
EDUCATION
BS in Software Engineering: Donetsk State Technical University, Donetsk,
Ukraine, 1993 - 1998
OTHER FACTS
- Superior work ethic; gain great satisfaction from working to achieve as
part of a team.
- Enjoy programming since school; took part in World Olympiad in
Informatics as one of 4 best school-age programmers of the country in
1993.
Answer:
-People usually charge for this kind of services.
And it definitely looks like you need a professional help to rewrite this
resume.
-What's so wrong with it? Looks fine to me just offhand. I stress
offhand, but even if it needed tweaking here and there, I don't see
why it "definitely" needs "professional help".
-Off hand, the grammar is attrocious. Since the author has no clue how bad, I
would agree that he would benefit greatly from a professional resume writing
service.
There seems to be a popular notion on this website that communications
skills are not important in the areana of technology. This is an eroneous
premise, and often is more important than the technology skill sets the
candidate offers. This has to do with the fact that business relies heavily
on effective oral and written communications. To many techies are oblivious
to this fact, and become very defensive when their weaknesses are pointed
out.
And drop the reference to being one of the 4 best school aged programmers in
the country.
It only begs the question - what the hell happened to the potential?
Lastly, I understand that ASCII text formats are the prefered format for
resume scanning systems, but even with ASCII, ehsetically pleasing formating
is not a difficult challenge.
Your resume is the tool that markets you to potential employers.
May I explain to those looking for a job that the hiring manager will get a
lot of resumes.
The first time they go through them, is not to select the best ones, but to
reject the substandard ones.
Anyone knows what happens when you write code that has syntax errors? The
same thing that happens when you write a resume with syntax errors. It
doesn't compile, it won't compute, and you'll end up in the reject bin
faster than greased lightening.
So if you have the skills and experience, don't blow the opportunity by
submitting anything but a perfect document. If you don't have the skills to
produce one yourself - yes, get yourself a professional resume writing
service, and outsource the function. If it is not part of your core skills,
have the insight to assign the task to somebody who does. It's not cheating.
Unless the job you are applying for is a technical writer, or documentation
specialist, if you don't have superior communication skills, then hire
somebody to market your skill sets. Hire a professional writer!
If you sent that resume to me, I would wonder why you sent your first rough
draft, and judge your work and abilities on that document. Needless to say,
I would not consider it. And as busy as I was with the 100's or 1000's or
resumes for the same position, I wouldn't even try and wade through it to
look at your skills. It would be too painful, and not worthy of my time.
I know this sounds harsh, but seriously consider what I have said.
Your resume is the tool that you market yourself with and it reflects
everything about you.
There is no second chance. The impression is made in the first few lines,
and you have to capture and retain the readers attention. If you fail to do
so, you will not get an interview.
Lastly, to comment upon scanning resumes for keywords, you must understand
that if your resume is flagged as meeting the qualifications, then it will
be directed to a person. If that person reads it and determines it is a
substandard document, you will still be rejected.
So I hope my comments illuminate the employer's perspective, rather than
offend those seeking employment.
