PERSONAL INFORMATION                                                                                                                         

 

Name:               Jose Ramon Casal

Birth Date:         03/09/1963

Sex:                 Male

Born Place:       Mexico City.

Nationality:        Spanish / Mexican

Civil Status:       Married

Address:           292 Coral Way, Coral Gables, Fl..

Zip                    37500

E-mail:                   jrcasal@hotmail.com

URL:                 http://jrcasal.tripod.com

 

 

STUDIES

 

Primary:            Prado College                                        Mexico City

Secondary:        Secondary #79                                      Mexico City

High Scholl:       Don Bosco Institute                                Mexico City

Professional:     Metropolitan Autonomous University        Mexico City

                        Systems Engineer

 

 

 

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

 

Programming Languages:                       Experience

 

ASP (VBScript, JavaScript)                     3 Years

BBX                                                      6 Years

Business Basic (MAI, Thoroughbred)       4 Years

Data General Business Basic                 2 Years

Fortran                                                  2 Years

Foxpro for DOS 2.5                                3 Years

Foxpro for Windows 2.6                          3 Years

Providex                                      2 Years

Visual Basic 6                                       3 Years

 

Data  Bases

 

SQL 7.0 / Stored Procedures                  2Years

Access 97                                             2Years

 

Reporting

 

Crystal Reports 7.0                                2 Years

Active Reports                                       2 Years

 

Platforms                                              Experience

 

MS Dos                                                6 Years

Unix                                                      4 Years

Windows 95                                          3 Years

Windows NT, 2000                                 3 Years

NetWare 3.12                                        4 Years

MAI Basic Four                                      4 Years

 

SOFTWARE DEVELOPED

 

Application                                           Language

 

 

Purchase Order Processing Web Application - ASP, Visual Basic, SQL Server

 

Migration from a Business Basic application to a WEB based application, consisting of the following processes:

 

      a) Data migration from binary files to a SQL Server data base

         using an ODBC driver.

      b) Front end development using ASP, VBScript for server side

   processing and JavaScript for client side processing. The

         application handles all the stages of a purchase order,

   beginning from customer requisition and ending on vendor

   shipping.

c) Middle tier components written in Visual Basic to connect front

   end with back end services.

d) Reporting services using Active Reports.

e) Stored procedures development in SQL Server for the back end

   services.

 

 

 

Food & Beverage Cost & Inventory System (Web App) - ASP, SQL Server

 

Business to Business application to provide centralized services to restaurants,

including:

 

a) Inventory control

b) Recipe Cost control

c) Purchase order processing

 

Front end development using ASP, VBScript for server side processing and

JavaScript for client side processing. The application handles all the

stages of a purchase order, beginning from customer requisition and

ending on vendor shipping.

Middle tier components written in VBscript to connect front end with

back end services.

Reporting services using Active Reports.

Stored procedures development in SQL Server for the back end services.

 

 

An Intranet system to control gifts for those guests who takes the time share presentation.

 

 

 

A property management system with the following modules:

a) Reservations

b) Front Desk

c) Housekeeping

d) Back Office

 

 

Analysis and development of an interface for communications between

MICROS 8700 Point of sale and Hotel PMS. The interface was responsible for send room information to the POS and to post cherges to the rooms in the PMS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Leonard Parker Company – Miami, Fl.                                                                        1999-2002

 

Job Title:

Systems Engineer

 

Basic Functions:

 

Analyzes business requirements and develops software and process solutions.

Development of project specifications including system requirements with estimates for analysis, development, testing, deployment and documentation.

Coordinates testing and implementation of software changes.

Perform program maintenance to all applications, including modification of reports, user interface, enhancements to operational applications, support and correction of any program runtime failure

 

Work Performed:

 

 

1- Provide support, perform development and enhancements of a purchasing system written in Business Basic and consisting of the following modules:

 

a)       Budget

b)       Order Processing

c)       Accounts Receivable

d)       Accounts Payable

e)       General Ledger

 

2. - Migration of the Order Processing module from Business Basic to the WEB, including the following processes:

 

a)       Data migration from binary files to a SQL Server database, through an ODBC driver.

b)       Front End development, using ASP, VBScript and JavaScript. The application handles all the stages of a purchase order, from customer requisition through vendor delivery. The ASP code is connected to COM+ components to perform queries and updates.

c)       Middle tier development using Visual Basic, for the business logic processing.

d)       Reports development using Active Reports.

e)   Development of stored procedures in SQL Server.

 

 

 

Vistana Inc. – Orlando, Fl.                                                                               1998-1999

 

Job Title:

BBx Programmer Analyst

 

Basic Functions:

Analysis and develop of BBx applications, including specifications, technical documentation as well as user documentation.  Maintenance and enhancements of existing applications.

 

Major Projects:

 

1. - Analysis and develop of BBx interface for communications between MICROS 8700 point sale system and CLS Hotel system.   Total Project hours = 180

2. - Analysis and Enhancements to Hotel’s availability calculation, to provide real allotment reservation to wholesalers, using BBx.   Total  Project  hours = 130

3. - Enhancements to condominium collection system, to allow collection of future payments at reservation time, using BBx.   Total Project  hours = 80

4. - Analysis and development of bulk bank cancellation system, using BBx.     Total Project  hours = 60

 

 

 

THAPSA – Cancun, Mexico                                                                              1994-1998

 

Job Title:

Software Assessor

 

Basic Function:

Provide software support to all customers with the following application platforms:

Business Basic, BBx, Foxpro, ProvideX.

 

Work Performed:

 

1.       Perform program maintenance to all applications, including modification of reports, enhancements to operational applications, support and correction of any program runtime failure.

2.       Perform Analysis and specifications for every allowed job requisition.

3.       Develop applications according with the given specifications.

4.       Perform written documentation and user training for the developed applications.

5.       Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to personal computers.

6.       Installation and configuration of Windows NT, Windows 95, Unix, Xenix and Netware 3.12

 

Customers Attended:

 

Company                                  Application Platform                               Period

 

Aquatours                                 Netware, Windows 95, Foxpro, BBx        Jan 1998 / Oct 1998

·         Perform program maintenance to the Marine’s application, including modification of reports, enhancements to operational applications, support and correction of any program runtime failure, using Foxpro.

·         Develop and maintenance of administrative applications, using BBx.

 

Frutas El Campo            Netware, Unix, ProvideX, Foxpro, BBx, C++         Feb 1997 / Dec 1997

·         Perform program maintenance to the back office applications, including modification of reports, enhancements to operational applications, support and correction of any program runtime failure, using BBx and ProvideX.

·         Develop and maintenance of operational applications, using Foxpro.

·         Develop of interfaces to update information from administrative packages to operational applications using C++.

 

Costa Real Resort                      Netware, Windows NT, BBx,                   Feb 1994 / Nov 1996

                                                Foxpro.

·         Perform program maintenance to the Hotel application, including modification of reports, enhancements to operational applications, support and correction of any program runtime failure, using BBx.

·         Develop and maintenance of operational applications, using Foxpro.

 

 

 

 

 

 

KRSTAL CANCUN HOTEL                                                                                 1991-1994

 

Job Title:

Systems Manager

 

Basic Function:

Supervises and administrates all phases of computer operation including planning, installation, training, program maintenance and program development.

 

Work Performed:

 

1.       Plans and coordinates all installations of automated systems.

2.       Analyzes all internal control procedures for the Hotel’s automated systems and make recommendations to insure the highest standards on it.

3.       Analyzes all systems failures and makes every effort to restore the system to the usual state of operation.

4.       Administration of MAI Basic Four computer system.

5.       Perform program maintenance to Hotel’s Business Basic and BBx applications, including modification of reports, enhancements to operational applications, support and correction of any program runtime failure.

6.       Perform Analysis and specifications for every allowed job requisition.

7.       Develop Business Basic and BBx applications according with the given specifications.

8.       Develop of Recipe Cost System using BBx.

9.       Develop of purchase operational application, using Foxpro.

10.   Perform written documentation and user training for the developed applications.

11.   Administration of two Novell networks with more than 80 nodes.

12.   Administration of LODGISTIX hospitality software.

 

 

Projects Developed:

 

1.       Migration of MAI Basic Four system to Novell network system.

2.       Installation and configuration of two Novel networks.

3.       Installation, configuration and training of LODGISTIX hospitality software.

 

 

SHERATON CANCUN RESORT                                                              1987-1991

 

Job Title:          

Systems Manager

 

Basic Function:

Supervises and administrates all phases of computer operation including planning, installation, training, program maintenance and program development.

 

Work Performed:

 

1.       Plans and coordinates all installations of automated systems.

2.       Analyzes all internal control procedures for the Hotel’s automated systems and make recommendations to insure the highest standards on it.

3.       Analyzes all systems failures and makes every effort to restore the system to the usual state of operation.

4.       Administration of MAI Basic Four computer system with more than 30 users.

5.       Perform program maintenance to the payroll system, including modification of reports, enhancements to operational programs, support and correction of any program runtime failure, using Business Basic and Thoroughbred.

6.       Perform program maintenance to the Hotel’s system, including modification of reports, enhancements to operational programs, support and correction of any program runtime failure, using Business Basic and Thoroughbred.

7.       Perform program maintenance to the accounting, including modification of reports, enhancements to operational programs, support and correction of any program runtime failure, using Business Basic and Thoroughbred.

8.       Perform program maintenance to human resources system, including modification of reports, enhancements to operational programs, support and correction of any program runtime failure, using Business Basic and Thoroughbred.

9.       Perform Analysis and specifications for every allowed job requisition.

10.   Develop Business Basic and BBx applications according with the given specifications.

11.   Perform written documentation and user training for the developed applications.

12.   Unix administration on a UNISYS 5000/55 system.

 

Projects Developed:

 

1.- Migration of MAI Basic Four system to UNISYS 5000/50 computer system with a Unix platform and BBx interpreter.   Perform all the required program adaptations to obtain BBx compatibility.

2.- Installation of MICROS 2700 point of sale with 18 stations.  Develop BBx interface to communicate MICROS system and CLS Hotel system.

3.- Analyzes and develop of inventory control system with multi-storage control capability, item cost calculation, food and beverage recipe control and cost calculation, using BBx. 

 

 


SOFTWARE DEVELOPED

 

Application                                                                    Language

 

Order Processing Web Application (Web App)                  ASP, Visual Basic, SQL Server

Food & Beverage Cost & Inventory System (Web App)      ASP, Visual Basic, SQL Server

SPA Cost & Inventory System                                        Visual Basic, SQL Server

Hotel PMS                                                                    Visual Basic, SQL Server

Shoe Shop Inventory System                                          Foxpro

Food & Beverage Inventory System                                 BBx

Recipe Cost System                                                      BBx

Point of Sale for Fast Food Restaurant                             Foxpro

Point of Sale for Open Ticket Restaurant                          Foxpro

Administrative Control Systems                                       BBx, Foxpro

MICROS 2400 Point of Sales Interface                             BBx

MICROS 8700 Point of Sales Interface                             BBx

 

 

PROJECT DEVELOPED

 

·         Installation of two UNISYS 5000/55 systems with more than 80 devices in four buildings of the Sheraton Cancun Hotel, including data migration from MAI Basic Four.

 

·         Installation of two Novell Ethernet LAN’s with more than 50 nodes, at the Krystal Hotel. Change of Hotel’s application system, including data migration.

 

·         Installation of point of sale system at Costa Real Resort, including interface development for Hotel’s application system and point of sale system, using BBx.

 

·         Installation of MICROS 2700 point of sale with 18 stations.  Development of BBx interface to communicate MICROS system and CLS Hotel system.

 

·         Analysis and development of inventory control system with multi-storage control capability, item cost calculation, food and beverage recipe control and cost calculation, using BBx. 

 

·         Analysis and development of BBx interface for communications between MICROS 8700 point sale system and CLS Hotel system.

 

OTHER STUDIES

 

UNIX Introduction                                   UNISYS                        Mexico City       1989

UNIX Basic Laboratory                            UNISYS                        Mexico City       1989

UNIX Advanced Laboratory                      UNISYS                        Mexico City       1989

UNIX Basic Administration                      UNISYS                        Mexico City       1989

UNIX Advanced Administration                UNISYS                        Mexico City       1989

C Programming Language                       UNISYS                        Mexico City       1989

Local Area Networks                              Tec. Monterrey              Cancun, Mexico 1992

Point of Sale Administration                    POS Logic                    Miami, USA.      1994

BBx Programming Language                   THAPSA                       Cancun, Mexico 1995                      

Visual Basic 6.0                                    Leonard Parker Co.        Miami, USA       1999

ASP, VB Script, JavaScript                     Leonard Parker Co.        Miami, USA       2000

SQL Server 7.0                                      Leonard Parker Co.        Miami, USA       2000

TCP/IP                                                  Leonard Parker Co.        Miami, USA       2001