OBJECTIVE: Results-driven Former Marine Logistics Manager seeking a position as a Data Analyst or Software Engineer in Southern California.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Active U.S. government security clearance.
• Bilingual-fluent in English, Portuguese & Spanish.
• Extensive familiarity with open source code and software solutions as well as knowledge of database management with 12 years of advanced computer experience.
• Able to multi-task with a project management & group training background.
• Works well under pressure and in stressful situations while providing solutions with excellent time management and an emphasis on details.
• Experience in military maintenance, supply and tracking processes as well as procedures.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages C++, Java, PHP, Perl, CSS & SQL (currently studying Scala)
Software Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Visio, Project)
Databases MySQL, MS Access
Operating Systems Windows (XP, Vista, 7), Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora & SUSE)

EDUCATION

• BS in Computer Science, National University, with 40+ Semester Units graduating April 2012.
• U.S. Marine Corps Special Training in: Logistical Maintenance Management & Human Resources.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2009-2012 Full Time Student/Freelance Programmer: National University

• Used open source code to develop Learning Management Systems, Customer Resource Management software & Website Content Management Systems as well as solved difficult IT and computer related problems for different small businesses throughout San Diego County.

2010-2011 SA Project Management: Sempra Utilities

• Assisted the Project Management department of San Diego Gas & Electric with General Staff work on a contract basis for 1 year while working on my Computer Science degree in the evenings.

2005-2009 Logistical Maintenance/Analyst: U.S. Marine Corps

• Simplified the information gathering tools for the Commanding General’s material readiness briefs and was able to, in less time, present more precise and accurate on the spot information for problems and solutions than had been previously possible.
• Created and managed a complex Access Database to automatically highlight major errors and discrepancies found within large sums of maintenance and supply warehouse data eventually simplifying the overall data cleansing and research process.
• Assisted in the Training of over 400 Maintenance Management Personnel throughout Okinawa and provided one on one periods of instruction on various personnel & computer issues ensuring all employees received improved know how.
• Served as the S-4 Non-Commissioned Officer in charge while supervising Iraqi, Turkish and American contractors from Kellogg, Brown and Root (KBR) providing logistical expertise and coordination of identifying timely supply shortfalls while serving in Iraq.
• Served as an outside consultant for a Maintenance Department in Yuma, Arizona acting as the group maintenance Department Supervisor and improving departmental reporting procedures.

2001-2005 Human Resources and Personnel Manager: U.S. Marine Corps

• Successfully auditing over 2,100 service and pay records resulting in the correction of $8,000 in mispayments and established record keeping practices that increased efficiency.
• Organized a database that was used to track all aspects of training and movement for the unit, coordinated with the disbursing officer well ahead of the pay period to ensure that all Marines received pay during training and in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• President and Founder for the Student Branch of the Association for Computing Machinery for National University (NU ACM)
• Member of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
• Co-Founder of the San Diego Tech Launch Startup Group (SDTechLaunch.com)
• Founder of and active in the Advanced WordPress User Group (AdvancedWP)

REFERENCES

• Available upon request.

(858) 869-9154 – contact@michaelbastos.com

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