ANDREW PITONYAK

ANDREW PITONYAK
6888 Bowerman Street West
Worthington, OH 43085
home: (614)–438–0190 · cell: (614)–937–4641

OBJECTIVE Challenging career solving problems using my computer and/or mathematical skills.

EDUCATION:

Post M.S., Scientific Computation, 1996, Technical University of Dresden. Dresden, Germany
Post M.S., Computer Science, 1993, The Ohio State University. Columbus, Ohio.
M.S., Computer Science, 1991, The Ohio State University. Columbus, Ohio.
M.S., Applied Industrial Mathematics, 1989, Oakland University. Rochester, Michigan.
B.S., Computer Science, 1987, Oakland University. Rochester, Michigan.
B.S., Mathematics, 1987, Oakland University. Rochester, Michigan.

SKILLS:

Technical
- Extensive experience writing documentation.
- Workflow handling with BEA's WLI using multi-threaded JAVA applications and clustering.
- Experience in object oriented methods, graphics, algorithms, scientific computation, parallel methodologies, and multiprocessing. Special training in software testing.
- Macro programming using OpenOffice.org.
- Exposure to many programming paradigms and languages. This includes advanced use of JAVA, C++, C, PERL, Visual Basic, Pascal, Prolog, and Fortran.
- Experience on operating systems yielding quick adaptation to new computing environments.
- Exposure to many types of applications including word processing, database, spreadsheets, typesetting, graphics, CAD debuggers, compilers and shells.
- Good analytical and quantitative problem solving skills.
- Exposure or training in Testing, J2EE, XML, UML, SOAP, UDDI, SQL, ADA, Lisp, Fortran, Prolog, Assembler, Cobol, APL, Script and others.
- Significant experience with multi-threaded systems.
Interpersonal
- Mentoring and leading others.
- Classroom and practical training to be a caregiver in the Stephen Ministry program.
- Counseled students at Oakland University in personal and academic problems.
- Full responsibility for classes at the University level.
- Specialized training in the needs of newly arriving international students, faculty and staff.
- Liaison to Oakland University addressing special needs of international students, faculty and staff.

WORK EXPERIENCE

10/04 – Present Employed in Columbus, Ohio
Principal Research Scientist

Developed projects at CMMI level 2, working towards level 3.
SmartGrid technologies and GridLAB-D.
Worked with Alfresco.
OWL and Ontology development and modification. OWL Parsers, SPARQL, visualation, and event scoring.
Developed a tracking system using C#, .NET, WPF, and Crystal Reports.
Modeled a technical manual system using DODAF.
Explosive simulations in Fortran.
Developed a library management system using C# and .NET with web services and a file archival system.
Developed an electronic freight management system using Linux, Perl, Java, Apache, Tomcat, and related technologies.
Explosives modeling in Fortran.
Created user and developer documentation for multiple systems, including methodologies and best practices.
Developed an electronic freight management system using Linux, Perl, Java, Apache, Tomcat, and related technologies.
Developed a library management system using C# and .NET using Windows based technologies.
Created a GUI in C# using GDI+ to read CONTAM PRJ files and draw the zones based on the icon section in the PRJ file.
Created a multi-threaded GUI using C++ handling communications with external systems.
Investigated automated detection and mitigation of contaminants based on mathematical models in CONTAM.
Created Java Portlets for LifeRay.

7/98 – 10/04 Qwest Communications Columbus, Ohio
Lead Software Engineer

1/01 – 10/04 Enterprise Workflow
- Designed and implemented a generic JAVA based workflow system on BEA's Web Logic Process Integrator.
- BEA Training in Web Logic Server administration (A11) and development (D20 and D21).
- Invesitgated Inconcert for integration into eFlow.
3/00 – 3/01 Enterprise Message Bus
- Implemented a multi–threaded JAVA based generic XML message bus on VITRIA's BusinessWare.
- Developed PERL routines for logging, socket communications, and process management.
- Developed specialized XML parsers in JAVA and PERL.
5/99 – 3/00 Integrated Portal System
- Order processing in C++ using Portal Infranet.
- Last resort debugger for C++ code (I identified two compiler bugs).
- Performed code reviews, technical interviews, produced code, and directed contractors.
7/98 – 5/99 CARE (Customer Account Records Exchange)
- Developed foundation classes in C++ for exceptions, logfiles, configuration files and a few other items.
- Developed foundation classes and routines in PERL. Served as the team PERL expert.
- Automated processing, diagnosis, and correction of rejected files.
- Minor usage of SQL.

1/92 – 6/95, 1/97 – Present GEM Puppets Columbus, Ohio
Puppeteer

Use large hand puppets for stage shows and strolling, juggling and illusion skills.
Help with sound, electrical and stage production.

5/93 – 6/95, 1/97 – 6/98 Primatech, Incorporated Columbus, Ohio
Senior Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer on a Windows based Hazard Analysis product in Visual Basic.
Lead Software Engineer on a DOS based Hazard Analysis product in C++.
Programmer on a Windows based Hazard Analysis product in C++.
Developed a company policy for the prevention of computer virus infection.
Internal and external technical support for software and hardware.

3/92 – 6/94, 6/97 – 12/03 HARVARD SQUARE APARTMENTS Columbus, Ohio
Night Manager

Resolve after hour emergency maintenance problems, deal with noise complaints and lock outs.

8/96 – 11/96Volkshochschule Radebeul, Germany
Instructor

Taught Conversational English to professionals.

9/95 – 11/96 Technical University of Dresden Dresden, Germany
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter

Provide hardware and software support for Windows, OS/2, and Unix.
Assisted students.
Maintained and updated the Fortran–XSC documentation.
Worked to help provide an international standard for interval computations in Fortran.
Created first implementation in Fortran–90 for the proposed Interval Computation Standard.

11/84 – 9/95 INDEPENDENT COMPUTER CONSULTANT Rochester, Michigan and Columbus, Ohio

Interacted with individuals and small businesses primarily on personal computers.
Evaluated hardware/software problems, providing training and creating software solutions.

9/89 – 3/93 THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY Columbus, Ohio
Teaching Associate

Taught computer science courses.
Conducted research on numerical solutions to control problems.

9/87 – 11/90 ZENITH DATA SYSTEMS Rochester, Michigan and Columbus, Ohio
Sales Representative

Evaluated needs, then recommended hardware and software solutions.

9/87 – 6/89 OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Rochester, Michigan
Teaching Associate

Taught mathematics courses.
Produced numerical solutions with algorithmic improvements to current research on obstacle problems.
Provided a graphical representation of solutions for publication.

3/84 – 8/89 SELF EMPLOYED Rochester, Michigan
Gardener

Prepared and started gardens for local residents.
Pruned trees and bushes.

11/80 – 6/89 GOODISON CIDER MILL Rochester, Michigan
Manager

Assisted in management and supervision of general operations.
Worked in all stages of production and sales.

6/88 – 9/88 SAINT JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Rochester, Michigan
Janitor

Performed standard janitorial duties.

7/87 – 9/87 M. C. AEROSPACE CORPORATION Lake Orion, Michigan
Quality Control Assistant

Adapted ledger sheets reducing printing time and storage requirements.

10/86 – 1/87 COMERICA BANK, Auburn Hills, Michigan
Telephone Broadcast System

Operated an automatic phone system for delinquent auto loans.
Trained management in computer usage.

4/86 – 9/86 GENERAL MOTORS, Lake Orion, Michigan
Shipping and Receiving

Posted incoming parts and materials

1/86 – 3/86 ROCHESTER ANESTHESIOLOGISTS P.C. Rochester, Michigan
Computer Operator in Billing

Responsible for posting patient payments.

1/84 – 4/84 FASTURN MANUFACTURING Rochester, Michigan
Machine Shop

Operated milling machines and drill presses producing parts for cars.
Assisted in the evaluation of parts to verify they stayed within specified tolerances.

1/73 – 1/84 SELF EMPLOYED Rochester, Michigan
Handy Person

House sitting, yard maintenance, barn cleaning, house cleaning, baby sitting, help with barn animals, paint barns and fences, and other miscellaneous items.

Publications

A. Pitonyak, Important Applications, Linux Identity, Fedora 9 - Linux Identity Pack, 2008.
A. Pitonyak, Live Persistence on Fedora 9, Linux Identity, Fedora 9 - Linux Identity Pack, 2008.
A. Pitonyak, Editorial, Linux Identity, Fedora 8 - Linux Identity Pack, 2008.
A. Pitonyak, Installing Fedora 8, Linux Identity, Fedora 8 - Linux Identity Pack, 2008.
A. Pitonyak, Fedora 8 Configuration and Customization, Linux Identity, Fedora 8 - Linux Identity Pack, 2008.
A. Pitonyak, Managing Photographs in Linux, Linux Identity, Fedora 8 - Linux Identity Pack, 2008.
A. Pitonyak, DVD Contents, Linux Identity, Fedora 8 - Linux Identity Pack, 2008.
A. Pitonyak, Editorial, Linux Identity Office, Volume 1, Number 1, 2007.
A. Pitonyak and J. Culot, Installing OpenOffice.org, Linux Identity Office, Volume 1, Number 1, 2007.
A. Pitonyak, Using formulas to find Calc data, Linux Identity Office, Volume 1, Number 1, 2007.
A. Pitonyak, Calc macros, Linux Identity Office, Volume 1, Number 1, 2007.
A. Pitonyak, Getting Started with Macros, Chapter 17 of the official OpenOffice.org Getting Started Guide, July 2007.
A. Pitonyak, OpenOffice.org Macros Explained, Hentzenwerke, August 2004.
A. Pitonyak, Useful Macro Information For OpenOffice, Actively updated on my web site.
A. Pitonyak, Andrew Learns OOo Base: Andrew's ramblins on using macros with OOo Base>, Actively updated on my web site.
A. Pitonyak, Calc as a simple database: A guide for users and Macro programmers for version 2.x, self published 2005.
A. Pitonyak, Useful Font Information For OpenOffice, self published, March 2005.
A. Pitonyak, OpenOffice.org's integrated development environment, News Forge, October 20, 2004.
A. Pitonyak, Getting started with OpenOffice.org macros, News Forge, October 19, 2004.
A. Pitonyak, P. Shi, and M. Shillor, On an iterative method for variational inequalities, Numerische Mathematik 58, 231–242, 1990.
A. Pitonyak, A Programmer's Editor Shoot–out – SmallEd 1.45, EDM/2, November 1997.
A. Pitonyak, A Programmer's Editor Shoot–out – Kon 1.11 Rev 1044 971103, EDM/2, December 1997.
A. Pitonyak, A Programmer's Editor Shoot–out – MED Multiplatform Text Editor for Programmers, EDM/2, January 1998.
A. Pitonyak, A Programmer's Editor Shoot–out – Boxer Text Editor version 7.5c, EDM/2, February 1998.
A. Pitonyak, A Programmer's Editor Shoot–out – Andy's Editor, EDM/2, March 1998.
A. Pitonyak, Reading and Interpreting Partition Tables From OS/2, EDM/2, March 1998.
A. Pitonyak, A Programmer's Editor Shoot–out – FTE, EDM/2, Submitted March 1998.

Technical Editor

Dr. Mark Alexander Bain Learn OpenOffice.org Spreadsheet Macro Programming, PACKT, December 2006.
Dimitri Popov Hands On Open Source, NotThickManuals, 2005.
Numerous documents available from the OOo Documentation project

Comments on writing

I did not include all of the documents that I have created or edited. Although I did not record translations, many of my documents and/or books have been translated into other languages. For example, French, German, Russian, and Japanese.