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Gerald Deckard is a seasoned software engineer with 19 years of experience in full-stack web development, quality assurance, and technical support. He has worked with various technologies, including Internet, RootsMagic, Ancestry.com, Findagrave, and DNA Analysis. Gerald holds a Bachelor of Marine Engineering degree from the State University of New York Maritime College.

Experience

  • Home
    • Attleboro, MA
    • System Developer
      • 2005 - Present
      • Attleboro, MA

      I create and maintain genealogy systems using Internet, RootsMagic, Ancestry.com, Findagrave .and DNA Analysis

    • Retired
      • 2002 - Present
    • System Developer
      • 2002 - 2005
      • Tiverton, RI

      Conceived, designed, programmed and maintained a Microsoft Access system for managing the business of the Countryview Estates Residents Association.

    • Help Desk Operator
      • 1999 - 2002
      • Foxboro, MA

      Provided help desk phone support to system probems called in by Bank of America Analysts world wide.

  • LTX-Credence
    • Norwood, MA
    • Senior QA Anayst
      • 1990 - 1991
      • Norwood, MA

      Solely responsible tor QAing a new manufacturing system. Designed, programmed and managed a system for identifying, tracking and fixing production line problems.

  • The Data Group
    • Burlington, MA
    • System Developer, QA Release Coordinator
      • 1985 - 1990
      • Burlington, MA

      1985 - Digital Equipment Corp.- Ststem Developer - Organized and managed a programming team to assemble the software components of a financial system into to a complete operational system.1985 - 1990 The Data Group - QA Release Coordinator - conceived, designed, and programmed a prototype syst...

    • Senior Programmer, Technical Writer
      • 1980 - 1985
      • Burlington, MA

      Was responsible for mainitaing the Acconnts Payable and General Ledger systems of the company's product line. Worked on the development of an Inventory Control System. Helped establish a tecnical writting staff.

    • Senior QA Analyst
      • 1979 - 1980
      • Lexington, MA

      Compared the code of two different missile systems, looking for errors. One missile system was created from the other system.

  • Systems Architects Inc.
    • Massachusetts - Hansomb Air Force Base
    • Senior System Analyst
      • 1977 - 1979
      • Massachusetts - Hansomb Air Force Base

      U. S. Air Force Assisted engineers in establishing the requirements for a new computer system. I proposed using Bell Labs concept of "Total Systems Development" as a guide for the evaluation process.

    • Senior Systems Analyst
      • 1967 - 1977
      • Waltham, MA

      Provided systems software support for the sale and maintenance of small and medium size Control Data computer systems. Some of the projects I had follows: o Raytheon Missile Systems Division - Installed an operating system for an "Over the Hoizon" radar detection system o Bell ...

  • Honeywell EDP
    • Waltham, MA
    • Computer Operator, CAD Programmer
      • 1964 - 1967
      • Waltham, MA

      1964 - 1966 Computer Operator1966 - 1967 CAD Programer in R and D Department. Worked on the design of a new Honeywell computer.

    • Technical Writer
      • 1963 - 1964
      • Cambridge, MA

      Produced a document, in one week, covering information disciussed in a two day meeting of about 30 Polaris Missile engineers.Collected data and produced a periodic repport for the Director of the Aopolo Guidance System.

  • U. S. Merchant Marine
    • World Wide tavels
    • Third Assistant Marine Engineer
      • 1959 - 1961
      • World Wide tavels

      Maintained machinery and was in charge of two, four hour engine room watches.Advanced U. S. Coast Guard License to Second Assistant Marine Engineer (two steps below Chief Engineer).

  • U, S. Navy
    • Pacific Ocean Area
    • Naval officer
      • 1957 - 1959
      • Pacific Ocean Area

      1957 - 1959 Active Duty. Was Repair Division Officer and Damage Control Assistant on a destroyer.Retired with rank of Lieutenant Comander with twenty years of U, S. Navy Reserve experience.

Education

  • 1953 - 1957
    State University of New York Maritime College
  • 1953 - 1957
    State University of New York Maritime College

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