Robert L. DeYoung
Software Developer and Technical Manager

Experienced, results-oriented software developer and database designer capable of leading large and diverse development teams on projects of any size. Strong technical and communications skills. I currently hold a Top Secret clearance.

Proven track record of completing large and challenging systems development projects. Led the development team that designed the largest, most complex and functionally rich application in U.S. Coast Guard history. Currently finishing development of what is likely to become the largest unclassified database system in DHS.

Winner of the U.S. Coast Guard’s CAPT Niels P. Thompson Innovation Award in 2005 for developing the Vessel Identification, Correlation, and Evaluation (VICE) System. This marked the first time that this national award was given to a contractor.

Strong proponent of Joint Application Design (JAD)/Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodologies.

Experience leading all phases of system design, development, and deployment, including business process re-engineering, requirements analysis, design, development, testing, training, and support.

Operate my own Software Engineering consulting business, focusing on systems development and troubleshooting for machine automation and motion control in the manufacturing sector. Clients include International Paper, Georgia Pacific, and Schwarz Partners, LP.

I am capable of working on all phases of a project either solo or with a large development team following rigid Systems Life Cycle Management (SLCM) procedures.

Core Competencies
  • Requirements Analysis
  • System Architecture and Design
  • Database Design
  • User Interface Design
  • Systems Integration
  • Research and Development
  • Information Security
  • Mobile Device (PDA) Application Development
  • Web Services
  • Troubleshooting
  • Performance Testing
Technical Proficiencies
  • Development Tools:
    • Microsoft Visual Studio 2003 and 2005 and 6.0 C#, VB.NET, ASP and ASP.NET, Visual C++, Borland C++, Embedded Visual Basic, VB Script, Javascript, Rockwell Automation Tools (RS View, RS Logix, etc.), Compumotor Motion Architect
  • Database Tools:
    • MS SQL Server (versions 5.0 through SQL 2005), SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Enterprise Manager, SQL Query Analyzer, MS Access
  • Operating Systems:
    • MS Windows (versions 2.0 through Windows 2003), Windows CE, PocketPC 2002, Windows Mobile 2003
    Other Tools:
    • MS Office Suite, Rational Tool Suite (Requisite Pro, Clearquest), Visual Sourcesafe

Education

  • Master of Science Degree – Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin 1992
  • Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer Science, U.S. Coast Guard Academy 1984