S50 W30333 Seville Lane Mukwonago, WI 53149 414.587.

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dan@danbartels.com http://www.danbartels.com

Dan Bartels
Overview Over 12 years of IT and Software development experience Excellent proven track record in delivering high visibility projects successfully Expertise in developing enterprise ASP.NET (web) applications with Microsoft .NET Technologies Expertise in product development and improvement Team-Leadership, project planning and supervision Leadership role on multiple projects and teams Skilled C#, VB.NET, Microsoft .NET, .NET framework, Visual Studio .NET Server-side applications, windows Services, XML Web Services using ASP.NET Strong data skills including ADO.NET, XML, SQL, and OR Mapping Able to communicate effectively with technical staff, end users, and management

Experience

2005-Present Developer 2002-2005

Telligent Systems

Dallas, TX

Tushaus Computer Services

Milwaukee, WI

Senior Software Engineer Designed, developed and managed various projects for Tushaus clients. Relying on SQL server and the Microsoft .NET technologies A dealer incentive reporting web site for AM Generals HUMMER trucks using a custom MSAccess to SQL server replication built with a .NET web service and XML. The application publishes over 20 Crystal reports to dealers over the web A voice print authentication system for Associated Bank Corp. The system accepts applications for online banking and uses a series of web services to communicate with an external voice printing company to provide identity verification services. Extended the internal call tracking system to the web by wrapping contact and accounting data with XML connectors and building a custom web based portal for customer to see and log trouble tickets directly in our backend systems Designed and built an opportunity tracking system for Associated Bank, with over 6000 daily users. The system tracks all sales associate customer related activities. With extensive reporting and business analytics. Additionally the system tracks internal interdisciplinary referrals between departments, and is used in part for employee compensation. Associated has received national press and acclaim regarding this solution

2001-2002 IT Manager

Software One

New Berlin, WI

Designed and Co-developed Microsoft Commerce Server / Great Plains eCommerce site for 250,000+ items (www.ez2buy.com). Grew site from creation to current $300K / month business with 5000 unique visitors Designed / Developed interfaces to all backend systems to support order processing using XML and Biztalk Designed / Developed front-end systems to support easy site maintenance using WYSIWYG controls directly imbedded in the web site. Created a custom reporting and tracking system to support affiliate marketing and cost effective advertising using a combination of custom reports and SQL cubes. Installed, maintained and updated Microsoft Great Plains Business systems on Microsoft SQL servers customizing where required Managed staff of developers and support personnel. Installed, maintained and supported all critical business systems including email / voicemail / phones / ERP / LAN and WAN

1997-2001

Rockwell Automation

Milwaukee, WI

Desktop Architecture Manager Lead consultant on site and hired into role as Project Supervisor in a startup Computer Support function Established and maintained PC hardware and software standards for Rockwell domestically Created an IT Call Center / Service Desk for internal customers Directed staffing and budgeting ($3.5M 2 direct and 15 indirect reports) Negotiated enterprise wide licensing agreements such as a Norton Anti-Virus purchase (Saving RA $0.5M annually) Formed a Desktop Architecture Team (DAT) to focus on Automated IT support - Pioneered a revolutionary PC build / image process for greater configuration flexibility and reduced the setup time (by 90%) Enhanced supply chain effectiveness - Created an innovative electronic PO and purchase system reduced purchase cycle time from 21 days down to 7 while reducing purchasing staff by 2/3s (adopted by several other Rockwell businesses) Increased the Call Center effectiveness - Improved connectivity and heightened infrastructure consistency increased first call closure rates by over 50% Enabled end users - Devised Y2K testing Web site allowed users to Self-Check machines saving Rockwell Automation IT an estimated $300,000 at the Milwaukee Campus alone.

1995-1997

XLConnect

Waukesha, WI

Senior System Engineer Participated in both pre and post-sales support for a wide range of customers Received companys highest sales award four years in a row. Specialized in Back Office activities, including application servers and WAN design / support. Utilized NT servers and Lotus Notes to help create a paperless office environment for Fiststar banks Trust division Observed and implemented best practices and sharing these with my customers 1993-1995 NCR / AT&T GIS Brookfield, WI

Field Service Engineer Managed the deployment of a 60 site, 500 node Novell server / WAN project for Mutual Savings Bank in southern Wisconsin Collaborated closely with FISERV, a financial data service, to establish an effective WAN design. Serviced teller workstations, printers and PCs at various customer sites. Education Aerospace Engineering University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Undergraduate Foreign Study Program E. Washington University - Germany. Other Technical Education Supervisor Leadership Training, Windows 2000 Migration Planning, Novell 4.x and 5.x Interests Blogging, New Technologies, Auto Racing, Open Source Software