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BRONWYN H WADSWORTH |
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IT Professonal. Over 30 years experience |
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Self Employed |
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Ms Wadsworth works for a variety of clients providing Business Management and Software Development services Points of interest during this time have been World Of Wearable Art. In 2002 the World Of Wearable Arts decided to bring its ticketing operation in house. I am responsible for the software that provides the ticketing for there shows. The software was written in VB 6 and is proving to be robust and reliable. WOW have recently opened their show in Wellington and the software coped with the change without skipping a beat. Foodstuffs Cooperative where I undertook a short term project management role to assist with the role out of a system for some 50 supermarket in the North Island. The application was written in VB 5 and SQL 6.5 with links to a number of other systems. I was taken on after a number of staff departures left little experience in the team. My role involved putting in place development standards and procedures, mentoring the staff and ensuring that the project rolled out without hitches. Nelson Marlborough Hospital Board where I undertake 20 hours a week mainly from home doing developments in MS Access 2003, 2.0, MS Access 97, VB 5.0 & 6, MS Excel 97-2000 and SQL 7.0 and SQL 2000. For these applications, the data generally comes from an Oracle database A number of VBA addins have been written for Excel for this client. More recently I have developed a datawarehouse in SQL 2000, some MDX queries and ASP pages to access this. I undertake the DBA work on this SQL server and am responsible for all the DTS packages, security and housekeeping tasks. Marlborough Seafoods Limited primary producer, processor and exporter of Mussels, development in PARADOX FOR WINDOWS 5.0 and PARADOX FOR WINDOWS 95 covering all aspects of their business from initial seeding of farm to final sale of product. Internet development in MS ACCESS using MICROSOFT INTERNET INFORMATION SERVER for an integrated Internet system where the pages are created from the MS ACCESS database via an SQL query at the time of the request from the Browser. At the time of producing this system no other sample sites or technical support networks existed. Budgeting and Graph applications for an international company with multiple branches in New Zealand and Australia. Applications were written in VISUAL BASIC 4 and later upgraded to VISUAL BASIC 5.0. All data access was undertaken with SQL to an MS Access database. The graphing functions were undertaken in Excel by querying the content of the MS Access database. Development and support of a Theatre booking system written in VISUAL BASIC 3.0 and an upgrade to VISUAL BASIC 5.0. This system is a multi-user system with a machine on the front desk showing the theatre plan for the show that is being booked. Seats are colour coded to indicate whether they are vacant, reserved or sold. The customer is able to point to the exact seats on the plan that they require. The system undertakes all the booking operations, prints tickets and handles the financial reporting for the ticketing agent and promoters. The theatre plans are fully user configurable. This allows the client to start ticketing for new venues without the need for specialist programming assistance. Development and support of a system to run a Telephone Answer Service company. This involved the design and development of a system for the operators to take the calls and the system then automatically faxes or pages the messages to the client depending on the time of the day and the clients time tabled call clearing method. This was developed using VISUAL BASIC 5.0 and MS Access. Development and support of a system for calculating payments to contractors on completion of jobs for a joinery company. This system was developed using VISUAL BASIC 5.0 and MS Access. Graphic design work for small tourist operations. This included designing brochures, business cards and letterhead and then seeing the work through the production phase.
Preparation and presentation of marketing proposals for the development and support of computer systems.
Marking Computing papers for Massey University.
Providing training courses for individuals and groups in the Microsoft Office range of products. |
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June 1994 - Present |
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For this period Ms Wadsworth was employed as a free-lance Analyst Programmer. The equipment used was a WANG VS100 and the language used was COBOL. Ms Wadsworth was involved in the development of an invoicing System, and major revision of the Data-entry, Stock Control and Update modules in addition to general enhancements to the Wang logistics package. Wang Logistics Package is in world wide use requiring the systems to be extremely flexible and yet maintain a core of standard information for corporate purposes. June 1982 - July 1984 RACAL DECCA MANAGEMENT SERVICES (London) For this period Ms Wadsworth was employed as a free-lance Analyst Programmer. The majority of her contract here was for the Bureau, where the two major customers were a publishing house and a mail-order catalogue company, both processing very large mailing lists. Her tasks included: On IBM 3031 DOS/VS using COBOL, Total, Selcopy and Assembler Analysis and programming to manipulate the names and addresses using a software package called ATLAS. Analysis and programming in the daily ordering, historical and financial systems for the mail-order company. Programming on Work-In-Progress and Stock Control systems. On a SIRUS micro Programming and analysis of an Order Processing System. Programming of a General Ledger On ICL 2900 VME Programming on various systems utilising IDMS-X and TP February 1982 - October 1982 BLUEPORT ACT (NZ) LIMITED
Ms Wadsworth moved to Blueport on the basis that she was to aid in the conversion of systems from a Burroughs 2700 to a Honeywell DPS6 and that she would be leaving to go overseas in October. While there Ms Wadsworth converted the accounts payable and various small systems dealing in container control. Also Ms Wadsworth developed an on-line enquiry and update of the customer files and a data entry system for accounts payable.
January 1980 - February 1982 NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIAL GASES
Ms Wadsworth worked as a programmer and undertook some analysis. The equipment used was an IBM 370 / 125 running under DOS/VS using TOTAL 8.1 database, VOLLIE, CICS, LIBRARIAN, DYNAM/T and EASYTRIEVE. Her work involved writing, designing and maintaining programs from stock control, debtors, sales and accounting systems using COBOL and ASSEMBLER languages. In her second year there Ms Wadsworth became more involved in analysis work and completed two systems on her own. During her final year there Ms Wadsworth became more responsible for the running of the programming section and training of two junior staff.
December 1978 - December 1979 RESERVE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND
Ms Wadsworth worked as a programmer. The hardware was Burroughs 3700 and Honeywell Level 6. Her work consisted of writing and maintaining |
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Detailed Work History |
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November 1992 - May 1994 |
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Owner—The Work Shoppe Ltd |
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TELECOM (NZ) LIMITED |
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June 1990 - May 1991 |
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Ms Wadsworth ran her own computer retail and service business in Blenheim. The business incorporated retail sales with hardware servicing and technical software related services including training, support and development. This operation employed 4 people. In addition to this company, Ms Wadsworth also set up and managed a small tourism transportation company. Both these businesses required management, marketing and communication skills. |
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Ms Wadsworth was a part time Tutor at Marlborough Polytechnic teaching the Computer Applications course to students of Office Systems.
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P/T Tutor—Marlborough Polytechnic |
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November 1992 - May 1994 |
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October 1991 - October 1992 |
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COMPAQ COMPUTER GMBH (Munich) |
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Ms Wadsworth worked as a Contract Analyst Programmer developing and supporting internal marketing systems. Development tools used were ADVANCED REVELATION, POWER BUILDER, SYBASE and XDB. In addition a small amount of C programming was undertaken. The major application developed was a training booking and management system recording courses, bookings, costs and training history of dealer employees. Ms Wadsworth was primarily responsible for the building of the triggers in the corporate database. This was implemented using SYBASE. A small portion of this database was used by the training system. The training system was developed using POWERBUILDER. Ms Wadsworth developed the system then provided training, installation and support services to the 15 European subsidiaries. |
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Ms Wadsworth worked on a free-lance basis during this period. For the first four months she was involved in the enhancement of the FACT accounting system run on a WANG VS. Ms Wadsworth was occasionally seconded by other areas to complete reports on topics such as · Virus · Disaster Recovery · Office Automation · Management Information Systems In October Ms Wadsworth transferred into the TIPPS Support Group. This is a group which provided support of the PETERBOROUGH PS2000 (REVELATION G2.B based) payroll system. In this position, she was involved in the day to day technical and user support of all six of the payroll sites throughout the country. Ms Wadsworth was appointed Project Manager for the set-up of a new payroll site. Responsibilities included resource and equipment planning and purchase, time tabling the hardware and software installation, conversion of data and training of staff. |
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February 1990 - May 1990 |
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Self Employed |
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Ms Wadsworth worked for herself providing programming and consultancy services to small businesses. This work included providing development using ADVANCED REVELATION for the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, training in Word Perfect and development of Advanced Revelation for a fully integrated schools management system.
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May 1988 - January 1990 |
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TECH-TONICS GROUP LIMITED |
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Ms Wadsworth was employed by Tech-Tonics as a Systems Consultant. Her work involved may aspects of systems development for a variety of clients. KBR-MacKinder Ms Wadsworth was brought into KBR MacKinder to fix a number of problems that they were encountering with their existing REVELATION G2.B system These problems were resolved quickly and Ms Wadsworth was again retained to provide in house training on RLIST commands. Ms Wadsworth was retained by Television New Zealand to look at the area of roster writing and timesheet checking. The Information Systems Manager felt that a computer system could assist in this area. Ms Wadsworth undertook a study of this area. The study involved interviewing approximately thirty employees. Approval for the development of a Rostering system was obtained and Ms Wadsworth was retained as a Project Leader for the task. Development staff were located in Wellington and Dunedin. The development was in PASCAL using BTRIEVE as the filing method, running on PC networks. After the project started it was expanded to include the development of Timesheet, Job Costing, Job Charging modules and interfaces to many other applications such as Payroll, Personnel, Facilities Management, Accounts Payable and General Ledger. Ms Wadsworth was responsible for assigning work to the programming staff, liaising with the Information Systems Manager at TVNZ, analysing and specifying the various modules to be developed, installation, demonstration of the system, and training of TVNZ staff. Other Ms Wadsworth has worked in the role of Business Analyst for a number of Tech-Tonics clients and has done requirement studies for a number of companies. These have included recommendations for Polyflor, Telecheck, Wellington City Transport, Rural Bank and others. These exercises have been seen by Tech-Tonics to be mainly marketing roles. Ms Wadsworth also assisted in responding to tenders and requests for proposals. As a senior staff member of Tech-Tonics, Ms Wadsworth became involved as a Project Leader or advisor in all the development tasks of the more junior staff. Ms Wadsworth was involved in setting up office procedures for recording time, controlling projects and reporting to clients. |
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January 1986 - March 1988 |
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WANG EUROPE (Belgium) |
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January 1985 - October 1985 |
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Ms Wadsworth was employed by Azimuth as a Systems Consultant. Her work involved many aspects of systems development for a variety of clients. Indosuez New Zealand Limited Ms Wadsworth designed and developed a Daily Mismatch Reporting system using REVELATION. In response to a requirement for both on screen and graphic reporting, a data transfer mechanism between REVELATION and LOTUS 1-2-3 was developed. Full user documentation and training was also provided. Fisheries Research Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Ms Wadsworth designed and developed a staff salary forecasting and budgeting system using REVELATION. The Fisheries Research Division required a system to allow them to make full use of their yearly salary budget without actually over spending. The resulting system totaled the salaries paid to date and forecast the future salary commitment. Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand Ms Wadsworth undertook a review to explore the development options for the Audience Research suite of programs at the Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand. The investigation involved considering the current position and problems associated with the complete suite of Audience Research programs, describing the required future available development options. A management report detailing the findings was prepared and presented to the Head of Audience Research. Ms Wadsworth undertook a study of the Stores Inventory System. This involved a review of the existing system and listing the broad requirements of a new system. She then reviewed a number of inventory systems, concentrating on those within Government and quasi-government departments for a stock control system with similar requirements. A completely suitable system was not found, but Ms Wadsworth was able to recommend two products as worthy of a more detailed investigation and provided guidelines to BCNZ on what their next action should be. New Zealand Apple and Pear Marketing Board Ms Wadsworth worked at the NZ Apple and Pear Marketing Board as a systems Analyst. The Board purchased the FACT manufacturing package for use in their factories throughout New Zealand. Her work involved analysing the most suitable methods for the Board to utilise the package, including any manual procedures necessary for general ledger postings, stock and production control. Ms Wadsworth was also involved in training staff in the use of the production and general ledger posting of the FACT package. After implementation, she ensured that users were correctly utilising the system. Rural Banking and Finance Corporation of New Zealand Ms Wadsworth designed, developed and implemented a number of wholesale banking systems using REVELATION. The systems run on a network of IBM and IBM compatible personal computers. These systems and modules include: Money Market (wholesale) Futures Forward Rate Agreements Retail Deposits Correspondence System Project Control System Delegations Archiving Accounting Interface Control System Corporate Banking Office Diary system The Retail Deposit system was the basis of the Rural Bank's customer deposit service. Due to the nature of the application, security of information was an important development consideration. Interfaces to the Rural Bank accounting systems, the Inland Revenue and Databank were provided. Comprehensive reporting was also an integral part if the system. Along with the standard daily reports and letters, a number of sophisticated analysis reports for use by the marketing department were provided. The Retail Deposit system was developed using prototyping methodologies and was completed in four months. The Forward Rate Agreement system was designed, developed and implemented by Ms Wadsworth. Forward Rate Agreements are similar in operation to Futures transactions and were relatively new to the New Zealand market. The Forward Rate Agreement module contains letters at the agreement and settlement dates and provides management reporting on exposures. Ms Wadsworth developed a control system within Revelation which gives security and portability to all the Revelation modules. In conjunction with this Ms Wadsworth has developed a number of generalised subroutines and utilities which ease development in the Revelation environment. Ms Wadsworth has been involved in setting up network procedures including backup strategies, contingency plans and capacity planning. The Rural Bank network consisted of three Novell file servers, using NETWARE 2.0 and later 2.1. The devices attached to the network consisted of seven networked printers, sixty IBM or IBM compatible PC's, five remote terminals, one tape streamer and a dial-up facility. Close-up is used to control the remote stations and the Braid telex interface is used to link up the telex machine. Ms Wadsworth has been involved in interfacing all the hardware to the Revelation applications, and provided support for these devices during the absence of the staff normally responsible. Within the Rural Bank Ms Wadsworth has held a number of positions in the Treasury Applications development team. These positions have been, Systems Analyst / Developer, responsible for design and development of applications. Systems Integration Manager, responsible for putting in place development methodologies, programming standards and guidelines, network operational procedures, definition and implementation of security requirements, training new development staff. It contained a quality control component allowing review of new developments for adherence to standards. There was also a heavy involvement in the physical design stages of all new developments undertaken. Further to this was in involvement in Database Administrator tasks. (At the Rural Bank there was no Database Administrator.) Ms Wadsworth spent time looking at performance issues as fourth generation languages were inherently poor in this area. As a result of this review Ms Wadsworth was able to implement procedures which provided improved performance. Project Leader for the Treasury Applications development team, where Ms Wadsworth was responsible for the control, management and direction of the development team. Duties here also included work scheduling and staff selection. |
