Senior Software Designer/Developer - Celtic Information Consultants Limited (Owner)

1990 - Current

Bruce is an independent consultant who has been designing and building systems on a variety of platforms for many of Canada's federal government departments.

He has extensive experience with OpenText's TeamDeveloper (Centura/SQLWindows) client server development tools, connecting with Oracle, SQLServer and SQLBase backend databases. Using this technology he has designed and built large enterprise systems and small scale custom solutions for clients such as:

• Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (2016-present)
• Transport Canada (2006-2011)
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency (1996-2005)
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada (1992-1996)
• Transportation Safety Board (1991-1992)

Bruce has also designed and developed web based applications in ASP.NET/JavaScript/VB Script/Crystal Reports for clients such as:

• Library of Parliament (2004-2014)
• Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (2013)
• Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (2011-2013)
• Transport Canada (2005-2006)
• Privy Council Office (2005)
• The Senate of Canada (2001-2004)
• Parks Canada Agency (2001-2002)

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Skills and Experience

• System Analysis and Design - working with clients, architects and analysts in documenting business and functional requirements, and prototyping solutions
• Gap Analysis - identifying and documenting current state, desired future state and associated gaps and challenges
• Significant experience with the infrastructure and applications used in creating client-server and N-teir applications on hardware ranging from mainframe computers to laptops and tablets
• Extensive experience coding and managing applications built using TeamDeveloper (Centura/SQLWindows) client server tools
• Strong skills in designing and maintaining database management systems using Oracle, SQL Server, SQLBase and others, including working with stored procedures, functions, triggers, and referential integrity
• Analyzing existing software applications and tools to determine the current functionality, using a reverse engineering approach to document requirements for replacement systems

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Board Member and Chair (volunteer) - Manotick Community Church

2015 - 2023

Founding member of the church and member of the board for eight years (seven as chair) until moving out of the province.

Demonstrated leadership ability through overseeing the hiring process for a new pastor, organizing and arranging volunteer and ministry teams, as well as managing events.

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