Josef Wackerl - Software Developer

Lohkirchen, Germany

Experience

Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

1 year

Contributed to developing an application for retrocession reporting focusing on front-end development with Microsoft Access and backend development with SQL Server
Participated in agile software development using Azure DevOps

Mar 2019 - Dec 2019

10 months

Took over and documented an existing SQL Server database and maintained it
Developed a tool for automated rollout of new database versions using SQLCMD, T-SQL, and batch scripting
Created migration scripts to transform legacy data to the new schema
Used Git and agile methodology, collaborating closely with team members and users
Gained insights into insurance topics such as layers and towers

Apr 2006 - Jan 2018

11 years 10 months

Enhanced IBM Rational ClearQuest workflows, liaising directly with Infineon and Intel
Developed new features per customer requirements
Authored English documentation and specifications
Participated in requirements engineering
Developed web services and tools in VB.NET with extensive SQL Server database interaction
Created T-SQL scripts and stored procedures for data migrations and extended ClearQuest functionality, including complex stored procedures and database functions for object deletion
Developed VBScript for migration and feature extensions

Sep 2004 - Dec 2005

1 year 4 months

Designed and implemented Access applications for large-scale data consolidation and deduplication using VBA
Integrated Access with an Oracle database via ODBC
Developed additional Access tools for bank staff
Conducted data cleanup on a remote database, generated change messages via Access-VBA, and performed detailed analysis and coordination

Apr 2002 - Mar 2004

2 years

Developed a website for clients (e.g., auto workshops) to input data on waste generation and energy consumption into a database
Provided interactive analytics including waste balance and comparative analyses
Implemented using ASP (VBScript), HTML, JavaScript, and an Access database

Jan 1999 - Feb 2002

3 years 2 months

Developed a high-quality CRM system first with Access 97 and later with Access 2000/2002 using ADO and Microsoft SQL Server 7.0/2000
Integrated with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word forms in Access) and Axapta via COM (VBA, Automation)
Implemented VBA-controlled forms and portions of the CRM as a website using ASP, HTML, and JavaScript for on-site service reports
Performed customizations for Navision Axapta including report design and database/dialog enhancements
Completed smaller projects: Access apps for appointment management and sales data analysis for Richter und Frenzel; an Access app for a nursing home; and a C++ form for a bank project at SPQR

Jun 1994 - Oct 1998

4 years 5 months

Co-developed the EBUS-Generator-C, a cross-platform development tool for database applications on Windows and Unix
Programmed various generator modules in C and developed DLLs
Developed applications using the generator, e.g., time-tracking terminal management for a time management system
Created documentation, including user manuals
Programmed Word macros for porting a manual from Ventura-Publisher to Word using doc-to-help

Programming Languages: Project Experience With: Vb.net, Vb-script (Asp, Clearquest), Vba (Access), C, C++, Transact-sql, Sqlcmd, Html, Javascript, X++.
Development Environments: Microsoft Visual Studio, Rational Clearquest, Microsoft Access, Asp, Ebus Generator, Git, Agile Development.
Databases: Microsoft Sql Server, Oracle, Microsoft Access.
Applications: Word, Excel, Outlook.
Soft Skills: My Biggest Strengths Are A Clean Programming Style And A Conscientious Work Style.