Richard O. Ladson
Norristown, PA 19401
ladson4@comcast.net
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Richard Ladson has over 45 years of diversified experience in software development and project management. He has taught extensively at six local universities. He is a Service Connected Disabled Veteran.
Mr. Ladson has extensive experience with Unix, Java, data base management and server-side web technologies.
Prior to his retirement in 2002, Mr. Ladson was a technology specialist for E-Commerce at Unisys Corporate Information Technology. In this capacity he implemented EDI transactions (810, 867, 850) using java, XML, webMethods Integration Server and EDI tools.
He is a certified developer for the WebMethods B2B application integration server, versions 3 and 4. He has 8 years of experience in using webMethods for EDI applications.
During his career with Unisys, Mr. Ladson has held technical and managerial positions, and has been responsible for the development of numerous leading-edge software products, including:
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)Telecommunication Applications
Programming LanguagesManufacturing Applications
Data Base Management SystemsAutomated Fingerprint Recognition
Transaction Processing SystemsE911 Call Dispatching
Mr. Ladson has skills in the following technologies:
• WebMethods• EDI
• java• UNIX
• C language• SQL, SQL/Plus, PL/SQL
• Windows• XML
• Java Server Pages• Servlets
SELECTED CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Software DevelopmentLed the development and implementation of a custom production control system for a Fortune 50 corporation. Utilized a UNIX system, Oracle data base, and C language. The application tracked activities on the shop floor using barcode readers for data entry by machine operators.
Managed the development of more than twenty software products, including IMS/90 transaction processing system, DMS/90 data base management system, manufacturing applications, compilers, and utilities. Managed a software R&D group consisting of 70 persons.
Project ManagementTechnical Manager for corporate-wide Year 2000 program. Managed the initial installation of AFIS at a suburban police department in Arizona. Directed conversion of 25,000 ten-prints and customer training on the system.
Managed the design and development of a generalized production control software product on the OS1100 and UNIX systems.
ConsultingProvided training, design assistance, C-programming, and UNIX internal support for the second largest retailer in the United States.
Provided technical consultation to a variety of clients regarding UNIX, Oracle, Informix, OLTP, C-programming, COBOL, and MAPPER 4GL.
Production Control SystemsLed the implementation of four distinct shop floor control applications, incorporating 4GL technology, relational data base, transaction processing, and bar code data collection.
Fingerprint RecognitionProvided services for the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). The services provided are project management, testing, installation, customer training and operational consulting. Utilized knowledge of client/server technology, UNIX operating system and experience in Oracle and OLTP
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
IT Consultant2001-present
Computer Sciences Corp at Internal Revenue Service. Lanham, Md.
WebMethods Corporation, Instructor
Accenture and CGI/AMS at Department of State, Reston, VA
CACI at Navy Supply Depot, Mechnicsburg, PA
Crowe Chizek Professional Services at Johnson and Johnson (LifeScan), San Jose, California
Deloitte Professional Services at 7-11, Dallas, Texas
webMethods Professional Services at INCO, Toronto, Canada
webMethods Professional Services at Exostar, Herndon, VA
webMethods Professional Services at National Bank of Canada, Montreal, CA
Independent contractor at Firmenich, Inc., Princeton, NJ
webMethods Professional Services at IRS, Lanham, MD
webMethods Professional Services at Defense Finance and Accounting System (DFAS), Denver, CO
webMethods Professional Services at Defense Supply Center (DSCC), Columbus, OH
American Management Systems, Fairfax, VA
Unisys Corporation, Blue Bell, PA
UNISYS CORPORATION, Blue Bell, PA
1960-2001
Technology Specialist
Implemented several EDI transactions using webMethods B2B tools. Wrote customized flow services in java. Employed FTP, SMTP, and http protocols to exchange data between systems.
1998-2002
Technology Manager for Team 2000
Selected tools to assist clients in renovating their legacy applications to insure Y2K compliance. Conducted IT audit for major insurance company to detect Y2K vulnerabilities.
1994-1998
IT Consultant
Provided Unix expertise for Kmart Corporation, configured and supported over 2,000 retail stores for point-of-sale and receiving applications.
1992-1994
Development Manager, Applications Software
Served as Principal Programmer for development of shop floor control system for GE Syracuse. Project involved use of unix, oracle, and TCP/IP networking technologies.
1979-1992
Staff Consultant to VP Software Development
Developed plan for implementing distributed processing enhancements to Unisys mainframe systems.
1977-1979
Development Manager, Systems Software
Managed advanced software development group focusing on compilers, data base systems, horizontal applications, and operating systems.
1966-1977
Unisys representative at M.I.T., Project MAC
Served as Unisys representative to “Project MAC” timesharing project at MIT.
1965-1966
Systems Analyst
Developed programs to process telemetry data received from NASA geophysical and solar satellites.
1962-1965
U. S. Army, The Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
Performed mathematical calculations supporting scientific military experiments.
1960-1962
CONVAIR ASTRONAUTICS, San Diego, CA
Missile Test Engineer. Developed programs to evaluate results of test launches of the ATLAS missile.
1959-1960
EDUCATION
MBA, Temple University
MS Engineering Science. Pennsylvania State University
BS Engineering Mathematics, Wayne State University
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Instructor, LaSalle University, MBA Program
Adjunct Instructor, St. Joseph's University, MBA Program
Adjunct Instructor, Villanova University, Computer Science
Adjunct Instructor, Penn State University, UNIX and C
Instructor, Penn State University, Great Valley Graduate Business School
Instructor, Penn State University, Great Valley Graduate Engineering School
