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Who's Jim?

Jim Tinney

Jim Tinney

Currently employed at the City of Everett as Senior Network Systems Analyst (Applications).

I live in Snohomish, WA, USA

Technology executive with wide ranging experience in all aspects of the computer industry - hardware and electronics, software, and services.

Jim Tinney’s Specialties:

Data, Content, and Customer Communications Management Systems, CAD / CAM, Application and Systems Architecture, SAAS, SOA, Distributed Computing, Cloud Apps, Development Team Management, Mentoring, Technical Marketing, Green Technologies


Jim Tinney’s Experience

  • CTO

    Zynchros, Inc. - February 2008November 2008

    Software as a Service Pharmacy Data Management application, allowing generation, management, and editing formularies (pharmacy benefit medication / coverage lists), with integration for export and publish to government (MediCare) and industry data management systems (PBMs). The company lost funding and it was purchased by SXC Inc.
     - Managed development teams
     - Prototyped new features
     - Released new product – Customer facing formulary query tool
     - Automated many manual integration processes

  • CTO

    TailoredMail, Inc. October 1999February 2008

    Software as a Service email communications systems for B2B and B2C newsletter, transactional, marketing, and support email. Completely hosted system - I was responsible for design, prototype, initial production system. Architected server network for hosting, designed for scalability and performance. System comprised of over 15 servers for load and operation balancing. The company is still operating and successful.
     - Designed and built data center
     - Designed system architecture for Saas operation
     - Built multitier application and content management
     - Led development teams to produce and enhance system

  • Senior Product Manager

    Motiva Software, June 1998November 1999

    Continuation of work at Autodesk, Inc. in Client / Server Engineering data and document management. I worked with applications providing integration of structured data (MS SQL Database) and unstructured data, to put engineering data, CAD drawings, BOM, and other information to use as reliable information. Introduced Versioning, Applicability, Effectivity of data to CAD design teams. The company lost its funding and its assets were acquired.
     - Created and ran 3rd Party Developer programs
     - Provided training at conferences and other venues worldwide
     - Provided on-site support and training to large corp. clients
     - Wrote requirements and specifications
     - Developed programming interfaces, documentation, and examples

  • Analyst / Program Manager

    Autodesk, March 1995April 1998

    Client / Server Engineering data and document management. I worked with applications providing integration of structured data (MS SQL Database) and unstructured data, to put engineering data, CAD drawings, BOM, and other information to use as reliable information. Introduced Versioning, Applicability, Effectivity of data to CAD design teams. The Data Management Division was disbanded, Autodesk invested in and I went to Motiva Software to continue the work.
     - Headed 3rd Party Developer technical support
     - Created and ran 3rd Party Developer programs
     - Provided training at conferences and other venues worldwide
     - Provided on-site support and training to large corp. clients
     - Developed programming interfaces, documentation, and examples
     - Wrote requirements and specifications

  • VP Engineering

    Edgewise Tools, August 1991January 1995

    Computerized signmaking equipment and software.
     - Wrote custom version of Generic CADD software for signmaking
     - Invented and prototyped roll-fed laser cutting machine for thin film patterns

  • International Technical Manager

    Ioline, May 1986July 1991

    Computerized drafting, signmaking, and patternmaking equipment manufacturer.
     - Led training and support functions
     - Presented training courses and corporate customer support worldwide
     - Wrote service manuals and documentation
     - Product Manager for new products
  • Skills:
    Expert level with MSSQL, MySQL systems; TSQL, DTS, SSIS programming; Software Architecture (Client/Server, Monolithic, Distributed, Service Oriented, Patterns Based, Rules Based, etc.); Team Management, local and offshore; Software Development Procedures and Methodology; Microsoft Server and Desktop Operating Systems; Linux-based Server Systems; VB, C++, C#, perl, ASP and ASP.NET programming; Data, Content, and Document Management Systems such as MS SharePoint; Website Management Systems such as MojoPortal; Requirements, Specifications, and Implementation Plan writing; Computer Hardware Construction, Configuration, and Maintenance; Network and Data Center planning, Design, Architecture, Operation, and Maintenance; DNS Operations and Configuration, to a completely delegated level (i.e. management of delegated subnets including PTR, MX, SPF, DomainKeys, etc.)

  • Honors and Awards
    Patent 5262612 awarded "Computer-controlled laser cutter" 1993
    Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance) 2008

 

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