CHICAGO, IL

E-MAIL DBANAZEK_at_GMAIL.COM

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Daniel W Banazek

Objective To obtain a position as a Systems Analyst/Programmer that allows me to capitalize on my experience developing and supporting data driven websites and applications
Technical Skills
  • Developing and supporting software that interacts with the CM/ECF System for bankruptcy filings
  • Languages: C#.Net, VisualBasic.Net, T-SQL, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, ColdFusion and XML
  • Software: Best Case Bankruptcy Software, MyECFMail, Visual Studios, SQL Server, IIS, RoboHelp, Microsoft Office including Word, FrontPage, Access and Outlook, Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop and several screen-capture and non-linear video editing systems
  • Relational Database Systems: Microsoft SQL Server, Access and VistaDB
Professional experience Best Case Solutions - Evanston, IL      January 2007 - Present

Programmer/ Developer

  • Co-lead developer of MyECFMail, a Windows based application for managing CM/ECF emails sent to bankruptcy attorneys (C#, VistaDB)
  • Primary duties: develop methods to download and parse emails; auto-download the free look PDF files from the links in the emails; create a simple rules system to allow users to create calendar events based on docket text in messages; manage the transfer of events to a user’s Outlook and Google calendars; design and maintain a relational database stored on the end users computer
  • Co-lead developer of MyCaseInfo, a web-based client questionnaire designed to be downloaded into Best Case Bankruptcy Software (VB.Net, SQL Server, IIS)
  • Primary duties: develop the administration site to manage attorney accounts and billing; create an automated database maintenance system; design a system for managing attorney invitations to prospective clients
  • Collaborate with the Technical Support, Sales and Marketing teams to determine the product development cycle
  • Provide upper level help desk support for technical support staff and Best Case users

Best Case Solutions - Evanston, IL      October 2003 - January 2007

Technical Writer

  • Create, edit and maintain technical documentation for Best Case Bankruptcy and related products
  • Develop documentation plans and timelines
  • Implement and maintain consistent help standards for help documentation
  • Train and advise other staff on creating help documentation
  • Maintain an internal technical support intranet

WTVH 5 - Syracuse, NY      June 2002 - February 2003

Director of Production

  • Responsible for the on air appearance of up to three television newscasts per evening
  • Manage news production crew, call video sources, and switch on-air feeds and graphics during live broadcasts
  • Create technical rundowns and plot camera movements for each broadcast
  • Work closely with producers, talent and master control operators to ensure productions remained on schedule

WSYT Fox 68/ WNYS WB 43 - Syracuse, NY      June 2002 - February 2003

Commercial Producer

  • Create up to four original commercials per week for station clients
  • Meet with clients and help them to develop creative concepts for 30 second television commercials and commercial campaigns
  • Write, videotape and edit commercials, packages and programs
  • Produce and direct SU Overtime, a live Syracuse University mens basketball post-game show

Time-Warner Cable- Syracuse, NY     June 1997 - July 2003

Freelance Producer

  • Write and host one to two three-minute segments per month to air on live programs and on the Internet
  • Edit video and complete additional post production work as needed
  • Work crew positions for live studio broadcasts and on location production for live sporting events

Education Syracuse University - Syracuse, NY      June 2003

S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communication

Master of Science, New Media

  • Course work in Information Architecture, Web Design, Understanding User Behavior and Information Management

Le Moyne College - Syracuse, NY      May 1998

Bachelor of Arts, English and Communications