Technical Resume
Daniel Aaron Goldman, MD, MPH
Expert Health Data Programming, Inc.
11122 SE 164 St
Renton, WA 98055
425-271-6058

Education:

1. BA, Yale, New Haven, CT, Molecular Biology and Biophysics, 1975
2. MD, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 1979
3. MPH, University of TX School of Public Health, Houston, TX, 1989

Summary of employment related to computers and software:

1997-present: President, EHDP; Independent Software Contractor

• Developed Vitalnet health data analysis system using C.
• Converted Vitalnet to web interface (VitalWeb Standard).
• Converted Vitalnet to step-by-step web interface (VitalWeb Wizard).
• Explored porting Vitalnet desktop product to C++ language.
• Explored porting Vitalnet desktop product to Java language.
• Explored porting Vitalnet desktop product to C# language.
• Created set of customized user's guides for Vitalnet.
• Converted ICD-10 to database format for CDC.
• Created Vitalnet data checking system for NCHS.
• Created web site at http://www.ehdp.com/.
• Used UNIX utilities to automate programming tasks.
• Wrote C database application for over 7,000 variables.
• Created automated data dictionary for the over 7,000 variables.
• Wrote multiple complete database applications using Foxpro.
• Created contact management system using JSP and MySQL.
• Converted contact management system from JSP to C.
• Developed STD Wizard expert system using C and CGI.
• Internationalized STD Wizard and Vitalnet.
• Converted Vitalnet to a Windows program with C Win32 API.
• Created Vitalnet PDF map generation system.
• Created Vitalnet module for analyzing complex BRFSS survey data.

1989-1996: Epidemiologist, TX Department of Health, Austin, TX

• Designed and wrote Epigram for analyzing mortality data using C.
• Wrote automated testing capabilities for Epigram.
• Wrote Epigram user's guide and trained users.
• Wrote several complete FoxPro database applications.
• Used SPSS, Foxpro and SQL to carry out statistical analyses.
• Maintained Sun server for Epigram access.
• Carried out planning and purchasing for large computer systems.
• Supervised network manager and other non-computer staff.
• Used medical coding systems extensively (ICD, CPT, etc).

1985-1988: Research Associate, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

• Managed hardware and software for network of 10 Sun UNIX computers.
• Learned C language to help develop molecular biology analysis package.
• Carried out structured testing of molecular biology package.
• Supported more than 150 users using the package.
• Worked on methods to support client/server access via Internet.
• Wrote training materials and documentation, and trained users.
• Participated in grant applications and site reviews.
• Supervised network manager and help desk person.

Has (or had) high proficiency in following technologies and methods:

Years used		Technology or methodology
1985-2011	26	C programming language
2003-2006	3	C# programming language (.NET)
1999-2011	12	CGI (Common Gateway Interface)
2001-2011	10	CGIC C programming library
1985-2011	26	CPP C pre-processor
2001-2011	10	CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
1992-2011	19	GDB debugger
1997-2011	14	HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)
1997-2002	5	Java programming language
1999-2011	12	JavaScript web scripting language
1985-2011	26	Makefile automatic program generation
2001-2007	8	MySql C programming library
2009-2011	3	PDF File Format Internals
1985-2011	26	Spreadsheet operations (Excel)
1998-2007	9	SQL database language
1985-2011	26	UNIX system administration
1985-2011	26	UNIX utilities and shell programming
2002-2007	5	Windows C Win32 API
1985-2011	26	Word processors (Word, vi)
2002-2006	4	XML (Extensible Markup Language)
1985-2011	26	Client / server programming (CGI, SQL)
1991-2011	20	Database design and programming
1997-2011	14	Data dictionary design and implementation
1991-2011	20	File format design and conversion
2007-2011	4	Internationalization with gettext
1991-2011	20	Medical coding systems (ICD, DRG)
1997-2006	9	Object-oriented programming (Java, C#)
1992-2011	19	Project management and coding standards
1985-2011	26	Requirements analysis and needs determination
1991-2011	20	Relational database operations
1985-2011	26	Software technical documentation
1985-2011	26	Software maintenance and housekeeping
1985-2011	26	Software testing (manual / automated)
1985-2011	26	Structured programming (C, JavaScript)
1985-2011	26	Systems analysis and design
1985-2011	26	Technical writing
1985-2011	26	Usability testing
1985-2011	26	User interface design
1985-2011	26	User guides and training manuals
1985-2011	26	User training
1985-2011	26	Very large databases
1997-2011	14	Web site design and development

Other technologies familiar with, but do not use: C++, PHP
If needed, would master these or other needed technologies.

Other information:

• Likes learning new technolgies and concepts
• Enjoys the challenge of solving problems
• Likes organizing and managing information
• Uses coding standards to improve maintainability
• Has good attention to detail, for writing clean code
• Uses practical approaches, cost-effective solutions
• Is self-motivated and can work with little supervision
• Keeps coworkers and customers informed of project status
• Has good written and oral communication skills
• Likes to identify and meet customer needs

Last updated October 1, 2011
Email may be sent to - dgoldman@domain.com (substitute ehdp for domain)