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About me
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Name: Lucian Constantin HODOR
Country: ROMANIA
Mobile Telephone Number: +40 (0)744 341 470
E-mail address: Lucian.HODOR@RDSLink.ro
WWW: http://lucke.xhost.ro
Birth Date: July 13, 1976
Military Service: Completed, at Application School for Mountain Troops, Predeal, Romania.
From May 4, 2000 until October 20, 2000.
Graduated with 2nd lieutenant rang.
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Education
"TRANSILVANIA" University Brasov / Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science / Department of Electronics and Computers
From October 1, 1994 until June 13, 1999.
Level of qualification: Bachelor of Science
Majors: Electronic Engineering and Computer Sciences,
Communication and Information Sciences
Graduation Project: MPEG I Audio Layer 1 and 2 Decoder.
Written in C++ on Linux for XWindows with Qt Library.
"ENERGETIC" High School Brasov / Electrical Section
From September 15, 1990 until September 15, 1994.
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Skills
Languages: English- fluent
Romanian- native
French- basic
German- poor
Programming:
C/C++- 11 years, on DOS, Linux, FreeBSD, Win16, Win32, TCP/IP, Client/Server Applications, Multimedia
C#- 6 months
JavaScript- 5 years
DOM- 5 years
DHTML- 5 years
Batch Programming DOS Shell- 11 years, command.com
NT Shell- 8 years, cmd.exe
UNIX Shell- 8 years, sh, bash, ksh, csh, tcsh
KiXtart- 1 year
Internet: HTML- 8 years
VML- 6 months (VML stands from Vector Markup Language)
CSS- 5 years
XML- 1 year
XSLT- 1 year
ASP- 1 year
PHP- 4 years
Publishing: LaTeX- 1 year
Microsoft Word- 6 years
Databases: MSSQL / Transact SQL- 4 years
MySQL- 4 years
Technologies Microsoft's COM- 1 year
Microsoft's DRM- 6 months (DRM stands from Digital Rights Management)
Microsoft's Windows Services- 3 years
Microsoft's .NET- 6 months
UNIX Daemons- 3 years
Hard:VHDL.
Mathematics: Algorithms
Operating Systems: DOS, Win311, Windows for Workgroups, Win95, WinNT 4 Workstation / Server, WinNT 4 Terminal Server Edition, Citrix Metaframe, NetWare 3.12, UNIX (AIX), Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server/Advanced Server, Windows XP Professional, Linux (Slackware / RedHat / Mandrake / BusyBox )
Networking:- Very good knowledge and 11 years experience in networking (all OSI layers).
- Ethernet, Token Ring, NetBIOS, NetBEUI, IPX, TCP/IP, UNIX Sockets, ODI, DHCP, WINS, HTTP, Internet.
- Network Security Practices: Auditing, planning, design, implementation, testing, and management.
- Very good knowledge of TCP/IP standards, protocols, applications (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, SNMP etc.), Microsoft Exchange Administration, Clients for LanManager DOS/Win16 and Citrix Metaframe for DOS / Win16 / Win32 / Java / ActiveX, Lotus Notes, Microsoft SQL Server Administration.
Hardware:IBM PCs, IBM PC Servers 320, IBM Netfinity 5000, IBM Netfinity 7000, SCSI/RAID Controllers, HP Network Printers, Ethernet and Token Ring Card, 3Com Hubs and Switches.
Electronics:Radioelectronics, Television, Linear Integrated Circuits, Digital Integrated Circuits, Numerical Systems, Analogical and Digital Measures Devices, Microprocessors, Passive and Active Electronic Components, Amplifiers.
Tools:All Microsoft's Windows Administration Tools, Microsoft's Visual Studio and Visual Source Safe, HP's Open View, many POSIX Tools.
Embedded Boxes :Amino's Box with Opera Browser on top of JMACX with BusyBox Linux
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Certifications
NameDateAuthority
Electrician September 15, 1994 "ENERGETIC" High school, Brasov, Romania.
MS Windows NT 4.0 Administration * MS Windows NT 4.0 Administration Photo October 23, 1999 Brainbench
MS Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Administration * MS Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Administration Photo February 16, 2000 Brainbench
MS Windows 95 Administration * MS Windows 95 Administration Photo October 15, 1999 Brainbench
MS Windows 95 Navigation * MS Windows 95 Navigation Photo October 15, 1999 Brainbench
C * C Programmer Photo January 7, 2002 Brainbench
HTML 4.0 * HTML 4.0 Photo October 15, 1999 Brainbench
UNIX Administration (General) * UNIX Administration (General) Photo April 08, 2000 Brainbench
Network Technical Support * Network Technical Support Photo September 02, 2000 Brainbench
TCP/IP Administration * TCP/IP Administration Photo September 23, 2000 Brainbench
Internet Concepts * Internet Concepts Photo September 25, 2000 Brainbench
Computer Fundamentals (Win 95/98) * Computer Fundamentals (Win 95/98) Photo September 25, 2000 Brainbench
JavaScript * JavaScript Photo February 4, 2002 Brainbench
Citrix Administration * Citrix Administration Photo December 7, 2000 Brainbench
CGI Scripting * CGI Scripting Photo May 16, 2001 Brainbench
HTML 3.2 * HTML 3.2 Photo January 16, 2002 Brainbench
MPEG Concepts * MPEG Concepts Photo February 6, 2002 Brainbench
MS Windows XP Desktop Administration * MS Windows XP Desktop Administration Photo June 7, 2002 Brainbench
Computer Industry Knowledge * Computer Industry Knowledge Photo February 20, 2003 Brainbench
Computer Fundamentals (Win XP) * Computer Fundamentals (Win XP) Photo May 29, 2003 Brainbench
JavaScript 1.5 Fundamentals * JavaScript 1.5 Fundamentals Photo Oct 24, 2003 Brainbench
SQL (ANSI) * SQL (ANSI) Photo Mar 23, 2005 Brainbench
C# Fundamentals * C# Fundamentals Photo May 27, 2006 Brainbench
Bash Shell Scripting * Bash Shell Scripting Photo May 27, 2006 Brainbench

* Note: Certification is valid for 3 years. Upon expiration, the certification is removed from the online transcript. See this.

See Transcript Photo my transcript @ Brainbench Photo brainbench.com
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Awards
Name Contest Authority
Electronics, 2-nd National Contest "Inventica", 1992 Ministry of Learning and Science, ROMANIA
 
Electrotechnics, 6-th National Contest Professional - Electrotechnics - RENEL, 1994 Schools Inspectorate of Prahova County, ROMANIA
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Additional Education / Training
Course Date and Location Trainer
Microsoft Windows NT Concepts,
Terminal Server and Citrix Metaframe
March 15-19, 1999, Vienna, AUSTRIA BSc Alfred OBEREDER / MKL Datentechnik
 
Administering Windows NT 4.0 July 6-10, 1998, Brasov, ROMANIA Gheorghe DOBREA MCT / Intelprof
 
Time Management November 9-10, 2000, Brasov, ROMANIA Octavian PANTIS / Time Manager International A/S
 
Microsoft Project - Advanced Level July 4-6, 2007, Brasov, ROMANIA Hilde CORBU / Microsoft Certified Trainer
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Projects
DIP ( Deuromedia Infotainment Platform ) at Deuromedia
From Ianuary 2006. On going.
Role : Senior Software Engineer / Team Leader
  • An on going project that was already in production, in hospitality environments.
  • Implement support for a Client side Box. It replaced an existing compiled application with a web application, due the Box was changed from a mid-end box to a low-end box. Runs on Opera Embedded browser on Amino's Linux Box.
  • I brougth many ideas that improved performace and load at server side.
  • I wrote integration application with existing PMS running on hotels. They were implemented as UNIX daemons.
  • To rise performance and stability, I implemented a server side daemon that push data to the clients, instead pulling data from the server, as it was before. I implemented another daemon at client side to work with it.
  • Involved in all parts of project : Database, Web Server Side, Management Server, Client Side : Daemons, Application, Devices ( TV Sets and Remotes ).
  • Technologies : Linux, MySQL, HTTP, TCP/IP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, XSLT, DOM, C, C++, FIAS.
 
DBP ( Data Broadcasting Platform ) at Deuromedia
From August 2003 until December 2005.
Role : Senior Software Engineer
  • An on going project that was already in production, it is Deuromedia'a core product.
  • Even if it was preluated for "maintenance" purposes, I intoduced many things that aimed to bring better performance, stabillity and extensibility.
  • I replaced 20 windows services by an unique plugginable service. All functions of those services were replaced by plugins.
  • I extended DBP's functionallity with support for DSM-CC (Direct Storage Media - Command and Control )
  • Technologies : C++, SQL, COM, DRM, MFC, .NET.
  • Tools : Visual Studio.
  • Installer Kits and Tools for Services, Database and Web Server, with MFC, C#, scripts.
  • Due to my knowledge in complementar technollogies I brought great ideas and improvements into some sensitive components of our product, such as Bandwidth Monitor (a dear Java applet, which I replaced with VML, XML, XSLT and scripts), DRM subsystem (an old and unstable component used by us over Microsoft's DRM), a Licensing schema and many others, improvement of database processing, data transmissions and many other.
 
Platform@WEB at Deuromedia
From December 2001 until August 2003.
Role : Senior Software Engineer
  • Part of DBP ( see upper )
  • I designed and developed tools for Service Providers, Content Providers and Clients, with the latest technologies and standards used world wide: HTML 4.01, CSS 2.0, XML 1.0, XSLT 1.0, Microsoft's VML, SQL, COM, ASP and DRM.
  • I brought great ideas and improvements into some sensitive components such as Bandwidth Monitor (a dear Java applet, which I replaced with VML, XML, XSLT and scripts) used in two applications, I completely redesigned and replaiced an old managing tool (a Win32 Application) with a "WEB style" application.
  • All applications support localization brought by resources onto the server side. So far English and Chinese is supported.
 
Platform over the WEB at Deuromedia
From Mai 2001 until December 2001.
Scope: SQL database interrogation and presentation over the WEB via both Server side scripts and Client side scripts
Role : Senior Software Engineer
  • Part of DBP ( see upper ). Replaced later by Platform@WEB ( see upper )
  • SRL (Structured Report Language - in-house development), CGI/ISAPI - on server side
  • HTML (conform with 4.0 standard - validated), CSS2 (validated), JavaScript for Internet Explorer
  • Multilanguage support by server side scripts and using HTTP client request
 
 
TESSY at Kraft Foods Romania
From June 1999 until January 2000.
Scope: Migration from Novell NetWare Server to Microsoft NT Server, plus additional improvements.
Role : Network Engineer
  • 8 WinNT Servers Installation, configuration and integration
  • PDC, BDC, DHCP, WINS.
  • 2 Terminal Servers + Citrix Metaframe, 45 ICA Clients.
  • Lots of improvements.
  • RAS and IIS4 + WebSite.
  • File and Print Server.
  • Migration from Novell NetWare 3.12 to WinNT Server 4.0 in 24h/day running context.
  • Lots of scripts for Logon and Backup written in NT DOS Shell and KiXtart.
  • Exchange Server (not installed by me), 150 clients.
 
MPEG I Audio Layer 1 and 2 Decoder
Role : Student / Programmer
From November 1996 until June 1998
Written in C++ on Linux for XWindows with Qt Library.
Go to My MPEG Project Page to see more...
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Employment History
Employer: Deuromedia SRL
Department: DBP / DIP
From March 1, 2001. Actual job.
Job Title: Senior Software Enginner / Team Leader
Environment:Windows NT/2000 Workstation/Server/Advanced Server, SQL Server, Internet Information Server
Responsibilities:
  • Specialist, architect, designer and developper in different core products of the company.
  • Consultant next to programmers regarding cross technollogies issues.
  • Lead small teams of programmers.
  • Languages : C / C++, C#, SQL ( MySQL / T-SQL ), HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML.
  • Tasks : Networking Applications ( Client / Server ), Windows Services, Linux Daemons, Databases, Web Services, User Iterfaces, Tools, Installer Kits.
  • Please see Projects, for more detalied info.
Projects:Platform over the Web (see upper), Platform@Web (see upper), DBP (see upper), DIP (see upper)
 
Employer: SPLASH Software SRL
From December 11, 2000 until February 28, 2001.
Job Title: Software Engineer
Environment:Windows NT/2000 Workstation/Server/Advanced Server
Responsibilities:
  • C++ Programmer for Multimedia/MPEG Projects using Microsoft's DirectShow Technology.
  • Filters for general DirectShow applications.
  • Study server applications developed in house in WinNT/2000 Cluster environment.
 
Employer: Kraft Foods Romania SA
Department: Finance - Information Systems
From January 05, 1998 until December 8, 2000.
Job Title: LAN Administrator
Environment:DOS, Win 3.11, Win95, Win98, WinNT 4 Workstation, WinNT 4 Server, WinNT 4 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Citrix Metaframe, Lotus Notes, Exchange Server, Internet Information Server 4, Netware 3.12, AIX, IPX, TCP/IP, HP Network Printers, 3Com Hubs and Switches, routers, modems
Responsibilities:
  • Install, configure, tune and maintain Windows NT operating system and utility software. Keep running 8 WinNT Servers (PDC, BDC, RAS, 2 Terminal Servers + Citrix Metaframe, File and Print Server, Exchange Server, Lotus Notes Server, WINS, DHCP), 1 NetWare Server, 1 AIX, more than 150 workstations.
  • Ensure proper functionality for LAN, WAN, active and passive components of network.
  • Ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Group's application servers, local and wide area network including linkage to all corporate offices managed from Head Office.
  • Complete inventory and assessment of century date change risks in the area of information systems (by March 1998).
  • Support end-users using hardware and software tools, keep track of antivirus programs and take actions if necessary.
  • Convert, replace or bypass all equipment and systems that represent a risk for century date change.
  • Achieve Year 2000 certification by December 1998.
  • New IS equipment acquisition, installation and distributions.
  • Install, fine tune fax server hardware and software and fax clients software installations.
  • Prepare documentation and backup procedure and maintain licenses records.
  • Implement, document, fine tune projects identified in IS strategy within agreed time (remote net access, maintain NT server, Exchange server, communication server).
  • Upgrade security Software and hardware.
  • Ensure proper installation of operating system and support supplier to install and maintain specific security software and data communication.
  • Install and maintain GSM remote E-Mail.
  • Install, maintain hardware and software in the new Sales Offices in Timisoara and Bucharest.
  • Support and train users to proper use of IS equipment.
  • Maintain and monitor the system maintenance logs, track system performance, security, and install system patches, and OS updates.
  • Analyze, recommend and implement security solutions.
  • Support the deployment of hardware, software, service, and maintenance of all information technology assets.
  • Troubleshoot hardware and related personal computer problems.
  • Assure all upgrades are applied in a timely manner in compliance with current corporate IT strategies.
  • Set up and maintain all backups and disaster recovery testing.
Projects:Tessy (see upper)
 
Employer: "TRANSILVANIA" University Brasov, Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Department: Electronics & Computers
From April 15, 1996 until January 5, 1998.
Job Title: Network Technician
Environment:Ethernet LAN, Netware 3.12, Win3.11,Windows for Workgroups, Linux Slakware, IPX, TCP/IP, Internet
Responsibilities:
  • Keep running more than 20 workstations.
  • Installation and maintenance.
  • Help-desk.
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Additional Experience / Employment
Laboratory: Computer Networks and Data Transmission
  • This is temporary collaboration with the University. Between October 2001 until February 2002, and from October 2002 until February 2003, and from October 2008, until February 2009.
  • I supported this laboratory in the Electronics and Computers Department, Electrotechnics Faculty, "TRANSILVANIA" University Brasov, Romania, as a collaborator
  • As part of this laboratory I teached the 5th year (last) students of Electronics and Computers Department about OSI / TCP/IP standards, Client / Server Applications implemented using Inter Process Communication technology (anonymous and named pipes, shared memory), POSIX Threads and UNIX / BSD Sockets
  • The laboratory used Linux as development platform.
  • My plans were to introduce students into Windows NT Server Platform too, by presenting them the Windows environment from the administrator's side, by providing information about designing a network using Windows technology, NT domain, and NT Services: Domain Controllers, WINS, DHCP, DNS, file, print and IIS Servers, implementing security schemas, supporting users and groups.
  • Of course, all classes staied close to the operating system, security issues, administrator's / programmer's / hacker's / cracker's point of view, trying to explain all issues that appear in all places of the network.
  • Hands on activity were appreciated by all of my students.
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References
Please read my references from:
Valentin STOICESCU   ERP Business Support Analyst - Faurecia Automotive Seating Canada Ltd.
Sorin NITU Business Project Manager - Kraft Foods France
Also, additional references about me may be obtained from the following people:
Iuliu SZEKELY Head of Electronics and Computers Department, Electrotechnics Faculty, "TRANSILVANIA" University, Brasov, Romania
Oliviu ROSU Head of Information Systems Department, Finance Department, Kraft Foods Romania, Brasov, Romania
Marian GAVRILA IT Specialist, Information Systems Department, Finance Department, Kraft Foods Romania, Brasov, Romania
Andi SUCIU General Manager, SPLASH Software, Brasov, Romania
Mircea FEDOREANU Technic Director, CompuTask Software, Brasov, Romania
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Hobbies
Modelism (Aeromodelism, Navomodelism), Philately, Poetry (Mihai EMINESCU's poems), Science Fiction, Games (Chess, Backgammon), Computer Games (Doom, Wolfenstein, StarCraft, Civilization, LineAge II), Investments.
 
 
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