Grant Szabo's Home Page | Career

A site I founded in 1994 in support of Gulf War Veterans. The site is dynamically driven by ColdFusion with Microsoft Access on the backend. I am currently rewriting the site using a modified Fusebox methodology and SQL Server with Stored Procedures on the backend.

1994 - Present.

ArtScape (no longer online)

Artscape (artscape.com) was the first real commercial art site on the Internet. We partnered with several watercolor societies across the country and attempted to provide a way for the artists to connect with potential customers. The site ran for about 4 years, of which I was involved for the first year. I did all of the initial site layout, design, and programming (CGI/Perl). View the site in the Wayback Machine.

1995-6

Baxter Cycles

A small customer who contracted with my development company, Ides Communications Group to redesign their site. It hasn't changed much since 1995.

1995

North Chicago VA Medical Center Intranet

While working for the VA as a Computer Specialist I built a comprehensive Intranet that became the default "home page" of everyone's PC on station. The site featured access to our help desk archive (see below) as well as links to telnet into our Alpha VMS cluster. This functionality featured Perl scripts which interfaced with the VMS cluster to tell which server was least taxed, and to dynamically draw the link such that it would telnet the user to the proper server.

1995

Omnitech

Took existing graphics and developed imagemaps.

1995

The Wachs Companies

Provided Perl CGI scripting

1995

Isomeric

The founder of Isomeric became a personal friend. His business is now called W3Commerce, based out of California. In 1995-6 I helped him out with a number of important Perl based CGI scripts.

1995-6

Ides Communications Group

ides.com was a sub-S corporation that I founded with 3 other individuals on March 15th, 1995. I did all of the site design. View the first iteration of the site in the Wayback Machine.

1995-6

RTI

RTI was a small customer that I worked with at Ides Communications Group and continued to provide services for on a freelance basis until 1998.

1995-8

North Chicago VA Medical Center Help Desk Ticket Tracking Application

Using ColdFusion version 1.5 and Microsoft Access, I wrote a help desk ticketing application that integrated with our intranet, allowing end users to search for answers in closed tickets.

1996

Spencer Stuart Intranet

I worked for Spencer Stuart in 1996-7 and procured all of the hardware and built their Intranet server from the ground up. I also worked for a period of time as techical lead on a proof of concept that became their Intranet.

1996-7

Spencer Stuart IT Inventory Tracking Application

While working at Spencer Stuart in their Networking Group I developed a comprehensive asset tracking application to assist our project teams with global office rollouts.

1996-7

Quagmire Consulting Group

QCG was my own Windows NT/ColdFusion hosting business. It was a sole proprietorship. The extranet of the site allowed me to process all of my customers billing information. In all I had over 10 clients. I sold this business to EnterAct when I went to work for them in 1998. View the site the way it was in the Wayback Machine.

1997-98

Chicago Cold Fusion Users Group

Setup preliminary site on EnterAct Windows NT/IIS server, donated several templates to site.

1998

Dialysis Clinics, Inc.

This was a small Intranet that I developed for DCI, hosted at their HQ in Nashville on a webserver I built for them.

1998

Dialysis Clinics, Inc. IT Inventory Tracking System for Metamor Technologies

Similar to the inventory tracking application I developed for Spencer Stuart, the requirements of this project were the same.

1998

EnterAct Consulting Group Management System (Extranet - Cold Fusion)

As the VP, Consulting at EnterAct on a shoestring budget, I had to write my own Professional Services automation software. This app provided hierarchical security and customized menus based on login (Sales, Consulting, and Executive menus). Lead entry, tracking, project conversion, reporting, and billing.

1998 - 2000

Silvon Software

Cold Fusion programming to get sales referral forms to work properly. Leads tracked in database.

1999

Allaire Consulting
Candidate Tracker (Extranet)

While working for Allaire, I wrote a full candidate tracking application as we hired over 30 people in a 6 month period. It was challenging at best to stay on top of all the candidates and this application made a big difference so we could visually see where any candidate was in the process.

2000

Anysoft Professional Services Automation (Extranet)

While working at Anysoft, I wrote this extranet to track clients, projects, and resource schedules.

2001-02

Cincinnati AIP Extranet

As a Board Member, I developed a web site that we could use to manage our memberships and meeting minutes.

2001 - 2004.

Saint Mary's Church

Am critical member of technical team of 3 - two ASP developers and myself, a CF Developer. Site showcases full integration of these technologies. St. Mary's is my parish in Cincinnati and I volunteer time to help on their Web Committee.

2001-2002. Ongoing.

Firestone Building Products PIN Entry System

Firestone is one of my employer's primary clients. Firestone does a lot more than tires. The PIN Entry system is used by Contractors to apply for roofing warranties. The workflow application features roles based security and supports four different logon types. This system is built in ColdFusion, Javascript, and SQL 2000. I did all of the ColdFusion work, some of the Javascript, and some of the stored procs used by the system.

July 2002 - March 2003

Firestone Building Products Order Entry System

The Order Entry system is used by reps to order commercial roofing supplies. This system is built in ColdFusion, Javascript, and SQL 2000. I did all of the ColdFusion work, some of the Javascript, including JSRS, and some of the stored procs used by the system.

November 2002 - March 2003

Home Medical Enhancement Services CPAP Supplies Fullfillment

This application features three user roles, two web based (ColdFusion MX) and one thick client based (Visual FoxPro). Its purpose is to allow Home Medical Equipment companies to maximize profits and minimize losses on provision of medical equipment supplies to homebound patients. This isn't as easy as it sounds due to complex insurance carrier regulations. I have built all of the web-components and a good part of the SQL Server 2000 storedprocs in this application. The web components are done entirely in CFC's with some good use of JSRS throughout. Stored procedures were used to integrate the CF and FoxPro applications.

Jan 2003 - September 2003

Hyde Park Trees

Developed website that generated over 300 letters of opposition to the removal of Hyde Park (Cincinnati, OH) Square Trees.

Apr - Jun 2003

Hyde Park Zoning

Website for Hyde Park Neighborhood Council's Zoning Committee. ColdFusion MX and SQL Server 2000.

Aug 2003 - present

The Northwestern Group

Small website for executive recruitment of professional sales reps. ColdFusion v5.

Sep 2003

Healthbridge

Upgraded company's intranet from CF4.5 to CFMX 6.1. Made significant database (ERD) modifications to their SQL 2000 server and modified and enhanced application accordingly.

Sep 2003 - Nov 2003

Saint Mary School Student Information System

Comprehensive web-based Report Card System for large K-8 parochial school. Microsoft .NET (ASP.NET) with C# code-behind and SQL 2000 backend. Heavy use of stored procedures and user-defined functions. Crystal Reports v9.

Sep 2003 - Jan 2004.

Springs East Montessori

My eldest son's Montessori. I was asked by the PTO to develop a web site for the school.

February 2004.

ScheduleFactor

Professional Services Automation system, developed for TIBCO Software.

July 2004 - August 2004.

GradeCenter

St. Mary's Student Information System was extended to support multiple schools in an Application Service Provider model. In addition to the ASP.NET web site, the system features a web-services enabled WinForm client for viewing and printing the official report cards.

September 2004 - January 2005.

Tripium NGBE

Data Architect for Travel Agency's Next Generation Booking Engine. Through an iterative process, developed comprehensive data model containing over 50 entities to power the booking engine.

June 2005 - December 2005.

Preprint BMS

Developed custom software using .NET Compact Framework to operate a Windows CE powered barcode scanner. Also developed web services that the barcode scanning software interects with to transmit data to central SQL Server repository.

March 2006 - April 2006.

Nexus

Ongoing Winform project for Direct Marketing Results. Comprehensive Business Management System to efficiently manage daily business critical data flows. System written in C# / .NET 2.0

August 2005 - Present.

ArtOverture

Developed over several months, slated to go live January 2007. Design work by Beckmeyer Design.

January 2006 - Present.

Site Name	Description	Development Dates
Gulf War Veteran Resource Pages	A site I founded in 1994 in support of Gulf War Veterans. The site is dynamically driven by ColdFusion with Microsoft Access on the backend. I am currently rewriting the site using a modified Fusebox methodology and SQL Server with Stored Procedures on the backend.	1994 - Present.
ArtScape (no longer online)	Artscape (artscape.com) was the first real commercial art site on the Internet. We partnered with several watercolor societies across the country and attempted to provide a way for the artists to connect with potential customers. The site ran for about 4 years, of which I was involved for the first year. I did all of the initial site layout, design, and programming (CGI/Perl). View the site in the Wayback Machine.	1995-6
Baxter Cycles	A small customer who contracted with my development company, Ides Communications Group to redesign their site. It hasn't changed much since 1995.	1995
North Chicago VA Medical Center Intranet	While working for the VA as a Computer Specialist I built a comprehensive Intranet that became the default "home page" of everyone's PC on station. The site featured access to our help desk archive (see below) as well as links to telnet into our Alpha VMS cluster. This functionality featured Perl scripts which interfaced with the VMS cluster to tell which server was least taxed, and to dynamically draw the link such that it would telnet the user to the proper server.	1995
Omnitech	Took existing graphics and developed imagemaps.	1995
The Wachs Companies	Provided Perl CGI scripting	1995
Isomeric	The founder of Isomeric became a personal friend. His business is now called W3Commerce, based out of California. In 1995-6 I helped him out with a number of important Perl based CGI scripts.	1995-6
Ides Communications Group	ides.com was a sub-S corporation that I founded with 3 other individuals on March 15th, 1995. I did all of the site design. View the first iteration of the site in the Wayback Machine.	1995-6
RTI	RTI was a small customer that I worked with at Ides Communications Group and continued to provide services for on a freelance basis until 1998.	1995-8
North Chicago VA Medical Center Help Desk Ticket Tracking Application	Using ColdFusion version 1.5 and Microsoft Access, I wrote a help desk ticketing application that integrated with our intranet, allowing end users to search for answers in closed tickets.	1996
Spencer Stuart Intranet	I worked for Spencer Stuart in 1996-7 and procured all of the hardware and built their Intranet server from the ground up. I also worked for a period of time as techical lead on a proof of concept that became their Intranet.	1996-7
Spencer Stuart IT Inventory Tracking Application	While working at Spencer Stuart in their Networking Group I developed a comprehensive asset tracking application to assist our project teams with global office rollouts.	1996-7
Quagmire Consulting Group	QCG was my own Windows NT/ColdFusion hosting business. It was a sole proprietorship. The extranet of the site allowed me to process all of my customers billing information. In all I had over 10 clients. I sold this business to EnterAct when I went to work for them in 1998. View the site the way it was in the Wayback Machine.	1997-98
Chicago Cold Fusion Users Group	Setup preliminary site on EnterAct Windows NT/IIS server, donated several templates to site.	1998
Dialysis Clinics, Inc.	This was a small Intranet that I developed for DCI, hosted at their HQ in Nashville on a webserver I built for them.	1998
Dialysis Clinics, Inc. IT Inventory Tracking System for Metamor Technologies	Similar to the inventory tracking application I developed for Spencer Stuart, the requirements of this project were the same.	1998
EnterAct Consulting Group Management System (Extranet - Cold Fusion)	As the VP, Consulting at EnterAct on a shoestring budget, I had to write my own Professional Services automation software. This app provided hierarchical security and customized menus based on login (Sales, Consulting, and Executive menus). Lead entry, tracking, project conversion, reporting, and billing.	1998 - 2000
Silvon Software	Cold Fusion programming to get sales referral forms to work properly. Leads tracked in database.	1999
Allaire Consulting Candidate Tracker (Extranet)	While working for Allaire, I wrote a full candidate tracking application as we hired over 30 people in a 6 month period. It was challenging at best to stay on top of all the candidates and this application made a big difference so we could visually see where any candidate was in the process.	2000
Anysoft Professional Services Automation (Extranet)	While working at Anysoft, I wrote this extranet to track clients, projects, and resource schedules.	2001-02
Cincinnati AIP Extranet	As a Board Member, I developed a web site that we could use to manage our memberships and meeting minutes.	2001 - 2004.
Saint Mary's Church	Am critical member of technical team of 3 - two ASP developers and myself, a CF Developer. Site showcases full integration of these technologies. St. Mary's is my parish in Cincinnati and I volunteer time to help on their Web Committee.	2001-2002. Ongoing.
Firestone Building Products PIN Entry System	Firestone is one of my employer's primary clients. Firestone does a lot more than tires. The PIN Entry system is used by Contractors to apply for roofing warranties. The workflow application features roles based security and supports four different logon types. This system is built in ColdFusion, Javascript, and SQL 2000. I did all of the ColdFusion work, some of the Javascript, and some of the stored procs used by the system.	July 2002 - March 2003
Firestone Building Products Order Entry System	The Order Entry system is used by reps to order commercial roofing supplies. This system is built in ColdFusion, Javascript, and SQL 2000. I did all of the ColdFusion work, some of the Javascript, including JSRS, and some of the stored procs used by the system.	November 2002 - March 2003
Home Medical Enhancement Services CPAP Supplies Fullfillment	This application features three user roles, two web based (ColdFusion MX) and one thick client based (Visual FoxPro). Its purpose is to allow Home Medical Equipment companies to maximize profits and minimize losses on provision of medical equipment supplies to homebound patients. This isn't as easy as it sounds due to complex insurance carrier regulations. I have built all of the web-components and a good part of the SQL Server 2000 storedprocs in this application. The web components are done entirely in CFC's with some good use of JSRS throughout. Stored procedures were used to integrate the CF and FoxPro applications.	Jan 2003 - September 2003
Hyde Park Trees	Developed website that generated over 300 letters of opposition to the removal of Hyde Park (Cincinnati, OH) Square Trees.	Apr - Jun 2003
Hyde Park Zoning	Website for Hyde Park Neighborhood Council's Zoning Committee. ColdFusion MX and SQL Server 2000.	Aug 2003 - present
The Northwestern Group	Small website for executive recruitment of professional sales reps. ColdFusion v5.	Sep 2003
Healthbridge	Upgraded company's intranet from CF4.5 to CFMX 6.1. Made significant database (ERD) modifications to their SQL 2000 server and modified and enhanced application accordingly.	Sep 2003 - Nov 2003
Saint Mary School Student Information System	Comprehensive web-based Report Card System for large K-8 parochial school. Microsoft .NET (ASP.NET) with C# code-behind and SQL 2000 backend. Heavy use of stored procedures and user-defined functions. Crystal Reports v9.	Sep 2003 - Jan 2004.
Springs East Montessori	My eldest son's Montessori. I was asked by the PTO to develop a web site for the school.	February 2004.
ScheduleFactor	Professional Services Automation system, developed for TIBCO Software.	July 2004 - August 2004.
GradeCenter	St. Mary's Student Information System was extended to support multiple schools in an Application Service Provider model. In addition to the ASP.NET web site, the system features a web-services enabled WinForm client for viewing and printing the official report cards.	September 2004 - January 2005.
Tripium NGBE	Data Architect for Travel Agency's Next Generation Booking Engine. Through an iterative process, developed comprehensive data model containing over 50 entities to power the booking engine.	June 2005 - December 2005.
Preprint BMS	Developed custom software using .NET Compact Framework to operate a Windows CE powered barcode scanner. Also developed web services that the barcode scanning software interects with to transmit data to central SQL Server repository.	March 2006 - April 2006.
Nexus	Ongoing Winform project for Direct Marketing Results. Comprehensive Business Management System to efficiently manage daily business critical data flows. System written in C# / .NET 2.0	August 2005 - Present.
ArtOverture	Developed over several months, slated to go live January 2007. Design work by Beckmeyer Design.	January 2006 - Present.