Rick Simms
About Rick Simms
Rick Simms is a Systems Engineer I at NASCO in Kokomo, Indiana, with extensive experience in application development and a background in various industries and technologies.
Current Role at NASCO
Rick Simms currently serves as a Systems Engineer I at NASCO in the Kokomo, Indiana area. In this role, he is responsible for designing, coding, testing, and implementing applications aimed at enhancing system efficiencies and operational workflows. His work includes leveraging a broad range of technologies to meet project requirements and optimize system performance.
Professional Experience at HP Enterprise Services
Rick Simms has a lengthy and diverse career at HP Enterprise Services. From 2007 to 2014, he served as a Developer II, working on various development projects. Prior to that, he was an Information Analyst from 1998 to 2007, providing data analysis and support across multiple domains. From 1995 to 1998, he held the position of Systems Engineer, where he was involved in system designs and implementations. Throughout these roles, Rick used his extensive technical knowledge to contribute to the company's IT projects and initiatives.
Educational Background
Rick Simms completed his Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with a minor in Business from Indiana University Kokomo between 1991 and 1993. Prior to that, he earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Computer Technology from Purdue University, a program he attended from 1982 to 1987. His educational background has provided a solid foundation in both technical and business disciplines, crucial for his extensive career in IT and systems engineering.
Technical Proficiencies
Rick Simms is proficient in a wide range of development technologies including VB .NET, C#, SQL, SSIS, Excel (Formula & VBA), PowerShell, Report Viewer, Lotus Notes, Java, AJAX, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, DOS Batch, Robocopy, and COBOL I-II. He is also skilled in using several software tools such as Visual Studio, SSMS, TFS, IMS, CICS, MVS, DOS, VM, TSO, File-Aid, IDCAMS, and Librarian. His technical expertise allows him to effectively handle requirements gathering, design, application development, implementation, and maintenance tasks.