Frank S. Musonda
NOAA-National Weather Service,
Honolulu Forecast Office,
2525 Correa Road, Suite 250
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 973-5280 e-mail: fsmusonda@aol.com
Computer Skills
Web Programming / Development: Extensive knowledge of ColdFusion 4.5
with Structured Query Language (SQL). Strong in HTML/DHTML, JavaScript,
VBScript, Visual InterDev 6.0, Active Server Pages(ASP) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Programming Languages: C/C++, FORTRAN 90/95, Visual Basic 6.0, QBASIC / BASIC, COBOL II
Database Software Packages: Oracle 8 (SQL *Plus, PL/SQL, Stored Procedures), Data Base2 (DB2)
Operating Systems: Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT 4.00, Windows 98, Windows 95, UNIX and MS-DOS (Windows 3.1)
Other Skills: MS Office Suite, Photoshop, Installed and configured hardware components (Modems, Scanner, Digital Camera port and Internet Phone ). Also installed and upgraded software such as Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Microsoft Personal Web Server. Creating CDs. Installed and extended telephone lines and extended electrical cables to meet personal needs. Connected multi Personal computers to a single printer.
Education
- Master of Science (Meteorology), Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey (2000)
- Diploma in Computer Programming, Chubb Institute, North Brunswick, New Jersey (2000)
- Bachelor of Science (Honors Meteorology), Nairobi University, Kenya (1988)
- Certificate: www.brainbench.com ID No. 3395832 in
Cold Fusion 4.5 and HTML 4.0
Work Experience
Web Programmer Merck & Co., White House Station,
NJ (3/2001 - Present)
- Developing Dynamic Web Sites in ColdFusion
- Maintaining Web Sites with HTML
- Developing Database in MS Access
- Image and Graphics Links
- JavaScript Applications
SIRSI Operator, Rutgers University- Library Computer Systems Dept., Piscataway, NJ (2001-Now)
- Answering calls related to problems with computers at all Rutgers University Libraries
- Sorting and Sending Mail
- Other Computer Help Desk duties
Rutgers University Libraries- Technical Services Administration at Alexander Library and Technical Services Building, New Brunswick and Piscataway, NJ (1998-Present)
- Replying to Library Requests using SIRSI software
- Shelving and Cataloging
Free Lance Website Developer, JVK Enterprises, New Brunswick, New Jersey (2001-Present)
- Developing and Maintaining commercial websites (HTML and Cold Fusion)
Family Programmer, Rutgers University Family Housing, Busch Campus, Piscataway (1997-2000)
- Planning and Organizing social functions for 400 families at Busch Campus
- Maintaining a bank account for family housing money
- Maintaining and planning a budget for family housing events
Meteorology Intern, National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Office (NWSFO) Mt. Holly, NJ (1998)
Graduate Student Meteorological Observer, Department of Environmental Sciences-Meteorology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (1995-1997)
- Recorded weather observations at New Brunswick Cooperative Weather Station and transmitted to National Weather Service
Meteorologist Class1, ZMD (1988-1994)
- Presented weather reports on National Television
- Prepared weather forecasts for general public use and aviation
- Research on Air pollution
Publications and Papers Presented
"Observations and Analysis of Tropospheric Aerosols and Dry Deposition as Indicators of Changes in the Atmosphere", WMO No. 724 Special Environmental Report No. 17, p.105 (1989)
"The Relationship Between Suspended Particulate Matter with Some Meteorological Parameters", at the 2nd. WMO-RAI Southern and Eastern Africa Technical Conference (1990)
