frank cote

Retired, full time Grandpa, fix it man, tinkerer and inventor of cool stuff

Easing out the door slowly...

Managed the Non-Stop System Support Department in order to support GLOBEX engine growth and trade floor systems expansion resulting in increased system reliability and dependability

Excellent work with Local 2 in the Chicago area. Setting up shows at theaters all around Chicagoland. Working with the great staff at IATSE building exciting shows safely with the biggest names in entertainment.

* Planned and installed new systems to support Alliance/MDSI’s applications resulting in systems that could be remotely managed and maintained * Developed and customized system support interfaces so customers could monitor and service their own systems * Supported Alliance/MDSI’s Help Desk resulting in excellent customer ratings and satisfaction

GTC (Global Trading and Clearing) Chicago's goal is to assist companies that are involved in the business of financial trading that are planning on expanding. We help them prepare their Operations and Technology organizations to effectively manage this growth. The team at GTC has a decades of experience in developing and implementing reliable high speed systems to support commodity and energy exchanges, clearinghouses and drive higher levels of performance. Particular strengths include facilities design, computer systems and technologies, process improvements, regulatory compliance and cost containment. Unique ability to transform back office operations into efficient, reliable and scalable organizations.

* Supported the introduction and launch of the GLOBEX trading engine as well as Y2K support and made systems more reliable, increasing system up-time. * Planned the database for high performance access and throughput * Programmed nowaited TCP/IP network file transfer program

Pre-Sales support, assisted RFP response, deal preparation and closings and maintained customer relationships. Part of Telco support teams serving Motorola IS41 cellular. Planned and installed new systems' software configurations and supported Non-Stop Systems' software and worked with customers to resolve issues resulting in highly successful system implementations. Achieved Regionally Designated Specialist status in Communications; resolved problems in all areas of business communications for Chicago area customers.

DonorFuse does what the name says—fuses new technologies with progressive fundraising strategies to create a synergy between donors and the organizations they are passionate about. We offer innovative solutions to non-profit organizations ranging from CRM database services, fundraising consulting, and mobile marketing integration. My role at DonorFuse encompasses Systems Analysis, Business Analysis and Solution Development.

I Have a Bean / Second Chance Coffee Company is a Business as Mission company that roasts and markets the Best Coffee in the World under the brand of "I Have a Bean". The company only selects coffee from the top 1% of coffee in the world and hires primarily former-offenders. Develop and improve coffee roasting systems. Assist the mission of Second Chance Coffee / I Have A Bean to employ ex-felons and roast the best coffee in the world.