Programming Plus^®
Hardware & Software Consulting Services

Background and Professional Affiliations

Sections: Specialties :  Background :  Qualifications :  Professional Activities :  Developer :  Reseller :  Media :  Seminars

Computer Consulting Specialties

• Operating Systems:   Unix, Linux, BSD, OpenVMS, Windows, DOS.
  
• Unix / Linux / BSD Platforms:

  Unix:	IBM AIX,  HP HP/UX,  SGI IRIX,  SCO OpenServer,  SUN OpenSolaris,  SUN Solaris,  SCO UnixWare.
  Linux:	CentOS,  Debian,  Fedora,  Knoppix,  Mandrake,  Mandriva,  Novell OpenSUSE,  RedHat RHEL,  Novell SuSE SLES/SLED,  SCO/Caldera OpenLinux, UnitedLinux.
  BSD:	BSDi BSD/OS,  FreeBSD,  NetBSD,  OpenBSD.

• Languages:   C,  C++,  Pascal,  FORTRAN,  BASIC,  Perl,  PHP,  Assembly,  Shell,  DCL,  SQL,  HTML.
• Databases:   IBM Informix,  MySQL,  Oracle,  Oracle RDB,  SQL Server,  Sybase,  Custom.

Business Background, Focus and Geography

History:

Programming Plus^® was founded in 1985, in New York City (Brooklyn, NY), USA.
We have been offering Computer-Related Consulting Services for 24+ Years!

Background:

Since 1985, Programming Plus^® has worked on and has successfully deployed a vast variety of technical projects for small, medium and large businesses (both domestic and international). Whether connecting businesses to the Internet, developing custom software systems that run businesses, automating business processes, configuring and maintaining cross-platform multi-user operating environments, or dealing with unexpected computing emergencies, our track record speaks for itself. We are known for delivering intelligent and practical solutions in a professional manner, while providing an exceptional level of quality service. Our solutions have helped our customers become more efficient through the use of technology, resulting in an improved business environment and a gain in competative advantage. Please let us know how we can leverage our 30+ Years of Experience to help you solve your business computing needs.

Focus:

Our Computer Consulting and Engineering Services are offered to both Businesses and Individuals, in the Corporate, Not-for-Profit and Educational marketplaces. The primary focus for all our services, is the development and ongoing support of Multi-User Computing Systems and Applications, Networked Environments, Internet Connectivity and Internet Servers, for the following operating environments: Unix, Linux, BSD, OpenVMS, and Windows. We have a specialty working with Small to Medium Business (SMB), as well as smaller departments within larger organizations (through Fortune 100). We also have extensive experience developing and deploying: Financial and Wall Street Applications, Banking and ACH/NACHA Applications, Bond Pricing and Fixed Income Analytics, Accounting and Invoicing Applications, Real-Time Transactional Funds Transfer Systems and Communications Systems for Data Transfer and Delivery. We have broad business experience, and we have delivered projects for a wide variety of industries.

Geography:

Our services are offered to businesses across the United States. Our primary region for on-site support is the Greater New York City Tri-State NY/NJ/CT Metropolitan Area. This area spans the following New York counties: Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Queens, Richmond (Staten Island), Nassau and Suffolk (Long Island), Westchester and Rockland; as well as New Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union); and Connecticut (Fairfield). For customers outside of this region, day-to-day support is provided via Remote Support methods, such as Telephone, Facsimile, E-Mail, Modem Dial-In Connectivity, and Secure Internet Remote Access.

Qualifications and Certifications

Founder:

Robert H. Weiner, P.E.

Certifications:

Licensed Professional Engineer, State of New York.  (NYS Division of Professional Licensing)
Registered Professional Engineer, State of New York.  (NYS Division of Professional Licensing)

Education:

The Cooper Union, School of Engineering, New York, N.Y.
MEEE - Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering,
BEEE - Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering.

Affiliations:

Professional Activities, Associations and Affiliations,
Developer Partner Programs and Affiliations,
Reseller/VAR Partner Programs and Affiliations.

Professional Activities, Associations and Affiliations

• ACM - Association for Computing Machinery (Member Since 2008)
  

• Blade.org - Organization for Blade Server Computing (End-User Member Since 2008)
  

• Connect/Encompass/DECUS - HP/Compaq/Digital Equipment Corporation Enterprise Technology User Group  (Member Since 1983)
  
  • Connect/NYMAC/Encompass/DECUS NY Metro LUG - Connect/Encompass/DECUS Local New York City Chapter
    
  • Connect Enterprise Unix SIG
  • Connect Linux SIG
  • Connect OpenVMS SIG

• IASA - International Association of Software Architects
  • IASA-NY - IASA New York Chapter    (Registered Member Since 2005)

• ICCA - Independent Computer Consultants Association  (Member 1991-2007)
  • ICCA Directory of Independent Computer Consulting Firms
  • ICCA-NYC-Metro New York City Metro ICCA Chapter
    • ICCA-NYC-Metro Chapter Board of Directors  (Founding Chapter Director, and Director 1996-2005)
    • ICCA-NYC-Metro Chapter Internet/Email/Web Committee  (1996-2005, Chair 2001-2005)
    • ICCA-NYC-Metro Chapter Founding Member and Director  (Since 1996)
    • ICCA NY/NJ Chapter Chapter Member  (1991-1995)

• IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers  (Member Since 1982)
  • IEEE Region 1 - North Eastern United States
  • IEEE New York Section
  • IEEE Computer Society
    • IEEE Computer Society New York Chapter
  • IEEE USA AICN Alliance of IEEE Consultants Networks
    • IEEE New York City Consultants Network
    • IEEE Long Island Consultants Network (LICN) and Consultant Directory.
      • IEEE LICN Internet/Web Committee
      • IEEE LICN Professional Engineer Committee
      • IEEE LICN VoiceMail System Committee
      • IEEE Consultants Network of Long Island "Directory of Consultants"
    • IEEE USA Consultants Network and Consultant Database.
    • IEEE "Membership Directory"

• IIUG - International Informix User Group  (Member Since 2001)

• ISUG - International Sybase User Group  (Member Since 2008)

• NAFE - National Academy of Forensic Engineers - Correspondent    (Since 2007)
  • NAFE New York City Metropolitan Section

• NSPE - National Society of Professional Engineers  (Member Since 1996)
  • NSPE PEPP - NSPE Professional Engineers in Private Practice Division
    
    • NSPE PEPP National Private Practice Division
    • NYSSPE PEPP New York State Private Practice Division
  • NYSSPE - New York State Society of Professional Engineers
    • NYSSPE Kings County (New York) Chapter  (NY12)
    • NYSSPE Queens County (New York) Chapter  (NY19)
      • NYSSPE Queens County NY Professional Engineering Services Directory:
        • Electrical Engineering Services,
        • Computer Engineering Services,
        • Software Engineering Services.
    • NYSSPE New York County Chapter (Manhattan)  (NY15)
    • NYSSPE Bronx County (New York) Chapter  (NY02)
    • NYSSPE Richmond County (New York) Chapter  (NY21)
    • NYSSPE Nassau County (New York) Chapter  (NY14)
    • NYSSPE Suffolk County (New York) Chapter  (NY26)
  • National Society of Professional Engineers "Membership Directory"

• NYCDOTNETDEV - NYC .NET Developer's Group   (Since 2008)

• NYCOSUG - NYC OpenSolaris User Group    (Since 2007)

• NYeWin - New York Enterprise Windows User Group    (Member Since 1997)
  • NYeWin is a Windows IT Professional User Group and Culminis Member Organization.

• NYLUG - New York Linux User's Group    (Since 2004)

• NYSA - New York Systems Administrator Association    (Since 1998)

• PowerAIX/Linux - New York Metro IBM POWER AIX/Linux User Group    (Since 2007)

• SunSmart - Sun Solaris User Group - NY/NJ Technical Briefings    (Since 2004)

• UniForum - International Unix Users' Group  (Member Since 1995)
  • UniForum Open Systems Products Directory

• Unigroup of New York - Greater NYC Unix Users' Group / Tri-State UniForum Affiliate  (Member Since 1985)
  • Unigroup Board of Directors - Executive Director (Since 1992), Director (Since 1991)
  • Unigroup's Coordinator of Electronic Publications - Email ListMaster (Since 1990) and WebMaster (Since 1995)

• USENIX Association - The Advanced Computing Systems Association  (Member Since 2008)
  • USENIX SAGE - USENIX System Administrator Special Interest Group (SIG)  (Member Since 2008)

Developer Partner Affiliations

• SCO/Caldera Developer Network  (SCO OpenServer/UnixWare/OpenLinux Unix/Xenix/Linux Development, Since 1993)
• HP Software Developer Program  (HP/UX Unix/Linux/OpenVMS/VMS Development, Since 2004)
• IBM Informix Partner Program  (Informix Database/SQL Development/VAR/Consultant, Since 1997)
• IBM PartnerWorld for Developers  (AIX/Unix/Linux/Windows/Informix Development, Since 2004)
• ORACLE Technology Network (OTN)  (Oracle Database, Sun Solaris/OpenSolaris/SunOS Unix/Linux Development, Since 2003)
• SGI Global Developer Program  (IRIX Unix/Linux Development, Since 2003)
• SUN Developer Network  (Sun Solaris/OpenSolaris/SunOS Unix/Linux Development, Since 2003)
• Kermit Communications Software Contributor/Developer/Tester  (MS-DOS MS-Kermit, Unix/OpenVMS/VMS C-Kermit, OpenVMS/VMS Kermit-32, Since 1984)
• Contributor to various Open Source Development Projects.

Reseller Partner Affiliations

• SCO/Caldera Authorized Partner Program  (Unix/Linux Products, Since 1997)
  SCO Authorized Reseller Partner for:
  • SCO/Caldera OpenServer  (SCO Unix Operating System)
  • SCO/Caldera OpenUnix  (SCO Unix Operating System)
  • SCO/Caldera UnixWare  (SCO Unix Operating System)
  • SCO/Caldera OpenLinux  (Caldera Linux Operating System)
• 3com Focus Partner Program  (Networking, Hubs, Switches, Routers, NICs, VoIP, Wireless/WiFi, Access Points, Since 2004)
  • 3com Reseller Partner, Brooklyn, NY, US.
• Adaptec Accelerated Systems Architect / Connect Program  (SCSI/RAID/Network Adapters, Storage Systems, Since 1997)
• Adtran Partner Program  (Voice/Data Network Access and Telecommunications Integration Products, Since 2006)
  
• AMD Solution Provider / Channel Partner Program  (CPU/Processors, Athlons, Opterons, Memory, Since 1998)
• APC - American Power Conversion Reliability Provider / Reseller Partner Program  (UPS/Power/Rack/Cabling Products, Since 1998)
• Axel Reseller  (Thin Client Network Terminals and Communication Servers, Since 2008)
• CablesToGo Reseller Partner Program  (Computer Connectivity Components, Since 2008)
• Cisco Systems Registered Partner Program  (Networking, Hubs, Switches, Routers, VoIP, Wireless/WiFi, Since 2006)
• Crucial Technology VAR Program  (Computer Memory, Since 1998)
• Diamond Multimedia Authorized Reseller Program  (Video/Graphics Adapters, Since 1997)
• Eizo Dealer/Reseller Program  (Monitors and Display Products, Since 1997)
• Hewlett Packard (HP) Authorized Reseller Program  (Networking, Printers, Storage, Systems, 2001-2004)
• IBM Informix Partner Program  (Informix Database/SQL Development/VAR/Consultant, Since 1997)
• IBM PartnerWorld for Software  (Solution Provider/Consultant/Integrator/Reseller/VAR for AIX/Unix/Linux/Windows/Informix Database, Since 2004)
• Intel Channel Partner Program (formerly First String Reseller Program)  (CPU/Processors, Pentiums, Xeons, Itaniums, Networking, System Components, Since 1995)
• Mandriva/Mandrakesoft Solution Provider Program  (Solution Provider/Integrator/Consultant for Mandriva/Mandrake Linux Products, Since 2004)
• Microsoft Programs  (Microsoft Products)
  • Microsoft Partner Program  (Solution Provider/Consultant/Integrator/Reseller/VAR)
  • Microsoft OEM System Builder Program  (Systems, Configurations, Since 2000)
• Multi-Tech Systems Authorized Reseller Program  (Communications, Modems, Networking, VoIP, Wireless/WiFi, Since 1999)
• Novell PartnerNet Authorized Partner Program  (Solution Provider/Integrator/Consultant for Novell/SuSE United Linux SLES, Since 2004)
• Number Nine Visual Technology PowerBroker Program  (Video/Graphics Adapters, Since 1999)
• Plantronics Authorized Dealer/Partner Program  (Telephony Products, Since 1998)
• Seagate Reseller Partner Program  (Storage: Hard Disks, Tape Drives, SCSI, IDE/ATAPI, Since 1998)
• SMC Elite Partner Program / Authorized Reseller Program  (Networking, Hubs, Switches, Routers, NICs, VoIP, Wireless/WiFi, Access Points, VPN/Firewalls, Since 1998)
• Sophos Partner Program  (Cross-Platform Network Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware and Anti-Spam, 2002-2003, Since 2008)
• TrippLite Channel Partner (UPS/Power/Cabling Products, Since 2004)
• Viewsonic Dealer/Partner Program  (Monitors and Display Products, Since 1997)
• WatchGuard Registered Reseller Program  (Firewalls and Network Security, Since 2006)
• Zyxel Authorized Reseller/Partner Program  (ADSL/POTS Modems/Routers, Wireless/WiFi, Access Points, Networking, Switches, VPN/Firewalls, VoIP, Since 2005)

Programming Plus^® In The Media

• Alexa - Programming Plus / Hardware & Software Consulting

• A.P. Lawrence - Unix/Linux IT Consultants, Vendors, Programmers and Support Page   (Listed since 2004)
  • Unix/Linux Consultants & Vendors for New York U.S.A.
  • Unix/Linux Consultants Web Pages.

• BizWiz - Internet Business Network and Resource Directory   (Listed Since 1997)
  • Listings: Computers, Consultants, Design, Engineering, Internet, Peripherals and Software, Office and Business Technology, WWW Design.

• BrooklynEase Business Directory (Brooklyn, New York)   (Listed Since 2005)
  • Listing: Computer System Designers & Consultants

• CanadianContent's Unix/Linux Computer Consultants   (Listed Since 2005)

• CompanySeek's Linux Consultant Directory   (Listed since 2004)

• Computer and Communication Directory   (Listed since 2005)
  • Listings: Computer and Communication Company Listings.

• Consultants & Consulting Organizations Directory - Thomson Gale   (Listed Since 1995)
  • Consulting Directory : Business Reference : Company Profile.
  • Business : Consulting : Company Profile.

• DMOZ - Open Directory Project   (Listed since 2004)
  • Listings: Computers: Consultants: Unix Systems: Linux: North America.

• First-Search: progplus.com

• Google Directory   (Listed since 2004)
  • Listings: Computers: Consultants: Unix Systems: Linux: North America.

• Harte-Hanks CI Technology Database / Channels Database   (Listed Since 2001)

• Hello Brooklyn Business Directory:
  Listing: Brooklyn Business   (Listed since 2005)

• ICCA Directory of Independent Computer Consulting Firms   (Listed 1991-2007)
  • Listings: Administration, Algorithms, Analysis, C/C++, Communications Protocols, Computer Security, Databases, Datacomm, Design, Electrical Engineering, E-Mail, Firewall, Fortran, Hardware, Informix, Internet, Linux, Pascal, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning, Perl, Unix, VMS, Website Development, Windows.

• IEEE Consultants Network of Long Island (LICN) Directory of Consultants   (Listed Since 1991)
  • Skills/Listings: Algorithms, Analysis, Automatic Test, Automation (Task/Process), Compliance Engineering, Computer Systems/Peripherals/Security, Databases, Data Acquisition, Data Conversion/Transfer, Data Recovery, Diagnostics/System Test, Digital Design, Email, Evaluations, Expert Witness, Failure Analysis, Financial Systems, Integration, Interfaces, Installations/Upgrades, Management Consulting, Microprocessors, Networks LAN/WAN, PC Peripheral Design, Production Environments, Project Management, Proposals, Protocols, Quality Assurance, Reverse Engineering, Simulation, Software Development, Specifications, System Architecture, Technical Writing/Publishing, Telecommunications, Troubleshooting, Training, Web/Internet.

• IEEE Long Island Section The Pulse of Long Island Newsletter   (Advertisement since 2005)

• IEEE USA Consultants Network Consultants Database   (Listed Since 2003)
  • Listings: Independent Consulting and Professional Engineering Services, Hardware & Software Computer Consulting and Sales, Software Design and Development, Problem Solving, Communications, Networking, Internet, Security and Firewalls.

• Kellysearch Global Business Search   (Listed since 2004)
  • Listings: Computer Hardware Consultancy, Computer Programing, Computer Software Consultancy, Computer Software Design, Internet Development, Network Management Systems, Technical Consultancy, Wide Area Network (WAN) Design, Computer Software Consultancy, Problem Analysis Software, Computer Software Programing, Networks, Computer Software, Programing, Software Design, Development and Programing, Information Services, Internet Based, Media Industry.

• Knowledge.com Directory   (Listed since 2004)
  • Listings: Computers: Consultants: Unix Systems: Linux: North America.

• LocalSearch's Computer Consulting Services Listing

• Long Island Business News Tech Island Directory   (Advertisements since 2004)

• New York City B2B - NYC Business to Business Directory   (Listed Since 2003)
  • Listings: Computer Consulting and Software Developers.

• New York City Metro's New York City Computer Consulting/Service Directory

• New York State Society of Professional Engineers Queens County Chapter Professional Engineering Services Directory   (Listed Since 2005)
  • Listings: Computer Engineering Services, Electrical Engineering Services, Software Engineering Services.

• SCO Unix Solutions Directory
  • Unix Consulting Services for SCO OpenServer/UnixWare
  • Unix Solution Directory for SCO OpenServer/UnixWare

• ShowSite Portal for Web-Related Services
  • Listings: Web Services : Firewalls, progplus.com Summary.

• The Kermit Project at Columbia University - Open Source Computer Communications Software   (Since 1985)
  • C-Language BOO File Encoder/Decoder Programs ( ckbmkb.c, ckbunb.c, msbmkb.c, msbpct.c )
  • Operating System Makefile Entries for Unix/VMS C-Kermit Versions
  • MS-DOS Kermit 3.0 Early Reviews
  • VMS C-Kermit XtractHd.com DCL Script for VAX-C
  • Mentioned in the Kermit Project Archives:
    • Info-Kermit Digest: Volume 11, Volume 12, Volume 13, Volume 16
    • C-Kermit Update History
    • MS-Kermit 3.10 Announcement, MS-Kermit 3.12 Announcement
    • VMS C-Kermit Installation Instructions
  • Various contributions to Unix/VMS C-Kermit, MS-Kermit and VMS-Kermit32.

• ThomasNet / Thomas Regional Industrial Buying Guide (New York Metro Edition) - Thomas Publishing   (Listed Since 1990)
  • Listings: Computer Networking, Computer Programming Services, Computer Software, Computer System Designing & Consulting Services, Consultants: Data Processing, Electronic Mail (E-mail), Software Design & Development Services.

• UniForum Open Systems Products Directory   (Listed Since 1995)
  • Listings: Service / Consulting, System Administration, Communications/Networking.

• Unigroup of NY New York Unix Magazine/Newsletter   (Advertisements/Listings in 1993-1994)

• UseNET UUCP MAP u.usa.ny  (Map Entry since 1989)
  
  • Programming Plus has been a site physically on the Net since the late 1980s. Initially we were node "progplus" (progplus.uucp) on UseNET (Unix User Network) / UUCPNET, then we became site "progplus.com" on the commercial side of the ArpaNET, now known as the Internet.

• WayBack Machine Internet Archive  (Listed Since 1996)
  
  • The Programming Plus Web Site has been live since the mid 1990s.

Programming Plus^® Public Presentation/Seminar History

• ICCA New York City Metro Chapter - Independent Computer Consultants Group:
  • Security Round-Up Briefings.
    Computer Security Briefings concerning cross-platform computer security threats, vulnerabilities, viruses, signatures, mitigation, elimination, and availability of bug fixes, patches and security rollups.
  • Gigabit Ethernet.
    Discussion of Ethernet cabling, connectors, standards, testing equipment and technologies.
  • The Blackout of 2003: Were you prepared?
    Discussion of Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Uninterruptable Power Sources (UPS), Fault-Tolerant and Redundant Hardware, Fail-over Internet Service, and Data Backup Strategies.
  • Linux: Your Next OS?
    Discussion about the Linux Operating System, popular versions of Linux, Linux vs Unix, Linux vs BSD, and Linux vs Windows.
  • Consultant Recommendations: Computer Hardware and Peripherals.
    Discussion about useful hardware and devices, from SCSI/RAID and USB, through printers, CD-ROM writers, tape backup devices and scanners.
  • Consultant Recommendations: Computer Software.
    Discussion about useful software, from network sniffers and backup software, open source tools and development systems, through floppy and CD-ROM bootable freely available operating systems.
  • Firewalls and Computer Security
    Discussion about computer security implementation, and techniques for firewalling applications, computers and networks. Also described the functional differences between the security features available in Unix, BSD, Linux and Windows.

• IEEE Long Island Consultants Network (LICN) - Electrical Engineering Consultants Group:
  • Security Round-Up Briefings.
    Ongoing briefings concerning cross-platform computer security threats, vulnerabilities, viruses, signatures, mitigation, elimination, and availability of bug fixes, patches and security rollups.
  • Ways to Succeed as an Engineering Consultant (Panel)
    
  • PCs are No Longer PC Compatible
    Discussion points, and things you generally cannot do in a modern PC:
    • Use an 8-bit or 16-bit ISA card, without ISA slots.
    • Use an ISA card in a 3V PCI-X slot.
    • Use a 5V PCI card in a non-Universal PCI slot.
    • Use an ISA, PCI or PCI-X card in a PCI-E slot.
    • Use an ATAPI PATA hard drive, when there is no PATA controller.
    • Use a native floppy drive, when there is no floppy controller.
    • You need a real modem, but you only have a WinModem.
    • You need a native serial or parallel port, but you only have a USB or FireWire attached port.
    • You need to boot a native floppy, cd-rom or hard drive, but you only have USB or FireWire attached devices.
    • You need to boot DOS, but it generally will not like non-native ports, devices, and WinModems.
  • Advanced Microprocessor Round-Up for Today's PCs
    Highlights of what a computer purchaser should look for:
    • Intel's latest Pentium 4 Core Duo and Xeon Woodcrest CPUs.
    • AMD's latest Athlon and Opteron CPUs.
    • The problem of CPU Power Consumption and Heat Generation.
    • Low Power CPU Models from Intel and AMD are available now.
    • Why buy 64-bit now!
    • Why buy Dual Core now!
    • The Quad Cores are coming!
    • Motherboard Sockets - Buy Quad Core Support now!
    • Buy Dual Core Dual CPU with Quad Socket Support, 4 Cores now, 8 Cores later!
  • Knoppix Linux Demonstration
    
  • The Intel 80486 Processor.
    Engineering and programming discussion about CPU features and system architecture.

• Unigroup of NY - Unix/Linux/BSD Technical Users Group:
  • Security Round-Up Briefings.
    Ongoing briefings concerning cross-platform computer security threats, vulnerabilities, viruses, signatures, mitigation, elimination, and availability of bug fixes, patches and security rollups.
  • Unix/Linux/BSD Computing Current Events Briefings.
    Ongoing briefings concerning current events related to Unix, Linux, BSD, Networking, Internet, Security, Email, and other Computer-Related Technologies.
  • Experiences with the CentOS and Fedora Linux/GNU Operating Systems.
  • Wireless (WiFi) Security Tool Demonstrations for Windows and Knoppix Linux.
  • DSL and Web Proxy Gateways.
  • Unix Security Tools.
  • The Must-Have List of Freely Available Software.
  • So You Want to Connect to the Internet?
  • Personal Unix - Unix on Intel - Linux/SCO/others.
  • Unix Tools - Perl, AWK, SED, SH.
  • Introduction to Unix Regular Expressions.