Phil

Welcome to Vulcan Software LLC

Founded in the Summer of 2004, Vulcan Software is the latest company in my 50-year career as a software developer.

Carrying on the traditions of Kramer Brotherton LLC, a company that Joe Brotherton and I formed in 1984, Vulcan Software is committed to the development of world class software and computer consulting.

Phil has a long history of managing and developing software across various hardware and operating system platforms, with proficiency in many programming languages including C#, Delphi, F#, R, C, Python, Perl, Pascal, and several others. He has extensive database experience, particularly with Microsoft SQL Server, and has developed web services and web applications for business and mission-critical purposes.

Technical Expertise

  • Advanced studies in Data Science at Scale (University of Washington) and Discrete Optimization (University of Melbourne).
  • Years of IT experience managing, configuring, and training on Windows, Linux (Unix), and minicomputer systems.
  • Proficiency in many programming languages including C#, VB.NET, Delphi, R, C, Perl, Pascal, several BASIC dialects, six assembly languages, as well as some development experience with F#, PYTHON, LISP, COBOL, FORTRAN, and some special-purpose languages.
  • Creating applications using a variety of platforms and technologies, including Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), OLAP, SSRS, Microsoft Analysis Services, Blazor, ASP.NET Winforms, Entity Framework (EF), LINQ to SQL, ADO.NET, VCL, BDE, and FireDAC.
  • Extensive database experience using Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Access, Paradox, and other databases.
  • Web service development using WCF in intensive business-to-business communication scenarios and in-house applications.
  • Web development using Blazor and ASP.NET Webforms for mission-critical Internet and intranet applications.
  • Device development for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone as well as Windows Mobile barcode applications including extensive unit tests.
  • Knowledge and experience gained from working with dozens of industries including insurance, steel service, subcontractor purchasing, truck driver personnel, yellow page advertising, legal process serving, wholesale distribution, crane rental, manufacturing engineering, and many more.

Our Services

Our software developments include Apex, OPS, and working with big data solutions. In addition we perform a variety of network and computer consulting services, write custom software solutions, and build web sites for customers with complex data requirements.

  • Apex - Purchasing for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC contractors.
  • OPS - Pharmacy management for institutional pharmacies.
  • Steel Service - Complete line-of-business applications for Steel Service centers.
  • Mobile Applications - Development of multiple apps in the marketplace.
  • Custom Web Development - Especially involving complex data requirements.