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  • About Andrew
    Andrew Bedno is the prolific creator of this site.

    • Programmer Extraordinaire
      Andrew Bedno is a senior level WEB, MOBILE, RETAIL and EMBEDDED software developer with decades of experience across diverse systems and projects.

      • Andrew Bedno's Programming
        Andrew Bedno is a senior level WEB, MOBILE, RETAIL and EMBEDDED software developer with decades of experience across diverse systems and projects.

        • Morrisey   March 2011 - Ongoing 
          Morrisey
          Medical Credentialing systems used by leading hospitals. Web-based .net applications.
        • Complete Barcoding Solutions   July 2006 - March 2011
          Complete Barcoding Solutions
          Inventory and chain-of-custody systems for customers too massive to mention in fast food, education, shipping and printing industries.
          Developed in C for scanners, VB for PC, PHP/SQL for web.
        • iPhone Development   February 2009 - Ongoing 
          iPhone Development
          Andrew is a registered iPhone developer.
        • Drupal Communities   March 2007 - Ongoing 
          Drupal Communities
          Great community websites for renowned Chicago events using the popular "Drupal" content management system.
          Developing in PHP and MySQL under Linux.
          • Break The Gridlock   September 2009 - Ongoing 
            Break The Gridlock
            Andrew is a board of directors member for Chicago's leading charitable organization (501c3) promoting "appropriate" transportation.
          • Triton Troupers Circus   March 2007 - Ongoing 
            Triton Troupers Circus
            Triton Troupers Circus is an extraordinary show based out of Triton College near Chicago since 1972! This massive project put nearly 40 years of archival content online! I solely created and setup the site, did weeks of scanning, and created extensive related content and Intranet areas. I also produced promotional materials including a zazzy video, poster art, press releases, stock photos, and fans emailing list.
          • Chicago Critical Mass   June 2006 - Ongoing 
            Chicago Critical Mass
            Massive group bike event, the last Friday of each month in cities world-wide, for more than a decade. I didn't create this site but have become one of it's admins. Implemented significant enhancements such as email and sms list join forms, archives, and much content.
          • Chicago Naked Ride   March 2006 - Ongoing 
            Chicago Naked Ride
            Chicago's production of this international annual anti-oil awareness-raising event routinely sets records with nearly 2000 participants. Turnout and safety are facilitated by a strong web presence and email lists built by Andrew.
        • Bulk Mailing   July 2004 - July 2006
          Bulk Mailing
          Massive list processing, data imports and conversions, presorts and personalization for one of Illinois' busiest bulk mailers.
          Developed in Perl and various databases.
        • Collaborative Project Management   June 2004 - January 2005
          Collaborative Project Management
          Enhancements to open-source project management software for a world-leader in power protection devices.
          PHP development and Linux admin in a highly heterogeneous environment.
        • Web-Based Facilities Management   November 2003 - January 2004
          Web-Based Facilities Management
          Major enhancements to leading support services package. A commercial application provider, serving institutional and hospital clients.
          Object PHP, and heavy style sheet work.
        • Social Networking, Dating, Membership Sites   November 2001 - May 2002
          Social Networking, Dating, Membership Sites
          Created, copyrighted, and marketed "Advanced Content and Membership Management Software" with comprehensive user features.
          Programmed in PHP for any SQL/OS.
        • Placement System for Students   January 2001 - October 2001
          Placement System for Students
          Users create, store, update and forward resumes for internships, seasonal, part-time and entry level jobs, while affiliates get powerful candidate search tools.
          Programmed in Perl and MySQL under Linux.
        • Hiring System for Food Service   January 2001 - October 2001
          Hiring System for Food Service
          Users create, store, update and forward resumes. Employers search by powerful criteria including location proximity, and maintain favorite candidates, follow-ups, history, etc.
          Programmed in Perl and MySQL under Unix.
        • Online K-12 Education   July 2000 - November 2000
          Online K-12 Education
          Senior-level consultation and development with a major educational content venture serving school and home users with commercial subscription plans.
          Programmed in Perl and JavaScript using SQL under NT. Managed small team.
        • Online Software Sales   January 2000 - September 2001
          Online Software Sales
          Sole marketer of "BigDoc" - the first PC-side editor for Palm E-Text documents.
        • Game for Fighting Computer Addiction   January 1999 - January 2001
          Game for Fighting Computer Addiction
          Created "Getalife" product and its e-commerce retail system. Researched enough computer humor to write a book. Well reviewed in NewsWeek and other major press!
          Game programmed in Pascal for DOS. Site in Perl under Unix.

        • Online Software Sales   January 1999 - September 2001
          Online Software Sales
          Sole marketer of "PalmDocs" - the first Microsoft Word add-in for exchange of Palm e-text documents.
        • First E-Text Editor for Palm Pilot Organizers   July 1998 - September 2001
          First E-Text Editor for Palm Pilot Organizers
          Sole marketer of "QED" - the first unlimited capacity text editor for Palm organizers.
        • E-Commerce Developer and Entrepreneur   February 1998 - December 1999
          E-Commerce Developer and Entrepreneur
          Sole marketer of the last inventory of the amazing "Prince Interactive" CD-ROM game by the artist formerly known as Prince.
        • First Clear Cover for Palm Pilot Organizers   September 1997 - January 2000
          First Clear Cover for Palm Pilot Organizers
          Created product and its e-commerce system.
        • Online Media Management   May 1997 - May 2000
          Online Media Management
          Developed audio/video advertising management system for D.G.Systems - used by Coke, Kraft, GM and others. Implements live catalog of commercial spots with online previews!
        • Online Media Order Processing   May 1997 - May 2000
          Online Media Order Processing
          Online order processing system for a world leading video distribution service.
        • Online Restaurant Reservations   October 1996 - May 1997
          Online Restaurant Reservations
          Designed HotPlates.com system and managed programming team. Used by fine Chicago restaurants at the dawn of the web.

        • First Internet Terminal for TVs   April 1996 - October 1996
          First Internet Terminal for TVs
          Developed server software and web content for "TV-Link", the first TV set top web browser and email device. Marketed overseas, it pre-dated WebTV.
        • Heavy Equipment Sales Tool   June 1994 - May 1996
          Heavy Equipment Sales Tool
          Developed "Absolute Recall" - a commercially marketed high-end multi-user sales and contact management system for industrial equipment resellers.
        • Stock Photo Order Processing System   June 1991 - June 1993
          Stock Photo Order Processing System
          Developed "Miracle Photo" - a powerful networked Windows order processing system for stock photo sales. Used by the internationally known Ibid agency. Includes comprehensive search, preview and customer tracking features.
        • Chicago's Oldest Online Entertainment Guide   January 1991 - Ongoing 
          Chicago's Oldest Online Entertainment Guide
          Publisher of ChicagoFunNews.com - Chicago's oldest online entertainment guide. This old and commended system is continuously used by Andrew to demonstrate leading-edge web capabilities, and to grow community building, promotion and event production skills.
        • Multi-User Business and Retail Systems   November 1990 - April 1996
          Multi-User Business and Retail Systems
          Developed enhancements to high-end accounting system and supported large customer base.
        • Touch Screen Industrial Process Controls   February 1988 - November 1990
          Touch Screen Industrial Process Controls
          Created major multi-tasking master control programs for networks of device terminals for industrial laundries.
        • Automated Typesetting   February 1987 - February 1988
          Automated Typesetting
          Programmed media and file conversions for automatic typesetting markup of large documents.
        • Animated Educational Activities for Exhibits   January 1981 - December 1987
          Animated Educational Activities for Exhibits
          Developing for major local exhibit builders. Worked for Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Botanic Gardens and others.
      • Andrew Bedno's Resumé
        Andrew Bedno is a senior level WEB, MOBILE, RETAIL and EMBEDDED software developer with decades of experience across diverse systems and projects.

      • Andrew Bedno's Work References
        Andrew Bedno is a senior level WEB, MOBILE, RETAIL and EMBEDDED software developer with decades of experience across diverse systems and projects.

      • Andrew Bedno Work Samples
        Andrew Bedno is a senior level WEB, MOBILE, RETAIL and EMBEDDED software developer with decades of experience across diverse systems and projects.

    • Drizzle the Clown
      Andrew Bedno ("Drizzle") is an outstanding FACE PAINTER and BALLOON ARTIST and with an extensive Chicago area performance history.

    • Contact Andrew
      To contact Andrew use the main contact form, or the little feedback form on any page, or email or call 773-44-22-FUN (773-442-2386), after reviewing some helpful hints.

    • Andrew Personal
      Andrew's personal tastes, interests, music, movies, reading, etc.

      • "4 of 5 Exes Recommend"
        Andrew's personal ad present on various systems, taking the challenge of describing self and in search of in under 100 words.
        OFFSITE
      • All I Want
        Peace on Earth, good will twix all, end to starvation and population growth, modesty...
        But those aside there's JUST a few things I dearly want, published here for friends and family gifting advice.

      • Andrew's very favorite 1GB of music
        Minimum file list for portable media device loading. No mp3s, just insights.

    • Andrew's Art
      Andrew Bedno's artworks in various media.

    • Andrew Offsite
      Andrew Bedno's presence on popular social sites.

    • Andrew's Music
      Andrew Bedno's musical compositions and performance history.

    • WebCam
      Andrew Bedno's Live WebCam
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    • GPS
      Andrew Bedno's Whereabouts
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  • Photos
    WOW! The massive ChicagoFunNews.com photo+video archive is simply unparalleled. With tens of thousands of photos and hundreds of videos of local events spanning more than a decade, all searchable!

  • Events
    Events Happening Now, and other views by periods and interests.

  • Places
    This is the ChicagoFunNews.com FUN PLACES database. A comprehensive and concise reference to thousands of the best Chicago entertainment related locations and resources with a leaning to the offbeat.

  • Useful Documents
    Andrew Bedno's Useful Documents


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