SUMMARY:

• Versatile software engineer with a proven track record of success in full life cycle software development, as well as the planning and execution of highly - complex technology projects seeks a challenging new position within a progressive organization.
• Demonstrated abilities in strategic IT planning, process improvements, troubleshooting, technical support and project management.
• Background encompasses a successful record in IT operations, software design and development, infrastructure development, training, system testing and troubleshooting, installation and upgrade coordination and process improvements.
• Proven abilities in technical support, procedural enhancements, quality control, strategic planning, methodology development and technical road mapping.
• Exceptional ability to communicate business operational requirements into technical terms, as well as translate technical IT concepts to non-technical users.
• Constant eye on areas for improvement to achieve optimum results.

TECHNICAL ACUMEN:

Languages: Java, SQL, JSP, JavaScript, JSTL, Maven, Bash, HTML

Databases: Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, Postgres

Platforms: UNIX/Linux, Microsoft Windows

Application Servers: Tomcat, JBoss, WebSphere Application Server, WebLogic

Additional Technologies: Spring, Hibernate, Eclipse, Struts, JUnit, TestNG, SVN, GIT, WSAD

Development Cycle Experience: Waterfall, Scrum, Extreme Programming

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Oakbrook, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Developed scripts to automate deployment of war files onto WebLogic Servers
• Developed 3D interactive representation of dog kennels so owners could represent where dogs are boarded in their kennel
• Created PLSQL forms for kennel owners with validation and stages of registration

Confidential, Warrenville, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Implemented a wide range of complex coding functions to add functionality and ensure the ongoing functionality of an internal portal designed to provide end-users with prompt access to proprietary software applications
• Developed multiple in-depth SAP reports for multiple internal users detailing statistics for surveys as well as reporting data for clients
• Implemented internal software applications and verified access across all areas of internal portal

Environment/Technologies: Java, SQL, JSP, JavaScript, JQuery, JSTL, Maven, Bash, HTML, Groovy, Gradle, JUnit, AngularJS, Bootstrap, Jenkins, MySQL, SQL Server, Unix, Windows, Tomcat, Eclipse, STS, Spring, Hibernate, JUnit, TestNG, SVN, GIT, AngularJS, Bootstrap, Jenkins

Confidential, Oak Brook, Illinois

Contract Developer

Responsibilities:

• Developed and implemented enhanced front-end dashboards for utilization on sites tracking large volumes of statistical data
• Leveraged social media APIs (Facebook and Twitter) to post actions against sites with regard to specific applications

Environment/Technologies: STS, Java, JavaScript, JSP, GIT, Spring, Spring MVC, Thymeleaf, SQL Server, Windows, SQL, REST

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Contract Developer

Responsibilities:

• Facilitated the configuration of development and quality assurance systems within a UNIX environment
• Composed installation documentation for use in the organization's development environment; integrated installation methodologies into existing procedural guidelines to standardize best practices on an enterprise-wide level
• Led the implementation of new code to allow internal systems to post trades to a customized Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)

Environment/Technologies: Eclipse, Java, JavaScript, JSP, GIT, Spring, Tiles, Tomcat, WebLogic, Unix, SQL

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Lead Contract Developer

Responsibilities:

• Instrumental member of software development and technical team to manage a large-scale project, including the conceptualization and maintenance of a large-scale system for consumer use in booking hotel reservations
• Performed analysis of business requirements and provided strategic recommendations pertaining to procedural implementations and best practices
• Coached and developed new team members to increase proficiency in all technologies being used throughout the corporate enterprise
• Deciphered and interpreted system requirements from Scrum Masters to streamline software development functions

Environment/Technologies: Backbone, CSS, Eclipse, Java, JavaScript, JSP, SVN, Spring MVC, Tiles, Tomcat, Jenkins, Windows, MySQL, SQL

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Contract Developer

Responsibilities:

• Developed and tested innovative new applications designed to effectively communicate with the institution's comprehensive database, providing end-users with the ability to accurately manage fund closing schedules and associated information

Environment/Technologies: CSS, Eclipse, PVCS, HTML, JSP, JUnit, Java, JavaScript, Struts, Tiles, SQL

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Contract Developer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for software coding, testing, validation and implementation of a new application capable of pulling, preparing and formatting data from various other branches of the Federal Reserve for internal application consumption
• Performed extensive troubleshooting and debugging of issues within preexisting applications
• Educated staff on technologies being utilized
• Thoroughly researched and integrated new technologies into system in an effort to reduce quality assurance testing time via the implementation of automated testing processes

Environment: Java, Spring, Spring Batch, REST, CSS, Selenium, Bromine, Eclipse, Oracle, SVN, HTML, JSP, JUnit, JavaScript, Microsoft Windows, SQL, SQL Server, Windows

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Contract Developer

Responsibilities:

• Held full accountability for the administration and frequent modification/updating of the organization's internal Web site for selling LexisNexis services to the public
• Ensured optimal site functionality at all times
• Worked closely with project manager to structure test data Created and maintained Liquibase scripts for utilization in the build-out of the organization's internal database

Environment/Technologies: Java, Spring, SQL, Eclipse, HTML, Hibernate, JPA, JQuery, JSTL, JavaScript, Liquibase, Oracle, Postgres, Selenium, Struts 2, Ant

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Contract Developer

Responsibilities:

• Established open lines of communication between all interdepartmental personnel through the implementation of an internal reporting system
• Utilized Agile testing methodologies (i.e., Unit/Functional Testing, Stand Up Meetings and Storyboarding)

Environment/Technologies: Java, Spring, Spring MVC, Eclipse, HTML, JDBC, JQuery, JSP, JSTL, Jasper Reports, JavaScript, Oracle, SQL, Spring Security, iReport, ClearCase

Confidential, Madison, Wisconsin

Developer

Responsibilities:

• Played a key role in the conceptualization, design and launch of an external-facing e-commerce web site; created and integrated coding for production

Environment/Technologies: Java, Eclipser, Ant, Blue Martini, HTML, JavaScript, JDBC, JSP, Maven, Oracle, Spring, SVN, JMS (Mule)

Confidential, Madison, Wisconsin

Contract Developer

Responsibilities:

• Championed the development of a graphic interface for customer service utilization
• Leveraged narratives ana class/sequence diagrams to produce proper code for interface
• Instituted Selenium within development functions and introduced to team members, promoting the advantages of test-driven development processes

Environment: Ant, CCC Harvest, CVS, DB2, HTML, JavaScript, JDBC, JSP, JSP, SQL, Unix Backend, Visual Age for Java, WSAD 5.1, SQL, Microsoft Project, Unix, QA Load, QA Run

Confidential, Madison, Wisconsin

Lead Contract Developer

Responsibilities:

• Directed architecture design and software development for all phases of creating a work flow system designed to track potential candidates for new insurance agent roles
• Managed all facets of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from concept review through technical road mapping, risk assessment, benchmarking, development, testing, launch and post implementation support
• Provided management with timely status updates throughout project duration
• Created test plans/cases and design documentation for software testing and configuration
• Collaborated with team members on the conceptualization of a Java architecture and prototype web pages for use in an agent-user interface design workshop

Environment: Java, Ant, CCC Harvest, CVS, DB2, HTML, JavaScript, JDBC, JSP, JSP, SQL, Unix, Visual Age for Java, WSAD 5.1, SQL Server, Microsoft Project, Unix, QA Load, QA Run