SKILLS:

Server Languges : Java, J2EE, J2SE, C++ & COBOL

Web Services: SOAP & REST

UI: HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3, PHP, JavaScript, JQuery, JSTL & JSP

Database : Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, DB2, Squirrel SQL Client, DB2 Visualizer, Toad, Toad Data Modeler, SQL Developer, IMS, JDBC, Hibernate, RSA & Access

Development Tools : WebSphere, RAD, Eclipse, Visual C++, NetBeans, & STS

Servers : WebSphere Application Server 7 & 8, RSA, WebLogic 9, 11 & 12, Apache & JBoss 6

Testing : Manual unit test scripts, JUnit, SOAPUI & Postman

Frameworks : Spring & Struts

Platforms : Windows, UNIX, Linux & MAC

Source Control : CVS, SVN, Perforce & Git

Data Exchange and Storage: JSON, XMLSpy & XML

Agile : Jira, Confluence, Crucible, code reviews, daily standup, planning, grooming, retrospective & demo

Other Skills : SSH, Putty, WINSCP, Confidential Websphere Ecommerce, leadership, teaching & mentoring

Recent Skill Development: TypeScript, Python, AngularJS, Advanced JS, Webpack

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Technology Lead

Responsibilities:

• Wrote Java, J2EE, and Web Services to meet requirements.
• Took part in one team's Agile transformation process.
• Expedited the testing process using JUnit testing, SOAPUI testing and Postman testing.
• Wrote both SOAP and REST web services.
• Worked on three different banking contracts and with two different clients.
• Worked through challenges of a geographically dispersed team.

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Application Developer

Responsibilities:

• Wrote Java, J2EE, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX, JSTL, JSP, and Web Services to meet requirements.
• Wrote complex DB2 and Oracle SQL for data validation, reports, SOLR index and for access from Java to the database.
• Responsible for on call 24/7 application support as well as new developer training on those systems.
• Independently learned H. H. Gregg’s large and complex code base ahead of schedule.
• Handled lower level environment code deployments using QuickBuild.
• Expedited the testing process using tools such as JUnit, SOAPUI and PostMan.
• Wrote both SOAP and REST web services.
• Applied Linux/UNIX skills to debug server issues as well as bash scripting to increase performance.
• Instrumental assimilating developers & assisting in the interviewing process, assisting in hiring decisions, and reviewing code.

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System Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Wrote Java, J2EE, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, JQuery, Hibernate, SOAP Web Services and JSP to meet requirements.
• Responsible for 24/7 application support of over 60 applications as well as new developer training on those systems.
• Independently learned Confidential ’s software base ahead of schedule.
• Able to exceed expectations and was in the 24/7 on - call rotation ahead of schedule.
• Took ownership of a developing system that had many defects that needed an exceptional amount of SQL data changes.
• Worked on processes and program changes to reduce or automate the majority of repetitive SQL fixes.
• Took a leadership role in Confidential ’s successful transformation into the Agile methodology.
• Proficient in communicating problems encountered with the team to minimize similar issues from arising in the future.
• Well versed in communicating with all stakeholders to insure everyone gets the information that is audience specific.
• Coordinated and developed project that resolved nearly 140 defects on time and under budget.
• Reviewed and prioritized Java work orders.
• Estimated the labor required for updates to Java coding with my team in a developing Agile environment.
• Complete review of projects prior to implementation.

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Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Developing and contributing to the project in three days.
• Wrote PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, JQuery and SQL to meet requirements.
• Wrote JUnit tests to test all software written in an Agile environment.
• Used Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer development tools and Eclipse IDE to develop and debug software.

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Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Created estimates for fixing defects and required enhancements as well as writing requirements.
• Analyzed software base to familiarize self with the system with no documentation.
• Wrote Java and SQL using NetBeans to meet requirements.

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WebSphere Portal Support

Responsibilities:

• Provided support to Confidential 's business partners for WebSphere Portal and WebSphere Application Server.
• Advised Business Partners on creating Portal pages and issues with those Portal pages.
• Debugged system log files and J2EE application log files.
• Issues included installation errors, migration errors, upgrade errors, how to, performance and coding errors.

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Web Developer

Responsibilities:

• Wrote freelance software in Java, HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript for clients.
• Experience with both Windows and UNIX environments.

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Senior Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Centralized application support, joined this team to provide expert level application support on systems previously coded and supported.
• Trained teammates to support the systems previously developed and supported.
• Analyzed and fixed production defects as well as developing for teams previously worked on.
• Responsible for on call 24/7 application support as well as new developer training on those systems.
• Responsible for RCA work to reduce incidents on those systems. Trained to support all claims desktop computers and AS400.

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Senior Software Developer

Responsibilities:

• Maintained software for all claims vendors using Java and C++ for all claims settling applications using tools such as Websphere IDE when working on Java and and with Visual C++ when working on C++ using both DB2 and IMS databases.
• Analyzed new projects to determine time and coding requirements as well as developing specifications and design documents.
• Wrote new software and debugged existing for all systems interfacing with Nationwide's vendors.
• Administer code reviews and work with Junior Developers, QA, Manager and Workstation Deployment team to implement projects as well as deploying any changes needed to internal servers.
• Responsible for on call 24/7 application support as well as training new developers to support the system.
• Senior Developer on a major project to rewrite the interface with Confidential content manager 8 which was a C to C++ conversion.

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Computer Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Maintained software for all of the online COBOL in Back Office Systems using tools such as; Expeditor, Confidential debug tool, Confidential Fault Analyzer, File aid, File Manager, ChangeMan, TSO, VMB, QMF, CA7, Platinum, Micro focus and Abend aid.
• Wrote and updated batch programs and JCL jobs as well as maintaining real time claims system.
• Integral part in major merge project and helped map data, gather requirements, develop specifications and estimations.
• Responsible for on call 24/7 application support.