SUMMARY:

Dynamic IT expert with proven application development leadership experience and business acumen for broad range of industries. Strengths include business software application architecture, data/web application management, process development, and cost benefit analysis. Leads all aspects of software development lifecycles, including design, specification definition, and championing cross functional development, analysis, and testing teams. Brings new technologies through research for use in organization and to propose technical, educational, and process changes. Adept at directing self - organized teams.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Leadership ~ Project Management ~ Customer Service ~ Relationship Cultivation ~ Innovative Solutions Consultation ~ Staff Recruiting/Training ~ Cross Functional Collaboration ~ Issue Resolution ~ Research/Analysis Solid Work Ethic ~ Influential Communication ~ Time Management ~ Problem Solving ~ Effective Under Pressure Environmental Adaptability ~ Team Player ~ Positive Attitude ~ Self Confidence

LEGACY TECHNOLOGY STACK:

Perl

PHP

Apache (CGI)

Smarty Templates

Korn Shell

CodeIgniter

ANSI C jQuery / jQuery UI

Custom database libraries

Web Services

Oracle thick client

Java 5

HP-UX Monolithic Server

Apache CXF Web Services

Spring IoC

Hibernate ORM

Oracle jdbc thin client

Linux O/S Cluster Nodes

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

Programming Languages: Java, Perl, PHP, JavaScript, C#, VBScript (classic ASP)

Development Environments/Tools: Eclipse, SVN/TortoiseSVN, SecureCRT/PuTTY, Dreamweaver, Visual Studio, SharpDevelop

Web Development Frameworks: Struts 2 (Action), Codeigniter, Smarty Templates, Mason

Java Frameworks: Apache CXF, Hibernate ORM, Spring IoC

AJAX Frameworks: jQuery, jQuery UI, Prototype

Server Operating Systems: Linux (Redhat, SuSE, Debian, Ubuntu), Windows Server (NT, 2003), Novell Netware (3.1-6.0)

Workstation Operating Systems: Linux (Redhat, Ubuntu), Microsoft Windows (9x, 7, Vista, XP)

Server Software: Apache HTTPd / Tomcat, Sun Java Web Server, IIS, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, OpenSSH

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, St. Louis, MO

Technical Development Manager

Responsibilities:

• Leads web application development team in maintenance and development of two primary projects, one project based around maintenance and enhancement of an older technology stack, and the other project based around the design and development of of new code using a newer technology stack.
• Enforce adherence to software development life cycle through development of policies and procedures, performance reviews, and direct coaching.
• Participated in all phases of the SDLC including requirements gathering, design, development, review, testing and installation.
• Liase between customer relationship managers, participated in customer-facing discussions, and coordinated between internal groups.
• Provided cost and time estimates on each project for scoping purposes as well as revised estimates as necessary.
• Provided design for continuing development of legacy application using older technology stack running on monolithic HP-UX application servers.
• Principal designer for a complete revamp of the customer code-base using newer technology stack with emphasis on object oriented deisgn and multi-node Linux clusters.

Confidential, Richmond, VA

EDI Integration Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Oversaw system implementation/support and primary webpage interfaces; provided tier-two technical administration.
• Developed project specifications and coordinated with hospitals/internal staff during system development/deployment.
• Delivered bug fix and additional feature development for primary web applications as well as break/fix support for desktop systems.
• Primary web application implemented using the Microsoft .NET infrastructure, primarily written with VBScript, with data stored in MS SQL Server.
• Web application was heavily AJAX based using custom libraries as well as the Prototype AJAX Library.
• Used Crystal Reports to build and implement custom reports, including data exports for data exchange.
• Managed research, design, and deployment of network-based services, including secure file handling and WAN technologies.
• Managed systems department operations regarding builds/maintenance.
• At peak, managed approx 200 real and virtual servers, supporting the internal infrastructure and primary applications databases.
• Virtual servers were implemented using the VMWare GSX Server product.
• Specified server hardware, implemented configuration management, and deployed/tested software.
• Planned capacity; recommended system enhancements based on current usage and projected growth trends.
• Designed an integrated file transfer system and web pages for management to report processes and administer/configure systems. Secure file handling system used Perl (mod perl), Apache, MySQL stack in conjunction with the Mason templating library.
• Created interface libraries for multiple platforms using object oriented development, object oriented Perl best practices, and Java.
• Reporting services and interfaces implemented using Jasper Reports and custom servlets. Interfaces for monitoring of systems implemented using java stack including WebWork (now Struts 2) and Spring.
• Trained team members on monitoring tools to assist in management of multiple systems.
• Responsible for the day to day tasks and assignments for the Systems group, reporting to the Director of Technology.
• Implemented coordinated and collaborative development within the group, encouraging group efforts to implement large projects and increase chances for each team member to learn.

Confidential, Midlothian, VA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Handled mortgage, education, medical billing, and surveying matters as well as system administration, including user account management, new server/workstation hardware recommendations, new system/network components integration, and existing system repair.
• Developed data exchange mechanisms between multiple platforms, including embedded operating systems, Apple, Windows, and Linux workstations/servers.
• Designed, built, and implemented management reporting structures using web, thick-client, and database technologies/platforms.
• Recommended/implemented server hardware and network infrastructures for small/midsized businesses.
• Administered customer networks, trained site administrators, and provided break/fix/ troubleshooting support.
• Installed physical infrastructures (cable plant, power protection, and facility services).
• Serviced/maintained network equipment for government, educational, and commercial clients.
• Installed server and workstation hardware; provided troubleshooting for failed systems.