SUMMARY:

• Confidential is a seasoned IT professional with over seventeen years of experience in Information Technology. Confidential is certified Guidewire Integration Architect with experience in all three of Guidewire’s products - ClaimCenter, PolicyCenter and BillingCenter. Most of his working experience has been as a technical consultant to a number of clients, helping them to define their technical strategy and assist them in designing and delivering it.
• Clients have appreciated his technical and decision-making abilities, his capacity for hard work, and a determination to get things completed. He is experienced in the complete system development life cycle i.e. analysis & design, building system specifications, database design, programming, integration, testing, and implementation. Additionally, Confidential has s in Java, EJB, J2EE, Guidewire Integration, and BEA.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Languages: Gosu, Java 2, J2EE, XML, SQL,C#, HTML, DHTML, XSL, JavaScript, ASP.NET, Visual Basic 6.0, VB Script, C++, Perl, Shell Script, UML

RDBMS: Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, Access 2000

Systems: Solaris 8, UNIX, Linux, Windows 10

Source Control: Github, CVS, Visual Source Safe, Accurev, ClearCase

IDEs: Eclipse, NetBeans, Weblogic Workshop, WSAD, Visio, Rational Rose

Technologies: J2EE, EJB, JSP, ASP, Servlets, JAXB, XML, XSLT, UML, JNI, RMI, SOAP, JMS, WSAD, CORBA, SOAP, Struts, JUnit, WSDL, UDDI, JDBC, PL/SQL, Hibernate

Design Patterns: MVC, J2EE Patterns

App Servers: JBoss, Tomcat, Apache, JRun, Weblogic Portal, Sun One, Websphere, Weblogic 8.1, OC4J

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, OH

Consultant- Guidewire Integration Migration Technical Lead

Responsibilities:

• Working as PolicyCenter Migration Team lead
• Worked with Business Analysts to create detailed requirements and mappings
• Worked with team to create detailed estimates
• Worked with business to define deliverables
• Assigned work to other team members
• Participated in detailed code reviews
• Mentored team members on Guidewire product behavior and best practices
• Designed external database for migration
• Designed and created several batch processes for migration effort
• Designed GXModel and GXModel Enhancements for migration effort

Environment: J2EE, Gosu, XML, SQL Server, Windows

Confidential, IL

Consultant- Sr. Guidewire Integration Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Worked as Claim Center Integration developer
• Created detailed technical design documents
• Integrated Claim Center with LexisNexis
• Worked on Policy search and retrieval service
• Provided trouble shooting and support for existing modules
• Created detailed estimates for deliverables
• Participated in code and design reviews

Environment: J2EE, Gosu, XML, SQL Server, Windows

Confidential, OH

Consultant- Sr. Guidewire Integration Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Worked as Claim Center Integration Specialist
• Integrated Claim Center with several outside vendors
• Worked with business to create detailed requirements
• Provided trouble shooting and support for existing modules
• Mentored team members on Guidewire best practices
• Created detailed estimates for deliverables
• Participated in detailed code and design reviews
• Created detailed mapping documentation and custom GX models
• Worked on mission critical defects resolution

Environment: J2EE, Gosu, XML, SQL Server, Windows

Confidential, NJ

Consultant- Sr. Guidewire Integration Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Working as Policy Center Integration Specialist
• Integrated Policy Center with Billing Center
• Integrated Policy Center with Claim Center
• Integrated Policy Center with ESB services for Policy Search and retrieval
• Worked on optimizing performance for several integrations
• Provided trouble shooting and support for existing modules
• Mentored team members on Guidewire best practices
• Created detailed estimates for deliverables
• Worked with SME experts to define requirements
• Created detailed design documentation
• Created detailed unit test cases

Environment: J2EE, Gosu, XML, SQL Server, Windows XP, Eclipse, TSF, Tomcat

Confidential, MD

Consultant- Sr. Guidewire Integration Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Created detailed design documents
• Provided detailed estimates for module completion
• Designed and implemented notification framework for AD modules
• Provided production support for existing modules and new releases
• Worked as a lead and a team member on several modules
• Mentored team members on Guidewire best practices
• Worked with architecture team to design and implement several frameworks

Environment: J2EE, Gosu, XML, SQL Server, Windows XP, Eclipse, Perforce, Tomcat

Confidential, RI

Consultant- Sr. Guidewire Integration Architect

Responsibilities:

• Worked with business owners to define requirements
• Created detailed design integration documentation
• Provided detailed estimates for development and testing efforts for modules
• Fixed existing defects and provided support
• Worked as a lead on several integration efforts
• Integrated modules with external vendors
• Designed and developed XML communication schemas

Environment: J2EE, Gosu, XML, SQL Server, Windows XP, Eclipse, Tomcat

Confidential, CA

Consultant- Sr. Guidewire Integration Architect

Responsibilities:

• Analysis, Design and implementation, Testing of multiple integration modules
• Implemented custom unit testing framework
• Helped with defining requirements and scope of integrations
• Provided detailed estimates for development and testing efforts of modules
• Implemented third party encryption system in both Billing and Policy Centers
• Part of the production support and maintenance release team.
• Led the development of several mission critical integrations.
• Helped with integration of Billing and Policy Center systems
• Mentored team members on Guidewire best practices
• Extensively used Web Service APIs for external system integrations.
• Created use cases and test cases

Environment: J2EE, XML, SQL Server, Windows XP, Eclipse, IBM Clear Case, Tomcat

Confidential

Consultant- Sr. Guidewire Integration Architect

Responsibilities:

• Helped in the Design of Enterprise Service Bus Architecture for inter-application communications.
• Defined application performance and availability standards
• Developed POCs for multiple integration points.
• Integrated Billing System with Microsoft Biztalk server
• Extensively used Web Service APIs to Export and Import Data.
• Wrote design documentation for integration points utilizing UML methodologies
• Defined overall message architecture and message structure for ESB and integration communications
• Mentored team members on Guidewire development standards and Agile Methodology

Environment: J2EE, XML, UML, SQL Server, Windows XP, Eclipse, SVN, Tomcat

Confidential, OH

Consultant- Sr. Guidewire Integration Architect

Responsibilities:

• Analysis, Design and implementation, Testing (using Agile Scrum Methodology) of multiple integration points.
• Worked closely with business owners to define requirements.
• Designed and Developed plug-in, batch programs to integrate new claim system with External Systems.
• Extensively used Web Service APIs to Export and Import Data.
• Wrote batch Programs to import proprietary claims into new system.
• Wrote Ant and Maven Scripts for Automated builds
• Developed Custom messaging framework for web services
• Used XML to Embed Data to be mapped to a STD File Format to be sent to External Systems using FTP.
• Designed DAO, DTO Framework to Handle Database Connectivity and Data manipulation.

Environment: J2EE, XML, SQL Server, Windows XP, Eclipse, CVS, Tomcat, JBoss

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Guidewire Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Created use cases and test cases
• Identified Policy Center Integration points
• Designed and developed Java plug-ins for Policy Center
• Created GScript custom functions
• Created pcf files to support new functionality
• Modified existing pcf files
• Provided detail design documents
• Debugged existing modules to fix bugs and improve performance
• Created work effort estimates
• Performed detailed technical interviews to candidates
• Provided guidance and mentoring to team members

Environment: J2EE, XML, SQL Server, Oracle 10g, Windows XP, Eclipse, PVCS, SVN, Tomcat

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Led the development and implementation of new features to the system.
• Provided production support.
• Identified project deliverables and developed work effort estimates.
• Designed and implemented load tests and regression tests.
• Examined modules to improve performance.
• Created user requirements and test cases.
• Mentored team members on J2EE and OOP concepts.

Environment: J2EE, SQL, Spring, Struts, IBATIS, JFree Chart, ChartFx, Windows XP, Linux, Oracle, OC4J, Eclipse, JMeter

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Led the design and implementation of internal web based BOP system.
• Created custom rules engine.
• Identified project deliverables and developed work effort estimates.
• Created prototypes using new technologies.
• Designed production databases.
• Worked closely with business users to define requirements.
• Researched and employed new technologies.

Environment: Java 5, J2EE, SQL, Spring, Spring MVC, Hibernate, Drools, UML, Windows XP, Linux, JBoss, Oracle, Tomcat, Enterprise Architect, Visio, WSAD, JDBC

Confidential, Northfield, IL

Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Led the architecture and design of several web based projects.
• Provided guidelines to team members.
• Identified project deliverables and defined estimates.
• Performed code reviews and defined coding standards.
• Assisted in the creation of test cases and testing estimates.
• Provided production support.

Environment: Java 2, J2EE, SQL, Struts, Spring, JavaScript, HTML, XML, Windows XP, Websphere 5.1, DB2, WSAD, ClearCase, JDBC

Confidential, Lake Forest, IL

Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Involved in the creation of technical specifications based on user requirements.
• Performed code reviews of team members to ensure best practices and design.
• Provided guidelines to team members.
• Designed and created SOA based Web Services
• Created consumers and providers
• Designed XML schemas
• Identified project deliverables and developed work effort estimates.
• Delivered presentations to all levels of internal staff.
• Assisted in solving production and coding issues.
• Managed the development of custom SSO implementation.
• Administered the integration of J2EE and SAP Portal applications.

Environment: Java 2, J2EE, EJB 2.0, SQL, UML, Web Services, Struts, Hibernate, Windows XP, Weblogic 8.1, Oracle 9i, WSAD, SAP Portal, WSDL, UDDI

Confidential, Schaumburg, IL

Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Worked closely with business users to define project requirements.
• Mentored team members on J2EE and OOP related concepts.
• Performed code reviews and defined coding standards.
• Developed custom solutions using test driven development.
• Assisted in production releases.
• Conducted detailed technical interviews of candidates.
• Designed UML diagrams.

Environment: Java 2, J2EE, EJB 2.0, Java Servlets, JSP, XML, JavaScript, UML, JUnit, Windows 2000, Solaris 8, Apache, Tomcat, Linux, Weblogic 8.1, Oracle 8.17, Sun One Studio, Eclipse, Rational Rose

Confidential, Elk Grove, IL

Senior Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked for a major online ticket company.
• Led the architecture and design of new applications.
• Integrated internal web based application with external mainframe system via web services
• Defined and designed XML schemas
• Researched and employed new technologies.
• Created detailed technical documentation.
• Performed code reviews among peers.
• Worked closely with customers to define project requirements.
• Participated in production monitoring and support.

Environment: Java 2, J2EE, EJB 2.0, Java Servlets, JSP, XML, XSL, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, UML, JAXB, JNI, RMI, SOAP, Windows 2000, Solaris 8, Apache, Weblogic, Oracle 8i, JBoss, Visio, WSAD, ClearCase

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Worked on multiple projects that involved the airline, banking and insurance industries.
• Administered the architecture and design of several time critical web applications.
• Interviewed customers and developed use and test cases based on requirements.
• Performed code reviews with other team members.
• Developed custom integration solutions.
• Designed and implemented UML models.
• Migrated existing web application from Weblogic 6.0 to Weblogic Portal 7.0 platform.
• Participated in production support.
• Advised other team members and clients on the foundations of the Java Language, OOP, and J2EE concepts.
• Redesigned existing products to improve performance and scalability.

Environment: Java 2, J2EE, EJB 2.0, ASP, XML, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, UML, Windows 2000, Solaris 8, Websphere, Weblogic 8.1 Portal, Oracle 8.17, Weblogic Workshop, Rational Rose, Visio, JDBC

Confidential, Buffalo Grove, IL

Java Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked for a major software vendor in the higher and healthcare industries.
• Directed the integration and development of mission critical web based projects.
• Developed custom components to enhance existing company products.
• Created monitoring systems for backup and recovery of production environments.
• Reengineered existing products to improve performance and scalability.
• Served as a PVCS Administrator.

Environment: Java 2, EJB 2.0, J2EE, XML, XSL, SQL, UML, JavaScript, HTML, Windows 2000, JRun 3.1, Oracle 8i, Solaris 8, PVCS

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Worked for a major consulting company delivering high-end solutions to fortune 500 companies.
• Managed the design and implementation of a major Internet based application.
• Defined detailed business and technical requirements.
• Created use cases and test cases based on requirements.
• Designed custom database founded on project requirements.
• Mentored other team members on the principles and concepts of OOP and Java.

Environment: Java 2, EJB 2.0, XML, XSL, SQL, RMI. JNI, JavaScript, Windows 2000, JBoss, Apache, BEA Weblogic 6.0, Home Site 4.5, Visual Caf 4.1, Forte for Java CE, SQL Server 7.0, Rational Rose

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Java Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Hired by Confidential to design, develop and support companys web site.
• Led multiple projects, new designs, and existing code fixes.
• Created use and test cases based on business requirements.
• Assisted other team members with Java technology and concepts.
• Served as a version control administrator responsible for managing and controlling companys source code.
• Monitored and supported the production environment.

Environment: Java 2, EJB 1.1, J2EE, XML, Perl, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, UNIX, Windows 2000, Linux, Oracle 8i, BEA Weblogic 4.51, PVCS, Rational Rose

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Software Developer and Designer

Responsibilities:

• Hired by a small software company to debug existing software and to design and develop new projects.
• Designed and provided support of custom databases for various projects.
• Developed software products based on customer requirements.
• Repaired and improved performance of existing software.
• Created and maintained company web site.

Environment: Visual Basic 6.0, ASP, Access 97, 2000, SQL, HTMLJavaScript, Windows 89, NT 4.0, Dreamweaver 3.0

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Web Developer and Designer

Responsibilities:

• Designed company’s web site.
• Developed custom software solutions based on business needs.
• Conducted research of new technologies.

Environment: Visual Basic 6.0, ASP, Access 97, SQL, HTML, VBScript, Windows 89, NT 4.0