SUMMARY:

• Back - end and front-end programming with C++11, Qt, Java, Android and others. Experience with the GNU toolchain, cross compiling, multithreading, pthreads and Linux kernel/module/driver configuration, compilation and debugging. Extensive use of Eclipse IDE and Linux desktop environments.
• Experience with core Java including AWT and Swing, Java EE elements such as JPI, JDBC,ORM, Hibernate, XML processing and JSON. Extensive use, configuration and administration of middleware such as Tomcat and WildFly (JBoss). Also have experience with Java Web Start, applets and the Spring framework.
• In-depth understanding of computer science concepts such as operating system internals, data structures, complexity analysis and Big O notation, object oriented design and patterns, inheritance and concurrency. Experience with all aspects of the software development lifecycle, agile methodologies and version control systems such as git and Subversion.
• Advanced database experience including design, implementation and procedures. Use of MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MS SQL, Oracle, Sybase and other SQL variants. Experimentation with NoSQL and Hadoop.
• Extensive experience in Web programming using a wide range of technologies. Fluent in HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3, XML, XSLT 2 (Saxon), object oriented JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, Adobe Flash/Flex and responsive Web design (RWD). Also have experience with JSP, PHP, ASP, VBscript, and CMS development with WordPress, Joomla, Drupal and Redmine. Experience developing with SOAP and REST Web services.
• Use of various build/release technologies such as make variants, Ant, Maven, Gradle and Jenkins.
• Advanced knowledge of computer workstation and server systems, UNIX/Linux systems, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and various mobile technologies including Android and Windows CE. Extensive use of virtual computing and software such as KVM, VirtualBox, VMware, QEMU, ADB, Parallels and others.
• Experience with installation, configuration and administration of Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP (LAMP) servers, embedded Linux, services such as Subversion (with SSL), and various open source applications. Use of various scripting languages such as Bash, interpreted languages such as Ruby and Python.
• Experience with Chef and Puppet for streamlining cloud-based virtual machines. Use of Norton Ghost and other imaging utilities, creating image tasks and remote multicasting.
• Extensive experience with encryption, disaster/file recovery (forensics) and penetration testing.
• Familiar with network installation, configuration, advanced routing, firewalls, VPN and security. Use of performance monitoring, reporting and intrusion detection software. In-depth knowledge of confidentiality, encryption, integrity, certificates, authentication and the various protocols and applicable software.
• Experience with multimedia. Includes graphic design/editing, audio/video editing and format conversion, CD and DVD authoring. Intensive use of Adobe Creative Suite as well as open-source alternatives.
• Ability to provide detailed documentation with excellent writing skills. Fluent in LaTeX for mathematical notation and professional publication. Active desktop publishing with Microsoft Office products, LibreOffice and Adobe Creative Suite, including professional PDF publication.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Dayton, Ohio

Senior Application Administrator

Responsibilities:

• DevOps style responsibility for all aspects of administration, security, configuration and research for third party and in-house software in a secure data center environment. Assist in the development, building, deployment and tuning of applications and middleware such as Tomcat, WebLogic and Jenkins. Provide Tier-2 Release Management and off-hour remote support as well as resolution of day-to-day issues. Contribute to creation, compliance and mentoring of IT development processes and procedures. Determine level of effort and provide estimates to implement solutions. Author and maintain technical documentation.

Confidential, West Chester, Ohio

Software Engineer and Administrator, freelance

Responsibilities:

• Provide consulting and implementation of software and hardware projects. Specialize in cross-platform, open source technologies, C++, Java, Android and embedded Linux development on mobile devices, websites, system administration, infrastructure and security. Perform research and development with PDF software, multimedia systems, Raspberry Pi, compiling Android from source, rooting Android devices and installing custom ROMs. Frequently contribute to the open source community.

Confidential, Beavercreek, Ohio

Java Developer

Responsibilities:

• Added a customized feature to a proprietary framework for providing more detailed data feedback from engine manufacturing equipment and PLCs, including a graph implemented with BIRT. Use of Java, JSP, XML, JavaScript, Oracle Database and Oracle SQL Developer. Use and configuration of Wildfly (JBoss) Server and integration with Eclipse IDE.

Confidential, Indianapolis, Indiana

Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed maintenance, added and improved features to Java-based GPS software. Use of JavaEE features and services, Spring, Soap Web services, XML, JAX-WS and Atlassian products. Use of IBM software and services such as DB2, WebSphere and RAD. Extensive use of Git, JIRA and Java-based utilities such as SoapUI and SQuirreL SQL Client. Developed primarily on a Linux workstation.

Confidential, Dayton, Ohio

Web Developer

Responsibilities:

• Implemented Web-based user interfaces for populating variable data using HTML5, CSS3, XML, JavaScript and jQuery. Created and modified documents, publications and marketing materials using Adobe Creative Cloud and Pageflex. Also worked on JavaScript APIs and converting a Microsoft Access database to a multi-user Web-based solution. Required the use of time management, meeting daily deadlines and attention to detail. Worked in both PC and Mac environments.

Confidential, Cincinnati, Ohio

Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed, developed, tested and supported software that includes material handling and warehousing. Heavy use of Linux, Bash scripting, C, make files, Java, JDBC, Swing, large database operations and procedural programming. Standardized RF gun technology as well as consulted and developed proof of concept solutions for HTML5 and mobile user interfaces. Implemented data structures such as trees, parsed XML into trees, contributed to combining tree and grid data structures into a TreeTable.

Confidential, Cincinnati, Ohio

Software Engineer and Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Contributed to software and Web development using JavaEE, Tomcat, Spring, Hippo CMS, Joomla, HTML, JavaScript, PHP and others. Implemented KVM virtual servers from scratch on a CentOS dedicated server. Migrated complex Java and Web applications from Windows servers to Linux, increasing performance and security drastically.

Confidential, Oxford, Ohio

Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed, implemented and tested applications and databases for shipping and inventory management from the ground up. Managed the entire development lifecycle using an agile methodology in a kanban environment. Primary tasks involved mobile software and database development for Windows CE devices, using Visual C++ (MFC), C#, MS SQL Server, scripting and others. Performed user acceptance testing, including optimization of user interfaces and communication between mobile devices and mainframes using third-party software.

Confidential, Cincinnati, Ohio

IT Support Technician and DevOps

Responsibilities:

• Provided high-tier support, conducted meetings and provided recommendations to project managers for tactical projects. Suggested and implemented a backup system to eliminate a data loss problem. Supported a variety of software applications, especially for the development teams and project managers, including Visual Studio and proprietary products.

Confidential, Oxford, Ohio

Web and Multimedia Specialist, student employee

Responsibilities:

• Worked at the Advanced Learning Technologies laboratory and the CIM Lab, two of the most advanced computer laboratories on campus. Assisted faculty members and graduate students with multimedia course materials in various formats. Performed photo, audio and video editing, created PowerPoint presentations, created websites from HTML, JavaScript and Flash.