SUMMARY

• I have several years experience in all aspects of web application development from front end interface design to business logic to database configuration..
• I can identify a customer's need from vague statements, gather requirements, and develop a working application that meets their vision.
• I work closely with the customer and use rapid feedback loops to make changes in an agile way.
• I can confidently deliver a valued product and I listen to customers and do my best to give them the software that they want even if they can't express it clearly.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Web Application/iOS Developer

Confidenial

Responsibilities:

• I am currently attempting to build and market a web application/mobile app catering to sportsmen and fishing enthusiasts.
• This is a web application and a version that is available for iOS devices (iPhone/iPad).
• The web part is using Ruby on Rails with jQuery and CSS3. The mobile part is still under development.
• My goal for this project is to market it to fishing enthusiasts and display real - time statistics on flat screen displays in outdoor sports stores.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Software Developer/Systems Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• This was a web application that gave a unified front end for searching through over 20 different department legacy databases.
• Additional modules were gradually added such as tracking department deployment capabilities and report document uploading.
• This project involved front end design work using HTML5 and some CSS3 capabilities, extensive middleware coding using Java and Java Servlets, and database configuration with multiple MS SQL Server databases.
• A webapp for victim tracking and outreach support for the MPD Victim Services Unit. Victims of abuse and/or violent crime have their contact information entered so VSU members can keep in contact with the victims and provide support through telephone calls and letters. Automated reports were built for the VSU director to show trends and help meet outreach goals. This project was written using Ruby on Rails with a MySql backend database. Standard HTML and CSS for the front end interface with some jQuery added for effects.
• This was a web application used by officers both at the desk and in the field to enter crime, victim, and suspect information. A custom routing solution allowed administrators to apply over a dozen statuses to a 'report' that would determine its appearance in a to-do list depending on your rank. Automated daily reports would send the latest information about the evening's crimes to executives. This project made extensive use of ExtJS from the front end interface, Java servlets and a custom in-house developed ORM for interactions with the database.
• A web application that was built to replace a legacy mainframe application. Arrested persons were entered into the system. Once entered, over a dozen different departments through the city such as the US District Attorney, Parole Services, and Records, were able to see up-to-the second data about arrestees and add their own relevant data to the record. Backend data transfer processes were initially added to allow different agencies to pull department data to facilitate local agency reports but were eventually replaced by custom reports within the application itself. This was key to avoid interrupting agency processes. This project used a mixture of ExtJS and jQuery on the front end. The middleware was a series of Java servlets coded to return JSON data, and a custom ORM to interact with the database.
• The Alert Management System was a web application consisting of several modules. Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) was among the most important. The SAR module allowed members of the department to enter enter suspicious activity and add comments, photographs, and route the resulting report throughout the system. The SAR administrators would investigate the reports and either mark the report as unfounded or turn it over to the detective unit for criminal investigation. SAR reports could also be sent automatically to the FBI's terrorism task force. This system was used during President Obama's first inauguration. This project was built using Ruby on Rails. The front end utilized a mix of HTML5, CSS, and jQuery. I built a custom jQuery component for form validation.
• The system used by MPD detectives to track case information. I developed the WACIISNG web app to duplicate the functionality of the legacy WACIIS system. This system was built using Ruby on Rails. The front end used ExtJS and some jQuery. Server responses returned JSON only and a REST-ful API was developed for other departments to use to query the system.
• This web app tracks firearm examination information for MPD and produced PDF documents and reports for recovered firearms in DC. 2 seperate firearm systems were currently being used and this web app merged both of those into one application. Auotmated address validation through Google Maps, mugshot lookups based on defendant SSN and other features were developed to help ease data entry and reduce data errors. This project was done using Ruby on Rails, jQuery, HTML5, and CSS3.
• For the above systems I was either the sole developer or the tech lead of a small team (usually between 1 and 3 people). All of these systems were developed in an agile way meaning I would constantly meet with the customer, come away with requirements, and build a functional application (even if it was not feature complete) for the customer(s) to play with. The value our customers received in being able to see development happen went a long way to positively building our reputation with the department.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Rails, Java, JSPs, JQuery, Sencha (formerly ExtJS), CSS, MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySql, Apache Tomcat, Adobe Photoshop, WordPress