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SUMMARY

Software Developer bridges communications between business, science and technology groups. Strengths include enterprise architecture, business process improvement, model - driven analysis, improving software development, data mining, managing the adoption of object-oriented methodologies, and leading the development of IT strategies.
In-depth hands-on programming experience and successful track record improving IT processes. An IT consultant providing new strategies and implementing enterprise transformations.
A highly effective leader building high-performing teams and leading them to create practical, reliable and stable business solutions. Respected mentor delivering neoteric concepts to individuals and large organizations.
Successful trouble shooter solving the perplexingly complex with advanced mathematics and proven methodologies.
Languages are a means to solutions, not the solution. Demonstrated proficiency in countless languages; however, C/C++, Python are my preferred languages.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Texas

Principal

Responsibilities:

Provided IT Strategy, methodology, and processes for Enterprise Resource Planning systems implementation in a high-growth, home construction company which had acquired multiple competitor companies.
A recent ERP project failure caused the company to be highly interested in quality assurance.
QA did not exists prior to my arrival.
The company had selected a commercially available solution for implementation. Introduced a use case methodology for analyzing current end-to-end business processes within the multiple companies and for conducting a gap analysis between the implied business processes of the selected commercial system.
I provided test plan, review / approval process, configuration management, and release management processes.
Hired testers, and trained testers in Agile methodologies.
Requirements management, version control, change management, and release management processes and procedures were all in place, efficient, and reliable.
The software development process was divided into several sub-processes with different management overseeing each sub-process.
Developers lacked a means to communicate relevant project and design information between groups. Developers’ role definitions were obscure, which undermined teamwork.
Trained and mentored project managers in the implementation of the methodology.

Confidential, Tyler, Texas

CEO / Founder

Responsibilities:

Developed and launched an ISP service in the very early stages of the internet. Grew the business from startup to profitability through effective planning, execution and growth management.
Upgraded the equipment and converted from a DOS-based Novell system to high speed Linux-based system.
Implemented a Customer Technical Support Department. The early stages of the internet development required considerable customer support due to the general lack of user experience, not only with the internet, but also with computers themselves.
Developed scripts and scenarios to guide the service staff efficiently through the troubleshooting process.
Provided written documentation and instructions for subscribers who requested.
Designed, developed and implemented comprehensive network architecture with appropriate security measures which served as the infrastructure of the company’s service.
The architecture and components were selected to ensure maximum flexibility and scalability.
Hired and trained Web Developers, Software Developers and Customer Support Technicians.
The infancy of the web meant there were virtually no experienced people to be found. Trained the entire staff from neophytes to competent professionals.