Mobile Software Engineer

Solutions-driven software engineer with 14 years of experience in the conceptualization, design, development, support, testing, and maintenance of interactive and high profile mobile, web, and desktop applications for clients within commercial, federal, and state government industries.

• Proven skill in the development of commercial iOS user interface UI applications, the debugging of iOS applications, and native application development for multiple versions of iOS operating systems and user interfaces.
• Utilize knowledge of professional software engineering best practices for the software development life cycle SDLC to develop, support, and maintain rich, interactive, and high performance native mobile applications.
• Over two years of experience with iOS mobile application development and verifiable results provided by positive reviews and application downloads in the Apple App Store.
• Demonstrate skills and experience in project management and strategy planning and development to design, build, test, and deploy native mobile software solutions in a cross-platform environment.
• Apply Agile Scrum development methodologies and tools throughout the SDLC, utilizing programming expertise for the development of web, desktop, mobile, and location-aware applications.
• Microsoft Certified Professional. Secret Security Clearance eligible.

Skills Capabilities

• Object-oriented programming, test driven development, native application development, iPad and iPhone application development, iOS Core Location, iOS Core Graphics, iOS Core Data, Objective-C, Swift, Sprite Kit and UIKit.
• Knowledge of Apple App Store policies and in-app purchase methodologies gained through the development and delivery of native iOS applications for iPhone and iPad devices.
• Advanced proficiency with iOS Objective-C and Android Java programming and mobile application development combined with working knowledge of Apple's new Swift iOS programming language.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and master new and emerging technologies that deliver innovative solutions and integrate new and existing design strategies and application specifications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work in both team and self-directed settings and balance multiple priorities with results-driven execution.

Technical Skills

RDBMS: SQL Server, MySQL, SQLite, iOS Core Data, Oracle

Languages: Objective-C, Java, C , Swift, PHP, ActionScript, HTML5, JavaScript, SQL, Object-Oriented Programming, Visual Basic, Java, PHP, HTML, GIS SDK

Operating Systems: Mac iOS, Mac OS, Windows, Android

Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, CMMI

Testing Tools: OCUnit, OCMock, Jenkins, JUnit, NUnit/Team Foundation Server, Apple Instruments

Software: XCode, Netbeans, Eclipse, Aptana, Visual Studio, Adobe CS Suite Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, FlashBuilder, ActionScript , ESRI ArcGIS Suite

Other: REST, JSON, SOAP, TDD, OOP, GIS

Professional Experience

Confidential

Software Development Consultant

Provide mobile software and web development consulting expertise and technical solutions for clients. Lead all aspects of project development and execution for the development, implementation, and maintenance of mobile and web applications.

• Developed a fully configurable iPhone river gauge tracking application that provides nationwide real-time stream flow data for whitewater river enthusiasts. Application is available in the Apple iTunes store with 800 downloads in five months.
• Developed native mobile applications for a Texas-based marketing organization to promote music and app downloads. Fulfilled deliverables for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices and built a full suite of web services to support the mobile applications.

Confidential

Software Development Consultant

Contracted for a short-term project assignment with responsibility for leading the administration and custom software development functions for the integration and migration of IT technology, processes, and infrastructure with a large healthcare operation.

• Developed a desktop and web-based application allowing 50 healthcare providers in the organization to remotely access critical and sensitive DUCS Dysfunctional Use of Controlled Substances data with a key focus on security and the maintenance of records on habitual prescription drug users.
• Led the development of a custom desktop application for the scanning and identification of usage of network nodes for the domain migration portion of the project.

Confidential

Software Developer

Lead developer for the design, integration, and programming of front-end interface development for confidential DoD clients and projects with specific responsibility for achieving various software development deliverables associated with research and development efforts within an Agile Scrum project environment. Member of the Agile Scrum team, providing distributed project leadership and support in project proposal development, technical drawings, and software and application development.

• Led a project to develop a web-based visual diagram application used to identify real-time personnel movement, intrusions, enhanced motion and imaging sensor-monitoring capabilities, and overall status in any base facility. Presented all required deliverables per project timelines and specifications.
• Assigned a project to develop a fully featured GIS-enabled command and control application for US Army and Air Force situational awareness applications requiring the use of web and client user interface components integrated with a centralized publish/subscribe messaging system.
• Developed situational awareness mapping applications using ESRI ArcObjects, ESRI Flex API, and NASA WorldWind for the integration of multiple user interfaces with a platform agnostic messaging system. Enhanced the application to utilize 3D features to improve aircraft tracking, line-of-site capabilities, and plume modeling.
• Initiated the implementation of a mobile application for a confidential federal research and development project leading to a fully functional vehicle tracking application used by the Joint Air Marine Integration Services for the tracking of deployed vehicles.

Confidential

Software Development Consultant

Recruited directly by the West Virginia Chief Technology Officer, a previous CEO of Fenwick Technologies, to provide end-to-end project management for web development and technology-based projects and applications and content management framework for all agencies within the state of West Virginia. Designed interactive and dynamic websites, programs, and applications to provide user access to all public information within the state system including state and county data, recreation activities, employment, and demographics. Collaborated on content management system CMS review and feasibiity studies and compliance standards for web applications and practices.

• Developed an interactive, web-based travel planner for the WV Department of Tourism, providing a tool for users and out of state visitors to research and customize travel activities within the state and promote in-state events.
• Designed a web-based multimedia testing and training application for the WV Department of Health Human Resources for the training and testing of state employees to remain in compliance with HIPAA mandates and regulations.
• Developed the first e-commerce application for the WV Department of Motor Vehicles, providing online ordering of customized license plates and the eventual adoption of e-commerce standards amongst all state organizations.
• Established a web presence for two governors and elected officials within state government, working with two different administrations in building new web applications for incoming officials.