Applications Programmer Resume
Florissant, MO
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
An accomplished Software Engineer with over thirteen years experience.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to different working environments: procedure oriented, object-oriented, agile development and full lifecycle.
- Strong working knowledge of Java and C/C++, among other languages, as it relates to client-side, server-side and general application development.
- Motivated self-starter and quick learner with an aptitude to work independently or as part of a team.
- Analytical thinker consistently called upon to resolve difficult issues.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Languages:C/C++, Java, Perl, JavaScript, DEC Basic, HTML, Visual Basic, XMLConcepts:Scrum (agile) software development, OOD/OOP, Full life cycle development, APIs, Z39.50, SIP2, EDI, BRS, Unit Testing, IVR Systems, SQL
Software:Eclipse, Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, JBuilder, CVS/WinCVS/Subversion, WinMerge, Microsoft Office 2007, Perl 5.X, Talking Tech i-tiva, MSSQL
Systems:Windows (MS-DOS, 95, 98, NT, XP, 7), Unix (Sun Solaris, AIX), Linux, VMS, Oracle
Hardware:PCs, Unix Workstations, DEC VAX/Alpha IBM43xx, IBM ES9000 Series Mainframes
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Confidential, St. Louis, MO 9/2011-Present
Resource Employment Solutions
Parcel Assistant
Move packages throughout the facility. Safely performing assigned tasks while meeting predetermined standards.
- Unload and load trucks by hand.
- Scan parcels
- Process packages and create mailing containers.
- Sort packages to correct location according to label, load chart or scanner.
- Induct parcels onto sorter by size.
- Lift, push and stack parcels.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Confidential, Data Research Associates, St. Louis, MO 10/1999 - 12/2010
Software Engineer/Independent Contractor 5/2011 - 10/2011
Develop and maintain various software products/systems used in the day-to-day operations for over 4,000 library systems, used in 23,000 global locations.
- Developed and maintained software for Integrated Library Systems (ILS) using Java, C/C++, BASIC and Perl on various platforms such as Windows-based systems, Sun Solaris, AIX, and DEC VAX/ALPHA.
- Utilizing Java skills, created and enhanced wizards for various modules on our Java-based client.
- Utilizing Java Native Interface, enabled Java code to call and to be called by native C applications.
- Enhanced, upgraded and updated SQL database tables and integrated SQL commands into native language code.
- Performed full lifecycle development for library systems software from the design/analysis phase to the testing phase and through post installation support.
- Used Perl to author reports, enrich data content, and write design testing software and CGI scripts.
- Authored client and server software and enhancement with the scrum or agile development process.
- Stabilized and enhanced flagship products to include catalog search and self-charged product lines.
- Trained new hires to set-up development environments to understand product lines, the underlying structure , and utilize various coding/debugging techniques.
- Provided product support for the installation team; diagnosed customer-site bugs and resolved configuration issues.
Confidential, St. Louis, MO 05/1999 - 09/1999
Applications Programmer
Designed, coded, debugged and maintained programs for Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and Web-based systems. Provided these systems for the Human Resources and Benefits and Payroll side of large organizations such as government agencies and Fortune 1000 companies.
- Wrote IVR and Web-based systems, using a C/C++ based language called Easyscript.
- Completed an HTML/JavaScript-based demonstration system for the city of Toronto.
Confidential, St. Louis, MO 09/1998 - 03/1999
Systems Consultant for Anheuser-Busch Companies
Maintained and provided supported for a $300 million purchasing system.
- Maintained a $300 million purchasing system using Visual C++ and SQL Server 6.5.
- Created test programs for the system using C++.
- Analyzed SQL Server databases/tables and stored procedures for Y2K compliance.
- Analyzed Visual C++ screens and server code for Y2K compliance.
- Improved and re-wrote SQL server stored procedures.
- Fixed and rewrote non-compliant server code and client screens.
Confidential, St. Louis, MO 06/1997 - 08/1998
Applications Programmer
Coded letter campaigns for direct mail advertising for twenty-five Fortune 1000 companies.
- Translated technical instructions into job set-up on a VSE/ESA mainframe.
- Encoded parameters for vendor software or modified existing programs for project requirements.
- Established, tested and submitted JCL in appropriate steps.
- Performed quality control audits.
- Prepared and distributed required project reports.
- Used industry specific software to personalize letters for direct mail advertising.
- Managed a very diverse workload with extremely short lead time.
- Provided training and orientation to new team members.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Minor in Applied Mathematics
Continuing education coursework including Java, JavaScript, HTML, Visual Basic
