Enterprise Software Architect and Consultant
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Enterprise Software Architect and Consultant
Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Software architect and developer with over 16 years hands-on experience building applications with a wide variety of tools, languages, and methodologies
- Over 10 years experience as a project manager and team leader
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience partnering with clients and stakeholders through sales, requirements, design, development, and deployment
- Extensive experience with Vignette products, including Collab (VBCS), Content (VCM), Portal (VAP), and Records (VRD)
- Experience with software package selection and familiarity with major Portal and Content Management vendors
Vignette Collab, VCM, VAP, VRD, and DPM.
Programming including Java, HTML, JavaScript, Python, XSL, XPath, ASP, ASP.NET, Visual Basic (VB, VB.NET, VBA, VBScript), C
Applications and tools including Tomcat, IIS, MS SQL Server, Google Search Appliance, Eclipse, Subversion, MS Office Suite, Visio, MS Project, Access
(Information Technology and Services industry)
March 2009 — Present (5 months)
Integrated Secure is a solutions company specializing in helping corporate and government clients realize their IT Enterprise goals by transforming their organization's strategies and processes.
We work closely with clients from the planning and design stages through to execution. Our focus is on aligning IT with business strategy, helping our clients maximize the return on their investments.
(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)
August 2008 — March 2009 (8 months)
Technical consulting on enterprise content management systems, enterprise search, and portal applications.
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
July 2008 — August 2008 (2 months)
Consultant at Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) supporting enterprise applications including VBCS (Workspaces) and VRD.
(Partnership; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
July 2007 — July 2008 (1 year 1 month)
Architect, design, and develop web-based solutions for clients. Use technologies such as Vignette (Collaboration, VAP, VCM, VRD), Java, XML/XSL, and RDBMS. Infused Solutions is a comprehensive systems integrator and problem solver, providing solutions and services to clients seeking reliable and affordable project support.
Supported engagement including the National Geographic Society and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).
(Information Technology and Services industry)
July 2007 — June 2008 (1 year)
Architect, design, and develop web-based solutions for clients, using commercial technologies such as Vignette (Collaboration, VAP, and VCM), Open Source applications, and common technologies such as Java, XML/XSL, and RDBMS.
Key Contributions:
- Implement Photo of the Day franchise on the Vignette platform for National Geographic Society (NG.)
- Architect the next generation NG News web site using on the Vignette platform.
- Analyze and optimize content management processes and software to reduce the time required to maintain content at NG.
- Design and estimate implementations for software change requests.
- Analyze, test, and implement system changes to improve performance.
- Responsible for all changes to customized Friendly URL (FURL) capability.
- Deploy updates to production as required.
- Mentor and lead developers to complete requested changes for NG.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; BE; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2000 — June 2007 (7 years 6 months)
A hands-on technical leader developing corporate Internet and intranet web portals and web applications. Work in partnership with business departments to identify business processes, collect requirements, and select appropriate technology. Manage applications in production. Conduct performance reviews, assign and prioritize projects, and support team members in their career development.
(Management Consulting industry)
January 2000 — October 2002 (2 years 10 months)
In January 2000, KPMG LLP transferred its consulting business to KPMG Consulting. On October 2, 2002, KPMG Consulting changed its name to BearingPoint, Inc.
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; RWDT; Information Technology and Services industry)
1992 — 1999 (7 years)
Led the analysis, design, development, and implementation of Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS) to support systems such as SAP R/3 and Oracle Financials. Completed RWD’s rigorous Project Management Certification Process. Worked with clients from pre-sales to delivery. Team leadership including staffing, interviewing, forecasting, mentoring, and performance evaluation.
BSE , Mechanical Engineering , 1989 — 1993