Director of Software Implementation at Swisslog
Norfolk, Virginia Area
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- Director of Software Implementation at Swisslog
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- Technology Consultant at Self Employed
- Principal Software Developer at GuardianEdge Technologies
- Senior Programmer at The College of William and Mary
- Network Security Consultant, PKI at Anthem
- Technical Manager - Research and Development at RSA Technologies
- Technical Manager - Research and Development at 3G International
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- The College of William and Mary
- The College of William and Mary
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Jeremy Beker’s Summary
Technology is my passion. For 15 years, I have provided expert technical skills in software development to small and large organizations. My focus has been in the areas of software development, software architecture, computer security, cryptography, and sustainable development practices. I have successfully led teams that developed systems to protect data using state of the art cryptography, built systems that move vast quantities of food and retail products through the supply chain, used smart cards to provided security and protection for critical data, and provided core online services used by an entire university on a daily basis.
I am an expert at technology with a broad base of knowledge. I have a knack for pulling seemingly unrelated disciplines together to produce the best solutions. I excel at taking the myriad ideas of a team and synthesizing them into a coherent vision that is achievable, sustainable, and will keep your ideas moving forward.
I believe that technology has and will continue to change the world we live in. And I love being a part of that.
Jeremy Beker’s Specialties:
Software architecture, Software design, PKI, Cryptography, C/C++, Object oriented design and development, network security, configuration management, java, startup, internet, smart cards
Jeremy Beker’s Experience
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Director of Software Implementation
Swisslog
(Public Company; SLOG; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)
February 2008 — Present (1 year 10 months)
Swisslog is a world leader in the Logistics industry. We provide advanced automated warehousing systems. Our software powers warehouses run by the largest retailers in North America and around the world.
As the Director of Software implementation, I am responsible for all software development in North America. With my team of Software Engineers and Project Managers we have implemented the Swisslog Warehouse Management systems for major retailers throughout North America. These systems are central to the modernization of the supply chain business for companies such as Target and Walmart.
I have successfully delivered multi-million dollar projects to our customers and improved customer interactions to build a trusting and open relationship that allows for significantly improved joint teams.
I am a member of the Senior Management Team for the North American region reporting directly to the Managing Director. I am responsible for strategic planning, department budgeting, staff development for my team of approximately 15 people. -
Technology Consultant
Self Employed
(Computer Software industry)
September 2007 — February 2008 (6 months)
As an Independent technology consultant, I provided my technology wisdom to small and medium sized software consulting firms. I centered on software development and architecture of security and cryptographic systems.
My specialties include
- Cryptography, especially smart cards
- Windows based software development
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Principal Software Developer
GuardianEdge Technologies
(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)
May 2005 — September 2007 (2 years 5 months)
As the senior technical resource for the GuardianEdge Virginia office, I participated in many roles. I worked with our entire development team to design, architect, and secure the Encryption Anywhere product line. I conducted software research activities, prototyping, and core development. I mentored the rest of the software team on secure programing techniques and sustainable development.
I spearheaded the conversion of our premier product, Encryption Anywhere Hard Disk, from an embedded operating system to being built upon an industry standard Linux core resulting in improved stability, compatibility, and expandability.
I worked closely with the GuardianEdge senior management in technology planning and roadmap development. I also acted as liaison to the sales teams to provide them with the tools they needed to sell our products and to integrate sales feedback into our development cycle.
My responsibilities included:
- Lead architect for Encryption Anywhere software products implementing full hard disk encryption and removable storage device encryption
- Senior technical resource for team of 10-15 developers across multiple projects
- Assisted senior management in planning technical responses to customer and market needs
- Interfaced directly with sales and product management teams to build product requirements
- Performed security and architecture reviews of GuardianEdge product line
- Authored technical white-papers and technical recommendations to assist senior management in long-term product planning and direction -
Senior Programmer
The College of William and Mary
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
March 2002 — May 2005 (3 years 3 months)
- Lead Developer for university-wide web portal infrastructure, myWM
- Lead Architect for hybrid online/printed university course evaluation system
- Lead Designer and Developer of university-wide account management system
- Managed W&M's Fall Startup project to coordinate IT responsibilities for incoming students
- Member of numerous IT teams focused on information security to system architecture
- Developed online and print communications for the myNotebook project -
Network Security Consultant, PKI
Anthem
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; WLP; Insurance industry)
2001 — 2002 (1 year )
- Designed architecture to implement PKI system to support web-based provider interaction
- Extensive interaction with consultants from Acenture and Baltimore Technologies
- Ensured new web-based initiatives conformed with HIPPA privacy standards -
Technical Manager - Research and Development
RSA Technologies
(Computer & Network Security industry)
2001 — 2001 (less than a year)
[Note: This is a continuation of my role at 3GI after 3GI was acquired by RSA Technologies.]
- Manager/Chief Architect for smart card, biometric, and security research and development
- Lead Architect/Manager for Smart Card Middleware development
- Lead Architect/Manager for Biometric Middleware development
- Lead Architect for Passage Desktop product line (Versions 1.0 – 3.3)
- Performed security audits of software during design and development
- Administrator for Configuration Management of development group
- Manager in charge of Information Technology
- Lead developer for numerous software projects for clients, including Dell Computers, Cisco Systems, and the United States Department of Defense
- Provided technical consulting and market outlook for business development staff during proposal and strategic planning -
Technical Manager - Research and Development
3G International
(Computer & Network Security industry)
1997 — 2001 (4 years )
- Manager/Chief Architect for smart card, biometric, and security research and development
- Lead Architect/Manager for Smart Card Middleware development
- Lead Architect/Manager for Biometric Middleware development
- Lead Architect for Passage Desktop product line (Versions 1.0 – 3.3)
- Performed security audits of software during design and development
- Administrator for Configuration Management of development group
- Manager in charge of Information Technology
- Lead developer for numerous software projects for clients, including Dell Computers, Cisco Systems, and the United States Department of Defense
- Provided technical consulting and market outlook for business development staff during proposal and strategic planning
Jeremy Beker’s Education
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The College of William and Mary
MS , Computer Science , 2003 — 2008
Masters project: Improving NAT/Software compatibility through
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The College of William and Mary
BS , Physics , 1993 — 1997
Senior Project; Internet Data Visualization using Java
