
Senior Software Engineer at Columbia Southern University
Pensacola, Florida Area

Senior Software Engineer at Columbia Southern University
Pensacola, Florida Area
Experienced web applications engineer with a focus on creating enterprise class, high available applications on the web backed by Oracle and/or SQL Server databases. I've had exposure to many technologies with an intense focus on Java, from desktop GUI to J2ME mobile apps and J2EE/Servlet web apps. I am also a fast student and constantly learning the "next big thing" from AJAX and Flex to SOA and Web 2.0 technologies.
Software Engineering:
Web Services, SOAP, Java technologies including JSP, Servlets, JavaMail, JavaBeans, Velocity, ANT, Lucene, J2ME, Cold Fusion, C/C++, ASP ( Active Server Pages ), ASP.NET, C#, Perl, Unix scripting languages ( Bash, SH, AWK, SED, etc. )
Database:
Oracle (8i, 9i, 10g), Informix, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL
Administration:
Windows Servers, Microsoft IIS, Sun Solaris/SunOS, RedHat Linux, Apache, Tomcat, Netscape Enterprise Server, iPlanet, ColdFusion Server
(Educational Institution; Education Management industry)
November 2008 — Present (9 months)
Maintenance and development of new features for the CSU website.
Maintenance and development of business software.
Maintenance and administration of SQL Server databases.
Setup and administration of development infrastructures.
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Human Resources industry)
October 2000 — Present (8 years 10 months)
JobWarehouse.com is an online job board where job seekers can post resumes and perform custom job searches. Companies and recruiters have the ability to search job seeker resumes and post job listings. Roles / Responsibilities:
• I work remotely so I am responsible for managing my tasks and time in an efficient manner.
• Developed all site functionality.
• Developed B2B data exchange system for sending/receiving both resume and job data
• Administer Oracle Databases (production and development instances)
• Administration of a Fedora Linux based web cluster using round-robin DNS as the distribution mechanism.
Environment:
Clustered RedHat Linux Servers, Oracle 10g Database, Macromedia ColdFusion MX, Apache HTTP Server, Tomcat Servlet Container, Java, JSP, Velocity Template Engine, Lucene Search Engine, HR-XML, XML, XSLT, XML Schemas, C++, Bash Scripts, Perl, AWK, SED
(Computer Software industry)
December 2007 — November 2008 (1 year)
Software engineer involved in the architecture and development of back-end systems including PHP and Java based server processes responsible for the exchange of data in an international corporate point of sale system. Works directly with clients in gathering software requirements and also troubleshooting installed systems.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)
September 2007 — December 2007 (4 months)
Develop new features and improve existing features of the company's online security and network management website.
Environment:
ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET, Ruby on Rails, HTML, Javascript, AJAX
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
October 2006 — June 2007 (9 months)
Roles / Responsibilities:
• I work remotely so I am responsible for managing my tasks and time in an efficient manner.
• Develop financial data management and reporting web applications for Department of Defense clients.
• Convert customer requests into engineering requirements and estimated man hours for implementation.
• Development and administration of data migration software to aggregate financials data from disparate systems into a centralized Oracle 10g database
Environment:
Oracle 10g Database, Apache HTTP Server, Tomcat Servlet Container, Java, JSP, Spring Application Framework, Hibernate ORM, XML, XSLT, XML Schemas
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
May 2003 — October 2006 (3 years 6 months)
Roles / Responsibilities:
• Developed remote communication applications for mobile devices using J2ME and Embedded C++ to be deployed on cellular phones, Blackberry/RIM devices and PDAs running Miscrosoft Pocket PC.
• Developed software to load/performance test a messaging switch/router application, which handles communications between mobile computer terminals and server applications for the Florida Highway Patrol
• Developed B2B interfaces using .NET web services to exchange data and implement processes in coordination with partnered entities.
• Worked on Records Management Systems and server applications that empower law enforcement professionals to streamline their day to day processes.
• Developed an XML transformation of our internal data in conjuction with the Florida DHSMV for developing a statewide standard for reporting and sharing traffic collision data.
(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Government Administration industry)
November 1998 — May 2003 (4 years 7 months)
Begin an internship with AHCA while at FSU. Was offered a full-time position as a Systems Program Analyst and promoted several times before finally leaving to return to Pensacola, FL.
Roles / Responsibilities:
• Developed web applications for internet and intranet sites.
• Mentored and trained content providers on web publishing.
• Web server administration
• Technical documentation of hardware/software specifications and web publishing processes.
Environment:
Sun Solaris, Netscape Enterprise Server, Windows NT 4, Microsoft IIS, Java Servlets, JSP, ASP (Active Server Pages), Oracle 7/8 Database, Informix, MySQL, Microsoft Access
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
September 1999 — May 2000 (9 months)
Roles / Responsibilities:
• Systems administrator for Windows server and workstations.
• Web administrator for multiple client sites running on Windows servers with IIS and Macromedia ColdFusion.
• Database administrator for Microsoft SQL Servers. Performed migration from version 6.5 to 7.
• Developed client web applications using Macromedia ColdFusion, HTML, DHTML and JavaScript
Environment:
Windows NT 4, Windows 200 Server, Microsoft SQL Server 6.5/7, Microsoft IIS Web Server, Macromedia ColdFusion, Microsfot Access, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/Acrobat, JavaScript, HTML, Macromedia Flash
Computer Science, Music Composition 1997 — 1999
Music 1993 — 1995
Music, piano, guitar, saxophone, martial arts, kung fu, tae kwon do, american kenpo, movies, cinema, science fiction, technology, blogging, running, jogging, exercise, fitness