Consultant at Microsoft
Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Current
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- Volunteer IT Co-Chair at Hands on DC
- Consultant at Microsoft
- Past
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- Owner, Consultant at TechSeed
- Software Engineer at PeopleStrategy
- Integration Architect at Autobase, Inc.
- Software Engineer at Autobase, Inc.
- Database Application Developer at Perkins Logistics
- Signals Intelligence Analyst (Sergeant) at U. S. Army
- Signals Intelligence Analyst at U. S. Army
- Education
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- Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
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Paul Whitaker’s Summary
Software engineer and consultant with confidence implementing complex custom software applications using Microsoft C#.NET, ASP.NET and SQL.
Paul Whitaker’s Specialties:
Data integration, user interface implementation
Paul Whitaker’s Experience
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Volunteer IT Co-Chair
Hands on DC
(Fund-Raising industry)
September 2008 — Present (11 months)
Design and implement complex internal volunteer and project management systems. Improve collaboration, data sharing and forms automation processes using WSS and ASP.NET. Maintain and improve IT systems in preparation for a yearly 2,000+ volunteer event.
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Consultant
Microsoft
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MSFT; Computer Software industry)
January 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)
Develop enterprise software solutions for information workers at U.S. Federal government clients using Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007, ASP.NET and related technologies.
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Owner, Consultant
TechSeed
(Computer Software industry)
October 2007 — January 2008 (4 months)
Create small- and medium-scale custom software applications (Windows- and Web-based) using industry standard tools. Design and implement complex data integration systems using Windows services, Web services, and related technologies.
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Software Engineer
PeopleStrategy
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
July 2007 — October 2007 (4 months)
Led development of complex data integration systems for company's web-based Human Resources software product. Responsible for data mapping, service design and implementation, and internal documentation and training. Evaluated and implemented third-party software controls to perform tasks related to PDF form mapping and diagramming.
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Integration Architect
Autobase, Inc.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
March 2007 — June 2007 (4 months)
Designed and implemented intricate web services-based processes to reliably deliver sales leads from major auto manufacturers to approximately 500 Autobase installations across the country. Managed a four-member development team in the production of Windows services and web applications to support complex data transfer operations. Interfaced with key technical personnel at partner companies to resolve technical issues and manage product rollout schedules. Fostered positive working relationships between the development, quality assurance, and product management departments.
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Software Engineer
Autobase, Inc.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
May 2005 — March 2007 (1 year 11 months)
Designed, created and documented software components and applications. Created intricate Windows-based user interfaces. Integrated applications with various external data sources using XML web services.
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Database Application Developer
Perkins Logistics
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)
July 2004 — May 2005 (11 months)
Created and implemented business-critical reporting solutions using Microsoft technologies. Developed company's first Internet web site to provide drivers access to sensitive pay information via the web. Responsible for data integration and display using Geospacial Information Systems (GIS).
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Signals Intelligence Analyst (Sergeant)
U. S. Army
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)
March 2003 — June 2004 (1 year 4 months)
Developed mission-critical database applications in support of intelligence analysis operations. Earned Army Achievement medal for analytical development and training.
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Signals Intelligence Analyst
U. S. Army
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)
June 1998 — June 2001 (3 years 1 month)
Created in-depth Unix shell scripts that became part of the section's complex analytical processes. Used and improved upon advanced data retrieval and visualization methods to produce significant intelligence reports in support of U.S. Army missions. Awarded a Joint Service Achievement Medal and Army Commendation Medal for software integration and process development work.
Paul Whitaker’s Education
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Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
CIT , Computers , 2001 — 2007
Top 10 Student Award Recipient (2005 and 2006), Outstanding Upperclassman in CIT Scholarship (2005), ACM Scholarship (2003)
- Activities and Societies:
- .NET Users' Group (President), Running Club (Founder and President), ACM Student Chapter (President)
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Paul Whitaker’s Interests:
user interaction design, reading technical blogs, running, skiing, computer gaming
Paul Whitaker’s Groups:
Beyond Your Best, Capital Area .NET Users Group, Hands on DC
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Hands on DC
Paul Whitaker’s Contact Settings
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