Paul Whitaker

Paul Whitaker

Senior Consultant at Microsoft

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Current
  • Volunteer IT Co-Chair at Hands on DC
  • Senior Consultant at Microsoft
Past
  • Owner, Consultant at TechSeed
  • Software Engineer at PeopleStrategy
  • Integration Architect at Autobase, Inc.
Education
  • Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
Connections
116 connections
Industry
Computer Software
Websites

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

  • Volunteer IT Co-Chair

    Hands on DC

    (Fund-Raising industry)

    September 2008Present (1 year 3 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.

  • Senior Consultant

    Microsoft

    (Public Company; MSFT; Computer Software industry)

    January 2008Present (1 year 11 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.

  • Owner, Consultant

    TechSeed

    (Computer Software industry)

    October 2007January 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.

  • Software Engineer

    PeopleStrategy

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)

    July 2007October 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.

  • Integration Architect

    Autobase, Inc.

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)

    March 2007June 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.

  • Software Engineer

    Autobase, Inc.

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)

    May 2005March 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.

  • Database Application Developer

    Perkins Logistics

    (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

    July 2004May 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).

  • Signals Intelligence Analyst (Sergeant)

    U. S. Army

    (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)

    March 2003June 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.

  • Signals Intelligence Analyst

    U. S. Army

    (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)

    June 1998June 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

  • Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis

    CIT , Computers , 20012007

    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)

Additional Information

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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

  •    Linked.NET Users Group (LIDNUG)
  •    Microsoft Certified Professional Network
  •    MSSU 18 Alumni
  •    Hands on DC

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