Career Objectives

Functional Experience

Software Development:
Java (including AWT, Swing and Collections API), UML, EJB, J2EE, SOAP, JMS, PHP, JavaScript, Perl, Delphi, C, C++, Unix Shell, WSDL, Saba

Configuration and Build Management:
CVS, PVCS, Visual SourceSafe, GNU Make, Apache ANT

Relational Database:
SQL, Oracle, MySql, SQL Server, InterBase, dBase

Graphics:
The Gimp, Photoshop, Fractal Design Painter, Corel Draw, PowerPoint

Internet/Intranet Connectivity Deployment:
Firewall, gateway, routing, masquerading design and configuration. Apache, NCSA, CERN, and Netscape Communications Web Server Deployment. Private discussion groups via Usenet News. SMTP, POP3 mail solution design and configuration.

Operating Environments:
Unix (Linux, Solaris), X Window, MS Windows 3.1 - 6 (Vista), OS/2, VMS, NetWare, MS-DOS

Application Servers:
Tomcat, Resin, JServ, JBoss, WebLogic

Network Protocols:
TCP/IP, HTTP, SMTP, POP3, DNS

Training:
Curriculum creation. Courseware design and development. Stand-up technical training in both hands-on and lecture situations.

Technical Writing:
Courseware, technical specifications, magazine articles.

Certification

Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform

Professional Experience and Projects

Emerson Climate Technologies--Retail Solutions
2008-

• Developed web-based front end reporting and control system for enterprise demand response power management.
• Technologies used included Java, JSP, Struts, Tomcat, Ajax, JSON-RPC, ExtJS, Microsoft SQL Server, and the Emerson E2 climate/refrigeration controller.

DarkHorse/VCA
2007-2008

• Worked with large veterinary medicine corporation to develop various telemedicine applications.
• Participated in redesign/rebuild of large applicaiton for telemedicine, teleconsulting, and scheduling of veterinary services.
• Designed and implemented web based x-ray image repository for a large thoroughbred auction house (Fasig-Tipton), which included a PACS (medical imagery) system, as well as reporting and auction integration. This allowed veterinarians to review information about horses prior to auction.
• Technologies used included Java, JSP, Struts 2, Resin, DICOM, TopLink, and Oracle.

Big Blue Saw
2005-present

• Created startup e-commerce business for online machining.
• Designed and implemented website for sales and marketing of machining services (CAM). Technologies used included PHP, Java, Java3D, Swing, Hibernate, and Apache.
• Developed estimation and quoting system for waterjet cutting.

PrizeRoom
2006-2007

• Led software development team for online gaming and marketing website. Technologies used included Java, JSP, Hibernate, MySQL, and Apache.
• Captured requirements for all aspects of system, including management, performance, and user experience.
• Made extensive use of UML and use cases for requirements and client communication.
• Selected appropriate technologies to use for implementation.
• Reviewed applicants and made hiring decisions for members of development team.
• Led code reviews.
• Developed coding standards.
• Served as liason between technical team and management.

North Georgia Telecom
2004-2006

• Enhanced and upgraded the software infrastructure and configuration for this telecommunications equipment company.
• Completed work on existing non-functional MySQL, Perl and Java based order management and inventory application.
• Enhanced and re-architected Java/Swing based order management application.
• Designed, implemented and deployed Java/Swing based inventory receiving application.
• Improved usability, security, and reliability as well as accuracy of orders and inventory.
• Re-designed and re-deployed NGT's public web site.
• Changes and recommendations led to considerable growth in NGT's customer base.

RoboFac
2003-2006

• Robotic Stewart-Gough platform for machine shop applications.
• Software created with Java/Swing. (Initial prototype was C++, Python, Qt).
• Three part magazine article with details of construction and software published by Servo Magazine, September 2005-November 2005.

SAFEMLS
2005

• Technical consulting for deployment of new platform utilizing Apache Axis, SOAP, Web Services, and .NET.

WantARide.com
2004-2005

• Designed and created website for used automobile sales.
• Complete implementation from the ground up using PHP and MySQL technologies.

Centers for Disease Control
2003

• Customized training application for CDC.
• Worked with learning content group to improve usability of Saba LMS.
• Learned Saba web development language (Java based) and customized Saba LMS navigation.
• Introduced CVS to integrate customizations and vendor patches. Trained web learning content creators on CVS use.

United States Air Force
2003

• Provided custom training for United States Air Force.
• Created courseware and code examples.
• Stand-up instruction of week long class.
• Topics included Java, JBuilder, Servlets, JSP, and Struts.

Team Stingray Robotics
1997-present

• Designing and creating combat robots for BattleBots, Robot Fighting League, and Robot Battles competitions.

DocWiz
1998-2003

• Developing an open source Java/Swing documentation tool.

Roundbox Media
2003

• Worked with Roundbox Media to develop an online learning application using Java, JBoss and Tomcat.

Thoughtmill Corporation
2002

• Worked with Thoughtmill Corporation to develop software infrastructure for a major wireless carrier.
• Developed a Java/J2EE/EJB/WebLogic based automated account charges and data entry system.
• Architected and implemented a Java/J2EE/Axis/SOAP loyalty awards system.

Insight Systems Inc./Zyross
2001

• Built Java/JMS-based provisioning system for teleconferencing bridges using SonicMQ server.
• Developed Java/J2EE/JSP/Swing software to interface with videoconferencing network for usage reporting.

VetExchange & eHatchery
2000

• Worked on several web software integration and customization projects for this Internet incubator and spin-off company.
• Projects included integrating security systems for several diverse web based software packages and customization of web based e-mail system.

AutoTrader.com (formerly AutoConnect)
March 1998 - April 2000
Full time position: Senior Software Engineer

• Analysis, design and implementation of automotive web site, including world's largest database of used autos. Technologies used include Oracle RDBMS, Solaris, Apache, and server-side Java
• Took a leading role in all phases of analysis and development including legacy systems integration, messaging architecture, business integration, revision management, and employee training.
• Interviewed and approved new team members.

Atlanta Dating Registry
1997

• Built web-based dating service.

• Taught world's first class on JBuilder.
• Creation of Java and official Borland JBuilder courseware (tutorial, examples, instructor and supplemental material).
• Co-creation of ReportSmith and Borland Delphi 2.0 courseware (written tutorial).  Instruction of classes on Java, JBuilder, Delphi and ReportSmith.
• Construction, implementation, development and deployment of World Wide Web client/server systems using HTML/Java with Apache, Microsoft IIS and WebSite web servers.
• Creation of Internet relational database applications, including:
  • Quality Agent Web travel reservation system for World Wide Travel Service.
  • Online employee orientation and training system for Pioneer Seed Company.

• Setup, maintenance, upgrades, support and troubleshooting office networks running Microsoft Windows 3.1, 95 and NT, as well as NetWare 3.1x and 4.1.
• Responsible for installation, support, upgrades and maintenance of Microsoft Office and Mail, Web servers, Internet gateways and Unix host systems.
• Setup and maintenance of Linux Internet server with X Window, SMB (Microsoft Windows) and NFS file sharing, CERN Web server/proxy, POP mail.
• Design of Web pages with HTML, Java, imagemaps and CGI.

• Hardware, software and network installation. Administration and upgrades of NetWare 3.12 and Linux with TCP/IP and IPX WAN connectivity on PC-compatibles and Macintoshes.
• Writing documentation. Responsible for maintenance and upgrades of NetWare MHS to SMTP Internet mail gateway.
• Setup of NNTP news server.

• Assisting lab users with programming, application software and hardware problems on PC-compatibles, Macintoshes, VMS and Unix platforms.

Education

References

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Points of further consideration