Hands-on Solution and Technical Architect with evolved ability to oversee projects from conception to execution.History of working with projects of all sizes with an open minded, out of the box approach that drives faster development and properly implemented business rules.  Thrive on challenges to meet deadlines at any cost and will never give up on a task.  Work very well under pressure and with other people, and will submerse in new technologies to answer questions or solve problems.Very quick learner and enjoy mastering new languages, operating systems and technologies.

 

 

TECHNOLOGIES

·         Java – JDK1.1 through 1.6, PHP 4.0 - 5.0, JSP with JRUN 3.0 implementation and Tomcat ( 6.0 ), JavaScript

·         VBScript, Visual Basic versions 4 to 6 - with SQL implementations, Visual C, Visual C++, HTML, WML

·         ASP with IIS 4.0 through 6.0, ASP.net

·         XML including custom DTD specification design, COM component development

·         Cold Fusion versions 4.0 through 5, Delphi, Visual FoxPro work (data conversions mainly), Turbo Pascal, Quick Basic, DOS All versions, Unix, EZC-80 ( data entry language)

 

·         Microsoft Site Server Commerce Edition 3.0, Commerce Server 2000

·         Microsoft SQL and SQL Enterprise versions 6.0 to 2000, Microsoft Access as front end to SQL as we as standalone programming, Oracle 7.3 to 8.1.6  Oracle9i, MySQL 4.0 – 5.0

 

·         Great Plains financials – with customizations and integration, e-connect

·         Red Priarie (McHugh) – with integration

·         Logistics Carrier (UPS, FedEx) implementation and integration

·         Imaging and Scanner applications

·         Crystal Reports versions 5 through 10.5

 

·         5 years hardware exp., swapping motherboards, troubleshooting

·         5 years of hardware networking experience: installing cars, running cable, Windows NT Installation, Maintenance, Implementation, Novell NetWare 3.12 and limited 4.1

 

EXPERIENCE DETAILED

2008, TalentKeepers, Inc., Orlando FL   

Acting Director of Technology

Main goals and objectives were to oversee and manage all aspects of TalentKeepers’ software design, network infrastructure, and information security.  Responsible for negotiating hosting contracts, phone services, and all company software purchases.  Responsible for writing, implementing and enforcing of IT related policies such as information security, code release, and issue tracking.  Served as the center point for all product development, enhancements, and customizations.  Responsible for managing the balance between internal and external requests to ensure all the higher level goals would be met.

 

Key Accomplishments:

·         Maintained , customized, and extended the functionality of the core product, RetentionWorks, using Classic ASP with SQL 2005 backend ( mirrored setup on SQL Enterprise )

·         Designed, programmed and implemented a metrics dashboard, RetentionTrack, as an additional product line.  JSP based (Apache Tomcat 6.0 ) using JFreeChart library

·         Designed, programmed and implemented administration tool for RetentionWorks and RetentionTrack.  JSP based (Apache Tomcat 6.0 ).  Wrote a threaded timer for task execution (automated data loads and email notifications)

·         Designed and implemented a fully redundant, secured and monitored  hosted production environment in Windows 2003 servers, SQL 2005 mirroring on SQL Enterprise

·         Redesigned the reporting structure to enhance the speed and quality using Classic ASP, was recoding in JSP using iText library for PDF functionality

·         Designed a scalable means to automate the import of client data using Java and JSP based with FTP automation and Excel integration

·         Defined and documented standards for  the company’s technology policies

·         Provide cost estimates and completion timelines for customizations, product enhancements and new projects

·         Delivered on time to meet internal and external customer expectations and requirements

o   Rewrote core RetentionWorks in Java & JSP to move off Classic ASP to include internationalization, PDF reporting, fully customizable by client

 

2001 – 2008, Marlin eSourcing Solutions, Kissimmee FL

Senior Software Engineer

Responsible for all the maintenance, development, and planning of all software applications utilized by the company and its contract clients.  From e-commerce to financials to fulfillment, this role ensured that all software developed and implemented functioned as a business solution for the company’s clients.  The company’s e-commerce solution was a Cold Fusion based order management application system purchased from an outside vendor.  I reengineered that entire solution into a web based JSP application.  In doing so, was able to drastically improve performance and greatly extend the functionality.  Red Prairie, formerly McHugh, services the warehouse and logistics.  A near real time FTP based integration was designed to allow the warehouse system to communicate seamlessly to the Cold Fusion e-commerce engine.  Great Plains services the financials aspect of the Marlin service offerings.  The Integration Manager product supplied by Great Plains was utilized to implement a batch-based process for communications from the e-commerce engine.  Great Plains’ ability to allow for modification to forms allowed to triggering of events in external application from within Great Plains.  Additionally developed a credit card processing web enabled terminal for Marlin Payment Solutions.  The virtual terminal resembles that of Verisign or Authorize.net.  It is a JSP based application with an Oracle back end utilizing the Cybersource server as a gateway to the bank’s networks.  A Cold Fusion web enabled CRM and call center order entry system was developed to offer both inbound and outbound marketing services to our clients.  The main technologies that were utilized at marlin are Cold Fusion, JSP with the Tomcat JSP server on Linux, Apache Web server,  ASP, Visual Basic, Oracle SQL Server, Great Plains, McHugh, and CyberSource.

 

Key Accomplishments:

·         Successfully implemented a Microsoft Commerce Server 2000 solution

·         Extended a complete Cold Fusion based order entry system

·         Completely reengineered and redesigned the order entry system in Java

·         Built a CRM from scratch as a plug-in for the order entry System, and customized the CRM for an Enterprise Call Center level of performance

·         Built a complete credit card application system similar to Verisign

·         Implemented Great Plains as a financials solution, and completely integrated Great Plains with order Entry system

·         Completely integrated Warehouse system to order entry system

·         Built fully customized integration from clients to order entry system

·         Built enterprise level template-based shopping cart system for order entry, and fully integrated major carrier software (UPS, USPS, FedEx) to order entry system

·         Built a complete data center manager and server solutions manager

·         Installed, maintained, and designed Oracle backend databases

·         Maintained and designed clustered SQL server databases using SQL Enterprise

·         Built an online shopping network with synchronized video to products

·         Never missed a deadline!

  

 

1999 – 2001, World Commerce Online, Orlando FL

Systems Applications Programmer

Responsible for developing custom applications that met the e-commerce trading platforms specifications outlined by our company’s marketing strategy.  These e-commerce trading platforms were generic in form so as to be easily integrated into a customer’s existing business or adapted to have the appearance of the customers’ original sites.  Systems integration involved real time inventory management, user management, and order processing.  Mass uploading and custom data transfer tools were developed to help facilitate customer integration.  The various web platforms that were used were Java, Cold Fusion, and ASP.  XML was used as the main communication protocol in one of the major application I helped create.  For the backend databases, Microsoft SQL server and Oracle were implemented.  Microsoft Message Queuing and IBM’s MQ-Series were implemented as messaging services to facilitate and track the real-time transactions.

 

1996-1999, Deposit Computer Services, INC.

Technical Services Programmer / Analyst / Network Admin,

Responsible for programming new jobs that came into the company.  All hardware issues and networking problems of the company were turned over to our department to fix.  Many programming languages were implemented to produce reports, databases, and many other useful programs for both the customer and internal use.  The main programs used were Pascal, EZC-80, Visual Basic 5 & 6, Crystal Reports 5 & 6, SQL 6.5 & 7, Microsoft Access 97, and Microsoft Office 97.  I have also used several other applications and utilities to maintain the networks, set up automated tasks, and set up batch scripts.  There was a little exposure to Visual InterDev and some basic Internet development.  NetWare 3.12 and Microsoft NT were the main networks used in the company. 

 

 

1995-1996,  Houchens Markets

Assistant Manager

 

 

EDUCATION      

2008                       University of Central Florida

Currently completing Bachelors of Computer Engineering

 

1998                       University of Louisville

Completed 3+ years toward Bachelors of Engineering of Math and Computer Sciences