Principal Architect Resume
SOFTWARE ARCHITECT:
- 14 years of experience developingInternet-based software applications
- Highly skilled in Java, J2EE, MySQL, XML, and many other technologies
- Extensive knowledge of object-oriented programming methodologies
- Creative problem solver with ability to apply technology to real-world problems
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Confidential
Principal Architect (2010 – 2012)
Designed and implemented a Facebook application to identify and display news topics trending across the Internet.
- Utilized technologies such as Java, XML, MySQL, Lucene, Hadoop, and PHP.
- Devised algorithms to efficiently cluster news articles according to similar content.
- Developed a distributed architecture to link into high-volume news sources such as Twitter.
- Provided consulting services to Cisco Systems. Designed and prototyped a large-scale command and control system for millions of devices. Utilized technologies such as XMPP, ZooKeeper, consistent hashing, and JMS.
Confidential
Principal Architect (2005 – 2012)
Established and built a business based on identifying price discrepancies across Internet used book marketplaces including Amazon, Half.com, and eBay.
- Leveraged technologies such as Java, JMS, XML, MySQL, Hibernate, Tomcat, and Perl.
- Constructeda database model to support 10 million book titles and 10s of millions of auctions and used book listings.
- Crafted algorithms to determine fair market value for each book title and to identify undervalued items.
- Created a web-based inventory management system to streamline manual processes.
- Hired and managed employees.
Confidential
Solutions Architect (2002 – 2005)
Reported to the CTO and co-founder. Focused on the company’s SOA security solution.
- Engaged with professional services teams to integrate the product into complex enterprise environments.
- Identified and managed the technical requirements of pre-sales opportunities.
- Prepared and delivered product presentations and demonstrations.
- Wrote technical materials including whitepapers.
Confidential
Co-Founder (1999 – 2002)
Provided software consulting services and developed a product to identify critical business events within a company’s Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) system.
- Developed software for customers using Java and J2EE application servers.
- Managed a team of developers at customer site.
Confidential
Senior Consultant(1998 – 1999)
Developed large-scale IT systems for customers including Netscape and Longs Drug Stores.
- Utilized Java, J2EE application servers, and XML.
- Made extensive use of object-oriented methodologies.
- Interacted with customers to solidify requirements.
EDUCATION:
- Stanford University, B.S., Computer Science
- Stanford University, M.S., Engineering Economic Systems and Operations Research