Summary

• Tenured professional with over 18 years 10 yrs Architect level of major enterprise experience seeking to be a key contributor at the Enterprise Architect level. A broad and diverse background that includes consulting, business, architecture, leadership, and excellent communication skills enable me to see the business and technical Big Picture and to serve as a trusted advisor for both IT and Business leadership teams. Experienced across several industries, involving many technologies in a diverse set of roles. Have been successful as a software engineer, applications developer, team lead, project manager, applications manager and architect. An entrepreneur who solely with stock and a vision built a top tier team of healthcare professionals and engineers google 'Virtuosant' . Have stayed close to technology can still code so that I can speak with confidence when dealing with the technical teams, and several years of consulting to enable corporations with Enterprise Portals and eCommerce solutions have given me deep experience in working with the stake holders at all levels from across the enterprise. Strategic, tactical, and organizational transformation experience enable me to quickly make a rapid and significant contribution to the success of your organizational goals.
• Confidential Contractor RSAF Saudi Arabia 12/13 Current
• Report to CIO level, recommended, advised, led, and performed the execution of several key strategic initiatives for the organization
• Established an Enterprise Architecture practice in a complex and challenging environment
• Performing stakeholder interviews End users, Architects, Project Managers, Developers
• Documenting current state of systems in a heavy COTS Oracle ERP, Oracle IDM, BMC/Remedy, GOLDesp, etc. environment
• Research, presentation/ recommendation on appropriate EA framework to follow recommended a TOGAF/DODAF approach
• Research, presentation/recommendation on appropriate EA Tool/Repository to be used
• Development/ Delivery of: Principles of Architecture, Architecture Definition Documents, EA intranet site content/structure, EA repository, Governance ARB , Architecture models
• Developed a future state technology roadmap
• Leading organizational change via consulting, mentoring, and the development of key artifacts proposals, models, documentation . This has resulted in the following strategic initiatives:
• Made proposal to move towards SOA environment via ESB BizTalk , Portal SharePoint and Cloud technology resulting in first project to do so. Have generated the high level design for this first system Uniform Eligibility system , and assisting with POC.
• Proposed moving to Agile/Scrum methodology for software development. Now serving on the team as a key resource only one with practical experience to perform this transition. Generated the project plan.
• Contributed to strategic plan for the software engineering center Goals and steps to achieve
• Providing architectural input/review for Oracle IDM Identity Management project
• Analysis/recommendation/generation of RFP/SLA for level 3 and 4 support of major enterprise system
• Tools currently used: Sparx Enterprise Architect, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint, SmartDraw

Senior Architect Blue Cross Blue Shield

Confidential

• Responsible for portal based enterprise intranet and extranet for a large healthcare insurance organization
• Perform systems architectural, administration, and support activities in a Windows and AIX environment
• Responsible for multiple enterprise products in a Test, QA and Production environment
• Architected/installed/configured enterprise search solution
• Have documented the existing state logical and physical architecture
• Mentor junior staff
• Utilizing WebSphere Portal, IBM Omnifind, IBM Connections, Tivoli Directory Integrator, Tivoli Security, PeopleSoft, DB2, MS SQL, Wily Introscope.

Architect/Engineer

Confidential

• Performed as Architect /Engineer in migration of a B2B Portal from V6 to V7
• Performed architectural analysis/design/development on multiple components and web services
• Documented/managed portfolio of portal applications
• Conversion of IBM API to JSR-286 using the JSF framework
• Worked on Ajax based components
• Performed application/systems performance analysis and testing
• Agile/Scrum development methodology
• Utilized JSF 1.2, Oracle 11G, JSP/JSTL, RAD v8.x, WebSphere Portal V7.x, SVN

Senior Solutions Architect

Confidential

• Worked closely with the business stakeholders to insure alignment with business objectives
• Performing SA and PM duties in for roll out a Hybris B2B commerce site for major manufacturer Gildan .
• Site included internationalization and Integration of a 3rd party Logo Tool and Sales Sheet
• Working with Spring based Hybris Accelerators, Extensions and Cockpits.
• Work closely with client and development team in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Direct technical team efforts and initiatives.
• Utilized Hybris, Spring, Java

eCommerce Developer B2C

Confidential

• Intentionally took this heads-down programming role to enhance my abilities as an Architect
• Agile/Scrum methodology
• Performed custom table creation and population.
• Developed staging triggers.
• Implemented Google Analytics.
• Developed custom Commerce email notifications.
• Performed controller command extensions.
• Developed custom trigger modal for store and vehicle selection.
• Performed development and customization of numerous store JSPs.
• JSP, XML, JSTL, Struts, Java/J2EE, Web 2.0 jquery/ajax , WebSphere Commerce V7, RAD v7, subversion

Principal Technical Architect AT T

Confidential

• Initially brought in to play a key leadership role in building out a new WebSphere Commerce/Portal practice.
• Reported to Senior Director
• Architected/designed custom search solution based on SOLR/Lucene.
• Performed load testing for Lenovo's new WebSphere portal.
• Participated as technical resource in L.A. County and Hanes sales pursuit.

Senior Architect Gulfstream Aeronautics/CSC

• Performed all architecture, analysis, design, development and administration of new eCommerce B2B site for Gulfstream Aeronautic parts.
• Worked closely with the business stakeholders and executive team to insure technical/business alignment
• Gathered Business Requirements and generated design and project planning documentation.
• Installation/configuration on Windows and AIX server.
• Gap analysis and Proof of concept creation
• UI and CSS customization.
• JSP, XML, EJB, Struts, Java, Web Services.
• Performed portlet development.
• Master Catalog creation and massload.
• Custom security configuration with Novell LDAP e-Directory.
• Installed and utilized both Enterprise Oracle 10 and 11g.
• Install and configure of remote IBM Http server.
• Application of fixes and updates.
• Use of IBM PMR's when needed.
• Migrated Commerce V6.0.0.7 to V7.
• RAD V6 and V7. Thorough knowledge of the WC Toolkit.
• Integration with Corridor Order Management system via web service.
• Worked closely with DBA's, UNIX admins, and Business Analysts.

Founder/Architect

Confidential

• Performed work during evenings, nights, weekends
• Established healthcare focused software company as a corporation self-funded
• Architected/Developed a prototype product Healthcare Portal
• Built elite management and technical team for stock included one physician and several healthcare executives
• Performed heavy research and established contacts for offshore programming capabilities Vietnam and Singapore
• Established partnerships achieved IBM Advanced partners level
• Developed Business Plan, built web site, performed marketing
• Sought funding

Portal Solutions Architect

Confidential

• Worked across departments and with business stakeholders in order to produce optimal application architecture in an SOA based environment.
• Infrastructure technologies consist of Portal, Security, BPM and SOA. Products utilized were WebSphere Portal, WebSeal, TIM/TAM, Pega, Tibco ESB, and WebSphere MQ.
• Portal 6 and RAD7. Generated conceptual and logical architecture documentation for Portal Single-Sign-On SSO .
• Documented as-is architecture and formulated/documented recommended future state portal architecture.

WebSphere Portal Architect

Confidential

• Architected and managed their first enterprise portal implementation.
• Gathered business requirements.
• Generated 3 year Roadmap
• Consulted Senior IT and Business Executive Management.
• Generated Architecture, Non-Functional Requirements, Governance, Team skills assessment, JSR 168 portlet design, and other project documentation.
• Provided portal and WCM subject matter expertise.Portal is v6.0.1.1 running on zLinux/zOS.

WebSphere Portal Architect

Confidential

• Acted as a consultant to Business and Technical Executive management.
• Generated 5 year roadmap.
• Gathered and documented all business and system requirements for new enterprise portal.
• Developed logical and physical architecture design based on requirements.
• Assisted eCommerce implementation team with content management integration and table design

WebSphere Solutions Architect

Confidential

• Based upon customer requirements, architected a Struts/Tiles, JAXB/XML, WAS 5, and IWWCM 2.1 solution that relied heavily on front-end and back-end caching to reach performance goals.
• Performed hands-on JAXB/Web Service development utilizing RAD.
• Produced application design documentation.

WebSphere Portal Architect / Team Lead

Confidential

• Acted as a consultant to Senior Business and Technical team
• Recommended and performed POC which led to senior management's decision to us Portal technology rather than a custom J2EE solution.
• Performed Business analysis and process modeling.
• Defined Architecture and Coding standards for this disability claims handling portal.
• Large N-tier project utilizing WebSphere Portal, WebSphere Server, Web Services, webMethods, UDB, DB2, and mainframe programs. Successfully researched, recommended, and implemented WPS 5.1 and RAD 6.0.
• Identified existing internal resources code, graphics, portal expertise and architecture for re-use which saved the company thousands of man-hours. This was recognized up through the CIO and has resulted in a new company wide portal strategy focusing on reusability.
• Made recommendations for server and PC hardware requirements needed for development.
• Installed/configured WebSphere Portal 5.1 on team server and development server.
• Developed portlets that utilized WebMethods Java API and Web Services. Developed/deployed portlets from Use Cases for use in management and business group meetings.
• Setup/configured project in Borland StarTeam SCM tool. Participated in requirements document sessions with the business unit. Performed Use Case and technical design.
• Mentored junior J2EE/Java developers. Management of offshore development of JSPs.
• Generated documentation on SCM, Package Naming, RAD 6 install and configuration. Performed objective time estimation for design and development.
• Interviewed potential team members. Led team of seven developers.

Applications Manager/Architect

Confidential

• Reported to Director of Applications who reported to the CIO of this Fortune 500 corporation
• Responsible for 20 reports including 4 Project Managers. Responsible for all Web, Java, and Lotus Notes application development. Built new project management team.
• Worked closely with the Business Owners to insure alignment between the technology strategy and business strategy
• Visionary, architect, and driver who moved the team to a WebSphere Java/J2EE environment. Created/managed roadmap and applications portfolio for this strategic enterprise initiative. Developed architecture and proposal for WebSphere, source code management system, and WebSphere Studio IDE's. Developed systematic Java/J2EE training strategy for developers.
• Implemented formal Production Change process. Implemented development methodology and source code management process. Implemented Project Portfolio Tracking application. Implemented formal project request, development, and sign-off program resulting in on-time projects and satisfied customers. The preceding implementations resulted in significant costs savings.
• Performed HR functions, managed vendors, participated in contract negotiations. Managed day-to-day activities of a large production AS/400 environment. Managed teams in disparate locations. Met with business users at all levels to help them to achieve their business goals.

Principal Software Engineer

Confidential

• Member of Knowledge Management Product Group which was challenged with the development of a future Lotus Workflow engine that would be J2EE compliant.
• Responsibilities included all phases of the software engineering process: requirements analysis, component/system design, development, testing, deployment and support. Using VisualAge for Java, designed and coded Java components that used JNDI to read and update LDAP compliant IBM Secureway , Domino Directory , and Netscape Directory .
• Led the architecting, installation and configuration of a WebSphere 3.5.3 development and production environment on AS/400s.
• Mentored developers on use of Visualage for Java, WebSphere Test Environment, and WebSphere Studio.
• Performed a migration of the existing extranet from Domino to WebSphere.

Lead Systems Specialist

Confidential

• Principal developer supporting 1150 users and 90 existing Lotus Notes applications within a Windows NT environment.
• Performed systems analysis, design, development, and maintenance of Notes client and web internet/intranet applications.
• Exhibited proficiency in intense multi-tasking and exhibited a dedicated customer service focus that was repeatedly acknowledged by multiple unsolicited compliments to management.

IT Specialist, IBM Global Services

Confidential

• Performed research, testing, and development in a Lotus Notes environment. Installed Domino and NT servers for testing purposes.
• Responsible for the testing and evaluation of the IBM WorkPad's remote connectivity capabilities for internal use by executive management.

IS Support Specialist

Confidential

Performed research, testing, and development in a Lotus Notes environment. Installed Domino and NT servers for testing purposes.

Confidential

• Performed personnel supervision, equipment operation, fire prevention, suppression and rescue.
• Responded to Fire, Medical, Hazardous Materials, Rescue, and Bomb Threat incidents.
• Selected for the first: Man Power Squad and Dive Rescue Team on the department.
• Professional facing with business owners and citizens. Performed safety presentations. Trained less senior firefighters.
• Conceptualized, promoted and helped implement the first change of policy to encourage continuing education through the use of vacation time.
• Acted as consultant in the implementation of the department's first client/server computer system. Awarded citation for off-duty action.

Aviation Electronics Technician

Confidential

Enlisted immediately after graduating from high school. Performed testing and repair of mission critical aviation equipment, quickly advanced to supervisory position of E-5. Two carrier-based Pacific cruises.

Skills

• Architecture
• TOGAF, UML Modeling, Business Process re-engineering and modeling, Design Patterns, Use Cases, Design Documentation, SDLC, Establishment of Standards and Governance, Unified Process 4 1 model
• Languages / Technologies
• Portlet API JSR-168/286, Java, J2EE Servlets, JSP/JSTL, EJBs, JNDI, JDBC , REST, web services UDDI, SOAP, WSDL , Struts, Java Server Faces JSF 1.2 , JavaScript, JQuery/AJAX, HTML, XML, XSLT, JUnit, Ant, Log4J, MQSeries, LDAP, Commerce Service Commands, Spring
• Tools / IDE's
• RAD 8 Rational Application Developer , WCDE, Eclipse, XML Spy Pro, EditPlus, PaintShop, MS Project, MS Visual SourceSave, CVS, StarTeam, Subversion, Jenkins, Hudson, Visio, Microsoft Office, Sparx EA, IBM Rational SA
• Technical Products and Operating Systems
• WebSphere Application Server 8, WebSphere Portal 8, WebSphere Content Management, WebSphere Commerce 6.x and 7, IBM OmniFind, IBM Connections, Tivoli Directory Integrator, Oracle 11g and 10g, DB2 Enterprise, MSSQL Server, IBM Http Server, IIS, Apache, Linux, Unix, AIX