OBJECTIVE
Seeking a Senior Java Developer position to work on challenging projects in a team oriented environment. Looking to work with Spring based or similarframework, webservices, unit tests, UI and/or database components.

EDUCATION

B.S. in Electrical Engineering.

M.S. in Software Engineering.

CERTIFICATION
Sun Certified Java Programmer (May 2004)
Sun Certified Java Developer (October 2010)

EXPERIENCE AT THOMSON REUTERS

Sr. Software Engineer – Confidential 
(November 2010 - present)

• Worked in a team to develop Middle Tier application for Clear.ThomsonReuters.com.
• Built REST WebServices to retrieve data from Oracle and deliver XML responses to the Application layer via XStream framework.
• Utilized Spring, Hibernate, JUnit, Tomcat, TFS and IntelliJ for development.
• Built and deployed code to Tomcat servers using ANT script.
• Created and maintained REST API documentation, and delivered Webex based API presentations to the Application layer.
• Worked with the business team to review and clarify requirements.
• Partnered with Quality team to run regression and performance tests.

Sr. Software Engineer – Confidential
(February 2010 – November 2010)

• Worked in a team to build a Legal Job Search website FirmCareers.com and AttorneyJobs.com.
• Developed an application backend using the IBM Websphere Portal platform using Java, Spring, Hibernate, Oracle database and LDAP.
• Added a UI layer using JSP, HTML, Javascript, JQuery and IBM Web Content Management.
• Built SOAP based Web Services to interact with third party provider.
• Used Mingle Agile tool to track project and tasks.
• Other tools used: IntelliJ, Visual SourceSafe, SoapUI, Softerra for LDAP and Cruise Control.

Sr. Software Engineer – Confidential
(December 2007 – November 2010)

• Worked with a team to build a Registration/Financial System for BARBRI adopting Agile development methodologies.
• Created application front end using JSP, HTML, Javascript, AJAX, JQuery.
• Developed SOAP based Web Servicesto interact with various client websites.
• Built and deployed code to IBM Websphere servers using ANT script.
• Added gateway via external Web Services for Order Processing, SAP and Chase Paymentech Credit Card transactions.
• Migrated legacy data using home grown .NET application from SQL Server to Oracle database.
• Worked with the Database Administrator to design and maintaindatabase schemas.
• Other tools used:IntelliJ, Visual Studio, Visual SourceSafe, SoapUI, Softerra for LDAP, Cruise Control.

Sr. Software Engineer – Confidential
(October 2009 – February 2010)

• Worked in a team to redesign BarPassers.com migrating from an ASP to Java based application.
• Partnered with the business team to review the requirements and add more functionality.
• Teamed with testing group to performapplication and regression tests.

Sr. Software Engineer – Confidential
(July 2007 – present)

• Assigned as point person to interact with external teams such as Database Administrator, Middleware, UNIX, Application Support, Chase Paymentech and SAP.
• Led the team to undergo successful database upgrade for various applications from Oracle 10g to Oracle 11g.
• Oversaw the Physical to Virtual (P2V) initiatives, working with Middleware team.
• Managed application deployments to various servers across environments using ANT script.
• Maintained integration servers for continuous build and test across applications.

Sr. Software Engineer – Confidential
(April 2007 – November 2007)

• Led a team of up to seven developers to implement Barbri.com Registration System using IBM WebSphere Portal and Java technologies, including Spring, Hibernate with Oracle database.
• Worked with the Business Team to define requirements. Setup planning, retrospective meetings and daily stand-ups. Worked in two week iterations using Mingle as tracking tool.
• Integrated real-time credit card processing via webservices to Chase Paymentech.
• Used LDAP for user authentication and roles.

Sr. Software Engineer – Confidential
(July 2006 – December 2007)

• Managed incoming defect reports using Team Tracks and assigned to appropriate developers.
• Enhanced .NET and ASP based products on multiple websites such as Barbri, Essay Advantage, PatentBar, BarPassers and West LegalWorks.
• Streamlined orders from E-Commerce websitesinto company Order Automation workflow.
• Maintained a .NET ComplimentaryBook Order Service with reporting to SAP.
• Integrated acquired websites into company servers for various products including NSLC, PatentBar and BarPassers.

Software Engineer – Confidential
(September 2003 – January 2006)

• Worked in team to develop and enhance WestLegalEdCenter using Java technologies.
• Experienced in coding using framework such as JSP, JSF, Hibernate, Struts and JUnit.
• Worked with Oracle database backend, CVS as source repository and used IntelliJ as IDE.
• Heavily developed JavaScript codeto interact with Windows Media Player API for user polling.

Software Engineer Intern
(May 2001 – December 2001, May 2002 – August 2002, May 2003 – August 2003)

• Developed Java based Westlaw Argentina and Germany which provided legal resources in Spanish and German language.
• Worked to retrieve XML based data from Novus-Prism framework and then applying XSLT to build the HTML interface.