Education:
Master of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Technical Skills:

Languages: Java (JSP, Servlets, Struts1, Struts 2), JavaScript, J2ME, XML, VBA, AJAX (Dojo, DWR), AS3, Flex 3
Open Source frameworks: Hibernate, Spring, Jasper Reports, Jfree Reports, Itext, POI
Reporting Software: Business Objects, SAS
Database: Oracle 10g, 11i, MySQL, SQL Server 2005, MS Access
Applications/Operating Systems: Linux Red Hat, MS Office XP, UNIX, My(Eclipse), ALBPM Studio Studio
Web Applications/Server Technology: Tomcat, Apache, OC4J
Continuous Integration: Cruise Control, Hudson
Building Tools: Ant, Maven, Flex Mojos, Ivy
Issues Tracking Tools: Jira
JavaScript Libraries: JQuery, ExtJS, Sencha Touch

Experience:

Confidential,Senior Java Developer Atlanta, GA 8/2010 7/2012
Java Development

• Created, developed, and implemented test plans and procedures for entire enterprise application utilizing Junit and Selenium.
• Maintained and developed web services utilizing Java, RESTeasy and JBoss framework.
• Used PAPI via web services to kick off java processes and oracle procedures
• Provide second and third tier production support.

Liferay

• Installed and configured Liferay for Apache and Jboss
• Migrated material and content to Liferay.
• Gathered requirements and created technical task for desired portlets
• Developed manual and train users in administering communities and maintaining content.
• Utilized Spring 3.1 to architected and implement JSR-286 portlets.

Technical Lead

• Defined epics, stories, and technical task for upcoming sprints
• Created technical requirements and procedures for implementing all aspects of the application.
• Established and currently maintain a continuous integration environment using Hudson and Maven.
• Managed work for internal consultants and outside development team.
• Setup and architected Jira studio i.e. design work flows, tasks and projects.
• Maintain application server for all environment
• Worked with SMB to redefine, document, and record business processes and activities
• Defined process , activities and roles using ALBPM Studio.

BI Architect

• Installed and configured Pentaho for enterprise use.
• Used Pentaho (Kettle) to combine three separate sources of data in to one data mart.
• Gathered requirements and defined scope for data warehouse.
• Utilized Pentaho to develop reports.
• Created reports within Pentaho through Eclipse IDE using Java

Confidential,Technical Consultant Frisco, TX 4/2009 6/2010
Technical Consultant

• Created, developed, and implemented test plans and procedures for entire enterprise application utilizing Junit and Selenium.
• Designed and revised action script and Flex 3 code for client-facing web application.
• Developed web service end points within Java using JAXB.
• Created technical requirements and procedures for implementing all aspects of the application.
• Utilized Spring Framework and Hibernate to create entity objects from Hibernate mappings.
• Established and updated a continuous integration environment using Cruise Control and Hudson.
• Utilized Ant, Maven, and Flex Mojos to automate building of an enterprise application.

Confidential,Systems Engineer Chicago, IL 8/2007 2/2009
Java Developer

• Design and Program Reporting customizations and ad hoc requests.
• Work with Customers, Business Systems Analysts and Systems Analysts to identify/clarify design specifications.
• Modified and generated both front end (JSP, JavaScript, Ajax) and backend (POJO, Hibernate, Spring) Java code using MyEclipse.
• Gathered business requirements from user base and rendered both business and technical specifications.
• Created UML diagrams and ER diagrams for new and existing application and database functionality.
• Designed and developed in a test-first environment using MyEclispe.
• Deciphered Excel macros/VBA code into business logic and created reports using Jasper Reports, Poi, Jfree Reports, and Itext.
• Planned and implemented conversion from Struts 1 to Struts 2.

Confidential, Programmer / Analyst Chicago, IL 12/2006 8/2007
Java Developer

• 4+ years of experience in Client/Server and Web based application development using Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) technologies like JavaBeans, Java Servlets, Java Server Pages (JSP), Struts, Java Swing and JDBC.
• Worked directly with business users and the executive team to translate business requirements.
• Updated application to fix current or potential bugs and to produce new functionality identified by the business users.
• Developed testing plans and procedures to analyze fixes and new functionality.

Confidential,Programmer / Analyst , IL 8/2004 12/2006
Java Developer

• 3+ years of experience developing web based applications using J2EE technologies and MVC framework, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, Java Beans, XML/XSLT Reporting.
• 2+ years of Java development in a WSAD environment.
• Built relationships with internal users to identify requirements for new applications functionality as required.
• Created reports from (Oracle ) Transactional Database.
• Managed and supported reporting application (Business Objects).
• Held responsible for the collection, analysis, and reporting of performance data from over 400 stores.
• Gathered report requirements and reporting formats from business users.
• Developed data warehouse cycle and trained business users in effective use Reporting applications (Business Objects).
• Worked with team on performance optimization issues.
• Provided technical expertise in developing and supporting report creation activities, production support and maintenance of the data warehouse reports and work with the team on system testing and performance optimization issues.
• Responsible for disseminating data collected from stores and reporting it to corporate and store personnel.
• Created, designed, executed, document and maintain test plans/procedures, test cases and expected results consistent with change control procedures.
• Created and managed test traceability matrix and automated test cases.
• Analyzed test results and communicate findings/recommendations to project team members for defect issue and problem resolution.
• Tracked and describe defects, issues, and problems with completeness and accuracy
• Provided status reports for test progress review.

Logistics & Planning Confidential, IL 6/2004 9/2004

• Constructed data queries on AS/400 and Oracle platforms for analysis and data validation.
• Produced a reporting tool for analysis of aging of inventory.
• Enhanced and implemented JavaScript to improve current web applications.
• Collaborated in the development and maintenance of JSP & Servlet code for corporate web applications.

Confidential,
Educational Services Internship: Chicago, IL 4/2004 6/2004

• Developed and constructed admissions application in Java for Educational Services Division.
• Implemented and maintained a database of over 10,000 students using MYSQL for client data.
• Setup Apache server on an independent machine for access to database.
• Revised and updated agency web site using Dreamweaver and Flash.

Early Intervention Program: Chicago, IL 8/2003 6/2004

• Provided academic tutoring to students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
• Developed a student database containing biographical information and test scores in MS Access.
• Assisted information services department in the implementation of a WAN server.

Computer Instructor: Chicago, IL 6/2003 8/2003

• Chief Editor and creator for Summer Learning Academy magazine.
• Designed and instructed a computer education curriculum for 6th, 7th and 8th grades.
• Educated students on basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office 2003 and developing web pages.
• .Assisted counselors in instructing students in Math and Reading curriculums.

Confidential,Java Developer: Columbia, MO 12/2001 7/2002

• Prepared test data and submitted programs for testing.
• Analyzed test results via SAS for accuracy and revised or corrected programs.
• Coded new programs (Java/JSP/JavaScript) and revised existing programs and data files to reflect guidelines developed by analysts.
• Re-engineered Java Server Pages into XML and XSLT compliant entities

Actuarial Intern: Columbia, MO 5/2001 12/2001

• Assisted in the maintenance and implementation of a new rating engine (Ratabase).
• Developed VBA programs for Rate Analyst procedures utilizing MS Excel and MS Access databases.
• Manipulated 250,000 - 500,000 lines of archived data on mainframe daily using SAS and MS Excel to produce stat reports or smaller record sets.