SUMMARY:

• Forward thinking Solution and Application Architect with over 20 years of experience designing, coding, testing, and delivering complex software solutions. A proven problem - solver, mentor, and leader with experience solving some of the most technical, analytical, and inter-personal issues.
• Java(16 yrs), JSP(15 yrs), JEE(15 yrs), SQL(16 yrs), Tomcat(15 yrs), JavaScript(15 yrs), HTML(16 yrs), JUnit(13 yrs), Spring Framework(11 yrs), Hibernate(11 yrs), Webservices(11 yrs), AJAX(9 yrs), Pentaho Business Analytics (4 yrs), Struts(3 yrs), Weblogic Server(3 yrs), Weblogic Portal(2 yrs), JQuery(5 yrs), JSF(6 mos.), Toplink(1 yr), Weblogic Integration(1 yr), XQuery(1 yr), XSLT(1 yr), Angular(1 yr.), Confluent Kafka(9 mos.), Ionic 4(4 mos.), IOS(3 mos.)
• Azure, AWS, GCP, and Kubernetes cloud technologies
• Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7, Linux, and Unix operating systems
• IntelliJ, Visual Studio Code, Xcode, Android Studio, Eclipse, Weblogic Workshop, XmlSpy, MapForce, Soap Sonar, Toad, CVS, PVCS, SVN, GIT and various other development tool usage experience
• Unit Test, System Test, Estimation, Documentation, System Integration and Quality Assurance skills
• Familiar with React and Nodejs
• Experience using Oracle, SQLServer, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Business Objects, MicroStrategy 8, Enterprise JavaBeans, DataStage ETL 6.0, DataStage ETL 7.5, MS Project, and various spreadsheet, word processing, database, and accessory applications for IBM and Macintosh compatible computers

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Cognizant - Plano, TX

Director/Chief Architect

Responsibilities:

• Manage client expectations and escalations for all Retail and Hospitality projects in North America
• Define and implement architect assessment methods that are scalable, efficient, and effective
• Define team member performance metrics
• Design and implement delivery enablement programs across the community
• Help community members manage their Confidential careers
• Encourage team building and networking within the community

Confidential

Enterprise Architect

Responsibilities:

• Architect HIPPA compliant application using IONIC 4, IOS 12, Spring Boot 5, Docker, and Kubernetes deployed on IOS and Azure Kubernetes Services(AKS)
• Configured Azure Kubernetes Cluster complete with GitLab, Nexus, SonarQube, and Jenkins to facilitate devops
• Oversee the implementation of UI and Backend services
• Manage a pod of 6 Full Stack developers and 2 User Interface analysts
• Provide Architectural guidance for the entire Confidential Engagement Platform as a member of the IT Architecture Committee

Principal Architect

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Architect PCI compliant Payment Solution using .NET Core, Angular 6, Azure Sql, Confluent Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes deployed in Azure
• Design monolith to microservices approach for a legacy Java Swing application that is being replaced by several Angular and .NET Core applications
• Implement Event Driven Architecture using Confluent Kafka

Confidential - Dallas, TX

Director of Application Development

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the Product Strategy for OLSS
• Evaluate and Implement POC using Logam’s microservices framework
• Deliver timely software updates for Optuitive
• Played a key role in sales proposal to the DoD that resulted in a 5 year 10 million contract agreement
• Manage team of 14 Java Developers, 5 quality analysts, 3 business analysts, 2 database developers and a C developer
• Provide production support for 6 Lab Management Systems in 2 hosted environments
• Provide governance for the IT organization as a part of the IT Architecture Committee

Confidential - Allen, TX

Principal Architect

Responsibilities:

• Architect 3 Tier SAAS Lab Management System (JEE, JQuery, Spring Framework, and Oracle)
• Implement Multi-Tenant database design
• Manage team of 5 Java developers, 2 QA analysts, 3 business analysts, and 1 database developer
• Manage relationship with offshore team up to 25 developers
• Plan and manage Development Sprints
• Plan and manage Production Deployments

Confidential - Dallas, TX

Manager

Responsibilities:

• Architect 3 Tier SAAS Lab Management System (JEE, JQuery, Spring Framework, and Oracle)
• Implement Multi-Tenant database design
• Manage team of 5 Java developers, 2 QA analysts, 3 business analysts, and 1 database developer
• Manage relationship with offshore team of 25 developers
• Plan and manage Sprints

Confidential - Dallas, TX

System Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Design Interfaces between Siebel, Data warehouse, IVR, Portal, and other 3rd Party Vendors
• Develop Java Processes to integrate Siebel, a Data warehouse, an IVR system, three Portals and other 3rd Party Vendors using Weblogic Integration
• Expose Java Processes via Webservices
• Provide Technical Support during System, Integration, and User Acceptance Testing
• Provide to new Analysts
• Report status daily and weekly to project leaders and client stakeholders
• Build shopping and catalog management functions of an eCommerce Portal
• Integrate Weblogic Portal with Documentum using Weblogic Content Management Services
• Integrate Weblogic Portal with Siebel using webservices through Weblogic Integration
• Lead a team of 4 portal developers
• Report status daily to project executives and client stakeholders