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~ Hired by USPS in November 2012 from Accenture.~ Re-wrote existing batch jobs using Spring Batch framework.~ Acted as back up Oracle DBA while DBA was on leave for 3 months. ~ Practiced test driven development using JUnit, Mockito, PowerMock, and EasyMock.~ Mail.XML testing environment support lead.~ Responsible for creating and updating technical Mail.XML guides for application.~ Continued all responsibilities listed below for Accenture.

~ Employed by Accenture as a software consultant at USPS to be a member of their St. Louis team on FAST, the USPS commercial mailing logistics application.~ Created technical requirements documents using customer requirements specifications.~ Created technical specifications to implement the requirements requested from the customer.~ Developed and tested web, batch and Mail.XML using Java, Hibernate, Struts, JSP.~ Developed and executed test scripts to test new and old functionality of application.~ Lead integration testing with other application interfaces testing new functionality.~ Participated in release deployment testing.

Installed/repaired electrical equipment.~ Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuits using prints.~ Troubleshoot and programmed Fanuc robots, using training received at Fanuc Corporation.~ Programmed and troubleshoot PLC's, using RSlogix5, 500, 5000.~ Welded, fabricated and; preventative maintenance.

Ensured machine remained operational and created quality products.~ Maintained a safe work environment by following all safety procedures. ~ Was promoted to Industrial Electrician position after 2 years.