Through interaction with senior management, I help the company migrate its government healthcare software from antiquated Unix to more modern Linux. The job requires adherence to strict legal and regulatory requirements; creating detailed documents for senior management identifying risks and mitigation strategies for critical changes; recommending adoption of accepted industry best practices; improving automation, security and testing. I recommend strategies for migration to more modern technology such as C++ upgrades and Java. I mentor junior engineers; write project lessons learned documents; participate in root cause analysis for software improvements (always asking Why?). I design database objects and code complex SQL. This initiative included moving to the Cloud. I program in C++ for Unix and Linux. I modify and code review Windows C# applications for REST APIs.

I performed 90% management and 10% coding. As manager, I created the roadmap for continuous improvement (such as cloud migration). Traveled to conferences to learn new technologies and business opportunities for the company. As senior engineer, I participated in the design and development of end-to-end feature releases. I performed due diligence on Java, C++, Python code and third-party tools for sale of software. Maintained CI/CD infrastructure using Jenkins and Git. This included automated test coverage. I designed and wrote C++ modeling and simulation applications for Windows and Linux. Managed four-member software engineer team. Provided direction to 8-member Aerospace Engineer team. Acted as SCRUM master for agile software development. Participated in code reviews. I participated in performance tuning sessions. In this role I emphasized simplicity, maintainability and reliability. I wrote software development standards for a team of aeronautical engineers that primarily wrote MATLAB applications. I approved software for release and wrote installation scripts for production support.

Provided technical direction to junior team members. I planned and participated in the full SDLC. I presented oral and written design reviews. I filled in as Project Manager when the PM was not available for an extended period. I worked closely with other Developers, BA, QA, Product Managers and SRUM masters. I designed and wrote data driven healthcare related code modules in Java and SQL. This software required adherence to government regulations. This included security, performance tuning, code scanning, testing and monitoring. Developed new Java and Oracle software components. Maintained existing Java and Oracle software components (SQL and PL/SQL). Interfaced with customer in requirements analysis and refinement for software. This involved Web applications using REST APIs. Using Agile/Scrum methodology (using Jira), wrote requirements specifications documents for customer approval. Maintained a web application deployed to AWS utilizing Java and Oracle. Administered Oracle Databases and SVN Source Code Control. Provided L2/L3 ticket support. Made Unit and Integration Test recommendations. Wrote and ran Junit test cases.

Managed software development team of five engineers in the development of department of defense applications. Preformed research in machine learning to improve analysis function of software. Designed, coded and tested complex C++, Java, Python and Perl code modules for Linux and Windows. Evaluated Jenkins for software development. I directed IT consultant usage and full-time employee hiring strategies for successful team building. Interfaced with the customer during requirements gathering and design reviews. Wrote scripts and software components related to the application previously mentioned. Created Requirements, Design, Status and Feasibility documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio. Developed and maintained automated testing procedures for C++ and Java using DevOps practices. Set up the initial CI/CD pipeline. I planned and participated in the full SDLC. Participated in self-inspections to verify CMMI and ISO 9000 compliance. Acting as project manager for sub project, I produced deliverables and provided weekly and monthly status reports.

Interfaced with senior management on all parts of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Created software requirements specifications based on customer interaction and communication. I created complex business process flows for new software applications and maintenance of existing applications. Designed, coded and maintained complex java web applications using Struts, Spring, Hibernate, Java and Java Script. Maintained financial management web applications for US Navy that run on Web Logic application server and Oracle databases in an Agile development model. Recommended IT consultant usage and full-time employee hiring strategies for successful team building.

As Software Manager, I set the roadmap for continuous improvement with my software development team. I managed multiple projects simultaneously. I led the development of in-house CRM software. I managed COTS CRM software. Coded complex programs. Designed object-oriented solutions for four project team members. Issued coding standards and best practices. Developed software solutions using Java, Visual Basic, C#, Oracle databases, MS (Microsoft) SQL Server databases. MySQL databases. MS Access databases, scripting, MS SharePoint, MS CRM, and MS Project. Developed Unit Test, Integration Test and Regression Test strategies. Functioned as Database Administrator and Data Architect for company databases. Evaluated Jenkins for software development.One major responsibility was the Virtual Program Office (VPO). VPO is in-house web/REST software that was instrumental for the largest defense contract to be awarded to the company. VPO is Project Management software that automates project manager tasks that maintain estimates and budgets. VPO interacts with company accounting system, manages Microsoft Project files and inputs and outputs Excel spreadsheets. In this role I managed a very lean team to achieve results expected of a much larger team with more resources and a larger budget. This includes help desk support for business operations, and software change request management. I planned and participated in the full SDLC.Maintained project budget and staffing. Provided project status to senior management with written and oral presentations. Worked with the team to document human processes and software applications for process improvement and automation. Directed IT consultant usage and full-time employee hiring strategies for successful team building. Served temporarily as acting IT Director reporting directly to the CFO. I managed 15 people - developers and infrastructure management (hardware and networking).