Mark Small Email & Phone Number

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Ca

Introduced Atlassian Confluence and Jira products to a niche software producer.Introduced the agile development methodology and bi-weekly sprintsReduced support ticket backlog from approx. 1000 tickets to 50 tickets within a single year.Introduced Codility as a recruitment assistance tool, reducing the risk of inappropriate technical hires.Pushed for a move towards adopting Kubernetes as the future infrastructure environment for the company’s 3rd Party Logistics products – encouraging the company to reduce the enormous and crippling support overhead of managing individual client on-premise installations.Pushed to get all legacy products moved to use the GIT version control system from a historic perspective having no version control system.Introduced development and release workflows to capitalize on the benefits of using GIT for version control.Worked constructively with executive management, reporting to the Company President. Assisted the operations team with a multitude of technical issues and best-practise techniques.

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Ca

Mark has added to his skill set by architecting and implementing a report scheduling and distributing system. The architecture and implementation included both front and back end disciplines.On the back end, the scheduler was built using Java 8 within a Spring Boot framework, integrating to the Quartz scheduler and the BIRT reporting system. The system utilizes the DB2 relational database, using Mybatis mapped interfaces. The project was implemented within a Maven environment, and included unit testing, through the use of jUnit and Mockito.The backend provided RESTful API interfaces, transmitting and receiving JSON formatted messages.The front end was architected as a Single Page Application and developed using Angular 6 and TypeScript utilizing the BootStrap presentation framework. The front end interfaced to the backend through a RESTful API passing and interpreting JSON messages via AJAX.The project was located on a BitBucket repository Database creation and management scripts were implemented using the Flyway Maven API.Mark has additionally been involved with exploratory projects aimed at migrating warehouse barcode solutions to the Android OS. These project's have given Mark exposure to developing on Android using Google's Android Studio. As well as architecture and development activities, Mark has been involved in planning on a number of Java and infrastructure projects, to replace obsolescent third party software and to provide cloud based SAAS services.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

My role at Limelight Platform includes leading the full-stack development team, ranging from junior to senior developers, on a number of front and back end projects.Most significantly I have successfully spearheaded the development effort to replace the Platform's form field handling editors and to enhance it's integration capabilities with client CRM systems.Aside from leadership and planning roles, I have been actively involved in the design, architecture, implementation and problem solving of major functional enhancements as well as release and deployments to the platform production environment.

PROJECT: WriteXL - Educational Writing SoftwareCreation, design, scoping, implementation of the writeXL Online Educational Writing System: A comprehensive online solution, specializing in helping students complete structured well-written projects, with the use of a unique subject specific keyword and phrase system, to encourage writing richer in content and vocabulary.Technology sets: MySQL, PHP5, XHTML, CSS, Javascript, Apache, Ajax, jQuery, XML, libCurl, NetBeans, hosting configuration, LAMP stackwriteXL.comPROJECT: Web Content Management SystemIndependently architect, design and develop a Web Based Content Management System Technology sets: MySQL, PHP5, XHTML, CSS, Javascript, Apache, Ajax, XML, Java, NetBeans, , LAMP stackPROJECT: Third Party Logistics Inventory Management & Order Entry SystemIndependently architect, design, develop and provide ongoing support of Web Based Inventory Management and Order Entry system to facilitate 3rd Party Logistics business; providing access to facilities within the system for both distributor and clients.Technology sets: MySQL, PHP5, XHTML, CSS, Javascript, Apache, Linux, Jscript, ActiveX, LAMP stack PROJECT: Hairdressing and Aesthetics Client Booking and Management SystemIndependently architect, design and develop a client booking and management system for the aesthetics sector. Managed appointments, treatments, record keeping, consultations.Predominant technologies: Java, multi-threading, Java Swing, Derby DB.PROJECT: Online Real Estate Booking SystemIndependently architect, design and develop an online property showcase and reservation system tailored for the real estate apartment and condo letting market sector.Predominant technologies: Java, MySQL, HTML, Javascript, Apache, Linux.

Paramus, Nj, Us

As a senior developer, I have taken pivotal roles in the software architecture, design strategies and the production of exemplary code.Responsibilities have included introducing new product features from inception to production, mentoring junior staff and reviewing performance to ensure best practices.I have been a key figure in the ongoing integration of the Pentaho OLAP product into the product, representing Sparkroom at Pentaho User Conferences, evaluating and implementing cutting edge OLAP technologies like Virtual Cubes and cube optimization strategies.Within the operational side of Sparkroom, I have been key in efforts to maximize use of Java multi-threading capabilities in connection with Quartz scheduling and maximizing the effectiveness of the UI using Google's GWT tool. I was also responsible for product infrastructure projects including upgrading from Java 7 to Java 8, and it's reliant toolsets: Spring Framework, Quartz scheduler, GWT.I worked closely with QA, management, client support, have provided mentoring skills to other developers and have made regular technical presentations to the development and QA teams.

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Assignments included the following:Northwind Canada Inc. 2005-2011Analyst/programmer on the Maestro Property Management System.Owner Condo Management, Club Member, Gift card integration, EFT funds transfer, 1099 e-filing.Expertise with Java, multi-threading, XML and SOAP technology provided the client with the ability to meet contract obligations for 3 third party integration projects for golf bookings and spa bookings.Technology sets: Java, threads, XML, SOAP, MS SQLSERVER, PostgreSQL, XHTML, CSS, Javascript, 'C', Linux, SVNTTS Distributing Inc. 2006 - 2015Creation, design, implementation and ongoing support of Web Based Inventory Management and Order Entry system to facilitate 3rd Party Logistics business; providing access to facilities within the system for both distributor and clients.Technology sets: MySQL, PHP5, XHTML, CSS, Javascript, Linux, Jscript, Apache, LAMPstack, ActiveX

Technical architect for an online data repository and property rental management system, database modelling, design and develop user interfaces to capture and present property details, appointment system for agents, create account management facilities, geographical mapping system.Technology sets: Java, Threads, JDBC, PHP, Apache, NetBeans, JSP, XHTML, CSS, SQL, MySQL

London, Gb

Provided Legal & General with critical consultancy and support for their Property Management system built on the CA Ingres relational database. Analysis and re-coding of report scripts to conform with legal requirements and ensure system service level agreement requirements were met.Technology sets: Ingres, Unix, SQL, ANSI 'C', Perl, Report Writer

Paris, Fr

Working as part of the BNP Paribas Foreign Exchange Back Office Settlement team, responsibilities included analysis of current system requiring communications with foreign exchange traders, documentation and coding of enhancements to business critical systems managing high value transactions, identify and fix bugs during intraday and overnight support for live systems.Technology sets: UNIX, VMS, SQL, CA Ingres, ‘C’

Provision of analysis, documentation and development to enhance systems, ensured the client was in a position to enact government legislation applicable to the Insolvency Service section, within specific and immoveable government mandated timescales.Technology sets: Ingres, Unix, SQL, ANSI 'C', Perl, Report Writer

Instrumental in the architectural concept, design, development and deployment of a Java/Swing based desktop application to provide a client reservation, appointment tracking and reminder system. Tasks Included: Design and develop user interfaces, management of client details, provision for appointment tracking, reminder system, rebooking scheduler, secure login featureTechnology sets: Java, Swing, Threads, JDBC, Apache, JSP, XHTML, CSS, SQL, MySQL, OOP

Paris, Fr

Working as part of the BNP Paribas Bonds & Equities Back Office Settlement team, responsibilities included analysis of current system requiring communications with bonds and equities traders, documentation and coding of enhancements to business critical systems managing high value transactions, identify and fix bugs during intraday and overnight support for live systems.Technology sets: UNIX, VMS, SQL, CA Ingres, ‘C’

New York, Ny, Us

Working on the infrastructure upgrade project of the Asset Management System, responsibilities included, analysis of changes required and conversion of the system's code set to run against an upgraded UNIX Operating System and RDBMS, plan, manage and support Unit, System and User Acceptance Testing, identify and fix bugs and issues.Technology sets: UNIX, SQL, CA Ingres RDBMS, 'C'

London, Gb

Responsible for the implementation and ongoing support of multiple major systems and subsystems to client, provision of live and overnight support to ensure rigorous service level agreements were met. Integration of new sub-systems within existing systems, Year 2000 analysis and problem-solving.Technology sets: UNIX, SQL, CA Ingres RDBMS, 'C'

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

I worked on a number for projects for a variety of CACI’s clients, most notably the Flag Officer Submarines on the replacement system to manage maintenance of the UK fleet of submarines.