Full stack software development utilizing mostly Java and Python. Team lead.

Senior Software Engineer writing analytic software under distributed data platforms.

Led the testing efforts for two large scale data marts. One of these was implemented utilizing IBM Netezza Data Warehouse Appliance. The other one was implemented utilizing Accumulo cloud based repository. Designed testing strategies and implement testing plans to ensure the validity of ETL, Data Grooming, and query analytic software components. Conducted integration, system, regression, and performance based testing across the development, testing, and performance based software environments. Built custom testing tools utilizing Java, Bash shell scripts, and Netezza stored procedures to support the testing effort and to automate testing procedures. Wrote GUI components utilizing JQuery Javascript API. Constructed data groomer routines utilizing Java and the Spring Framework. Programmed an automated GUI integration test suite utilizing Java and the Selenium API. Trained and mentored junior team members on testing procedures and Java programming. Diagnosed software problems with other software and database engineers.

Built a software testing team and testing processes to validate complex ETL and BI reporting programs for a large scale data warehousing effort. Ensure quality in the Center for Medicaid Services NDW program by establishing functional, system, and performance testing strategies and plans. Hired and directed a twelve person team to establish and then execute best practices in software testing for Informatica ETL programs and Microstrategy business intelligence reporting tools. Ensured testing plan proceeded on schedule under extremely aggressive deadlines. Established release management processes and procedures to ensure quality software releases and to comply with a CMMI level II software development life-cycle.

Formulate software development strategy for TESSCO's award-winning E-Commerce websiteResponsible for all activities of the software life cycle from requirements to deploymentDirect the activities of a 10 person development and software QA team utilizing Agile software methodologyInitiated E-Commerce marketing strategy including organic and paid search engine optimizationCoordinate and present website and IT technology training to TESSCO team membersPerform financial analysis on large software projects to make build or buy decisionsConduct negotiations of software licensing terms with vendors and partnersInterview candidates for Java, web design, and software quality assurance positionsWrite software utilizing Java, Oracle PL/SQL, VB, and Javascript to integrate systems

Coordinate the build process for complex enterprise-wide J2EE software development projectCritical liaison between 20 senior Java developers and 5 person software QA teamEvaluate business intelligence tools utilizing a quantitative vendor selection processImplement development tool set including Rational Suite, PVCS, and open source programs.Develop Java, UNIX shell, and Oracle PL/SQL scripts and programs to migrate data and integrate PPM subsystems.

Managed project to replace existing maintenance software with client-server enterprise wide maintenance software solution. Interviewed users and crafted technical requirements document for the new system. Performed extensive evaluation of commercial software candidates and made recommendations to management. Served as the key developer in the integration of corporate POS system with the company’s financial billing software.

Designed and implemented client server database applications to support the financial reporting, billing, and litigation support functions of major national and international law firms. Managed and oversaw all aspects of software development within a wide variety of time and budget restraints. Wrote and integrated legal support systems running on Informix and MS SQL Server using Visual Basic, C and I4gl programming languages. Actively marketed the firm's products and services to existing and prospective clients and worked with firm management on business development matters and client presentations.

Designed and implemented database applications for customers in the financial, human resource, manufacturing, and engineering units of major international conglomerate using Progress and Oracle tools. Managed all aspects of technical support for eight different critical business systems on a variety of hardware and software platforms. Determined new system requirements and developed and implemented system enhancements.