Lead and mentor team members. Plan team technical direction and work efforts. Design, build, and maintain cloud-based APIs.

Ingest file- and SQLServer-based geospatial data into PostgreSQL databases using Python, C/C+++, PostGIS, GDAL, and other third-party geospatial libraries and tools. Assist others to create performant geospatial and other queries. Work with local and remote peers to design, develop, and troubleshoot complex systems. Re-architect existing systems for use in Cloud computing environments. * Designed and implemented a set of databases used as a web backend for a predictive analytics product* Designed and implemented a Cloud-oriented version of a PostgreSQL geospatial database for weather alerting* Designed and implemented Python daemon to process large numbers of raster files in order to generate shape files

Contracted with DTN and converted to a full time employee.

Normalize 290 million scholarly journal references and 220 million patent owners/authors. Collaborate on development of new and existing products with both local and remote colleagues. Work with a variety of data sources and data formats. Constantly work to optimize data processing and improve data quality. Operate in a Linux environment with a wide variety of languages and technologies. Supply business partners with requested data and help answer questions and resolve issues.* Designed and implemented a system for identifying matching journal references using Jaccard similarities of ngrams* Designed and implemented a system for identifying matching patent owners/authors using Jaccard similarities of ngrams, common co-authors, addresses, and patent classes

Design, develop, enhance, and support backend applications in an agile environment. Develop, prioritize, and resolve stories and bugs based on business needs in the financial instrument domain. Improve product quality by creating unit tests and participating in code reviews. Operate in a Linux/C++/Python/Sybase/Mercurial environment. Work with representatives of all interested parties to develop solutions that meet all needs. Solve problems.

Architect, design, develop, enhance, and support “big data” applications based on business requirements, primarily around healthcare provider matching and claims cleansing. Operate in a Linux/C++/Python/MySql/git environment. Improve development processes. Work with representatives of all interested parties to develop solutions that meet all needs. Solve problems.* Created a post-processing engine to allow custom logic to be run on batch run results* Created a data change tracking engine to enable proactive updates to our clients* Re-architected address verification, correction, and augmentation logic* Implemented end-to-end testing framework for development* Implemented CppUnit unit testing framework for development* Implemented software review policy* Created technical specifications, design documentation, solution analysis documentation, logic flow diagrams, and class diagrams

Design and develop data stream handling code. Support testing and customer issues with deduplication client and storage engine. Participate in code design and implementation reviews. Identify common customer/application problems and viable solutions. Reverse-engineer NDMP stream format and developed stream handling code to deduplicate file data. Help implement IPv6 support. Member of RockSolid team (team focused on performance, reliability, and customer support). Building support and roadmap for migration from C to C++.

Lead mission control software and external software interface effort. Analyze software and systems requirements and their impact on existing design. Design, implement, refactor, and unit test code based on new or changed requirements. Deliver to and work with both local and remote Integration and Test teams to assist integration of software onto hardware test and deliverable platforms. Work with issue tracking software to track development tasks and to track product issues. Plan work and take status for development iterations. Keep management apprised of status. Redesigned mission control architecture to enable easy incorporation of major functionality additions and changes, and reuse of codeModeled new design to be in compliance with internal policiesManage others in mission control workCoordinate design and implementation of new features with other affected groups

Develop tactical software based on systems-level and software-level requirements. Deliver to and work with Integration and Test team to assist integration of software onto hardware test platform. Work with problem tracking software to identify and resolve issues. Keep management apprised of status. Work with both internal and external development teams to ensure software works together and to make/request software changes and necessary.

Charged with development of tools used for software integration and testing. Collaborate closely with software developer teams to integrate code from disparate sources in order to prepare for testing. Analyze code to determine and resolve coding inefficiencies and root source of software defects. Liaise with development team and internal departments in gathering and implementing software design and testing requirements. Meet with team members on a biweekly basis to conduct code reviews. Employ spiral development model, coding in C++ and Ada across Sun and Linux environments. Adhere to Level 5 CMMI procedures throughout development process. Track and maintain detailed documentation on all development procedures. Create and utilize various utilities to streamline code production. Coach team members in resolving coding and design issues. Deliver training to internal/external users in software use and troubleshooting. Spearheaded development and implementation of XML/RPC Web server designed to automate interaction with real-time tactical software without the need for additional code, resulting in significant decrease in development time for all future projects. Work was later recognized with a BAE Systems' Chairman's Bronze Award.Successfully translated server code from Ada to C++ in order to remain consistent with department coding standards. Initiated design of interpreter for automatic generation of intermediary script shells and Perl script hooks from XML messages in order to streamline development.

Responsible for writing/design of detailed documentation explaining use and troubleshooting of proprietary products used by software developers. Liaised closely with subject-matter experts, conducting extensive interviewing to acquire product information. Created API documentation and generated XML SOAP definitions for external customers. Developed procedural and design documentation for application developers and end-users. Assisted developers in updating Java-based consumer application across two releases. Created coding for and implemented online forms utilizing MS Access, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, and Java servlets. Developed Web-based user-assistance forms in HTML and JavaScriptAs sole technical writer, held responsibility for all phases of document creation, from requirements gathering to design, writing, editing, revision and delivery. Orchestrated development and implementation of Java programs to parse and cross-reference pertinent information for development of mainframe applications.Initiated generation of XML messages for facilitating communication with international clients, reducing interruptions to development process due to time differences.Demonstrated outstanding capacity for quickly acquiring comprehensive understanding of new software tools and development procedures.

Same duties performed for following position with Travelers Express. Performance led to recruitment to work directly for the company.