About Me

SkillsLanguages Java(1.4 - 7), HTML/XHTML, JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), C++, SQL, PL/SQL, PHP,Perl, Borland/Inprise Delphi 5.0, T-SQLTechnologies AJAX, SOAP/REST (Web Services), XML(XPath, XSLT), DHTML, UML, BOSS(Business ObjectsShared S...nologies AJAX, SOAP/REST (Web Services), XML(XPath, XSLT), DHTML, UML, BOSS(Business ObjectsShared Services), Java Content Repository(JCR)Developer Tools Eclipse, Maven, Jasper, Subversion, SQL Developer, TOAD, Adobe/Day CQ5.5, Apache Felix, GIMP,NetBeans, Borland C++ Builder (BCB), Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, Joomla, Dreamweaver, HeidiSQL, BugzillaLibraries/APIs Struts, Spring, Hibernate, Swing, AWT, jUnit, iText, Adobe/Day CRX, Java 3D, OpenGL, DirectX,OGRE 3D, wxWidgets, JQuery, PrototypeDatabases MySQL(4, 5), Oracle (8, 9, 10G, 11G), Firebird SQL, SQL Server (2000, 2005), PostgreSQL,Servers Apache Tomcat, JBoss, Glassfish, Jetty, Jrun, Apache 2 HTTP DaemonWork HistoryInterflex, Inc.Java Web Programming Consultant (Apr, 2013 – Sept, 2013)Responsible for both original development as well as issue repairs of various web applicationsApplications composed of various technologies including J2EE, Struts 1.1, EJB, Hibernate, JPA, & Oracle 10G/PLSQLConverted several sections of the application from a page by page design to a design heavily utilizing AJAX using Jquery &retrofitting with HTML5 when possibleWeb server was JBossAdvised in Java, Oracle, & Javascript matters to the VP of Technology & Senior ProgrammerResponsible for restarting servers on occasion when & if they froze up for a client.Aria SystemsDevelopment/Sr Oracle Engineer(Dec, 2012 to Mar, 2013)Responsible for Coding & primary development Testing of custom Oracle/PLSQL solutions.Advised in Java matters being the only developer knowing Java working at AriaPerformed Code reviews for other developers, code being in either PHP, Perl, or PLSQL/SQLAttended Standup Scrum meetings each morning to discuss obstaclesDragonprince EnterprisesOwner / Consultant / Architect / Programmer (1999 to Present)Responsible for Advise, Requirements gathering, Designing, Coding, Testing, & installation/setup of custom applications fororganizations of small to medium size varietyWorked in a variety of languages including Java (using both AWT & Swing), C++, & Web based languages like JSP/Servlets(J2EE),PHPUtilized techniques & technologies such as SOAP/web services, Spring/Struts/Hibernate, Ajax, & many 3rdparty tools like Adobe/DayCQ5, Jasper/iText(for reporting), & Apache Felix to assist clients with projects.Worked using a variety of Database environments including Oracle (8i, 9i, 10g – using a combination of PL/SQL & Java), & MySQL(4, 5) including creating the database, tables, users, stored procedures, triggers, views, & on a number of occasions automateddatabase jobsImplemented Agile Methodology throughout many of my later projects in order to improve customer satisfactionSeveral clients include:Almawind (West Chester, PA) [Jan, 2012 – Mar, 2012]Programmed model beans, views JSPs, and controller classes for a Spring MVC framework applicationData connection was done through Spring Data/JDBC in a MySQL databaseUpdated Maven POM file to update dependencies when necessaryAnswerNet (Willow Grove, PA)[Dec, 2009 – Jan, 2010]Gathered requirements from Business usersDeveloper of widgets for PHP call center application using JQuery, MySQL, & internal PHP libraryAskAround (Lansdale, PA)[Jul, 2011 – Sep, 2012]Gathered & Documented requirements & overall application designUtilized Maven to organize dependencies and facilitate build operationsLead Developer of J2EE intra/inter corporate trading application, utilizing HTML5, CSS3(using x-less),javascript(using jQuery), JSP, Servlets 3.0, Spring 3, & AJAXREST Services written and consumed to decouple the application for simplicity of extension in futureWrote Stored functionality & designed tables/schemas using MySQL for database functionalityInstalled application server & JAR to production serverCope Industries (Biloxi, MS)[May, 2010 – Aug, 2010]Gathered requirements for screens & changes to Computer checking consumer applicationsCoded applications using C++, Microsoft Foundation Classes, & 3rdparty tool APIs for various dependenciesDunn Corporate Resources (Marlton, NJ)[Mar, 2008 – Apr, 2009]Gathered & Documented requirements for customer informationMade changes to existing applications as well as created additional functionality & screens to support currently existing& future written business requirementsCode written in Java using Java Server Pages (JSP), Servlets (J2EE), Struts 1.1, Hibernate & MySQL for a databaseback-end; partially converted database to Oracle 11GCreated numerous web services to combine a Swing application & a JSP/Servlet(J2EE) web application togetherseamlessly for both clients & internal users alike to use the systemWeb server originally was Jetty, converted to Jboss for power, cost, and ease of useEmpathy Lab (Conshohocken, PA)[May, 2011 – Oct, 2011]Gathered & Documented requirementsCreated modules & components for Adobe/Day CQ5(CMS) in Java/J2EE, accessing REST services for data acquisitionOrganized backend modules used within the CQ5 CMS within an Apache Felix consoleUpdated Maven POM file to update dependencies when necessaryMRM Worldwide (Princeton, NJ)[Sep, 2012 – Nov, 2012]Reviewed Documentation from Client on RESTful Web ServicesImplemented wrapper to call services using Jersey REST client libraryCreated several components for Adobe/Day CQ5 that were used for uploading & cataloging documents to site; also forlogging notifications of events occurringWrote several servlets using Apache Sling to interface between the JCR/JSP & web service wrapperUpdated Maven POM file to update dependencies when necessaryNorthGate Digital (Newtown, PA)[May, 2012 – Aug, 2012]Gathered requirements from Client through various conference callsWrote java code for projects that were both web applications(J2EE) & Java SwingModified Maven POM file to add dependencies where project requirements fitTouchstone Technologies (Hatfield, PA)[Dec, 2010]Gathered requirements to design changes to applicationUsed Java to modify Servlets & JSP pages using MooTools javascript library in a Tomcat web server using SQL Serverfor the database & Hibernate for the persistence layerVertical Screen (Marlton, NJ)[May, 2005 – Aug, 2006]Gathered requirements from Business usersUsed VB6 & C# with a SQL 2000 database to create & modify both new & pre-existing DLL modules for a data entryapplication.Documented changes made for future recordWrote new JSP pages, Servlet classes, & changes to pre-existing classes/pages for the client web portal whenever aDLL module was created/changed for the internal web applicationInstalled application changes to production jRun web application serverPersonal Experience:From 1992 until about 2002 & a few years beyond, all of my personal applications were written using C++ utilizing operatoroverloading, pointer manipulation agility, & full mastery of the language & its structuresSince 2002, Ive been writing personal applications in Java using Swing, JDBC, Apache libraries, JavaBeans, XML libraries(like DOM, SAX, Xpath), Maven, Hibernate and 3rdparty supplemental libraries(like iText and POI)Since 2004, a few being web applications in PHP using jQuery for Javascript, CSS, & XHTML(lately HTML 5) for clientside programmingEducationStrayer University, King of Prussia, PAMajoring in Information Systems with a Concentration in Computer ProgrammingApril, 2013 to PresentDrexel University, Philadelphia, PAMajored in Computer ScienceCourses in Artificial Intelligence, Database Theory, and GUI Design; Minor in PsychologySeptember 1996 to March, 2001