OBJECTIVE:	To obtain a position in software development with a solid company, where I can contribute to the company’s success while continuing my growth as a software engineering professional.
EXPERIENCE:	Application Developer Voice Data Solutions, Raleigh NC. April 2000 – Present Highlights: Promoted from "Associate Application Designer" to "Application Designer" within first year During first year at VDS, worked on a variety of projects using Java, C++, Rexx and Visual Basic. Worked primarily on Interactive Voice Response applications during first year. Developed components, using ONC RPC, for Windows / Linux interoperability Second and subsequent years, have focused primarily on web-based applications using server-side Java technologies. Developed demos of web-based applications using PHP4 By third year at VDS, had become highly regarded by my peers for technical competency, and was frequently being consulted for assistance or advice, especially regarding server-side Java development. Currently active in the development of Java based web applications to support the company's business model of providing hosted applications - primarily in the area of payment processing for government agencies. Have used the following technologies, frameworks, tools and libraries in support of these activities: XML XSLT Jakarta Struts Tomcat Jakarta Commons JBoss ONC RPC PThreads Jasper Java Servlets JSP HTML CSS IBM DB/2 SQL Oracle Apache Axis Eclipse Ant IBM Personal Communications Accomplishments: spearheaded an initiative to develop a more formal development process at VDS, to replace the ad-hoc methodology in use. Researched leading methodologies to pull ideas from, including Rational Unified Process and eXtreme Programming. took initiative in promoting the development and use of re-usable components and frameworks developed using Object-Oriented techniques in Java and C++. focused on the development of flexible, loosely-coupled architectures to enable rapid modification and extension of our applications, as well as the ability to quickly adapt the application to a specific customer's requirements with the least required changes to existing code. introduced Version Control to VDS - installed a CVS server running on Linux, to replace the old technique of storing everything on a common network share. volunteered to act as de-facto network administrator after financial difficulties forced the company to downsize the network admin. While acting in this role (in addition to programming responsibilities) I: Saved the company approx. $10,000 by implementing a Linux / IPTables based firewall when the company was on the verge of purchasing a solution from CheckPoint. Installed a VPN server running PopTop on Linux, to allow workers access to the company network from remote locations, again saving the company a considerable sum when compared to the cost of a commercial solution. Installed a VPN gateway running OpenBSD for connectivity to customer sites where the IPSEC protocol was in use. currently analyzing the possibility of using JMS and/or Message Driven Beans as part of a system monitoring / trouble alerting framework for hosted applications. System Operator/ Store Support Technician Reeds Jewelers, Wilmington, NC. November 1999 – March 2000 Responsible for AS/400 operations / administration. including: setting up peripherals ( printers / 5250 terminals, PC's with Client Access ), obtaining / loading / applying PTF's, working with IBM support to resolve hardware / software problems. Also, provide front line telephone tech support to 110+ retails stores around the US. Also provide support to 100+ PC/LAN users at the home office. System Operator Wilmington Star News, Wilmington, NC. June 1998 – September 1999 Responsible for nightly AS/400 operations: Data backup, file transfers, etc., LAN support and maintenance tasks involving a switched Ethernet network and Netware 3.12, 4.11 and Windows NT 4.0 hosts. System Operator / Network Technician Comar Inc., Sun Intl. Division, Wilmington NC. November 1997 – June 1998 System operations (data backup, peripheral configuration, etc ) on an IBM AS/400. Operation & administration of a LAN including one Novell NetWare 3.12 server, one Windows NT 4.0 server, approximately 40 Windows 95 clients, and a frame relay link to the corporate WAN. Installing network wiring, PC’s, and PC peripherals. Troubleshooting, maintenance and upgrading of approx. 40 Windows 95 PC’s.
EDUCATION:	A.S. - High Performance Computing Wake Technical Community College. Raleigh, NC Began: Summer 2003 - Expected Graduation: Summer 2006 Recently added the A.S. degree in High Performance Computing as a second major at Wake Tech, while working on the A.S. in Computer Programming. I anticipate finishing this degree in the Spring semester of 2006. The curriculum includes courses on HPC architecture including distributed-memory systems, parallel programming concepts, high-speed networking and Linux/Unix operating systems. Curriculum details can be found at: http://www.waketech.edu/curred/cis/hpchome.html Current cumulative GPA: 3.67 A.S. - Computer Programming Wake Technical Community College. Raleigh, NC Transferred in: Summer 2001 - Expected Graduation: This Semester (Spring 2004) Associate of Science degree program in Computer Programming. Am completing final two required courses this Spring semester of 2004. Courses taken include: C++, Advanced C++, Java, Advanced Java, Java Enterprise Programming, Java Message Service (JMS) Programming, Visual Basic, Advanced Visual Basic, Object Oriented Programming, and Database Programming (using Oracle 8i / 9i). Current cumulative GPA: 3.67 A.S. – Computer Programming Brunswick Community College. Supply, NC Begin: Winter 1997 - Transferred (Wake Tech): Summer 2001 Associate of Science degree program in Computer Programming. Completed all but 3 required courses, including C++ Programming, Advanced C++ Programming, RPG Programming, Advanced RPG Programming, and Visual Basic, before moving to the Triangle. Final cumulative GPA: 3.1 B.S. - Computer Science University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Wilmington, NC Transferred in: Winter 1995 - Withdrew: Spring 1996 Completed one semester of work towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. Withdrew due to financial constraints. Plan to transfer to UNC-Chapel Hill and complete Bachelors degree, beginning Fall 2006. A.G.E - Associate in General Education Brunswick Community College. Supply, NC Began: Spring 1992 - Graduated / Transferred (UNC-Wilmington): Fall 1995 Completed Associate in General Education degree. Basic math, English, Psychology, etc. Program completed the requirements for transfer to UNC-Wilmington as a Junior. Paid 100% of my own educational expenses by working 40+ hours per week 3rd shift, while attending school. Final cumulative GPA: 2.98
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:	Sun Certified Java Programmer Sun Certified Web Component Developer CompTIA A+ PC Technician CompTIA Network+ Network Technician
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:	IEEE (2001-2003) IEEE Computer Society (2001-2003) Association for Computing Machinery (2001-2003) Triangle Linux Users Group (2000 - present) Triangle Java Users Group (2000 - present)
REFERENCES:	Excellent professional references available on request.